Welcome Award: 2010

The Welcome Awards recognise those tourism
businesses, operations and individuals that not only act as
excellent hosts, but also raise the levels of customer service
and provide authentic South African experiences.

3 Star Grading

Star Grading is based on a venue's overall quality and takes
into account the specific facilities you’d expect to be available
at a particular star grading.

Imvelo award : 2010

Mashovhela Lodge received an Imvelo Award in the sub-category, Best Single Resource Management Programme – Energy in 2010. The aim of the category is to recognise businesses that have made a particular effort to reduce and manage their energy consumption through practical and sustainable activities.

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.

Hidden Treasures

South African Hidden Treasures are unique products and experiences identified and assisted by TEP to provide visitors with an authentic taste of South Africa’s rich and varied history and culture. The brand is positioned as a collection of quality assured small tourism products with the aim of instilling consumer confidence.

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 themselv

es 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.

Baobab Banquet : 2010

The Banquet is a major event in the area, allowing only top and highly selected properties to create and showcase their best gourmet creations. Mashovhela Lodge won the category "Best Food & Wine Combination".

Baobab Banquet : 2010

The Banquet is a major event in the area, allowing only top and highly selected properties to create and showcase their best gourmet creations. Mashovhela Lodge won the category " Best Waitrons"

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.