Lelapa Lodge at golden hour overlooking the bushveld
Lelapa Lodge — Lodge & Safaris

A family farm in the Limpopo bushveld, opened up as a private lodge. Wide horizons, open vehicle safaris, fire cooked dinners and nine suites that look straight into the wild.

Welcome to Lelapa

"Lelapa" means home and that is exactly how the farm is run.

Three generations have farmed this stretch of Limpopo bushveld. What began as cattle and citrus is now a private conservancy of 3 400 hectares, with a small lodge tucked into the shoulder of a red rock koppie.

There are only nine suites, so the bush never feels crowded. Days are shaped around the animals drives at first light, long lunches, a swim while the heat settles, and dinner around the fire once the sun drops behind the ridge.

In winter the farm also opens for managed, ethical hunting safaris under the guidance of our professional hunter.

Read our story

The gallery

A few frames from the farm

The main lodge at last light

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The main lodge at last light

Thatch, stone and lantern light on the edge of the escarpment.

Find us

Drop in on the farm

Tap the pin and keep tapping the map zooms all the way from the district down to our gate on the R510.

Satellite view of the wider Limpopo bushveld regionAerial view of the farm boundary and lodge buildingsThe stone pillar entrance gate of the farm

Zoom level 1 of 3 — tap the pin

Limpopo bushveld — Thabazimbi district

24°35'12"S, 27°21'44"E

On the farm

What there is to do

Game Drives

Game Drives

Private open vehicle safaris led by expert guides, with intimate wildlife encounters and golden hour bush sunsets.

Walking

Walking

Meander through pristine bushveld at a peaceful pace, discovering indigenous flora and abundant birdlife.

Running Trails

Running Trails

Curated, scenic pathways through quiet natural surroundings, an invigorating morning routine with serene views.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Winding farm tracks and open terrain, an immersive, active way to take in the vast beauty of the reserve.

Hunting

Hunting

Exclusive, ethically managed hunting excursions tailored with refined detail and privacy, in the winter season.

Swimming

Swimming

Recharge beside the crystal clear pool overlooking the open bushveld, a secluded oasis for total relaxation.

Come and stay a while

Rooms are limited to nine suites and the winter hunting season books out early.

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