Must-see hotels in Limpopo

  • Leshiba Wilderness

    Limpopo

    Perched in the clouds of the Soutpansberg mountains, this Fair Trade–accredited resort is based on a Venda village, created with the help of acclaimed…

  • Leokwe Camp

    Limpopo

    These chalets are among the best we’ve seen in any South African national park. They include a large living space, fully equipped kitchen, outside braai …

  • Fusion Boutique Hotel

    Limpopo

    Voted Africa's best boutique hotel (and best art hotel) at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards, Fusion Boutique Hotel is a spectacular place with themed…

  • Madi a Thavha

    Limpopo

    A cleansing Soutpansberg hideaway, this farm lodge is very involved with the local community. Accommodation is in colourful little cottages, with Venda…

  • Tlopi Tent Camp

    Limpopo

    This two-bed tented accommodation is 15km from reception and is a wonderful spot. The furnished tents, overlooking a dam where antelope and wildebeest…

  • 57 Waterberg

    Limpopo

    We're yet to hear a bad word about this place in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, northeast of Marakele National Park but part of the same prolific ecosystem…

  • Platinum

    Limpopo

    The appearance of this suburban house belies the luxury accommodation on offer. Rooms are beautifully presented with touches of elegance and comfort…

  • Sefapane

    Limpopo

    With a whiff of exclusivity, this 1000-sq-metre resort has a restaurant and sunken bar, a long list of safaris for guests and mushroom-shaped rondavels…

  • Marataba Safari Lodge

    Limpopo

    In a wonderfully remote corner of the Waterberg, Marataba is a magnificent place. The stone-and-canvas accommodation is surrounded by splendid Waterberg…

  • Kaia Tani

    Limpopo

    This ‘exclusive guesthouse’ delivers a lot of style for your money. The six rooms with traditional African furniture have flourishes such as rope-lined…

  • Kings Walden

    Limpopo

    The sizeable rooms here are as dreamy as the gardens and mountains they overlook, with fireplaces, antiquated prints everywhere, and bathrooms you could…

  • Plumtree Lodge

    Limpopo

    The bungalow rooms at this German-run guesthouse are some of the most spacious and appealing in town. Standard features are high ceilings, lounge areas,…

  • 139 on Munnik

    Limpopo

    Without a doubt Louis Trichardt's most luxurious accommodation. Modern fittings, stylish touches, great beds and facilities such as a bar and coffee shop…

  • Pangolin Bush Camp

    Limpopo

    This utterly charming self-catering option has delightful rondavels set around a pool in a beautiful bush setting. Facilities are communal, including…

  • Protea Hotel – Ranch Resort

    Limpopo

    If it’s a touch of luxury you’re after and you don’t mind being out of town, this ranch offers four-star rooms that feature varnished wooden furniture and…

  • Thabaphaswa

    Limpopo

    If you don’t mind roughing it a little, this unique property offers accommodation in climbers’ huts beneath rocky escarpments. The glass-walled huts have…

  • Daan & Zena’s

    Limpopo

    Though looking a bit worn around the edges these days, Daan & Zena’s is brought to life by lashings of colour and a friendly atmosphere, and it still…

  • Ilala Country Lodge

    Limpopo

    The sweeping views of the Limpopo River Valley into Zimbabwe at this old country lodge are something special. And there are few better places in Limpopo…

  • Khula's Cottage

    Limpopo

    Inside the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Khula's Cottage has two twin rooms, a double room and a fine terrace overlooking the semi-wild surrounds…

  • Fundudzi African Ivory Route Camp

    Limpopo

    Located 25km northwest of Thohoyandou, and gazing across two tea plantations from its 1400m-high perch, is a branch of this community-run network, which…

  • Hans Merensky Estate

    Limpopo

    Even if you're not the sort to stay at a golfing estate, this place is worth considering. Rooms are an appealing mix of classic safari furnishings (heavy…

  • Waterberg Cottages

    Limpopo

    These cottages, 33km north of Vaalwater off the Melkrivier road, range from the dual-level ‘Bushwillow’, with its free-standing bath and modern kitchen,…

  • Ultimate Guest House

    Limpopo

    After a long day on the N1, this quirky, colourful, mist-shrouded guesthouse’s name seems apt. It has a bar-restaurant (mains R90) with a veranda (ideal…

  • Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge

    Limpopo

    Set amid the greenery on the shores of Albasini Dam, this lodge is immersed in the local culture and countryside. Thatched chalets, standard rooms and a…

  • Silver Palms Lodge

    Limpopo

    This good-value hotel has some pleasant touches such as marula-based shower gel in the smart rooms. Cheaper on the weekends (but with no breakfast…

  • Pennefather

    Limpopo

    Part of a complex containing antiques, junk, a museum and secondhand books, this old-world place run by charming older women is hot property, especially…

  • Limpopo Forest Camp

    Limpopo

    This lovely forest location, close to the Limpopo River, has well-equipped safari tents, with a kitchen area containing fridge/freezer and a separate…

  • Old Mine Guest House

    Limpopo

    In a residence built in 1919 by the first manager of Musina’s copper mine, this guesthouse reeks of class and old-world charm (which is seemingly out of…

  • Vhembe Wilderness Camp

    Limpopo

    This remote wilderness camp is wonderfully isolated – there's no fence, it's basic solar power only and you'll need a high-clearance 4WD to get here. The…

  • Tshugulu Lodge

    Limpopo

    With just one cottage and one guesthouse at the site, and with exclusive access to the ecotrails in the area, this stone-and-thatch accommodation is…

  • Wild Ivory Eco Lodge

    Limpopo

    On the private Welgevonden Game Reserve close to Marakele National Park, Wild Ivory Eco Lodge has appealing lodge-style rooms with abundant use of local…

  • Elephant Springs Hotel

    Limpopo

    Primarily (but not exclusively) used for conferences, this old-fashioned little beauty provides spacious lodging. Although underneath its smiling veneer…

  • Game Breeding Centre

    Limpopo

    Certainly the most novel choice in Mokopane. The rooms are all a bit different – some with interior or exterior kitchens and bathrooms. But all are a good…

  • African Roots

    Limpopo

    Based in a revamped 1920s farmhouse, the rooms here have original steel-pressed ceilings and pine floors that blend comfortably with the modern facilities…

  • Rustic Rest

    Limpopo

    Occupying a 1940s house and a purpose-built building, the family-run Rustic Rest has gorgeous, modern rooms that espouse luxury with soft furnishings and…

  • Victoria Place

    Limpopo

    Victoria Place is graced with elegance and plenty of smiles. It has spacious rooms with a white wood and linen look, albeit with basic bathrooms; eat…

  • Park Hotel

    Limpopo

    On the town's northern fringe, this three-star hotel has 129 modern rooms and an excellent poolside restaurant. It lacks the personal charm of other…

  • Bontle Camp

    Limpopo

    The park has 36 tent sites at Bontle and 10 safari tents with private bathroom and well-equipped kitchens. It's the busiest of the places to stay in the…

  • Modjadji African Ivory Route Camp

    Limpopo

    This camp is 5km into the Modjadji Nature Reserve and is accessible by car if it hasn’t rained recently. Part of a community-run network, the camp offers…

  • Cycad Guest House

    Limpopo

    An option to file under ‘motel-style’, Cycad makes the most of its brutal brick shell with modern, glossy rooms and slick service. It has an all-weather…