The Masters Villa

With expansive views of the Nandoni Dam, this luxury two-bedroom villa boasts modern furnishings, a rooftop terrace, a swimming pool and a garden. The Masters Villa is located just 250 meters from the Nandoni Dam. This luxury villa features modern furnishings and offers 2 en-suite bedrooms equipped with a king bed that can be converted into 2 single beds upon request. The bathrooms consist of: 1 with a separate bathtub and shower, whilst the other has a shower. It boasts a spacious lounge with contemporary furnishings which offers views of the garden and pool. The fully equipped kitchen comes fitted with an island counter with a 4-plate gas stove, an oven, a microwave, a kettle, a Nespresso machine, a prep bowl and a dining area with 3 high barstool chairs. The Masters Villa boasts a stylish lounge and offers a flat-screen smart TV with DStv and free Wi-Fi, where guests can log in to their streaming accounts and watch their favourite series and shows. The outdoor braai overlooks the garden, and guests can relax and unwind on the rooftop terrace that overlooks the swimming pool and Nandoni Dam. Boat rides and private chef services are available to all guests upon request at an additional charge and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance. Nearby attractions include the Royal Gardens, Nandoni Leisure Park and Thohoyandou Botanical Garden. Thavhani Mall is a 35-minute drive from The Masters Villa.

Nestled in the lush green heart of Limpopo, Thohoyandou holds deep historical and cultural significance for the Venda people. Its name, meaning "head of the elephant" in Tshivenda, honours one of the VhaVenda kings. While Thohoyandou rose to prominence in 1979 as the capital of the Republic of Venda, the true traditional capital is Dzanani, home to the VhaVenda royal lineage. The town was built in the late 1970s on land once known as Tshiluvhi, under the leadership of Khosi vho Netshiluvhi. This area, rich in heritage dating back to the post-Mapungubwe era around 1400 AD, was forcibly cleared during apartheid to make way for the Venda Bantustan’s new capital under Prime Minister Patrick Ramaano Mphephu. The construction of Thohoyandou began with residential zones and government buildings, and a stadium—now known as Thohoyandou Stadium—was erected to commemorate Venda’s short-lived independence. Though the name Tshiluvhi was largely erased, its memory lives on in a local primary school and the stories of the displaced Netshiluvhi families, who are also known by names like Malima, Khorommbi, Mathomu, Magidi, and Mudau. Today, Thohoyandou stands as both a thriving urban hub and a poignant reminder of the region’s complex past.

* Nandoni Dam * Royal Gardens * Nandoni Leisure Park * Thohoyandou Botanical Garden * Thavhani Mall * University of Venda