Limpopo Province, South Africa

Few & Far Luvhondo

Name: Few & Far Luvhondo
Address: Limpopo Province

Cliffside tented safari suites in northern Limpopo

Exterior shot of a cliffside tented suite with canvas roof and wraparound wooden deck set among green trees with mountains in the distance.

South African lodge combining mountain adventures, wildlife and conservation

Few & Far Luvhondo is a luxury safari lodge set high in the Soutpansberg Mountains, within the UNESCO-recognised Vhembe Biosphere Reserve in South Africa’s northern Limpopo Province. The lodge looks out across forested valleys, rocky escarpments and ancient baobab trees. Sustainability is woven into the experience supporting long-term conservation initiatives across the region.

You’ll stay in one of six Cliff Suites set along the mountainside. Each has floor-to-ceiling glass, a private deck and a plunge pool overlooking the wilderness. The suites were built using heat-treated eucalyptus sourced from trees on the reserve, and the lodge is fully powered by renewable energy. Few & Far Luvhondo also operates a zero-waste model. Water is bottled on site using a UV filtration system, and black soldier flies help convert food waste into compost.

Go on game drives to spot big game across the reserve. And look out for Samango monkeys, agile forest-dwelling primates known for leaping through the canopy. Active days can include guided hikes and mountain biking along winding reserve trails.

We especially recommend the cultural experiences, where you can learn about local traditions through drumming, dance and storytelling. You can also shadow a conservationist for the day, sleep out under the stars or take a day trip to nearby Mapungubwe National Park, one of South Africa’s most important archaeological and cultural sites.

Highlights

Stay in a Cliff Suite with a private plunge pool overlooking the Soutpansberg Mountains

Explore the reserve on guided hiking trails, mountain bike rides and nature walks

Join stargazing experiences beneath the starry skies of northern Limpopo

Watch lively Samango monkeys leap through the trees on a guided excursion

Visit Mapungubwe National Park and discover the region’s archaeological heritage

Interior of a safari suite bedroom with a bed with white bedding and a beige mosquito net, and large windows opening onto a deck overlooking a valley.

Man stands on a distant rock next to a large river or pool with trees in the near background and an illuminated mountain further distant.

Exterior shot of two adjacent, cliffside safari suites with with canvas roof and wraparound wooden deck set among green trees with mountains in the distance.

Exterior view of two sun loungers facing a round infinity pool overlooking a baobab tree in the foreground and a green valley and mountains beyond.

Outline of baobab and other trees against a purple, pink and orange sunset sky.

Interior shot of a white oval deep standalone bathtub facing out onto large windows overlooking a sunset and mountains.

A person wearing an apron places food onto places in a darkened kitchen.

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Exterior shot of a traditional boma yard encircled by a stone wall, with a small bonfire and a table set for dinner with a candle and lanterns, and low evening light.

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