Reserve

Ant’s Hill

Perched on a cliff that offers sweeping views over the luscious valley, Ant’s Hill is rustic and authentic, offering a traditional yet comfortable safari stay. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the rooms are spacious and bright, all with private deckings where guests can enjoy gazing over the endless horizons. Guests can spend their days exploring the Waterberg, on a traditional game drive or guided walk, a dip in the heated pool, or a local village trip. One of the specialities on offer at Ant’s Hill is their horse riding safaris. Gallop through the wild Waterberg with the wind in your hair, becoming a part of nature. Return to the main lodge for a delicious freshly cooked meal and a glass of smooth South African wine enjoyed on the decking underneath the wide starry sky.

Hippo Lakes Safari Lodge

Hippo Lakes brings you the ultimate luxury African Safari experience. Situated in the spectacular Waterberg region, the lodge is uniquely nestled along the edge of a lake bank at the end of a long rugged ravine. The lodge offers you a unique safari wildlife encounter with an unusually large number of animals, birds and plant life. Hippo Lakes lies within the malaria-free UNESCO World Nature Site.
Daily game drives are lead by some of the most experienced game rangers in the industry with a passion for wildlife and an unusual gift in communicating with you the wonder of all the creatures you will encounter.
Over 30 animal species roam our area including hippo, buffalo, wildebeest, leopard, giraffe, kudu, sable, eland, nyala, hyaena and wild dog. You also have the option to go on "Big 5" excursions to encounter lion, elephant and rhinos. The greater Waterberg region is reported to have more rhino than all of Kenya and we proudly support anti-poaching initiatives to keep this magnificent species viable.
A highlight is the bush braai (BBQ) dinner on the second night. This is another opportunity for you to connect with your fellow travellers, taste the incredible African cuisine prepared in front of you by our chefs and listen to the sounds of the African night under the canopy of stars and planets breathtakingly visible in the Southern hemisphere.

Bushwa Private Game Lodge

Perched high on a koppie and with expansive views of the Waterberg Mountains, Bushwa Private Game Lodge is the perfect spot for a weekend safari in a malaria free area in the Limpopo Province.
This luxurious lodge has a variety of accommodation options, including a main lodge that is classically elegant and a romantic treehouse overlooking a waterhole. There’s also the self-catering bush camp that sleeps up to 16 people – ideal for families and small groups.
Bushwa offers a variety of activities from guided game drives, to lazy days at the swimming pool and soothing spa treatments. Bushwa is a piece of bushveld paradise designed to relax the soul and engulf the senses.

Kaingo Game Reserve

Kaingo Game Reserve is a destination of outstanding scenic beauty, an African Eden, situated in the Waterberg, 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, Kaingo Game Reserve is the malaria-free, safari holiday you’ve been searching for. Reminiscent of a traditional African safari camp, Kaingo Elephant Lodge offers a luxurious safari accommodation experience. Built from natural stone with thatch roofs, the lodge has an olde worlde-Africa atmosphere while being completely contemporary. All comforts are catered for in the plush suites and throughout this carefully appointed luxury safari lodge, surrounded with nature inspired décor and accent colours. Just 28 guests in total can be accommodated at Elephant Lodge, with the focus on personal attention, superb service and complete comfort.

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Inzalo Safari Lodge is a luxurious tented oasis in the spectacular ‘big five’ Welgevonden Game Reserve, a 34 000 ha malaria-free protected wilderness within the UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. A mere 2.5-hour drive or a 45-minute flight from Johannesburg into one of the reserve’s two airstrips, makes the Welgevonden one of the most accessible premier malaria-free reserves in the country. Privately owned and managed by Dave and Henriette Rieger, together with their passionate and dedicated team, Inzalo Safari Lodge offers the opportunity to escape, explore and immerse oneself in the daily rhythm of the African bush.

Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness

Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness offers something for everyone. Perfect seclusion and romance for honeymooners, suites ideal for families, and activities for every kind of animal and nature lover make this safari experience one to remember. There are seven suites in total – meaning the camp is small even when full – and all come with their own sparkling plunge pool and expansive balcony. The interiors of the rooms are comfortable and modern, with traditional safari furniture and decor. Spend your days exploring Lapalala Reserve and its conserved beauty on game drives and bush walks, enjoy dining in the heart of nature, and sleeping out underneath the stars. Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness operates completely off the grid, so you can enjoy the wilds safe in the knowledge you are making as little impact as possible.

Safari Plains

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range in the Limpopo Province. The exquisite beauty of its wide-open savannahs, rich wildlife heritage and spectacular vistas is an idyllic melting pot for a majestic wilderness destination. Close to Gauteng, only a couple of hours drive from the city, the extravagant haven that is Safari Plains will draw everyone who has experienced it to always return. Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent high–ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa.

Marataba Mountain Lodge

A 21 000ha piece of unspoilt Africa within Marakele National Park (Setswana for ‘place of sanctuary’) with spectacular landscapes and iconic wildlife, this place holds its own among South Africa’s greatest reserves.
Within this vast wilderness, Marataba Mountain Lodge is one of just two lodges feeling like a privileged perch from which to take it all in. For a private African safari, you truly don’t get better than this.

Marataba Safari Lodge

A 21 000ha piece of unspoilt Africa within Marakele National Park (Setswana for ‘place of sanctuary’) with spectacular landscapes and iconic wildlife, this place holds its own among South Africa’s greatest reserves.
Within this vast wilderness, Marataba Safari Lodge is one of just two luxury lodges offering small group, exclusive safaris. For a one-on-one, private African safari, you truly don’t get better than this.

Camp Ndlovu

Camp Ndlovu is situated in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, a 35 000 hectare stretch of exceptionally beautiful scenery amid river ravines and mountains in the Waterberg district of Limpopo province. The Game Reserve is malaria free and home to Africa’s world famous Big 5. Huge four poster beds dominate the main bedrooms of the suites, flowing into sizable bathrooms with separate bath, indoor and outdoor showers, and private lounges overlooking the plunge pools and open plan outdoor private lounges.

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