Mookgophong, Waterberg
Mookgophong is a charming and thriving town at the foot of the Swaershoek Mountains encircled by peaceful nature reserves and steaming hot springs. The Bushveld climate and attractive resorts in the area attract holidaymakers all year round.
Mookgophong (previously known as Naboomspruit) dates back to the late 1800's when it was a rest station for the Pretoria-Polokwane mail coach. Although the little village eventually developed around the railway station on the farm Naboomspruit, Mookgophong owes its growth largely to the discovery of minerals in the area in the early 1900's.
The discovery of tin led to a "tin rush" in 1910 and turned this little village into a boom town of restaurants, cabarets and trading stores. The discovery of platinum in later years added to the towns expansion. To this day, tin and fluorspar are still mined in Mookgophong.
Today Mookgophong is an attractive town with tree lined streets with an atmosphere of being steeped in history. There are numerous holiday resorts that have developed around its hot springs as well as hiking trails and visitors to the region enjoy the unique Bushveld flora of the Waterberg District.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Andante Game Farm
An attractive game farm near Naboomspruit in a malaria free area of the Limpopo Province. Only 1½ hours drive from Pretoria, the game lodge is si...
Entabeni Safari Conservancy
Entabeni is a private game reserve situated within the Limpopo Province of South Africa in the game-rich Welgevonden area. This is a convenient s...
Rose Garden Overnight Accommodation
Located in the town of Mookgophong (originally Naboomspruit) and surrounded by nature reserves and mineral bath resorts, Rose Garden offers both ...
Euphoria Villa
Euphoria Villa is an exclusive self-catering villa located in the secure Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate in Mookgophong. The estate boasts an ...
Elandsvlei Chalet
Elandsvlei Chalet is located on the Elandsvlei Estate approximately 44km from Mookgopong. The chalet offers Waterberg self catering overlooking ...
Grootgeluk Bush Camp
Grootgeluk Bush Camp is a bushveld break-away for city dwellers and is an ideal destination for groups. Grootgeluk Bush Camp is located in the Wa...
Mia Casa Guest House
Mia Casa Guest House offers accommodation in Mookgophong in the stunning Waterberg area. We invite you to come and experience peace and tranquill...
Elandsvlei Farmhouse
Elandsvlei Farmhouse is the perfect bush getaway for larger groups looking for privacy, peace and tranquillity amongst beautiful African wildlife...
Africa's Eden Guesthouse
Situated in Mookgophong (previously Naboomspruit) Africa's Eden offers guests accommodation where they can feel at home. There are 12 uniquely de...
Elandsvlei Luxury Tent
Elandsvlei Luxury Tent is located on the Elandsvlei Estate approximately 44km from Mookgopong. The tent provides Waterberg self catering accommod...
Sambane Game Lodge
Sambane Game Lodge is a privately owned reserve situated in the Limpopo Province. With a broad diversity of game, Sambane Game Lodge is also the ...
Vilagama Private Game Lodge
A unique experience awaits the outdoor and quad enthusiast at this private game lodge surrounded by the majestic Waterberg Mountains. Only 200 km...
Sea Star @ Legend Golf Safari
Sea Star at Legend Golf Safari offers several luxury rooms and a villa within the Legend Golf and Safari Resort. The units are spaciously set apa...
Things to do in the area
Bokpoort Pass
Bokpoort Pass is synonymous with famous South African writer, poet and ethnologist, Eugène Marais, who loved for several years at Doornhoek near ...
Serendipity 4x4 Eco Trails
The 40-kilometre Serendipity Eco Trail is actually a collection of three 4x4 trails that can be linked together or enjoyed separately. It is situ...
Mokopane Biodiversity Centre
Mokopane is situated just over two hours from Pretoria and little over 40 minutes from Polokwane. The Biodiversity Centre here is committed to br...
Serendipity Hiking Trails
Start: Tierkloof farm, between Modimolle (Nylstroom) and Mookgopong (Naboomspruit)Finish: Tierkloof farmDuration: 24 km, two-day hikeFitness: mod...
Hanglipberg Trail
Start: base camp, near Naboomspruit / Mookgophong.Finish: base campDuration: 16 kmFitness: moderate to strenuousOur tip: this is a particularly s...
Skeurkrans Hiking Trail
Start: basecamp on a farm near NaboomspruitFinish: basecampDuration: 14.5 km over 2 daysFitness: some sections are difficult, but this is one for...
Vasbyt Hiking Trail
Start: Jozette farm, near NaboomspruitFinish: basecampDuration: 18 km, 2 daysFitness: easy to moderateOur tip: the markers can be a bit difficult...
Noteworthy attractions
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 3...
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...
Mabalingwe Nature 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, gir...
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 reserv...
Lapalala Wilderness
Lapalala Game Reserve, today one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa, was established to safeguard a unique eco-system with 77 k...
Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve
The beautiful Doorndraai Dam nature reserve, set in amongst the foothills of the Waterberg south west of Potgietersrus, includes, as its name sug...
Zebula Country Club
This pristine 660-hectare bushveld estate boasts a sensational new world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course. It is also home to a variety...
Kololo Private Game Reserve
Kololo Game Reserve is situated in the beautiful province of Limpopo, South Africa, in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere. Vast, peaceful and i...
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 ...
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