About Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, nestled in the Waterberg region of Limpopo, began as a small private farm in the 1980s and has grown into a renowned wildlife sanctuary. Its name, meaning “place of the spotted leopard” in Tswana, reflects its rich biodiversity and strong conservation focus.

Over the years, Mabalingwe has become famous for its Big 5 game viewing in a malaria-free environment, offering visitors the thrill of spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo against a backdrop of rolling bushveld hills.

A standout attraction is its unique blend of safari adventure and family-friendly hospitality, with activities ranging from guided game drives to birdwatching, spa relaxation, and interactive wildlife experiences.

ROOM TYPES

Mabalingwe offers a rich selection of lodging options, blending comfort, bushveld charm, and immersive nature experiences:

Self-Catering Chalets (Three Camps)

Ingwe Camp (rock-top vantage):

Four-Sleeper: loft double bed plus sleeper couch, 1 bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, braai area, air-conditioning.

Six-Sleeper: two ground-floor bedrooms, loft with two singles, two bathrooms (one en-suite), full kitchen, outdoor braai, air-conditioning.

Kwalata Camp (mountainous bush views):

Four-Sleeper: two bedrooms (one double, one twin), one bath, kitchen, braai, air-conditioning.

Six-Sleeper: includes a loft and en-suite bathroom plus amenities above.

Phiri Camp (relaxing, wildlife-near setting with pool):

Six-Sleeper: same layout as Kwalata’s six-sleeper, plus proximity to swimming pool, baby pool, and communal lapa.

LODGE FEATURES

• Valley View Eatery & Vultures Bar
• Kalahari Oasis Bush Pub
• Boeretroos Coffee Shop
• Farmshop
• Mbali Day Spa
• Fuel Station

LODGE ACTIVITIES

• Daily Entertainment programme
• Kids Eco-tainment programme
• Game Drives, Bird watching drives and excursions
• Self-drive game viewing
• Games Room
• Jumping Pillow
• Mini Golf
• Multi Court
• Padel Court
• Squash
• Tennis

About Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve in Limpopo’s Waterberg spans over 9,500 hectares of bushveld and is home to most of the Big Five. Guests can enjoy game drives, bush walks, paddle courts, 4×4 trails, horseback riding, and a spa. With family fun, breathtaking views, and unforgettable sunsets, it’s the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation in the wild.

Features

Additional Activities

• Game drives
• Horse riding
• Predator Park game drives