Zvakanaka Farm
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Malaria-freeAll-inclusiveFamily-run for 40 yearsAirport transfers included
About this place
Sofala is a family game farm in the malaria-free bushveld of northern Limpopo, near the village of Tolwe. The same family has managed the land for more than forty years.
Guests stay in a thatched lodge looking out over the savannah, with a fire pit, a boma for evening fires, and a veranda where meals are served. A luxury chalet is also available, with its own kitchen, a heated pool set behind rock walls and a modern bathroom. Stays are all-inclusive: accommodation, meals, laundry, and transfers from Johannesburg's OR Tambo airport are covered, and food is cooked in a traditional South African style with South African wines.
The bushveld here carries good general game, and the waterholes draw gemsbok, kudu, nyala, eland, waterbuck and buffalo. Sofala is a BirdLife South Africa GoBirding partner. There are no guided birding walks; birding is done independently around the farm.
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2 rooms, sleeps 2 to 2
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November 2026
December 2026
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Where you'll sleep
2 room types, sleeps 2
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A room in the main thatched lodge, which looks out over the savannah and has a fire pit outside and a boma for evening fires. Meals are served on the veranda. Rates are all-inclusive of accommodation, meals, laundry and airport transfers, and are quoted by Sofala on enquiry.
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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A private chalet with its own kitchen, a heated pool set behind rock walls, a spacious modern bathroom and views over the savannah. Sofala charge a supplement above their standard package rate for the chalet, quoted on enquiry.
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Nature
What lives at Sofala Game Farm
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About Tolwe
Important information
Check-in and check-out
Check-in Time
14:00 - 18:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
Check-out Time
By 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days
Refund schedule
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
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Pet policyNo pets
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Pets are not allowed
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Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation PolicyStrict
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.
Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.
House rules
Cancellation
- A deposit of 50 percent is required to confirm a booking, with the balance payable two months before arrival. Sofala quote in United States Dollars.Required
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sofala Game Farm located?
Sofala Game Farm is in Tolwe, Limpopo, South Africa. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Sofala Game Farm accommodate?
Lodge Room (4 of them) sleeps 2 each and Luxury Chalet sleeps 2.
What causes does a booking at Sofala Game Farm support?
A portion of every booking at Sofala Game Farm contributes to DAKTARI Bush School. See the property's causes section for how the funds are used.
How do I book Sofala Game Farm?
Select your dates on the Sofala Game Farm property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.
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