Accommodation
The reserve offers you the freedom to be on your own in the bush to live and explore as you wish. Hikers can stay in our basic overnight hiking huts or if you need a bit more luxury, you can book into one of the self-catering secluded Family Houses or Cabins.
All units are basic and rustic, not luxurious – with the emphasis on a beautiful secluded settings with a view and the sound of nature. On-site facilities include braai areas with grids. Wood can be purchased on the farm.
Once settled at the accommodation of your choice, you are requested to restrict driving to an absolute minimum. The Reserve is best explored on foot. You have the freedom to explore the gorges and rocky krantzes of The Waterberg, or go swimming in the clear bilharzia-free rock pools. Guests are welcome to enjoy some of the on-site activities which include hiking, game viewing, bird watching, mountain biking, swimming in the dams, and fishing - catch and release. Arrangements are in place with various other Eco Tourism Destinations and Resorts providing for game drives, horse riding, outdoor games, conservation initiatives on a day visit basis.
The area is classified as malaria-free. Summer days are warm to hot (low humidity) with thunderstorms. Winter days are mild and sunny, but bring something warm for the nights.
VAALBOOM COTTAGE
Vaalboom Cottage #7 is a small, rustic, affordable cottage, which sleeps three people in an open-plan layout. It has an outside braai area and a lovely view across the savanna and the Waterberg mountains in the distance.
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SLEEPS: 3
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MOUNTAIN VILLA
The spacious Mountain Villa is carved into the mountainside with breath-taking views of the plateau, the upper wetland and typical Waterberg mountain scenery.
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Bedrooms
SLEEPS: 12
5
DAY HIKE
Just 25 km from Warmbaths (±1.5 hrs from Pretoria).
Choose from 11 trails (4–12 km)
Ideal for hiking, trail running, or relaxed exploring.
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STONE COTTAGE
Stone Cottage is a romantic and cosy self-catering cottage built from the stone found in the environment. The living area opens up onto a veranda with a panoramic view across the reserve and the Waterberg.
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Bedrooms
SLEEPS: 3
1
MISPEL COTTAGE
Mispel Cottage is a quaint and comfortable cottage for six. The front porch overlooks the upper wetlands of Bateleur Nature Reserve with a beautiful view over the Waterberg mountains; an ideal setting for sundowners.
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Bedrooms
SLEEPS: 5
2
MULTI-DAY HIKE
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Bedrooms
SLEEPS: 20
