Experience PURE Nature on a Natural Heritage site in of the HEART of the Soutpansberg Mountains
Morning Sun Nature Reserve near Louis Trichardt offers 3 Star accommodations at MASHOVHELA BUSH LODGE, LOKOVHELA MOUNTAIN COTTAGES and Hammock Camping Sites, in the heart of the Soutpansberg Mountain in the Northern Limpopo province. This HIDDEN TREASURE offers a safe African Safari with Culture tours, Walking Trails, Archaeological, Botanical, Birdwatching and Butterfly hotspots.
Mashovhela Bush Lodge Information
Mashovhela Bush lodge and our Self- Catering Safari Chalets is a small ECO-destination as the property is solar powered and we do not have any air conditioner facilities necessary. We are proud to be 3 Star and fully eco-awarded and off the Eskom Power grid! We have one sharing TV lounge and a sports TV Bar and a Drumbeat Restaurant, as well as Free UNCAPPED Wi Fi and a boosting system for better Cellphone connection. Our Superior Chalets have a smart TV which connects with our WiFi. We have a mountain borehole on the property and the water is also used for drinking. We can accommodate a total of 50 Persons sharing.
While staying at Mashovhela Bush Lodge and having such excellent weather conditions, book a night in our unique Hammock camp which is nestled at our waterfall at walking distance from the Lodge.
Check in time after: 14h00 / Check-out time: 11h30
Morning Sun Nature Reserve Gate closes at 21h00 unless otherwise arranged!
Lokovhela Mountain Cottages
Lokovhela Mountain Cottages is a very small 3-STAR Accommodation just 20 km north of Louis Trichardt (Makhado), which is an ideal stop over for holiday and business persons, travelling to the northern Limpopo area. We have one private luxury self-catering VALLEY VIEW COTTAGE for a family or a small group. Four interlinked en-suite chalets are sharing the self-catering facilities are also ideal for small groups or separate families. Lokovhela is ideal to book for Private block-out to enjoy a function or conference in small tranquil environment with hiking trails next to the mountain river or to relax at the swimming pool and boma.
Check in time after: 14h00 to 19h00 / Check-out time: 11h30
Morning Sun Nature Reserve Gate closes at 21h00 unless otherwise arranged!
Morning Sun Bush Camps
MORNING SUN NATURE RESERVE is a perfect Overland Camping Stop-over to neighboring countries situated 20 km north of Louis Trichardt (Makhado ) in the Limpopo province.
With great weather all year round, our variety of Bush camps offers a unique and safe African bush experience.
The safe Hammock & Bush Camps are next to our small Waterfall.
We offer Venda culture tours & walking trails ideal for Butterfly, Botany and Birding.
Our Location is a perfect combination with the Tshipise Hot water springs, Mapungubwe World Heritage Site and the Northern Kruger Park.
Check in time after: 14h00 to 19h00 / Check-out time: 11h30
Morning Sun Nature Reserve Gate closes at 21h00 unless otherwise arranged!
Mashovhela Bush Lodge and Restaurant Facilities:
- Drumbeat Restaurant & licenced Sport Bar
- Bar lounge to relax and enjoy Cocktails & Drinks
- Outside Restaurant veranda for meals with a mountain view
- Outside Lapa/Boma fireplace and Braai area
- Swimming Pool next to Braai area
- Children Jungle Gym and play area
- Children Restaurant Loft with a baby Cot a TV DVD ,Video player and board games to play
- FREE Internet Wi Fi connection
- Curio shop with Venda arts and crafts
- Reception lounge with books to read
- TV room: DSTV Hotel package
- Areas with cell phone reception
- Wheelchair guest toilet at the Restaurant
- Safe Parking at the Lodge area
- Secure, SAFE and private location inside our Nature Reserve
- Shuttle transfer service offered from airports or other nearby lodges at request
- Guided tours can be booked to experience the best of this mountain area
Mashovhela Chalet Facilities:
- 3 Star Eco-lodge & its amenities
- Well ventilated cool thatch chalets
- Lodge swimming Pool to Relax
- All-day coffee station in the Restaurant
- Winter: personal hot-water bottle in bed with extra blanket
- Coffee/tea tray with hot water flask (after dinner)
- Swimming pool towels
- Garden chairs to relax in each garden courtyard
- A Safe inside the cupboard
- FREE Internet Wi Fi connection
- Self-Catering Safari Chalets
- Excellent value for money
- Superior Chalet with TV
Chalet Types To Choose From:
- Nr 5: 1x en-suite Standard Chalet Front view & parking
- Nr 6: 1x en-suite Standard Chalets (with a Shower) at back row with parking at walking distance
- Nr 7: 1x en-suite Standard Chalets at back row with parking at walking distance
- Nr 1: 1x en-suite Superior Standard Chalet (Honeymoon) with a TV & Parking
- Nr10: 1x en-suite Standard Chalet with a small veranda
- Nr 4: 1x Family OR Group Chalet. Main en- suite and Top Room with a separate bathroom
- Nr 8 & 9 & Loft: 1x Superior Family/Group Chalet: 2x en-suite Rooms with a TV room sharing the bathroom
- Nr 2 & 3 and TOP room: 1x Group Chalets: 3x en-suite Rooms
- Safari Chalet Nr 3: 1x en-suite Annex Safari Chalet with own Braai
- Safari Chalet Nr 1 & 2: 2x en-suite Self-catering Annex Safari Chalets, each with its own Braai, sharing a Kitchen & Dining area
- 2x Hammock camps for 10 people each
Mashovhela Room/Meal Rates Types catered at the
Drumbeat Lodge Restaurant
- Full Board Booking: includes the accommodation, Hot breakfast, lunch & a three course dinner; teas & coffee in the room and 15% VAT.
- Included is one activity per day (drive or walk) in the Morning Sun Reserve, on our Soutpansberg mountain road or walking trails.
Room Rates Types Excluding any one Activity:
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast: includes accommodation; dinner & breakfast, teas & coffee and 15% VAT. Excluded is any activity per day for overnight business guests only.
- Bed and Breakfast: includes accommodation; breakfast, teas & coffee and 15% VAT. Excluded is any one activity per day for overnight business guests only.
- Bed only: Includes accommodation only and 15% VAT ideal for overnight guests only. Excluded is any one activity per day for overnight business guests only
Morning Sun Nature Reserve Gate closes at 21h00 unless otherwise arranged!
Discounted Rates: (Proof of age is required)
Rates for Children under 12 years: Sharing on the side bed
- 50% DISCOUNT; Children 2- 12 years pay 50% when sharing a chalet with at least one Adult on the side bed
- Children under 2 years stay free, when sharing a room with parents
(Cots are available on request subject to availability)
- Third Adult sharing gets a 50% DISCOUNT on the side bed
Rates for Teenagers 13-16 years
- 15% DISCOUNT: Teenagers pay 85% when sharing a chalet on the Loft bed
Rates for Pensioners over 65 years (Proof of age is required)
- 15% DISCOUNT: Pensioners pay 85% when sharing a chalet
(Subject to availability & subject to change)
