Wake up to birdsong and enjoy your first cup of coffee as you watch wildlife wander past your doorstep. If this sounds up your alley, then the following 5 veld getaways in Limpopo are what you’ve been dreaming of!
1. Bateleur Nature Reserve
Deep gorges and clear rock pools make Bateleur Nature Reserve an all-round winner for families seeking time away from the city. The accommodation offered is rustic but homey, with options for log cabins, bush camps and farm houses that perfectly cater to varying group sizes. Explore the reserve on foot and discover the unique ecosystems that intermingle in this malaria-free game reserve. Wildlife viewing can be done on request and horse safaris are also an option. Find out more.
2. Zazu’s Perch, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
Newly built with luxury features, Zazu’s Perch is an ideal bush escape for those seeking luxury in nature that is within reach of modern conveniences such as golf courses and malls. The views are outstanding and the house offers spectacular sunsets. Make use of the open-plan kitchen to cook meals together, or relax in the spacious lounge and dining area, or on the large deck by the infinity pool. Find out more.
3. Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela
With a deck overlooking the forest and a swimming pool to help beat the heat, the malaria-free Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve is a bushveld stay you’re sure to love! Wildlife viewing is plentiful, and guests can enjoy one complimentary game drive. Many comment on the joys of being off-the-grid during their stay with no intrusions of modern technology as the accommodation has a healthy respect for nature and follows the eco tourisme de qualite brief. Stay in either a luxurious bushveld tent or a chic chalet, and enjoy easy access to the bush bar, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and camp facilities. Find out more.
4. ATKV Klein Kariba, Warmbad
Set along one of the most beautiful river strips, just outside Bela-Bela, ATKV Klein Kariba offers visitors a chance to unwind in beautiful scenery with home comforts close at hand. Golf and mini golf, horse riding, game viewing, hiking, biking, angling and quad biking trails are all available in the area. Find out more.
5. Waterberg Game Lodge, Bela-Bela
Waterberg Game Lodge is less than an hour and a half from Pretoria, and offers a tranquil getaway surrounded by dams and waterways. Providing family orientated self-catering chalets and an exclusive house on the hill, visitors to Waterberg revel in the natural beauty that surrounds the property. Wildlife viewing of hippo, giraffe and varied buck species is available in the area. Find out more.
Which accommodation would you choose to stay at? With more than 13 000 establishments to choose from, TravelGround.com is sure to help you find your perfect breakaway for the coming summer!
