Ravineside Lodge – Waterberg, Limpopo, South Africa

Overview

Located under the shadow of Entabeni Mountain, this thatched wooden lodge is built on stilts and hugs the cliff’s edge, offering magnificent views of unspoilt ravines and wooded hillsides.

This is an idyllic area for solo travellers, groups of friends, families and couples to enjoy and explore the wonders of the African safari.

Accommodation

The lodge offers double/twin chalets, leading onto open sundecks where guests can indulge in bird and game watching and experience the grandeur of the ravine whilst listening to the rippling sound of the water from below the valley. The bedrooms all have an African ethnic theme and a number of stairs to climb.

Total number of rooms: 22

Wildlife

Game viewing is at its best the dry Winter (May-October)  as animals congregate around water holes and the lack of foliage and grasses gives you a clearer view. But it does get cold at night and during the morning game drive, so pack accordingly. For bird watching, summer (December-March) is best: the rivers are full, the bushveld is lush, and there is no shortage of materials for food, nesting and hiding. This is prime holiday season in South Africa, but it can get seriously hot. Autumn (April-May) is also good for birding but probably the worst months for bigger game. In spring (November-December) you can spot lots of new-borns.

More Info

Children
Children 0-1 years of age stay free of charge.
Children 2-12 years of age ,child rate applicable.
Children over the age of 6 are permitted on game drives .

Excludes:
Conservation Levy

Directions

Road Directions from Pretoria:

Take N1 North Highway from Pretoria to Polokwane (Pietersburg). Keep on the N1 through Carousel and Kranskop Tollgates. Travel a further 32km on the N1. Take the Mookgophong (Naboomspruit) R101A offramp/exit (Route 289). Drive 8km to Mookgophong (Naboomspruit). Turn left at the second traffic light in town centre (R520) into Nelson Mandela Road. Continue on the R520 for 11km until you reach a T-junction. Turn left and continue for 500m and turn right at the Marken sign. Keep on the tar road for 24km. The road becomes a gravel road. Continue on this road for another 21.5km. You will see an ENTABENI sign on the right-hand side. Turn right and drive 3.3km on a dirt road until you reach the security entrance.

Important Notice: It is recommended that guests follow these directions instead of relying on a GPS as game fencing restricts access to certain roads in rural areas.