Few & Far Luvhondo

Cradled in the remote reaches of South Africa’s Soutpansberg Mountains, Few & Far Luvhondo overlooks a tapestry of misty valleys, sandstone cliffs and ancient forests that few travellers ever see. A new member of Relais & Chateaux, the lodge is a sanctuary devoted to rewilding both landscape and guest. Spacious cliff suites are carved into the mountainside, their glass fronts opening onto sweeping views where raptors ride thermals and storms roll in across the Limpopo plains. Days unfold at your own pace, be it treading game trails, gliding above the canopy in the Solyrus aerial cable car, or pausing to listen to samango monkeys calling in the trees. Every element of locally inspired cuisine, regenerative conservation practices, and quietly attentive hosting has been crafted to honour this fragile ecosystem and invite a deeper, more restorative connection with Africa’s wild north, easily accessed through the nearby private airstrip, Polokwane International Airport, around one and a half hours’ drive from the lodge or combined with Capetown, Kruger National Park or Royos Rail journey from Victoria Falls.

ABOUT Few & Far Luvhondo

Step into a safari where endless horizons, thoughtfully designed spaces, close-up wildlife moments and farm-to-table cuisine flow together into a gentle journey seeking harmony with the rhythm of nature. Every experience is crafted to allow guests to roam as explorer, guardian and devoted admirer of the environment. Few & Far invites a different kind of re-imaged safari experience with adventure and discovery to rewild the soul. Six sculpted cliff‑side tented suites with private plunge pools and quietly attentive hospitality frame days tracking wildlife on foot, drifting above forests in the solar-powered cable car, or listening to the mountains breathe while relaxing in the infinity pool. Every moment is shaped by a commitment to regeneration in carbon-negative luxury.

Culinary delights are abundant in seasonally crafted farm-to-fork dining experiences which celebrate the rich flavours and traditions of South Africa, from elegant five-course tasting menu with a carefully curated wine list selected from boutique South African vineyards, to a lively traditional Boma Braai BBQ beneath the stars. A hearty breakfast cooked over an open flame, a bush dinner under the stars or an immersive Heritage Night dinner discovering local culture through food, dance and song, each dining experience showcases the magic of this wild location.

Activities & EXPERIENCES

In the ancient hills the Venda call Luvhondo, Few & Far offers a new concept in safari adventure that feels like a long, deep breath where the mountain is the star of the show. Mornings might mean watching antelope melt into golden grass, following rhino or leopard tracks on foot with your private dedicated guide, game drives, waterfall swims or gliding by bike beneath wide Soutpansberg skies. As daylight softens, telescopes and sleep‑out decks turn the night into a theatre of stars. Between encounters, guests can drift toward the baobab‑inspired spa, where seed and pod elixirs shape massages, facials and bathing rituals that seem drawn from the trees themselves. Labyrinth walks, cultural encounters and “conservationist for a day” experiences root you in the land’s stories, while the large kitchen garden provides diverse culinary adventures from bush breakfasts to picnics and taster menus with each adventure ending in quiet, nourishing comfort. Dedicated activities crafted for kids allow them to learn about tracking, snake handling, creating leopard footprints from plaster of Paris and fire making.

Accommodation

Carved into the very edge of the Western Soutpansberg, Few & Far’s cliff suites feel less like rooms and more like a gentle landing place between sky and valley. Locally sourced eucalyptus, shaped by resident craftsmen on the reserve, wraps the spaces in warm, honeyed tones; every beam, deck and detail tells of the land it came from. At dawn, guests drift from vast, cloud-soft beds to the cool embrace of a private plunge pool, steam curling into mountain air, then step beneath an outdoor shower where vistas stretch into horizons. Inside, thoughtful comforts of quiet air‑conditioning, an inclusive minibar, soft robes, with a wakening coffee sit easily alongside canvas, stone and timber of a tented paradise. Wide verandas float above the cliffs, inviting you to linger with binoculars in hand, trading stories of which child first spotted a giraffe moving through the valley below. Safety escorts at night, roller beds for younger explorers and in‑room radio service preserve the sense of adventure while keeping families at ease. Above all, the design honours regenerative principles, being built by local hands, from local materials, in a way that lets nature lead. Hospitality at Few & Far is not about excess, but about the profound luxury of feeling woven into the mountains themselves, to be cradled, restored and quietly rewilded.