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The Waterberg: bushveld safaris in Mabula and Welgevonden.
The Waterberg is a region of bushveld and hills north of Johannesburg. We plan safari stays in two of its reserves: Mabula Private Game Reserve near Bela-Bela, and Welgevonden Game Reserve. It is an overnight safari rather than a day trip, with game drives from the lodge.
MABULA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Mabula, near Bela-Bela
Mabula is about two to two and a half hours by road from Johannesburg. Its lodges range from a large lodge with a spa and a play zone to a five-tent camp.
STAYS IN MABULA
- Mabula Game LodgeEighty-seven Superior Rooms and three Suites in the Greater Mabula Private Game Reserve, with two game drives a day, pools and a spa
- Safari PlainsTwenty tented suites, including Family Safari and Family Luxury Suites
- Kwafubesi Tented Safari CampFive raised tented suites for up to ten guests, aged eight and over
- Kingfisher Villa SuitesFive suites for up to ten guests beside a dam, with all meals and two game drives a day
Welgevonden Game Reserve
Welgevonden Game Reserve is in the Waterberg and has controlled vehicle access. Guests leave their own vehicle at the reserve entry point and transfer to their lodge in a safari vehicle; some lodges can also be reached through the reserve airstrip.
Our Welgevonden lodges are arranged on request. Tell us who is travelling and we will suggest the right one.
- Mhondoro Safari Lodge & VillaPool, family and honeymoon suites and the private Mhondoro Villa, with all meals and two safari activities a day
- Clifftop Exclusive Safari HideawayEight adults-only suites, each with a plunge pool, with meals and two game drives a day
Getting there from Johannesburg
There is no scheduled Spurwing tour to the Waterberg. For a lodge stay we can arrange a private road transfer from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo. In Welgevonden the last stretch is always in the lodge’s vehicle.
Planning a Waterberg safari?
Tell us who is travelling, how many nights you have and whether you are combining the Waterberg with Johannesburg or the Kruger, and we will suggest the right reserve and lodge.