The Natural Heritage Programme

The South African Natural Heritage Programme (NHP), established in 1985, that had become non-operational in recent years, is currently being revitalized. The NHP focuses on the participation of civil society and in particular on private landowners. It is focussed on the conservation of important natural biological diverse areas or exceptional natural features that are both privately- and publicly-owned. Due largely to two decades of research by Dr Norbert Hahn, the Soutpansberg is now recognized as one of the world's top biodiversity hot spots. As one of the earliest registered Natural Heritage Sites (No. 89), Morning Sun Nature Reserve is proud to share in this distinction.

ORT SA Sponsor

ORT SA believes that education is a life-long process – a fundamental right as well as a vital tool in building our country and people. Mashovhela Lodge donates a portion of its booking income to ORT SA

Birdlife South Africa Birder Friendly

Birdlife South Africa’s mission is to promote the enjoyment, conservation and understanding and study of wild birds and their habitat. Birder Friendly Enterprises have committed themselves to responsible tourism practices and aim to please their bird watching enthusiasts.

The Wilderness Foundation Gold Leaf

The Gold Leaf is the highest level of the Wilderness Foundation’s Green Leaf Environmental Standard, which is an international standard that measures five elements at a resort, namely water and energy usage, waste recycling, green procurement and innovation.

The Leaf itself is the iconic logo of the Wilderness Network and story behind it is told in an extract from an essay written by Dr. Ian Player where he recalls how Grey Owl offered a green leaf to civilisation as a symbol of environmental harmony.

AA Travel Guide Quality Assured

AA Travel Guides is the largest online travel database in South Africa. AA Quality Assured Associated are properties that are endorsed on the strength of their membership of the National Star Grading System or being part of a group.