• Find and book your self-catering home in Mabalingwe
    Find and book your self-catering home in Mabalingwe
     
     
     
Waddem Bush Lodge accommodation offer various luxury self catering lodges to the discerning visitor.

Enjoy the privacy and seclusion of our lodges, situated in the 12500 hectare Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, set in the beautiful Waterberg mountains near Bela-Bela in the Limpopo province. Mabalingwe Nature Reserve proudly host the big 5 and has 36 species of mammals. This is the perfect venue for the keen birdwatcher with over 250 recorded species of birds.
Best of all, it's only a 2 hour drive from Johannesburg. The area is malaria free and no precautions are necessary. Guests have full access to all facilities and activities that Mabalingwe has to offer. This includes the Le Fera restaurant, the Vulture bar, Plaaswinkel (convenience store), fuel station, aircraft runway, Kalahari Oasis Bush bar and predator feeding.
For the more adventurous there is tennis, putt-putt, horse riding and game drives. The main entertainment area has a communal pool, jumping castle and live entertainment during school holidays. A heated pool and spa is situated at the Le Fera restaurant and Vulture bar. For the keen golfer, Zebula and Elements golf courses are a short drive away. Wi-fi is available at selected lodges. Mabalingwe remains the prime bush destination for the whole family.

Featured Lodges

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    Tholo Private Game Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R4,500.00 Per Night
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    Siyanda Private Game Lodge

    • 10 guests
    • 3 bedrooms
    From R4,500.00 Per Night
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    Milkwood Safari Lodge

    • 14 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R4,500.00 Per Night
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    Gecko Cottage and Lodge

    • 14 guests
    • 7 bedrooms
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    Tebuah Private Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R6,900.00 Per Night
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    Sitrah Private Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 5 bedrooms
    From R8,625.00 Per Night
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    Thabanyane Lodge

    • 6 guests
    • 3 bedrooms
    From R3,000.00 Per Night
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    Livingstone Bush Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R5,060.00 Per Night
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    Shasha Private Game Lodge, Mabalingwe

    • 15 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R2,800.00 Per Night
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    Nyala View Lodge

    • 15 guests
    • 9 bedrooms
    From R3,000.00 Per Night
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Reviews

  • We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Wonderful to be in nature, surrounded by beauty- food for your soul. Cottage very neat and has everything you need! Wonderful for memorable family time, whether you want to sit at the pool, near the braai, fire pit or on the wooden deck. Thank you also for being pet friendly! Time just went by too fast; it was way too short!

    Rensia du Plessis, July 2025

    Pretoria

  • Bateleur Lodge, Mabalingwe was the perfect family bush getaway, with many activities for all ages.

    Bateleur Lodge, Mabalingwe was the perfect family bush getaway, with many activities for all ages.

    Nadia Tromp, May 2025

    South Africa

  • Weekend getaways

    A hidden gem in a fantastic quiet sanctuary, surrounded by nature and its glory. Perfect place for a peaceful retreat with family or friends. Generous house, well equipped with everything you need. Host was always available to guide and assist with directions and pin locations. Animals at your doorstep. Will be back.

    Marlene, June 2025

    South Africa

  • Perfect family get away.

    Beautiful and spacious property. Very clean with everything that you can need. Host was extremely friendly and could sort out any issue very quickly

    Nicolaas Dyzel , June 2025

    South Africa