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Leshiba Eco Wilderness Lodge offers
accommodation in the Venda Village Lodge, Hamasha Bush Camp and the
Indigenous Knowledge Centre with both full board and self-catering options.
Venda Village Lodge
The Venda Village
Lodge is an authentic traditional village re-created together with
internationally renowned Venda artists, Noria Mabasa and Thomas Kubayi.
Luxury Suites
Mwedzi and Duvha,
the two luxury suites offer a romantic and secluded stay with private plunge
pools and patios overlooking the animals grazing on the plain below.
Hamasha Bush Camp
Hamasha Bush Camp
offers self-catering
accommodation in a spectacular, remote setting with breathtaking views
through Hamasha gorge.
Indigenous Knowledge
Centre
The IKC is Leshiba's
group accommodation venue, situated close to the cliffs with endless views.
Ideal for workshops, small conferences and interest groups.
Venda Village Lodge
The Venda Village
Lodge is an authentic traditional village re-created together with
internationally renowned Venda artists, Noria Mabasa and Thomas Kubayi.
The Lodge
is an authentic traditional village re-created together with internationally
renowned Venda artist, Noria Mabasa. The Village has
5 en-suite African style huts
that open up to sculpted sun-baked courtyards.
Facilities:
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a lounge with an indoor fire place
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an
outdoor open fire place
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a pool deck with a stunning view over the Duluni valley
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and the famous “most delicious bath in Africa”
Luxury Suites
Mwedzi and Duvha,
the two luxury suites offer a romantic and secluded stay with private plunge
pools and patios overlooking the animals grazing on the plain below.
Mwedzi and
Duvha luxury suites offer a
romantic and secluded stay
with private plunge pools and patios overlooking the animals grazing on the
plain below.
The two
suites are in close proximity to the lodge but well hidden away in beautiful
bush surroundings to ensure complete privacy. The suites also boast
fully-equipped kitchens and lounges to allow the choice of a
fully catered or self-catering experience.
Facilities:
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a lounge / kitchen / dining room
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an outdoor open fire place and braai / barbecue area
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private plunge pool
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en-suite bathroom with a large stone bath, double shower and outdoor
shower
Walk amongst
wildlife including rhino, leopard, porcupines and pangolins;
along spectacular trails through forests, across plains and down
breathtaking gorges with sparkling pools. Visit ancient bushmen rock art
sites, enjoy a sundowner game drive, guide walks and adventure horse riding.
Malaria Free
Leshiba is
situated at a high altitude where the malaria carrying mosquito cannot
survive. We have had no incidence of malaria and are regarded as a
malaria free destination.
Hore Riding
Leshiba has a family herd of Nooitgedacht ponies. Bred for rough mountainous
terrain, these amazing horses roam freely throughout the day and are stabled
at night.
For
experienced riders only,
our rides head out in the early morning and vary in duration from an
hour and a half to 3 hours.
The trails take you along quiet bush tracks, under canopies of trees and
down rocky ridges.
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Hamasha Bush Camp
Hamasha Bush Camp
offers self-catering accommodation in a spectacular, remote setting with
breathtaking views through Hamasha gorge.
Hamasha
Bush Camp offers
self-catered accommodation.
Surrounded by trees and nestled within a spectacular amphitheatre of high
cliffs and mountains, this eight-bedded Camp has a magnificent view through
Hamasha gorge.
The
perfect getaway for
small groups
of nature lovers and the ideal base to discover the flora and fauna of
Leshiba on foot along a well-marked network of trails.
Facilities:
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private small bush camp for max. eight people
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fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor braai / barbecue area
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Comfortable, cozy lounge with open fire place
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Two units with two en-suite inter-leading bedrooms each
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Outdoor showers
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Ideal for small groups and families
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remotely
situated and offering total privacy and exclusivity
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no
cell reception
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Excellent value for money
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Please note: 4x4 or high clearance vehicle required
Indigenous Knowledge Centre
The
Indigenous Knowledge Centre is Leshiba's
group accommodation venue.
It is situated close to the cliffs with endless views and is ideal for
workshops eg. yoga, photography, retreats; small conferences and interest
groups eg. hiking, birding, dendrological.
All the systems have been designed to be eco friendly and self–sustainable.
Facilities:
- excluding
the bunks, max. of 16 sleeping 2 per room
- 3 large
rondavels, divided into two, each able to sleep 2 to 4 people
- two outside
bathrooms with showers & toilets
- a fourth
rondavel divided into two has en-suite facilities, shower & toilet &
sleeps 2 in each room
- max. 28
people sharing (bunk beds)
- a large open
plan thatched communal room with kitchen, lounge and surrounding
verandah
- outdoor boma
- solar
powered & grey water is filtered into a dam, which attracts game to the
immediate area
- wireless
internet
Activities:
Guided walks, game drives, horse trails and mountain biking
Leshiba
offers guided walks and game drives as well as adventure horse riding for
experienced riders. Leshiba is a hikers paradise. There are
12 well-marked trails
to explore the reserve without a guide. Wander freely amongst wildlife which
includes rhino and giraffe or bring your mountain bikes and challenge
yourself on some of our bush tracks.
Massage therapies
Leshiba
offers a range of therapies designed to
relax the body,
soothe the spirit, improve muscle tone and evoke a feeling of well-being.
Our therapists will ease and rejuvenate tired limbs and help calm your mind,
creating a natural harmony within.
Eco Friendly
Solar power, wireless internet and pure drinking water
available
We are off
the grid! Leshiba is an eco lodge and the property is solar powered. There
is
wireless internet at the IKC
for anyone who needs to stay connected but limited cell phone reception. We
have a number of boreholes on the property and the water at Leshiba is great
for drinking.
Self-guide walks
Leshiba offers an exceptional walking experience. Meander along one of the
12 well-marked trails varying in time from 1 and ½ to 7 hours.
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