Place to stay
Lucca Lodge
Mapungubwe / Limpopo Valley
Ridge-top chalets looking over Mapesu’s bushveld.
Lucca Lodge offers thatched chalets on a ridge above a seasonal floodplain. Share the deck, kitchen and splash pool between outings into Mapesu or nearby Mapungubwe. Catering can be arranged if you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else.
Facilities
- Eight thatched chalets
- Communal kitchen
- Communal splash pool
- Waterhole-view deck
- Air conditioning
Experiences on offer
- Game drives
- Birding
- Walking safaris
Practical notes
- Operator advertises up to 16 guests across the chalets
- Catering and optional butler service by arrangement
- Pets not permitted
Details researched from public sources. Confirm current arrangements when you enquire.
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Journeys that pass here
- The Heritage Route
Follow the story of the Limpopo Valley's early kingdoms, its rock art and the living culture of the north.
- Wildlife and big landscapes
Combine private reserves in the Limpopo Valley with the far north of Kruger, and cross to Tuli if you have the time.
- On foot
Walking camps in the far north of Kruger, mountain trails in the Soutpansberg and guided bush walks.
- A longer stay in one place
Choose one base and let the area come to you: day trips, guides, art studios and time by the river.