Located in the Morning Sun Nature Reserve of the Louis Trichardt and Soutpansberg Area, between cliffs where Black Eagle's nest, this eco-friendly lodge offers Venda style chalets with a private veranda.

The chalets of Mashovhela Lodge enjoy a colourful interior, featuring unique ethnic decorations. All chalets are equipped with a safety deposit box, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom.

Guests can relax by Mashovhela Lodge's outdoor swimming pool, go on a guided walk or drive through the nature reserve, or participate in a traditional Venda dancing and drumming session.

Mashovhela Lodge's restaurant serves all meals upon request, including a freshly prepared breakfast every morning. It is also possible to have breakfast in the bush at one of the many surrounding archaeological sites.

Travel information
Driving from Gauteng:
- Drive North on the N1 (Toll road) until you enter Polokwane/Pietersburg
- At the 3 set of traffic lights turn left. Signposted as preferred route for
LDV’s to Zimbabwe/ Makhado (Nelson Mandela drive)
- Pass the Industrial Area for 3,5km
- At the 7th set of traffic lights turn right. Signposted as N1 recommended
route & airport (Vermikuliet Drive)
- Drive 4km to the T junction. Turn left onto the N1
- Pass the Airport & follow the signs to Makhado/Louis Trichardt
- You will now drive north for about 100km (Toll road)
- In Makhado/Louis Trichardt drive straight, passing two 4Way stops.
Continue North passing a traffic circle. Set your odometer to 0 to
measure 16km
- Pass Ingwe Ranch (from here you have 2 km to go)
- Pass the 120kmh speed sign and indicate to turn left.
- At Mashovela Lodge (Morning sun nature reserve) turn
left and enter our gate.
- Follow the sand road and signs for 4km into the mountain valley, until you
end up at the Lodge.