• Bushveld Hospitality on a Private Game Reserve
    Bushveld Hospitality on a Private Game Reserve
  • Self-catering Cottages
  • Game Drives & Bush Walks
  • Horse Riding
  • Family Friendly
  • Africamps Glamping Tents
  • Dr Phil's Astronomy Show
  • Hot Tubs
Self-Catering Cottages & Africamps Glamping Tents

Welcome to our slice of bushveld paradise.

Only 2,5 hours away from Pretoria and malaria free, we invite you to leave behind the stress and strain of the city and experience the unspoilt wilderness of the Waterberg Biosphere. Whether you are looking for a romantic escape for two or somewhere for a family or friendship group to meet up in one place, our varied offering of cottages and glamping tents should be able to provide just the accommodation you need.

Bushwillow Cottage Hot Tub

Our Cottages

Our four individual cottages vary in size, but each comes fully equipped for self catering and easy outdoor living with its own braai area. picnic table and hot tub.  All our units are supplied with pure borehole water, gas hobs, solar electricity and WiFi.

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Horse riding

Activities

Guests can relax at the 15m pool, or engage in more active pursuits such as horse-riding, birding, walking, game drives and more. When night falls, world-class astronomy shows presented by the renowned Dr Philip Calcott are a regular feature.

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Africamps at Waterberg

Our ten well-equipped Africamps glamping tents, each with its own hot tub and braai area on deck, are tucked into the bush, just a ten minute walk away.

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Reviews

  • Best Game Viewing Experience

    The accommodation was wonderful – beautiful cottage, with a GREAT bed, everything you need, and lovely kind people to answer any questions and help with anything you need. We did all of the activities– going on game drives, horse riding, the night sky tour, a tracking walk, chatting to the hosts, walking the trails, a massage, and just hanging around enjoying the beautiful views. So much game, and because... Read this review

    Maria Poggi Johnson, June 2025

    Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

  • Bushveld sunset in a hot tub

    We loved the experience. The tent was well equipped, beds comfy and shower nice and big. The deck overlooked the camp. Nothing beats fresh air, beautiful sunsets, starry skies and the sounds of wild animals going about their day, but sitting in a juccuzzi, and then enjoying all of that with a glass of wine! Definitely coming back.

    Loni

  • We stayed here for two nights and loved this place

    The cottages are beautiful. The place is ideal for small children. Our cottage was beautifully set near the secure swimming pool, looking out over African farmland. The kids loved the two dogs on the property. Waterberg Cottages is located 30 km out of Vaalwater where you can buy all you groceries. We are certainly coming back.

    Floris Moraal, Netherlands

  • Very friendly hosts

    Extremely interesting astronomy evening with Dr. Phil Calcot - a real expert. Comfortable cottage, very quiet and relaxing surroundings. We enjoyed the tennis court and heated pool as well as the game drive on adjoining farm. We came home totally rejuvenated. Thank you all at Waterberg cottages!

    Hilde Kromhout