Morning Sun Nature Reserve near Louis Trichardt offers accommodation in the heart of the Soutpansberg Mountain area of the Northern Limpopo province. This Natural Heritage site is centrally located while travelling to Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Reserve offers visitors an unforgettable ALL-IN-ONE family friendly holiday: African Culture in South Africa, Walking Trails, Archaeological Ruins and Birdwatching and Butterfly hotspots.
Accommodation is available at our two lodges, eco Mashovhela Bush Lodge and self-catering Lokovhela Mountain Cottages ideal for small groups and Backpackers, or at our Morning Sun Bush Camps for Family-friendly Holidays and Weekend Getaways welcoming both local and international guests.
Our venues at Mashovhela Bush Lodge and Drumbeat Restaurant are ideal for small Business Conferences, Weddings and Functions. FREE WiFi available.
Mashovhela Bush Lodge
Unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of our intimate and unique eco-friendly, Venda-styled lodge.
Morning Sun Bush Camps
With great weather all year round, our variety of bush camps offer a unique and safe African bush experience within a natural Heritage site.
Lokovhela Mountain Cottages
“….as the mountain mist rolls in, sink into a sofa in front of a wood fire in the cosy lounge area”
Drumbeat Restaurant
The restaurant, terrace, boma and bush, as well as our fully licensed bar, offers a variety of South African cuisine at different settings for various occasions.
Venda Cultural Experience
Venda Cultural Experience The Soutpansberg Mountains of the Limpopo Province in South Africa is the home of the Venda people, the smallest of the South African cultures. The Venda culture is steeped in the spirit world and finds expression in their wood carvings, pottery and general decoration.
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