Thabazimbi, Waterberg
The private game reserves of South Africa in the Waterberg promise some really stunning accommodation in Thabazimbi. Thabazimbi is easily reached from Gauteng by car or plane, the district has a large concentration of private game reserves.
With the addition of the Marakele National Park, it's easy to understand why Thabazimbi is one of the fastest eco-tourist growth points in the country. Some of the best game reserves are located in the area and they offer conducted game drives, excellent accommodation and outstanding cuisine and are easily reached from Gauteng by car or plane.
Thabazimbi means "Mountain of Iron" and was named after the discovery of iron ore reefs in the area. As the mine's activities increased the town of Thabazimbi grew and prospered around it. Huge mountains are the setting for the mine and the town that has grown around it.
The mine boasts one of the largest mining shafts in Africa and more than 2 million tons of iron ore are mined every year and hauled by train to Mittal Steel. (Mittal Steel South Africa is the largest steel producer on the African continent, producing 7,3 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum - previously known as ISCOR).
Many nature trails and hikes traverse the town's scenic bush veld surroundings and attract particularly birdwatchers and hikers. Thabazimbi is also known as the hunting Mecca of the Waterberg / Bushveld region and is visited by many local and overseas hunters. The Marakele National Park just ten kilometres out of Thabazimbi, is one of the highlights of the area.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Thabazimbi Country Lodge
Thabazimbi Country Lodge located in Thabazimbi, offers Waterberg guest house accommodation in the Limpopo Province. The serene and tranquil natur...
Villa Louzelle
The villa comfortably hosts up to six guests across three en-suite bedrooms. The expansive open-plan living area includes a fully equipped kitche...
The Pods at Thaba eNtle
The Pods are located at Thaba eNtle, a private game farm that offers a unique bushveld experience. The Thabazimbi accommodation is offered in a w...
42 @ Ditholo Game Lodge
Within the Ditholo Wildlife Estate, you will find 42 @ Ditholo Game Lodge which offers an enchanting self-catering retreat for up to eight guests...
Marataba Mountain Lodge
With the absence of modern amenities and technology, the Lodge is utterly remote, promising authentic exclusivity where you are one-on-one with N...
Letlapa Stone Lodge
Letlapa Stone Lodge is situated on a 3000 hectare game farm, where game such as wildebeest, giraffe, eland, zebra and warthogs can be viewed. At ...
The Farm House at Thaba eNtle
The Farm House offers authentic, private and eco-friendly accommodation in Thabazimbi on the Thaba eNtle Private Game Farm which is approximately...
Babirwa Elephant Villa
Babirwa Elephant Villa offers accommodation in Rooiberg at Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge. The Ranch is set in indigenous bushveld surrounded by rol...
Tumbeta Private Game Reserve
Off the beaten track, in an unspoilt area where the bushveld meets the Kalahari and the sourveld of the Waterberg turns to sweet bushveld in the ...
Shakawe Mountain View Lodge
Shakawe Mountain View Lodge is situated in the magnificent Waterberg district of Limpopo and overlooks an incredible view of the Kransberg Mounta...
Kransberg Country Lodge
Kransberg Country Lodge is situated 25km outside the town Thabazimbi in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. The lodge has six en-suite bedrooms. Fou...
Thaba Nkwe Bushveld Inn
Thaba Nkwe Bushveld Inn is conveniently located 5 kms from Thabazimbi town and is only a short drive from Marakele National Park and the Predator...
Villa Toscana Guesthouse
Villa Toscana Guesthouse provides luxury accommodation in a tranquil environment in the quiet area of Thabazimbi. Ideally located for visitors to...
Villa June
Villa June provides luxury accommodation for up to six guests across three thoughtfully appointed bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms feature plush q...
Tented Log Cabin at Thaba eNtle
Tented Log Cabin at Thaba eNtle offers accommodation in Thabazimbi. Thaba eNtle is a private game farm that offers a unique bushveld experience. ...
Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge
Just two-and-a-half hours from Johannesburg lies an undiscovered corner of heaven. A private place set in indigenous bushveld surrounded by rolli...
