As travellers from the UK we found the rooms to be a bit on the small side, no air-con or fans provided in the rooms. The food was under par compared so some other lodges we stayed in, and the hosts a bit over attentive! Nice setting though.

We have spent 3 days in this paradise like resort of Aart and Marcelle, who are sharing their privileges with their personnel and many others, amongst whom several artists. We liked our room, from where we looked up to the mountains. We went to the baobab, and returned happy for another marvellous dinner. And the cook, he offered life music... More

It was our fisrt day in South Africa and we discovered this fabulous place at dusk. Very nice people, a cooker who is also a singer, fine dining (like in a french restaurant) and beautyful rooms decorated with local crafts A lot of opportinities to visit the area wih a nice guide : school, potery, pearl necklaces and woodcarving. local... More

I have been traveling to the northern part of Limpopo for over a year now and I FINALLY found a fantastic place to stay. The farm is stunning and peaceful. The rooms are comfortable and the food was outstanding! I only wish I found it sooner.

The reviews of this place are "spot on" If you want to learn about the culture, history and traditions of the area, this is the place to stay. Madi a Thava leaves you with a lovely memory of beautiful countryside, ethnic decor, brilliant cusine and an understanding of african culture.

The hosts Marcelle en Aart (and friend Jan) make you feel so welcome everytime you enter the house: whether you arrive as new guests or after a day of excursion, always there for you. Their philosophy with the community projects is great, they really help locals to improve their standards of living. Marcelle works hard to develop different projects. We... More

We made reservations for two nights at the lodge as it was close to the Soutpansberg mountains, offered an opportunity to do some walking prior to our stay at the Kruger National Park, and advertised a positive image as an ethical contributor to the local community. Our accommodation was clean, comfortable and modern. The food was very good. Our hosts... More

This completely revamped, modern, and lovely mountain lodge is adorned with art and crafts from local artisans - all for sale on-site at affordable prices - is clean and spacious. The food is incredible - the hostess, Marcelle, is a fantastic cook - and we had fresh vegetables for the first time in our 3 weeks in Africa. The couple... More

Madi a Thavha is a working farm in the Soutpansberg mountains in the Limpopo province 10 kms from Louis Trichardt. It is run by a Dutch couple Marcelle and Aart, who offer beautiful, tasteful and comfortable accommodations on their property, self catering or bed and breakfast with the option of booking for a delicious dinner too. They are caring and... More