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Mashovhela Pool
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Mashovhela Pool
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Popular Attraction
in or near
Soutpansberg
Mashovhela, also traditionally known as “the place where the drums can be heard”, is the second most sacred place in Venda folklore. This sacred site is still used occasionally by sangomas in rain-making ceremonies. A few years ago the sangomas beat their drums - shortly after which Venda had the heaviest rains and most devastating floods in living memory.!
According to Venda lore, the legendary and powerful King Thohoiyanda had a mystical drum, Ngoma Lungundo ('drum of the dead'). As his enemies approached this drum was beaten and his foes just dropped dead.
One night, King Thohoiyanda and the sacred drum mysteriously disappeared from his royal kraal. Neither were ever seen again.
It is believed he disappeared into the Western Soutpansberg, where Mashovhela Lodge is situated.
Tradition has it that it is this sacred drum that can sometimes be heard in the echoes from the rock cliffs of Mashovhela Pool.
Come and listen for the drum beating at Mashovhela.
Address
Morning Sun Reserve, Soutpansberg District
GPS Latitude:
-22.9480397432491 Longitude:
29.8687362670898
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Mashovhela pool
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Accommodation near Mashovhela Pool
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Mashovhela Lodge is situated in the scenic Soutpansberg Mountains, just north of Louis Trichardt and Polokwane in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Guests are free to hike on our many marked trails or join our guide for a nature walk or scenic drive. It is also a great spring board for exploring Venda, Kruger National Park, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The décor and style of the Lodge was inspi
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30% discount
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Mashovhela Lodge offering accommodation just north of
Louis Trichardt in the Soutpansberg
Mountains of South
Africa is almost giving away its accommodation
this summer.
The summer holidays, Christmas, New Year are
once again upon us and to celebrate this time Mashovhela is offering great
specials on our full board
rate, which includes all meals plus an activity on the
reserve per day.
From now
until the 20th December 2009 and then from the 1st January to the end of
February we are offering an amazing 30% discount and a 20% discount for the
Christmas period 20th December to the 31st December 2009
Mashovhela
is not only a great destination for the whole family, but it is a great
springboard to explore the spectacular Soutpansberg Mountains, Venda, along with
its authentic culture, northern Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe World
Heritage Site to mention a few of the areas landmarks.
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Situated on 78 hectares in the heart of the Soutpansberg mountains en-route to Kruger National Park, Zimbabwe, Musina, etc.
All our rooms are bathroom-en-suite, have T.V.’s with 4 x D.S.T.V. channels and tea/coffee facilities. Fans and heaters in all the rooms.
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Set in farmlands in the Soutpansberg mountains in Limpopo. A comfortable and cheerful farm stay and a fine example of community involvement. Buy from the beautiful Venda linen range. Guest rooms and fully equiped (self-catering) houses. Cultural tours, arts and craft route.
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Come and experience the unspoiled nature of this beautiful farm situated in Limpopo near Louis Trichardt. Mount Azimbo Lodge offers luxury accommodation, locked facilities for your vehicle, and personal attention .Come and enjoy a peaceful sleep waking up with birdsongs.
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Horse trekking, horse trails, pony rides.
Walking, birding, game drives, hospitality, friendly staff
Restaurant, bar, marquee tent, lapa.
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