Authors of the book ‘Africa’s Finest’ listed two SA eco-lodges under the Top 15 in Africa. Read full article We have lived off the grid for 22 years and have found all sorts of ways to live harmoniously within our natural environment. Peter has designed and integrated some rather strange hybrid systems to suit our […]
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We now have two rangers Peter and Jack who have taken over from Trymore (who moved to Namibia). They bring their own flavour to their guided walks and game drives and our guests have been delighted at their anecdotes and indigenous knowledge. Try our …. Smoothie RECIPE Blend together the following fruit: Spanspek sweet melon […]
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She fell in love with Africa and decided to take a sabbatical from her life in Germany and to return for 6 months to help out wherever she could. In December and again in April she spent a few weeks at H12 Leshiba helping out in the Permaculture garden and on the farm. It was […]
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However, I know that you can’t always get to us when you need time out so I’m sharing two wonderful sites where you can link in and find 5 minutes in your day to quietly sit and take a moment for yourself and your peace of mind. May images of H12 Leshiba come to mind […]
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Awakened Dorian Ah what a time…. what a time…. and the spirits of the place working along side us All four of you moved me with your words. Pam It was so much more than the four days together – heart people and work, touching sacred Spaces. Kiki Still filled with words, memories and gratitude […]
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The angels from The Virgin Islands Cary C. and Barb D. are two amazing women, who I am really happy to have met and got to know. They came up to H12 Leshiba with 22 caregivers and alongside our two massage therapists, Abigail and Lutendo, taught these men and women the art of giving massages. […]
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Days Later Within a couple of days, Bhavini produced this flyer below and sent it out to the world. Within a week, a group of nine signed up and we eagerly awaited their arrival. Learning to Breathe Kumood Trikam Kalan and Bhavini ran the retreat together. They shared such beautiful enlightening words with us and […]
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H12 Leshiba makes the cut “I am happy to be able to tell you this is not the standard “Dear John” – after a long process, H12 Leshiba has been selected as one of the 55 main finalists to be included in our book ‘Africa’s Finest – The Continent’s Most Responsible, Sustainable Safari Destinations’. “ […]
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Who knew the Soutpansberg mountains peering out as they do over the arid savanna of the Limpopo catchment, was one of the hotspots of biodiversity in South Africa; or that it had more tree species than any other comparable ecosystem in the country, including the famed Kruger Park; or that it was part of the […]
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It has been very hard to write about my mom and place her in the past tense as I am still struggling to believe that she is no longer physically present. It is also difficult to try and put into words the ‘lightness of being’ that Gilly was in our lives. There are few people […]
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We are very happy to announce that the Venda Village Lodge Reception is finally finished. The brilliant artist, our guest and friend, Jenny Schneider, together with our patient builders, Peter, Edwin and Simon, created the beautiful designs in the floors and completed the project.
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In 2012 we ran a special called, ‘The End of The World Special’. The idea was that before the end of the world came, (on the off chance that the Mayan’s were right), that everyone should have a chance to see Leshiba and experience what we have to offer.
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Leshiba is tinder-dry. There is hardly any grass and the leaves are falling off in the wrong season with fruiting trees bereft of fruit. The animals are lethargic and listless; every one of us demoralised – a very harsh picture of our normally lush wilderness.
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Erinn and Kai will be home for the holidays. It is wonderful to have them here as boarding school still challenges my heart. Finn is always delighted (well, most of the time as after all they are big sisters so it isn’t always fun being bossed around!).
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