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Waterberg Safari

The ultimate guide to your next Waterberg Safari

Get to Know Waterberg

Track the Big Five over hills and through scenic valleys and ponder the perfection of an umbrella thorn tree.

If you are looking to spot the Big Five on a tight schedule, the Waterberg region is the place to do so. The area is home to several private Big Five game reserves such as Welgevonden and Marataba, which have spent millions of dollars rehabilitating old farmland, turning it into pristine wilderness and reintroducing lions, elephants and rhinos, among other species. Although any sightings depend on an excellent guide and a bit of help from Lady Luck, it’s not uncommon to spot the Big Five during a weekend stay at one of the reserves.
As far as scenery goes, the Waterberg offers some impressive bushveld vistas, with tumbling hills and fertile valleys covered with savanna grassland and patches of acacia trees.

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Why Waterberg?

  • Close to Johannesburg
  • Roads to most game farms and reserves can be driven with a normal sedan car
  • Great place to do game watching if you are pressed for time
  • Beautiful scenery, especially in summer

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FAQs about Waterberg

  • All game reserves in Madikwe, the Pilanesberg and the Eastern Cape are malaria-free.
  • The local currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). There are numerous currency exchange outlets and the main credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Diners) are normally accepted everywhere.
  • Most petrol stations and toll roads take credit cards, but always have a small amount of cash on you for tips etc. Numerous ATMs can be found in all the big towns.
  • GMT +2
  • The best time to visit Marakele National Park is from May to September. Since animals tend to seek for reliable waterholes and stay close by during the dry winter months.
  • However, this is the best time for wildlife viewing. Marakele is a great year-round destination. During May and September, there is little rain and the skies are sunny and bright.
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