Izintaba, a private game reserve, is home to wonderful examples of South Africa's magnificent bird life, a wide selection of mammals and innumerable species of reptiles and insects. Izintaba (which means "a place in the mountains") is situated in the heart of the Waterberg in the newly proclaimed Biosphere Reserve, just two and a half hours north of Pretoria. The area is blessed with a temperate climate all year round and is malaria free. Leave your cell phone, TV and city stress behind you and come and enjoy true peace in the bushveld. ACCOMMODATIONAt Izintaba we believe that a stay in the bush can be enjoyed in style and comfort. Guests can stay either on a self-catering or fully catered basis. The thatched lodges are luxuriously furnished, very comfortable and overlook typical Waterberg bushveld. At the end of the day guests can relax on their patio and anticipate the magnificent sunset; make a wood fire in their private lapa, watch the incredible night sky and savour the heady scents and wild night sounds of the bushveld. Fully catered: Includes all meals, including a bottle of wine with dinner and two game activities per day. All meals are served in a friendly family atmosphere under the thatched lapa or in the dining room at the main lodge. Zebra Lodge and Bushbuck Lodge: Each lodge sleeps 4 people in 2 en-suite bedrooms, with an open-plan lounge, dining room and kitchen. Zebra lodge has a loft, which can sleep an additional 2 people. Kudu Lodge: A larger double story lodge, which sleeps 8 people in 4 en-suite bedrooms, with an open-plan lounge, dining room and kitchen. Own private plunge pool. All Lodges have the following Ceiling fans in all bedrooms; All crockery, utensils, bed linen and towels; 4-plate electric stove with oven, microwave, fridge/freezer; Shaded stoep (veranda); Shaded carport and Thatched lapa for outdoor dining and a private sheltered braai area. ACTIVITIESMountain Biking: A good network of farm roads enables the cyclist to enjoy riding in the bush. Tracks are either smooth or 4x4. There is always the possibility of coming face to face with a Zebra or a Giraffe around the next corner! Alternatively, the public roads outside the farm have very little traffic and offer longer rides. Game Viewing: Izintaba offers a diversity of habitats from open plains to rocky kloofs, to dams and seasonal rivers. This enables it to support a wide selection of wildlife. Guests can join us on an open vehicle for a guided game drive or drive in their own cars to look for game. Most roads are suitable for sedan cars and only a few require 4x4. A map of the farm is provided on arrival. Walking: Izintaba supports a wide range of fauna and flora, and because we do not have any dangerous game, the best way to take it all in and enjoy the beautiful scenery is on foot. There are game paths and with over 25km of roads on the property one can enjoy long easy leisurely walks. For the more energetic, there is a marked walking trail leading down a scenic kloof, which has waterfalls and rock pools in the rainy season. Birding: Discover the joy of bird watching with over 200 species recorded in the area. Check lists provided on request. Swimming: Cool off in the large swimming pool set amongst granite boulders. Tree Spotting: The flora is very diversified due to the variety of habitats. It's a wonderful hobby to walk about identifying trees and wild flowers with a good reference book. Picnic Sites: Pack a picnic and enjoy the surroundings at one of our picnic sites. Photography: There are endless possibilities for the keen nature photographer, especially as guests have access to all areas of the property, including a few hides. FAUNA & FLORAOver 40 mammal species are found on Izintaba game farm, large and small. These include giraffe, zebra, kudu, eland, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, gemsbok, bushbuck, blesbok, mountain reedbuck, klipspringer, duiker, steenbok, impala, bush pig and warthog. Predators such as leopard, brown hyaena, genet, civet, black-backed jackal, caracal, and African wildcat are occasionally sighted. The elusive aardvark, pangolin and honey badger also occur on the farm. The Waterberg boasts over 200 bird species. These include raptors such as snake eagles, buzzards and secretary birds as well as numerous different kingfishers, hornbills and sunbirds. Innumerable species of insects and reptiles occur, including the endemic Giant plated lizard. Izintaba offers a wide range of habitats and scenery. A perennial stream, which feeds a dam and provides an interesting wetland that attracts a variety of water birds, wide open savannah plains where game is easily viewed and dense bush and rocky outcrops. On the northeastern side of the property a densely vegetated horseshoe ridge looks out on an endless vista of mountains and valleys with no sign of civilization. It is down this ridge that a number of rocky ledges and beautiful seasonal waterfalls can be found. ACCREDITATIONS
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