Just under two hours' drive due north of Johannesburg is Bela-Bela - place of the warm baths. Which, indeed, used to be its name. Warmbaths. Bela-Bela offers accommodation close to Johannesburg (about two hours' drive), while still enjoying the more laid-back pace of the Waterberg for those after a relaxing holiday in South Africa. This is the “place of the warm baths”. In fact, its name used ... cont.
From OR Tambo International Airport:
1. Exit the airport and take the R21 north toward Pretoria.
2. Merge onto the N1 highway heading toward Polokwane.
3. Continue on the N1 for about 140 km, passing through toll gates (ensure you have sufficient cash/cards for tolls).
4. Take the Bela Bela (Warmbaths) offramp and turn left onto the R516 toward Bela Bela.
5. Follow the R516 through Bela Bela town and continue straight, passing Thabazimbi signs.
6. After approximately 35 km, turn right onto the D1000 dirt road toward Mabula.
7. Follow the D1000 for about 11 km to reach Farm No. 534 KQ.
From Lanseria Airport:
1. Depart from Lanseria Airport, heading towards Pelindaba Road (R512).
2. Merge onto the N4 towards Rustenburg/Brits.
3. Continue on the N4 for about 45 km and take the Bela Bela/Settlers offramp.
4. Turn left at the offramp and follow signs to Bela Bela.
5. Once in Bela Bela, take the R516 towards Rooiberg/Thabazimbi.
6. Continue on the R516 for approximately 35 km and turn right onto the D1000.
7. Follow the D1000 for about 7 km to reach your destination.
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