2 self-catering cottages (Igababa Cabin sleeps 2 and Madala’s Cottage sleeps 4) and an exclusive campsite with 4 sites on a 74 hectare farm in the eastern Soutpansberg Mountains, 11km north of Louis Trichardt (Makhado), 1km off the N1. The cottages are thatched and very private with outside baths and small wallow pools. Both are fully equipped for self-catering with 4 plate gas stoves, microwaves, braais and all the crockery and cutlery you need. Linen and towels (as well as swimming towels) are provided. Both have indoor fireplaces. All guests need to bring is food and drink. The showers and toilets at the campsite are fully electrified – 4 toilets and 2 showers. Sam’s and William’s sites are electrified with cement floored shelters, Chimangy and Johns have braais and water points only. The sites are set far apart from each other. There is a 4.2m wide by 90cm deep portapool for the campers – set apart from the sites. (Updated July-2015)
Contact
| Address : |
Zvakanaka Farm, Witvlag Road, Louis Trichardt (Makhado), Limpopo, South Africa |
| Postal : |
P.O. Box 434, Louis Trichardt, 0920 |
| Contact : |
Gail Maytham |
| Contact 2 : |
Alistair Maytham |
| Cell : |
+27(0)84 400 4595 |
| Cell2 : |
+27(0)82 846 2408 |
| Gate Cell : |
+27(0)84 400 4595 |
| Email : |
Click Here
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| Website : |
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| Cellphone Reception : |
Good |
Directions
Travel up the N1 from Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) to Musina.
Approximately 11km from Makhado, 1km after the Avoca Vale Hotel, is a turn-off to your right to Witvlag. This is a gravel road.
About 700m along this road, on the left-hand side, you will see a signposted metal gate with wooden edging – WV8. Pass this and then you will come to another gate on your left, this is the entrance for guests to the farm.
On booking you will be given the code for the keypad.
Time Information
| Best Time to Visit : |
For non-booked 07:30-19:30. Guests that are booked can arrive at any time and show themselves in. |
| Reception Opening and Closing Times : |
All seasons have their advantages. Winter dry with sunny days, summer warm enough to swim. |
Rates and Payment
| Rates Quoted : |
Per Unit |
| Base Currency : |
ZAR |
| Minimum Rate : |
700.00 |
| Maximum Rate : |
700.00 |
| Updated for : |
2015 |
| Comments : |
ZAR175 per person for persons 3 & 4. Minimum 2 night's booking on weekends & 3 long weekends. Weekdays (Mon - Thursday) R600 per night (1 - 2 people) & R150 per person extra for persons 3 & 4. (Rate info updated July-15). |
| Payment Methods Accepted : |
Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Foreign Currency |
| Types of Foreign Currency Accepted : |
USD, EURO |
General Information
| Languages spoken : |
English |
Facilities
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| Accommodation (Cottage) |
Travelling Information
Self Drive Access : Yes
Vehicle Type : ALL
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