Escape to the tranquillity and seclusion of The Waterberg at Bateleur Nature Reserve - with more than 3,000 hectares to explore.
Indulge in the beauty of nature with deep gorges and clear rock pools. Unique Fauna and Flora abound in this bird-watchers` and wildlife paradise. Bateleur Nature Reserve is famous for its SAHTOA accredited Stamvrug Hiking Trails, consisting of seven different circular - and day trails, laid out amongst the kloofs and Escarpments.
Stay in self-catering secluded farmhouses, Cabins or Base Camps.
Enjoy hiking, game viewing, bird watching, mountain biking, swimming and fishing but first and foremost relaxing in The Waterberg Wilderness.
After reporting to reception, you are on your own at Bateleur Nature Reserve. 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.
The Reserve offers you the freedom to be on your own in the bush to live and explore as you wish. In so doing, gain a more intimate knowledge of, and be entertained by the Waterbergs unique eco-system.
The area is classified as malaria-free. Summer days are warm to hot (low humidity) with thunderstorms. Winter days are mild and sunny. The nights can be chilly.
- Braai Areas
- Secluded Gardens
- Walking/Hiking
- Bird Hide
- Game Viewing
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming Pool
- Natural Rock Pools
- Fishing
(Catch & 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.
Take the N1 Pietersburg (Polokwane) from Gauteng up to Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) off ramp (R516).
Turn right at the Warmbaths Water Front. Take the first road left. (Potgieter Str.) Follow the road up to Chris Hani Str. Take slipway to the left into Chris Hani Str.
Just past the entrance to Aventura, turn right into Grobler Road (direction Elandsfontein, Warmbaths Dam, Rankin's Pass). Carry on straight with dual carriage way. Road becomes Robertson.
Leave Warmbaths after Tuintuiste on the left and carry on for 9 km on tar. Then turn right at Nooitgedacht Sign. After 500m tar road becomes gravel road.
Carry on straight for exactly 17 km.
Turn left into Bateleur Nature Reserve at the sign opposite a small farm school. Carry on following the signs on the Reserve.