Bela Bela, Waterberg

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Elements Golf Course

Elements Private Golf Reserve starts with the advantage of location in the Limpopo Province, one of the most breathtaking malaria-free bushveld regions of South Africa, and the golf course is an unsurpassed Peter Matkovich design. These elements come together to make Elements Private Golf Course one of ... more information

Entabeni Game Reserve

Translated, Entabeni means 'place of the mountain', which goes some way to describe its location deep in the heart of the malaria-free World Heritage Waterberg biosphere in the Limpopo, south west of Lapalala Wilderness Game Reserve. The Waterberg is the first region in the northern part of South Africa ... more information

Kwalata Wilderness

Kwalata Wilderness, close to Lapalala Wilderness Game Reserve in Limpopo, lies in the heart of the biosphere reserve in the beautiful Waterberg just over 300 kilometres from Johannesburg. The greys and blues of the Waterberg Mountain range provide an infinite backdrop to the bushveld, copious numbers ... more information

Mabalingwe Game Reserve

Spread over more than 12 000 hectares of softly rolling hills, the malaria-free Mabalingwe Game reserve is host to the big 5, and also hippo, giraffe, hyena and sable to name but a few of the 36 species of wildlife. For the bird lovers there are more than 220 bird species that have been spotted here ... more information

Mabula Game Reserve

Only two short hours drive North of Johannesburg lies the African wonder that is Mabula Private Game Reserve. This 12000ha of malaria free reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife, including the world famous Big Five. Home to some 60 mammals, 300 bird species, 100 ... more information

Marakele National Park

The Marakele National Park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains has become a 'place of sanctuary' for a vast variety of wildlife mainly due to its location in the transitional zone between the dry western and moist eastern regions of South Africa. The Marakele National Park is characterised by ... more information

Nylsvley Nature Reserve

The Nylsvley Nature Reserve is situated in the upper reaches of the Nyl River near the town of Naboomspruit in Limpopo, and includes part of the largest floodplain vlei in the country. The Nylsvley Nature Reserve is well known for its exceptional avifaunal diversity, with 370 species recorded, of which... more information

Shakama Game Farm

Shakama is a privately owned game farm in the southern range of the Waterberg. The Shakama farm covers 640 hectares of natural landscape and lies in the centre of over 10 000 hectares of bushveld ranches. The owners have embarked on a programme, based on and ecological study, to breed a number ... more information

The Rhino Museum

As a testament to its emphasis on eco-tourism and conservation, the Waterberg boasts Africa's only Rhino Museum, devoted entirely to the conservation of rhinoceros. The species, that has roamed Planet Earth for more than 30 million years has been brought to the brink of extinction in less than 30 years ... more information

Tilodi Wilderness

Set in the foothills of the Waterberg, Tilodi Wilderness is a private game reserve that promises an unspoilt bushveld experience against the backdrop of undulating hills, wetlands and seasonal rivers, just two hours from OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton ... more information

Waterberg Biosphere

Situated in the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range of Limpopo, the Waterberg District is the ideal getaway where the weary traveller can relax and revel in the great natural beauty of the bushveld savannah and its rich wildlife heritage. The Waterberg Mountains stretch along more than 5 000 km² of... more information

Welgevonden Game Reserve

The Malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve is situated just 2.5 hours north of Pretoria. Welgevonden Game Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 33000 hectares and borders the Marekele National Park, situated in the breathtaking Waterberg Biosphere. A true bushveld environment is home to some of ... more information

Zebula Country Club Golf Course

This pristine 660-hectare bushveld estate boasts a sensational new world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course. It is also home to a variety of indigenous 'non-predator' free-roaming game species. Situated a short drive from Zebula Nature Reserve, Zebula Country Club lies within 660 hectares... more information

Hot Springs at Forever Resorts

Where: Bela Bela
How much (per person): On Request

A visit to Forever Resorts Warmbaths means you are about to have as much fun as you can have in warm water! A trip to Bela-Bela can't be com ... more information

Tailor-made Elephant Interaction

Where: Bela Bela
How much (per person): On Request

Adventures with Elephants lives up to its name, offering all-round experience with elephants, whether you you're adventurous enough to do an ... more information

De Zee Meeuw Huis

Where: Bela Bela

De Zee Meeuw Huis started with a dream. A husband and wife team, longing to pour their passion, energy and love into a restaurant, finally connected with the right people who added all the missing pie ... more information

Dros Bela Bela

Where: Bela Bela

Dros is a firm favorite chain restaurant with a difference, that is proudly South African. Expect a bustling atmosphere, cheers from the sport's bar area and hearty food in generous portions. You know ... more information