Medike Mountain Reserve

Medike is situated about 36km west of Louis Trichardt in the Soutpansberg, one of South Africa`s most interesting mountain ranges.

The Sand River with its impressive gorge and massive quartzite cliffs, forms an outstanding feature of this Natural Heritage Site.

Here the wildlife enthusiast is rewarded with spectacular vistas, star filled nights, beautiful flora, animal and bird life. This makes Medike a haven for conservationists, bird enthusiasts, photographers and archaeologists.

The best way to savour Medike`s rich ecological diversity, is on foot. A variety of hiking trails meander through lush riverine bush to the surrounding hill slopes, sheltered kloofs graced with groves of trees, spectacular rock formations, waterfalls, archaeological sites and a mysterious Bushman shelter with ancient rock paintings.

The diversity of natural habitats found on Medike affords a large variety of fauna and flora.

Nearly 200 bird species have been identified including raptors like the Black Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Lanner Falcon and the African Hawk Eagle.

Guests are accommodated in Murango boulder cottage , Dzhiawolala Pioneer cottage, Masianoke log cottage or Mongezi Hut.

Day visits on prior arrangement.

Rooms:

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Murango boulder cottage is build around huge boulders and is on the banks of the Sand River. It has a room with a double bed downstairs, two lofts; one with two single beds and one with three single beds. Bedding, linen and towels are provided. There is a bathroom with a shower inside the cottage as well as an outside toilet and shower. The kitchen is fully equipped for self caterers with a gas stove , gas fridge with freezer compartment and paraffin lamps.

Dzhiawolala Pioneer cottage is a thatched renovated trading post datting back to the nineteen thirties. It is situated under large trees and has a double bed and one single bed on the loft and three single beds downstairs. Bedding, linen and towels are provided. Fully equipped for self caterers with a gas stove , gas fridge with freezer compartment and paraffin lamps.


Masianoke is a four bed log cottage with a thatched deck and a spectacular360º view on the surrounding mountains. Bedding, linen and towels are provided. Fully equipped for self caterers with a gas stove , gas fridge with freezer compartment and paraffin lamps.

Mongezi is a thatched rondawel sleeping two, tucked away in the bush and surrounded by the clifs of the Soutpansberg. Bedding, linen and towels are provided. The outside shower is a major attraction. Fully equipped for self caterers with a gas stove , gas fridge with freezer compartment and paraffin lamps.

Activities:

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Braai facilities, camping, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, birding, tree identification route, swimming, archaeology.

How to get there:

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From Johannesburg take the N1 North to Polokwane (Pietersburg). From Polokwane (Pietersburg) continue on the N1 to Makhado (Louis Trichardt).
At the first 4 way stop entering Makhado (Louis Trichardt) turn left on the R522 direction Vivo for 29km until you reach a railway crossing where signboards to Medike are displayed.
Do not cross, turn right and continue for 7km to reception.

Clothing & Accessories:

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Good walking shoes, hat, field guides for birding, trees, butterflies, flowers, mammals etc., insect repellant, torch.