This cool spot in the Soutpansberg mountains, in Limpopo Province, offers a romantic getaway for two, a delightful family cottage for four and two secluded camp sites.

Zvakanaka means “Everything’s OK!” or, if you like, “Lekker”, and that’s the feel that we’d like to impart to our guests.

Zvakanaka farm is located on the south-facing slopes of the eastern Soutpansberg. To get there travel north along the N1 for approximately 11km from Makhado(formerly Louis Trichardt). 1km after the Inn on Louis Trichardt, is a turn-off to the right to Witvlag. This is a gravel road. About 500m along this road, on the left-hand side, is the entrance to the farm. The farm is 74 hectares in area and the three main vegetation types are grassland, wetland and semi-deciduous scrub-forest.

There are numerous trails cut on the farm and, depending on how much energy you want to exert, you can either take gentle strolls or more serious walks to the very top of the mountain where there are stunning views in all directions.

Zvakanaka farm is perfectly situated, both for people wanting an easily accessible destination for a tranquil escape, or for those who need a base from which to explore the richly diverse surroundings. If you want to visit the fascinating and beautiful Mapungubwe, say, but would rather overnight on the cool slopes of the Soutpansberg, then you can easily take a day drive - the trip to the park takes approximately two hours via Musina. The approximate travelling times to us from some main points are: Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) 1 ¼ hours; Pretoria 4 ½ hours; Johannesburg 5hours; Punda Maria Gate (Kruger National Park) 2 ¼ hours; Pafuri Gate (Kruger National Park) 2 ¾ hours; Beit Bridge Border 1 hour.

Zvakanaka is located in a summer rainfall region, where the average annual rainfall is between 500mm to 800mm, with approximate summer temperatures ranging from a minimum of 12 degrees Celsuis to a maximum of 35 degrees Celsuis and winter temperatures ranging from a minimum of 5 degrees Celsuis and a maximum of 20 degrees Celsuis. There are a few days of frost during winter in the low-lying parts of the farm.

There are three types of accommodation available on the farm : Igababa Cabin, Madala's Cottage and Zvakanaka Camp Site. Both the cabin and cottage are strictly no-smoking zones and we ask that, if you are smokers, that you smoke outside as the smell of cigarette smoke clings to the thatch and stays forever. If you really do not think you can comply with this request we would ask that you rather not book with us.