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Lodges in Louis Trichardt Limpopo South Africa (2 Results)
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Mashovhela Lodge- Louis Trichardt Limpopo South Africa LodgeMashovhela Bush Lodge is tucked away in a steep valley, surrounded by impressive rocky outcrops, on the site of an abandoned Venda settlement. The name is derived from the sacred Mashovhela rock pool. Be pampered by our warm and friendly staff who offer excellent, attentive and concerning service.
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Tuinhuis Luxury Bed And Breakfast- Louis Trichardt Limpopo South Africa Lodge2 luxury chalets situated high up in the mountains on a farm. Specialising in avocados, proteas and parrot breeding. Dinner on request, children 12 and over welcome.
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Geography: Louis Trichardt, set in the beautiful Soutpansberg Mountain Range, is situated 400km northeast of Pretoria and is about 120km from both of the northernmost gates of the Kruger National Park.
History: Named after the Voortrekker leader Louis Trichardt, who camped in the area for more than a year in the 1860's, the town is today a centre for large-scale farming.
Arts & Culture: The area is rich in culture and history, and tourists can enjoy the San rock art at Medike in the Sand River Gorge as well as at Lajuma. For a glimpse into the lives and culture of the Shangaan people, visitors can do the arts and craft route in the Elim area. The region is well known for its textiles and wood carvings, many of which can be bought by tourists. For a more modern take on the history of the town, the open-air Schoemansdal Museum has exhibits commemorating the pioneering history of the area. Nearby the museum is a cemetery where Voortrekker leader Andries Potgieter is buried. Another interesting visit is to Stonehenge, a private residence that is one of the country's finest examples of 18th century architecture. It has been declared a provincial heritage site and can be found in Snyman Street.
Science and Nature: This area of the Soutpansberg is subtropical, which means that the town of Louis Trichardt is always lush and green, and tropical fruits such as litchis, bananas, mangoes and nuts are available in abundance. The Ben Lavin Nature Reserve offers beautiful views and fascinating archaeological sites, as well as many animal, bird and tree species. There are dams in the area that provide recreational facilities and these include Albasini and Middle Letaba.
Entertainment: Excellent fishing, superb birdwatching and magical trails leading through the forest at the Hanklip Picnic Site and Forest, are some of the great entertainment options available to the whole family. For some glitzy entertainment of the man-made kind, the Venda Sun Casino is only 80km away.
Sport: Owing to the wonderful warm weather, sport and outdoor activities are very popular in Louis Trichardt. Sporting facilities include golf and tennis courts, while mountain biking and hiking trails are also very popular.
Did you know? Lake Fundudzi, in the foothills of the Soutpansberg, is South Africa's only real lake of substantial size. It is steeped in local legend, and the vhaVenda believe it is home to a great python god who looks after their crops.
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