Hamasha Bush Camp

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
As much as Siri and Alexa have the answers to life, the universe and everything, please ignore them as GPS directions may take you on an alternative route that is along an unmaintained gravel road. Follow these directions and you won't get lost.

Please note that the route to Leshiba via the N1 is a Toll Road. Toll Gate costs amount to approximately R240 one way from JHB to Louis Trichardt. There is one Toll Gate coming from the North.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH:
• Take the M1 North out of Johannesburg
• Get onto the N1 North to Polokwane
• At Polokwane continue north, staying on the N1 to Louis Trichardt
• At Louis Trichardt, the first main 4-way stop that you come to turn left into Rissik Street. This becomes the R522 to Vivo and follow our directions

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH:
• On arrival in Louis Trichardt turn right into Rissik Street / R522 and follow our directions

Very Important:
When you reach Louis Trichardt or Vivo (depending on the route you choose), please call on WhatsApp to get the code for the gate or to arrange for your transfer. Please make sure you reach somebody. Do not leave a message. Please note that there is limited cell phone reception at Leshiba.

The BP garage that you will come to on the left (after turning on to Rissik St) is one of the last petrol / diesel fill up stations in Louis Trichardt. A few blocks further on the right-hand side is Werda Motors. There is a final fuel station approximately 5 km before the Leshiba turn off

Put your speedometer to 0 at the first four way stop at Rissik Street, and it is 36.1km to the Leshiba turn off.

• Take Rissik Street all the way out of Louis Trichardt and ? 31km from the town you will cross over a railway line.
• Carry on over the railway line for ? 4.7 km and you will cross over the SAND RIVER Bridge
• After the bridge +- 300m down the road you will see the Leshiba sign on the right-hand side.
• Turn right onto the gravel road.
• Follow all signs to Leshiba
There are a number of gates along the road, which may or may not be closed. Please go through the gates and leave these as you find them.

• Carry on along the gravel road. After 4 km you will come to a farmhouse on your left.
If you have pre -arranged a transfer (at an extra charge per vehicle used each way) and have called to inform the lodge of your time of arrival, please park your car in the parking bays provided. Someone from Leshiba will meet you here.

• After the farmhouse, a few hundred metres up ahead, the road forks - keep to the right. Continue following the signs that say Leshiba.

*NOTE: NB. The main gate to Leshiba, at the top of the mountain is locked. If you have not already received the code for the lock, please WhatsApp call the Lodge. Please ensure that you close the gate properly by putting the chain around the gate and not just the gate post and that you have secured the combination lock.

IMPORTANT TIPS WHEN DRIVING UP THE MOUNTAIN- here comes the fun part where you can put your driving ability to the test.
1. If you are driving a 4 x 4 with low range, engage low range 3rd gear for an easy ride up or engage normal 4 x 4 and keep in a low gear.
2. Keep all other vehicles without low range in first gear the whole way up.
3. Try not to use your clutch too much.
4. Try to take the drainage bumps at an angle rather than driving straight over them.
5. If you find your wheels start spinning on the gravel – decelerate.

• When you come through the gate at the top of the mountain, stay on the main road and follow signs to RECEPTION.
• Keep straight at the first sign that says RECEPTION
• At the next intersection, which is a large 4-way intersection, turn right to RECEPTION
• You will pass a sign on the left that says HORSE & HOUND. Carry on straight towards RECEPTION
• After 80m, turn RIGHT at the next sign / road to the right and carry on following RECEPTION signs
• You will drive through the valley and the road curves right.
• Keep right and cross the valley up to the VENDA ART LODGE where you will find our RECEPTION.