

Secluded Mountain-top Retreat
Secluded Mountain-top Retreat
Where in the world are you free to walk without a guide amongst wildlife, cycle untamed terrain, track game, learn about medicinal plants or discover ancient Rock Art?
Leshiba Mountain Retreats is a luxury private wildlife and eco tourism destination located on top of the Soutpansberg Mountains, 36km west of Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, South Africa.
We offer single track mountain biking trails, guided walks and game drives.
With four accommodation options and both full-board and self catering available, Leshiba is a magical place to take a walk on the wild side.
*Please note: due to our location, Leshiba does not allow day visitors. Leshiba has a 2 night minimum stay and does not allow self driving.
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Choose your Mountain Retreat:
A remote six-bed bush camp surrounded by trees and nestled within a spectacular amphitheatre of high cliffs and mountains. Please note: a high clearance vehicle is essential for reaching Hamasha Bush Camp
Hamasha is a dream escape from the rest of the world. Surrounded by trees and nestled within a spectacular amphitheatre of high cliffs and mountains with magnificent views, the camp overlooks Hamasha gorge – a window through the mountain range looking to our northern borders and the rolling African continent beyond.
The Farmhouse offers 12 beds with five luxury bedroom suites plus one deluxe suite with it’s own wing.
This is bush living luxe and you won’t want to leave. The farmhouse is situated on a magnificent view site facing the rising sun and overlooking a spectacular rock swimming pool. Your home from home in the bush.
A modern African Village
Luvhondo is located near a spectacular view site. Offering 16 – 28 beds.
Luvhondo is Leshiba’s larger group accommodation venue. It is situated close to the cliffs with endless views and is ideal for workshops, retreats, family gatherings and celebrations.
Perfect for hiking, birding, mountain biking, photography, tree or botanical groups, yoga retreats and more.
“Everything you promised, more than I expected, bigger than my imagination or dreams”
– Billy Waterson
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I was lucky enough to spend one night ( way too short ) on this amazing farm . The abundance of animals together with the beautiful mountains , trees and... read more general landscape make this a very special spot to visit . The accommodation is perfectly situated and beautifully furnished - One can see that this place is loved by its people !!
12 Feb 2020 -
Our stay at H12 Leshiba was truly fantastic in every sense! The personal touches and attention to detail were amazing! The peace & tranquility was surrounding the lodge was exactly... read more what we needed and wanted. The lodge staff were incredibly friendly and as always, very helpful.
17 Dec 2019 -
We made a last-minute booking at Leshiba to take a 5-day break from city life. It was one of our favourite trips out of Joburg so far. We stayed at... read more Hamasha and it was perfectly equipped, quiet and neat. The highlight was the incredible mountain views, waking up to birdsong, sitting around the fire and bathing in the sun. The other highlight was the Leshiba staff. Every single person was friendly, considerate and engaging. We loved our nature walk with Peter, the lovely meal cooked by Lukas, Nancy and Joyce, and the tour of the facilities by Jack. Everyone at Leshiba did everything they can to make our stay comfortable and memorable. We can’t wait to come back with friends and family.
9 Aug 2021 -
Professional and friendly staff. Exquisite setting, beautiful architecture. I booked not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised and awed by Leshiba. We will certainly return to this spot... read more where the staff and nature complement each other. We were treated like royalty and our fully equipped cottage with its authentic African design was a perfect getaway.
30 Oct 2019 -
I would easily give this 10 stars if I could. The staff is perfectly attentive and accommodating. Upon arrival we were greeted by staff and offered a cold beverage as... read more we checked in. We were so lucky to stay in one of the new luxury suites which included our own plunge pool and fire pit, yoga platform, indoor and outdoor shower, and wrap around deck. Each morning I woke up to the sounds of the young impalas sparing and could watch them from the comfort of my bed! The rooms are stunning and so private and comfortable.
Our game drive guide was fantastic and our sundowners were beautiful with our favorite beverages.
We hiked all over the property and up onto a ridge that feels like the end of the world in the most magnificent way! We choose a few of the more difficult hikes, but also enjoyed a very easy trek around the property as well.
The bird watching from the deck of our suite and the main lodge was unreal! There are hundreds of different birds to observe. Really spectacular!
For cooler days, there is a game room with views of the water holes. There you can warm up by the fire, curl up with a book, play cards or mancala, or make your own bracelet.
The food was also fantastic. Every meal. We had a diverse group of eaters from vegan to paleo and we all enjoyed beautifully prepared and delicious food. We were never with out options and enjoyed afternoon tea at our leisure.
I got a massage while I was there. I was celebrating my birthday while there and the massage table had a flower petal greeting of "Happy Birthday" for me. The massage was wonderful.
There is not a single thing I would have changed about our stay except to have been able to stay there longer.
The owners are so gracious and warm. It was really an unforgettable experience. Without question or hesitation I will return on my next trip to South Africa later this year.
30 Mar 2020