Map of Bushveld
The Waterberg was the first region in the north of South Africa to be identified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Scenically and culturally it is a must see destination.
The blue-hued Waterberg stretches from Thabazimbi in the south west, to Lapalala River in the north east of the Limpopo Province, covering over 15 000 square kilometres. Here you will find very few tarred roads or evidence of human interference. It is possibly the closest to an authentic African savannah experience you can find and is aptly named "the Bushveld Region".
The Waterberg was the first region in the north of South Africa to be identified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the incredible rock formations in evidence were shaped over hundreds of millions of years by riverine erosion. A large portion of the Waterberg’s bushveld country has been given over to the conservation of elephants, white rhino, leopard and buffalo. Land owners have restored land overgrazed by cattle, to attract and protect antelope, giraffe, hippo and other species. The Waterberg has an extensive history with evidence of our first human ancestors as early as three million years ago. Closer to our history, the San, who produced beautiful rock paintings at Lapalala, entered the Waterberg about two thousand years ago. Scenically and culturally it is a must see destination.
Top things to do in the Bushveld Region:
- Enjoy family friendly Mabula Game Reserve
- Be pampered at one of the private lodges at the Welgevonden Game Reserve
- Go wild at Entabeni Game Reserve – great for the family
- Explore the Rhino Museum – the only museum in Africa dedicated to this amazing creature
- Play golf at one of the many club championship courses in the region
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