Leshiba Wilderness Venda Village Lodge. Authentic, traditional Venda village accommodation for visitors to experience African style living. The village was re-created together with internationally renowned Venda artist, Noria Mabasa. The Village has 5 en-suite African style huts that open up to sculpted, sun-baked courtyards.
Leshiba Wilderness is a private nature reserve and family-run mountain retreat. It lies in a hidden valley on top of the Soutpansberg Mountains in Limpopo Province. Activities on the reserve include hiking trails, horse riding, mountain biking, rock art, game viewing and more. Leshiba offers an exceptional walking experience. 12 well-marked hiking trails, varying in time from 1 and ½ to 7 hours, meanders through the
Leshiba Wilderness Venda Village Lodge Accommodation:
Leshiba Wilderness Venda Village Lodge:
The Lodge is an authentic Traditional Village, re-created together with internationally renowned Venda artist, Noria Mabasa.
The Village has 5 en-suite African style huts that open up to sculpted sun-baked courtyards.
Sleeps 9 people Sharing.
Facilities:
Lounge with an indoor fire place
Outdoor open fire place
Pool deck with a stunning view over the Duluni valley
Famous “most delicious bath in Africa”
Note: Children over 12 welcome.
Leshiba Wilderness Luxury Suites:
Mwedzi and Duvha luxury suites offer a romantic and secluded stay with private plunge pools and patios overlooking the animals grazing on the plain below. The two suites are in close proximity to the lodge but well hidden away in beautiful bush surroundings to ensure complete privacy. The suites also boast fully-equipped kitchens and lounges to allow the choice of a fully catered or self-catering experience.
Facilities:
Lounge / kitchen / dining room
Outdoor open fire place and braai / barbecue area
Private plunge pool
En-suite bathroom with a large stone bath, double shower and outdoor shower
100% cotton luxury linen
Hamasha Bush Camp:
Self-catered Accommodation.
Surrounded by trees and nestled within a spectacular amphitheatre of high cliffs and mountains, this Camp has a magnificent view through Hamasha gorge.
The perfect getaway for small groups of nature lovers (eight beds), and the ideal base to discover the flora and fauna of Leshiba on foot along a well-marked network of trails.
Facilities:
Private small bush camp for max. 8 people
Fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor braai / barbecue area
Comfortable, cozy lounge with open fire place
Two units with two en-suite inter-leading bedrooms each
Outdoor showers
Ideal for small groups and families
Remotely situated and offering total privacy and exclusivity
No cell reception
Excellent value for money
Please note: 4 x 4 or high clearance vehicle required
Indigenous Knowledge Centre – Group Accommodation Venue:
Situated close to the cliffs with endless views, ideal for workshops eg. yoga, photography, retreats; small conferences and interest groups eg. hiking, birding, dendrological. All the systems have been designed to be eco-friendly and self–sustainable.
Facilities:
Max. 28 people sharing (bunk beds)
Excluding the bunks, max. of 16 sleeping 2 per room
3 large rondavels, divided into two, each able to sleep 2 to 4 people
Two outside bathrooms with showers & toilets
Fourth rondavel divided into two has en-suite facilities, shower & toilet & sleeps 2 in each room
Large open plan thatched communal room with kitchen, lounge and surrounding verandah
Outdoor boma
Solar powered & grey water is filtered into a dam, which attracts game to the immediate area
Wireless internet
Leshiba Wilderness Hiking Trails & Other Activities:
- Guided and Self Guided Activities.
- Twelve Marked Walking Trails – varying in time from 1 and ½ to 7 hours, along cliff faces, down gorges, and through open plains.
- Self Guided Walks – Wander freely amongst the rhino and other wildlife.
- Guided Walks – to Bushman rock art sites, rangers will show medicinal and useful plants, how to identify trees, teach tracking skills, assist birders.
- Game Drives.
- Swimming in the rock pools, pool or plunge pools at the lodge.
- Champagne Breakfasts.
- Mountain Biking is permitted, but you need to bring your own bikes!
- Horseback Game Viewing.
Leshiba Wilderness Venda Village Lodge Contact Details:
Reservations:
Tel: +27 (0) 11 483 1841
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 881 1237
Fax: +27 (0) 866894790
Email: info@leshiba.co.za
Lodge: +27 (0) 71 697 2596 / +27 (0) 71 695 8603 (mobile)
General Manager and Marketing: +27 (0) 83 444 0456 or A/H: +27 (0) 83 266 9502
Joyce and Lukas: lodge@leshiba.co.za
Emergencies: +27 (0) 11 483 1841 / +27 (0) 82 881 1237 (mobile)
Website: www.leshiba.co.za/
Physical Address:
Soutpansberg Mountains
Limpopo
South Africa
