Place to stay
Venda Art Lodge
Soutpansberg / Makhado
A mountain lodge shaped by Venda art and the work of Noria Mabasa.
Stay in the restored setting of a Venda homestead on Leshiba’s Soutpansberg reserve. Sculptures by Noria Mabasa and Thomas Kubayi are part of the lodge experience, alongside full-board hosting and a choice of guided activities.
Facilities
- En-suite accommodation
- Dining room
- Swimming pool
- Gallery and shop
- WiFi
Experiences on offer
- One included guided activity per day; reconfirm package
- Game drives
- Nature and rock-art walks
Practical notes
- Two-night minimum
- No day visitors
- No self-driving on the reserve
- High-clearance or 4x4 vehicle recommended
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.
- 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.