Nahakwe Lodge
Elim Art Route
Crafters and artists on the Elim Art routeare 30 minutes away. Meet and engage with artists of the calibre of Thomas Kubayi, the Twananani Co-Operative & Mukumbani Pottery Co-operative. They are inviting and lovely to meet and very happy to discuss their wares. For guests who don't have the time to visit artists at their homes/studios, the Nahakwe Lodge craft shop has a fascinating range of local art and craft available for sale.
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Carving with Thomas Kubayi
Join Thomas Kubayi for a full day workshop in traditional carving techniques – 45 minutes from the Lodge. This world-renowned wood carver is generous with his knowledge and will teach even those who start with no carving skills.
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Moruba at Mamaila Bar
The local Mamaila Bar Lounge is host to one of the biggest out-door moruba boards in use in Limpopo. Guests wanting to learn to play this mancala-type game can ask the Lodge to arrange a friendly local expert to coach them.
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Sewing and crafts
For those who are interested in sewing, Mamaila shops and sewing co-operative offer a remarkable opportunity to learn the techniques and colour-matches that make the traditional attire of the Sepedi, Bolubedu and Tsonga so famous. Hands-on lessons can be arranged, and shopping expeditions to purchase a range of local fabric become part of the experience.
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Joining with the Community
Old traditions around dance, beadwork and cooking of speciality foods are all practiced in the local area. Nahakwe Lodge can arrange for guests to participate and learn from the community experts.
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Modjadji Cycad Reserve
Explore the world-famous Modjadji Cycad Reserve, 80kms from the Lodge. Popularly known as the 'Garden of the Rain Queen' the Modjadji Cycad reserve is home to a unique range of indigenous cycads, some as tall as 13 metres. A network of paths through the cycad forest offers the visitor an extraordinary opportunity to see both the cycads, as well as excellent birdlife.
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Adventure tourism
For those looking for adrenalin-pumping activities, Nahakwe is 100kms from the Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours, and a range of other outdoor adventures in Magoebaskloof.
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