ValView Guest Lodge
ValView Guest Lodge is nestled in the Kwaggasvlakte Valley only 5km outside Thabazimbi with a perfect view of all the surrounding mountains. ValV...
Letlapa Kingfisher Lodge
Letlapa Kingfisher Lodge accommodates 10 guests in five bedrooms (with en-suite bathrooms). Three of the bedrooms consist of double beds and the ...
Babirwa Buffalo Villa
Babirwa Buffalo Villa offers accommodation in Rooiberg at Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge. The Ranch is set in indigenous bushveld surrounded by roll...
Marataba Safari Lodge
Marataba Safari Lodge is a simple extension of the natural environment beyond its walls – rich, bold, organic and patently magnificent. Each of t...
The Shack at Thaba eNtle
The Shack offers Thabazimbi accommodation at Thaba eNtle, a private game farm that offers a unique bushveld experience. The Shack offers a unique...
Thulani Game Lodge & Eco Estate
Thulani Game Lodge & Eco Estate offers comfortable self catering accommodation in seven units. While here you can enjoy an African bush experienc...
Echo Mountain Inn
The Echo Mountain Inn offers guests a true modern urban African experience, centrally located in Thabazimbi. Our African-styled restaurant offers...
Babirwa Presidential Villa
Babirwa Presidential Villa offers accommodation in Rooiberg at Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge. The Ranch is set in indigenous bushveld surrounded by...
Maroela Guest Lodge
Maroela Guest Lodge offers accommodation in Thabazimbi and offers exclusively furnished rooms with FREE Wi-Fi and secure parking. Come and enjoy ...
The Seed Pod
The Seed Pod is located on a farm and offers accommodation in Thabazimbi for a family or group of friends. The farm is near the south side of the...
Komma Nader Guest House
Experience the tranquil atmosphere of the bushveld at Komma Nader Guest House. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis while the cozy Komma...
Letlapa Nyala Lodge
Letlapa Nyala Lodge is situated on a 3000 hectare game farm, where game such as wildebeest, giraffe, eland, zebra and warthogs can be viewed. At ...
Mount Olivet Luxury Tent
Mount Olivet Luxury Tent is located just 9km from Thabazimbi and offers the ultimate in camping with all our private all-weather luxury tent. The...
The Lodge at Thaba eNtle
The Lodge is located at Thaba eNtle offers authentic, private and eco-friendly accommodation in Thabazimbi on the beautiful Thaba eNtle Private G...
Monash Guest Inn
Monash Guest Inn has ten rooms furnished with Queen-size or double beds. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Two o...
Letlapa Lodge
Letlapa Lodge is on a 3000 hectare game farm located approximately 200 km from Johannesburg. Wildlife such as eland, warthog, giraffe, zebra and ...
Waterberg Hideaway
Waterberg Hideaway is located on a farm in the majestic Waterberg. The home offers self catering accommodation where one can experience tranquili...
Hardekool Guesthouse
Hardekool Guesthouse is situated in the beautiful tranquil surroundings of Thabazimbi, in the Limpopo Province. The guesthouse is well situated w...
Things to do in the area
L'abri Farm Shop and Tea Garden
L'abri Farm Shop is located 37 km from Bela-Bela, off the Thabazimbi road (R516). Turn right at Diepdrift, and then left at Cyferfontein.Stop at...
The Waterberg Meander
Just two hours north of Johannesburg, The Waterberg Meander consists of 8000 sq km of savannah, stretching from Marakele Mational Park in the sou...
Marakele 4x4 Trail
The Marakele National Park is situated in Limpopo Province, and is one of the natural gems that showcase the beauty and variety of South Africa. ...
Mateke 4x4 Trail
The Mateke Game Reserve is only a little over two hours’ drive from Pretoria in Gauteng and spans some 2 000 hectares. The 4x4 routes here compri...
Waterberg Kruin Hiking Trail
Start: Jan Trichardts Pass, near Thabazimbi (next to the farm that hosts the Rhenosterpoort Trail)Finish: Jan Trichardts Pass, near ThabazimbiDur...
Thaba 'Nkwe MTB Trails
Where: Thaba'Nkwe Lodge, on the R510 near ThabazimbiLevel: easy to extremeType of route: road riding on double track clear gravel roads through b...
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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