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Lesheba Wilderness - Accommodation in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Lesheba Wilderness - Accommodation in Louis Richards, Limpopo Province. In the far Northern Province of South Africa a mountain rises out of the earth like an island from the bushveld flatlands. The Soutpansberg, Southern Africa's last great mountains before the northern ranges begin. Lesheba Wilderness epitomises the essence of Africa. It is a farm filled with wonder; Bushman paintings, indigenous vegetation and wildlife. Lesheba is best explored on foot where we offer you the unique opportunity to walk unguided amongst the animals which include the mighty white rhino, giraffe, zebra, sable and the elusive leopard plus kudu, eland, wildebeest and many of the smaller species; red duiker, aardvark, pangolins, porcupines and civets.

Price: 6

self-catering

Hamasha bushcamp (sleeps 8) Venda village (sleeps 9)

The Venda Village: Internationally acclaimed Venda artist, Noria Mabasa, has created the extraordinary Venda Village. It is a living gallery of her works and overlooks Duluni Valley. There is a luxury outdoor bathroom with sculpted figureheads and a view over the plains below and a thatched lapa with a lounge, diningroom and kitchen. This camp sleeps 9. Hamasha: This thatched camp has four en-suite bedrooms offering magnificent views of Hamasha gorge. It has a lounge and fireplace for cosy evenings with french doors opening out onto a braai area. After a long hike, there's nothing more refreshing than enjoying one of the outdoor showers.

Lesheba, which stretches along the very top of the mountain, is often lost in morning mist. The high moisture content has resulted in rich and varied vegetation with 335 indigenous tree species and the highest concentration of Warburgia Salutaris, the Pepperbark tree, in the world. This is one of Africa's most well utilised trees for medicinal purposes and is on the list of protected species. The wilderness is a Natural Heritage Site and part of the Western Soutpansberg Conservancy. Lesheba is situated in a malaria free belt. We offer game viewing and night drives. Guided walks to Bushman painting sites. Magical rock pools in the summertime. Luxury champagne picnic brunches out in the bush. Warm hospitality and many small touches. A beautiful natural rock swimming pool which rests on the side of the mountain at the main house offering panoramic views of the mountains and valley below. Game drives are available, but the best way to experience all the farm has to offer, is on foot. There are 10 marked trails from 2 to 5 hours walking time, with paths meandering through lush bush, over plains and down spectacular gorges, where in summer you can swim in clear rock pools.