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Waterberg Wilderness Reserve – Family-Friendly Camping & Nature Retreat

Waterberg Wilderness Reserve offers family-friendly camping and scenic spots in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

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Waterberg Wilderness Reserve

South Africa - Limpopo Province

About Waterberg Wilderness Reserve Camping

Waterberg Wilderness Reserve is a caravan park and campsite near Mokopane (Potgietersrus), in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The property offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and 4x4 trails. Nearby attractions include Doorndraai Dam Campsite, mphatlalatsane cultural group.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: 4x4 Caravan
  • Ground Cover: Ground
  • People per Site: 6
  • Self Catering: Self catering luxury safari tents
  • Shade: All the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 2
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Shop: Wood for sale
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Water taps: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
  • Directions to campsite: As approaching Pretoria on the N1, take the Pietersburg / Polokwane N1 which veers off to the left. Follow the N1 Polokwane until the Naboomspruit / Mookgopong turn off about 30km after the Kranskop toll gate. Drive through Naboomspruit / Mppkgopong and continue straight towards Potgietersrus / Mokopane with the R101. After 33 km you will find the Sterkrivier turning which you take to your left. Follow the Sterkrivier road for 7 km and you will find a thatched gateway and gravel servitude road to your right. Take the gravel road and follow for 10km where you will find the gate to Waterberg Wilderness Reserve, which is signposted. Minor gravel roads exit this main servitude, but ignore these as it is best to follow the main road all the way to the gate. Advanced booking is essential.
  • Distance to Town: 28 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 24.207391 E 28.871610
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie

Ablution

  • Has Bath: Yes
  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Kloofing: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & Jeeptracks
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Guided & unguided game drives
  • Rock Climbing: Yes
  • Swimming: River with pools, dam

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: The reserve offers accommodation in the Waterberg Wilderness camp but is exclusive and can only accommodate a maximum of 12 guests in safari tents with an additional 2 campsites available. All accommodation is self catering with comfortable and complete facilities. Game drives are allowed in your own 4x4 vehicles and both guided game walks and game drives can be arranged with prior notice The Waterberg Wilderness reserve is home to a large number of animal species as well as over 250 bird species and ideal habitat for a very large number of reptile species. The African rock Python and Black Mamba, two sought after species for reptile enthusiasts are common to the area. The wooded gorges and rugged terrain make the ideal habitat for a number of species including Leopard and Brown Hyena both of which frequent the area on a regular basis. Game viewing is good as large numbers do occur on the property and the mountainous terrain offers the chance to see some species like Mountain Reedbuck and Klipspringer which are rarely sighted in many other reserves.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite in a nature reserve
  • Special rules: No loud music, radios or drumming allowed
  • Other: Boma, viewing deck

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Doorndraai Dam Campsite

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,9 (272 reviews)
    12,1 km from camp
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  • mphatlalatsane cultural group

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    13,6 km from camp
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  • Arend Dieperink Museum The

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,4 (34 reviews)
    14,3 km from camp
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  • Kloof Pass

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    14,4 km from camp
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  • Buffelshuis Safari Camp

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (8 reviews)
    14,9 km from camp
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  • Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre, SANBI

    tourist attraction, zoo, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,8 (266 reviews)
    15,3 km from camp
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  • Entabeni

    tourist attraction, park, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (199 reviews)
    15,9 km from camp
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  • Mhara Game Lodge

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (85 reviews)
    21,0 km from camp
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  • RDB Safaris

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (12 reviews)
    21,1 km from camp
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  • Impala Lodge SA

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    24,7 km from camp
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  • BouncyCroc Crocodile Farm

    tourist attraction, store, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (394 reviews)
    33,2 km from camp
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  • Witkruis Monument

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (22 reviews)
    36,5 km from camp
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  • TOWERBOS

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    37,8 km from camp
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  • Lalele Crocodile Farm

    tourist attraction, bar, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (119 reviews)
    41,2 km from camp
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  • Farm Zaagkuil

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    44,0 km from camp
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  • Euphoria Cable Car

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (150 reviews)
    44,3 km from camp
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  • Bynage Teambuilding

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (213 reviews)
    44,8 km from camp
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  • Mogoshi Mountain(Madietane)

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    47,1 km from camp
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