If you crave the classic African silhouette, come here: you’ll find sprawling fertile plains, dotted with herds of wildlife and colossal baobab and marula trees. The Waterberg Mountain Range, extending from Potgietersrus in the east to Thabazimbi in the west, has a network of rivers, streams and lakes that bring water to an otherwise arid...
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Only three hours north of Johannesburg, Fifty Seven Waterberg lies nestled in the 35 000 ha Welgevonden Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and over 50 different mammal and 300...
Safari Lodge in the Waterberg just under two hours from Johannesburg, Sable Lodge is in the heart of the magnificent 10 000ha malaria-free Mabula Game Reserve, where the Big...
Arendsig Villa, meaning ‘Eagle’s View’, is a treasured family home perched high on a rocky outcrop that offers a stylish self-catering safari for family and friends in the Big...
Leeuwenhof is a romantic Country Lodge situated in the Waterberg Mountains, just 2 hours drive from OR Tambo International Airport. A timeless tranquillity emanates from the...
Ant’s Nest is owned and run by Ant and Tessa Baber, descendants of some of the earliest pioneers in the area who settled here in 1886. This welcoming bush home is located on a...
Ant’s Hill is owned and run by Ant and Tessa Baber, descendants of some of the earliest pioneers in the area who settled here in 1886. This unique bush home is located on a...
Set under spreading marula trees at the foot of the Waterberg mountains, Itaga Private Game Lodge is in a malaria-free area, less than two hours from Johannesburg. Set in the...
Set high on a ridge in the unspoilt malaria-free Waterberg biosphere, Bushwa offers stunning views and a unique African bushveld experience. Warm hospitality, excellent...
Dramatically set against the scenic backdrop of the imposing Hanglip Mountain, Legend Golf & Safari Resort lies within the 22 000 hectare, malaria-free, Big 5, Entabeni Safari...
Magnificently rebuilt with a unique underground waterhole hide, romantic Star Bed (coming soon), spa and exclusive private Villa, Suites and Chalets. Mhondoro, meaning...
Welgevonden Reserve is a declared heritage site of 37 000 hectares adjoining the Marakele National Park in the breathtaking malaria-free Waterberg Biosphere. Only 3 hours...
In the heart of the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg, lies Ekuthuleni Lodge or "place of peace”. In a natural basin surrounded by low hills with...
Tshwene Lodge enjoys an elevated position looking down the Taaibos River valley in the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve. An intimate, secluded Big Five safari...
This welcoming stone and thatch bush home offers an intimate and unique safari experience for all ages. Originally built as a family home, it has since been converted into a...
If you crave the classic African silhouette, come here: you’ll find sprawling fertile plains, dotted with herds of wildlife and colossal baobab and marula trees. The Waterberg Mountain Range, extending from Potgietersrus in the east to Thabazimbi in the west, has a network of rivers, streams and lakes that bring water to an otherwise arid region. It’s malaria-free and has a pleasant climate in summer or winter. Getting here is an easy 2.5 hour drive on great roads from Joburg or Pretoria. Treasures of the area include hot springs at Bela Bela and the big conservation project, the UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. This encompasses the main game reserves of Welgevonden, Marakele National Park, Mabula and Mabalingwe, plus a number of smaller private reserves. The Waterberg contains fascinating San Rock art and some outstanding archeological sites such as the caves at Mokopane. Stay at your choice of nature and game reserves, and wander in the natural beauty to your heart’s content.
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