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Waterberg Cottages

Self-catering
Couple in a hot tub at sunset enjoying a scenic view
Waterberg Cottages
Waterberg Cottages
Waterberg Cottages
Waterberg Cottages
Waterberg Cottages

About

Self-catering cottages and Africamps glamping accommodation on a 2,500-hectare private game reserve near Vaalwater, Limpopo, about 2.5 hours from Pretoria and 3 hours from Johannesburg.

Accommodation

Five fully equipped self-catering cottages, including Bushwillow, Butterfly, Windsong and Rose, plus ten Africamps glamping tents. Most units have private hot tubs, braai decks and outdoor seating. Tents sleep up to five on two double beds and one bunk, with a fully equipped kitchen.

Facilities

Heated 15 m pool, private hot tubs, braai areas, playground, walking trails, solar power, borehole water and WiFi. Small shop with ice, firewood and supplies. Pet-friendly. Catering and food delivery can be arranged.

Location & Surroundings

On a 2,500-hectare private game reserve near Vaalwater, Limpopo, about 2.5 hours from Pretoria and 3 hours from Johannesburg. Malaria-free Waterberg bushveld with bird-rich wetlands and marked trails through a game area in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Butterfly Cottage

Romantic Cottage for a couple or a family of 4. One bedroom, one bathroom, open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and two comfortable sleeper couches. Patio with braai facilities, outdoor ben

Queen x 1 Sofa x 2
From
R1,400

Bushwillow Cottage

Comfortable cottage with a view sleeps 7 in two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and mezzanine with two sleeper couches. Open-plan kitchen and living area opening onto a large stoep with bench table a

King x 1 Sofa x 2 Single x 3
From
R2,250

Windsong Cottage

Quirky, historical house with large stoep opening onto an established garden with braai area & hot tub. Fully equipped kitchen, indoor living room with fireplace, sleeps 11, 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms.

King x 2 Single x 7
From
R2,600

Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage is an attractive two bedroomed thatched cottage with a shower room, a small living room, a kitchen and a large pleasant stoep. It is perfect for a family of four.

Queen x 1 Twin x 2
From
R1,400

Kingfisher Cottage

Kingfisher is a spacious one bedroom cottage with en-suite bathroom, open-plan living room and fully equipped kitchen, a patio table and chairs and a braai stand. It has garden views at the front and

King x 1
From
R1,400

Dummy- Non guest

Used for non guests

Single x 1

Location

Address

2 hrs guided birding walk or drive Best in early morning or late afternoon Small-group or

Get Directions →
Sleeps 78

Directions

About 2.5 hours from Pretoria, 3 hours from Johannesburg. Nearest town for supplies: Vaalwater (~30 km). Access: ~3 km dirt road then ~5 km sandy track — reasonable clearance needed; full 4x4 not required. Use the host’s directions and gate code, not raw GPS.

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Features

Family-Friendly Private Game Reserve Malaria-Free No Load Shedding

Activities

Hiking Game Drives Horse Riding Massage Tracking Walks Astronomy Star Show

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Braai Facilities Children's Play Area Fireplace Garden Heated Pool

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