The Waterberg is a stunning area of natural beauty, a dramatic forested plateau dissected by ravines and waterfalls with panoramic views over the plains below. Home of many malaria-free game reserves.
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Top Waterberg Game LodgesThe Waterberg region offers a captivating blend of rugged mountains, open plains, and rich biodiversity. Just a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg, it's home to the renowned Welgevonden Game Reserve, Marakele National Park and Lapalala Wilderness Reserve. It also offers malaria-free Big Five safaris, ideal for both families and 1st-time safari visitors.
Ravines and waterfalls dissect this dramatic forested plateau, which also offers panoramic views over the plains below. It is rich in wildlife, including rarer species such as brown hyena and rare antelope (roan, sable, mountain reedbuck).
The attraction of the Waterberg is the winning combination of big five game-viewing and beautiful landscapes. However the Waterberg comprises a number of discrete wildlife areas:
As well as these are several other private safari lodges, many of which are focus on family-friendly safaris such as Ants Nest and Ants Hill .
The different reserves and Waterberg safari lodges, vary as to their game-viewing. Welgevonden, Marakele and Entabeni are Big Five game reserves with good predator sightings on offer. However other lodges with more plains game focus on horseback safaris, catering for both beginners and experienced riders.
The Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, with Lepogo and Moka Camps is a pristine wilderness reserve. Here the speciality is walking safaris.
Centuries ago, the Waterberg was the hunting ground of the San (Bushman) people. And so one can still find fascinating Bushman paintings and archaeological sites all over the Waterberg mountains.
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