South Africa - Places To Stay

Elim - Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge (FTTSA accredited) is the perfect site from which to explore the rich diversity of cultures and natural beauty of northern Limpopo. Shiluvari is set in 30 ha of natural vegetation and offers you estate walks where you may see amongst others Waterbuck, Kudu, Bushbuck and Duiker. It is also situated in a birding 'hotspot' with a unique position between the montaine and riverine habitat. Excellent birding on-site include 8 different heron species, a.o. Black-crowned night and white backed night Heron, African finfoot & Osprey (in summer months), buff spotted flufftailis heard.

Their spacious thatched chalets are all individually decorated and overlook the Albasini Dam and Luonde Mountains. All have their own mini-kitchenette with fridge, lounge area and private lakeside verandah with braai area. The Mukhondeni Suite is a 2-bedroomed thatched cottage with mini-kitchen, bathroom with shower & bath, outside shower, private patio and decorated in traditional Venda and Shangaan decor. The main lodge building now boasts the Woodowl restaurant famous for delicious home-style country cuisine. Outdoors is a good sized pool with sunloungers.

On the banks of the Luvhuvhu River, near Elim

Accessible by car, directions on request. Transfers can be arranged.

6 - Thatched Chalets and 1 Suite

Thatched Chalet:
£59 per person sharing, all year round

Mukhondeni Suite:
£69 per person sharing, all year round

Breakfast and Dinner

Children of all ages are welcome

* Game walks
* Bird watching - Shiluvari's specialized birding guide offers trips into Afro-temperate Forest, Lowveld Riverine Forest and Miombo Woodland.
* Sunset Cruise
* half/full day Ribolla arts & crafts tours

Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge's (FTTSA accredited) most significant achievement is the establishment of the Ribolla Tourism Association in association with numerous artists in the local area, which collectively markets the area's wide array of tourist attractions.

Cash in South African Rands is accepted. All major credit cards are accepted.