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 Venda artist Noria Mabasa. Rooms have a lovely traditional feel wedded to high levels of comfort with adobe walls, thatched roofs and manicured grounds. It’s signposted 36km west of Louis Trichardt on Rte 522.
Surrounded by wildlife, including rare brown hyenas and leopards, and with greenery supplied by 350-plus tree species, the hideaway offers self-catering and full-board accommodation in rondavels, with features such as private plunge pools and views of Botswana.