Family-friendly vacation rentals in Waterberg District Municipality

Zebula Golf Estate & Spa Lodge 115

A beautifully decorated 5 bedroom lodge in the Waterberg just 2 hours from Johannesburg. All rooms are en-suite and private, and have their own patio. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, bar, lounge, dining room, fire pit and an enormous verandah for day naps! This home is an absolute gem with privacy, great relaxing spaces and unrivalled views of the Waterberg mountains. It's a great location to mountain bike and trail run, or just enjoy game-viewing from the comfort of the enormous patio.

Elandsvlei Estate Chalet

This beautiful secluded 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet overlooks a peaceful dam surrounded by wildlife. There is a lapa next to the chalet with a fire pit, as well as a picnic deck with breath-taking views overlooking the water-lily covered dam and a beach! The Chalet is located on a 3000 ha private game farm between Mookgphong (Naboomspruit) and Vaalwater with giraffes, buffalo, eland, kudu, gemsbok, zebra, wildebeest, and many other species. Game drives are available for an additional fee.

Secluded comfortable family cottage in the forest

Syringa Sands private game farm is the perfect destination for nature loving families. The self-catering cottage is nicely tucked away in the forest, surrounded by wildlife including kudu, giraffe and zebras. There are two bedrooms, an open-plan living area with fire place and a well equipped kitchen. The stoep leads to a nice braai area and fire pit. Selected lights run on solar power, there is a gas stove and the wifi operates on a 4 hour battery. Join us and switch off for a few days!

Porcupine Ridge Bush Lodge

Porcupine Ridge is an extremely private lodge located within the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Aside from game drives, an abundance of wildlife visits the actual house almost daily. Impala, nyala, kudu, waterbuck and porcupine are all regular visitors, in addition to many different varieties of birds and smaller animals. Elephant and buffalo often come past to have a drink and provide a highlight. The lodge is ideal for family getaways, romantic weekends, special occasions or just a break.

Warthog Lodge – Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Solar power during load shedding and electricity outages. If your heart yearns for endless vistas and the sunsets of Africa, the extraordinary wildlife, and campfires under the African sky, then Warthog Lodge will not disappoint. The Lodge is a celebration of Bushveld architecture and luxury. You will feel it as you walk through the door and enter the living area that opens onto a spacious deck with expansive views of Bushveld. The perfect spot for relaxation, celebration, and family.

Aloe Lodge

Grootfontein Private Reserve is located in the Waterberg biosphere, 20km from the Thabazimbi town centre in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Aloe Lodge is 3km from the gated farm entrance along a farm road. High clearance vehicles are recommended. A pickup can be arranged from the main gate at an additional cost of R200. We are off-the-grid. Aloe makes use of solar power. The showers are heated by a gas-geyser. In the kitchen there is a gas freezer and gas hob.

3 on Cliff

3 on Cliff is a self-catering lodge located in the big 5, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. This house can accommodate 10 Guest. This fully furnished house with a 5 en-suite beds and a loft. 5 rooms with king-size beds, The loft with 2 three quarter beds.A well-equipped kitchen. The living area has satellite TV, and opens onto deck. Free Wi-Fi. A self-drive game-viewing vehicle can be rented for an additional daily charge.

African Skies - Rustic Off-grid Farmstay

Set under the African sky in the heart of the Waterberg. Situated close to Marakele National Park and Welgevonden Private Game Reserve. This special retreat will bring you peace as you rest, explore and make special memories! Learn to grow vegetables, get in touch with nature and grazing wildlife and explore our mountainside farm by foot, bike or 4x4!

Butterfly Cottage, Waterberg Cottages

A bushveld getaway on a private game reserve in the Waterberg Biosphere. Enjoy the tranquility of the bush, walking trails, spectacular game drives, game viewing on horseback, kids pony rides, our heated pool, astronomy shows, and our family friendly facilities. Butterfly cottage itself is a thatched cottage in our game area.