- Hoedspruit
This is the wildlife hub of South Africa and close to the Kruger National Park.
- Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is one of the hottest cities in South Africa. It is also a popular gateway into the Kruger National Park.
- Tzaneen
This is an exceptionally beautiful part of the world where fantastic fruits grow in abundance and nature reigns supreme.
- Pietersburg
Pietersburg is the capital of the northern province.
- Punda Maria and Makuleke
A community project that preserves our natural heritage for all to enjoy.
- Messina
Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa and just 12 kms from the Beit Bridge border post.
Vaalwater
This small town lies at the heart of the northern Waterberg. Major conservation areas and game farms are located within easy reach, and there are a number of bush hiking trails and some excellent wilderness horse riding available.
Leaders in conservation
The Waterberg lies to the west of the N1 and stretches for 150 km from Thabazimbi to Lapalala River. This is a unique area in South Africa. Its beauty lies in its mountain gorges, clear streams and rolling hills which are rich with indigenous species of flora and fauna. The mountains are steeped in history with many rock art and geological sites. Once a lake and swampland area, the plateau now supports a diverse amount of vegetation and wildlife as well as some of the country’s leading conservation projects. About 20% of the Waterberg is now under formal conservation management. This project is under private management – the Waterberg Conservancy is an association of landowners who have dedicated their efforts to re-establishing and conserving endangered species and habitats. Approximately 6 000 square kilometers of the Waterberg has been turned into a conservation area with elephants, white rhino, leopard and buffalo as local residents. There are over 300 bird species listed - a bird watcher’s paradise. Its history dates back to the Stone Age and features significantly in the country's cultural and sociopolitical development. Towns in the area are home to different clans of the Bapedi, Tswana and Basotho tribes as well as descendants of the Voortrekkers.
The Waterberg lies to the west of the N1 and stretches for 150 km from Thabazimbi to Lapalala River. This is a unique area in South Africa. Its beauty lies in its mountain gorges, clear streams and rolling hills which are rich with indigenous species of flora and fauna. The mountains are steeped in history with many rock art and geological sites. Once a lake and swampland area, the plateau now supports a diverse amount of vegetation and wildlife as well as some of the country’s leading conservation projects. About 20% of the Waterberg is now under formal conservation management. This project is under private management – the Waterberg Conservancy is an association of landowners who have dedicated their efforts to re-establishing and conserving endangered species and habitats. Approximately 6 000 square kilometers of the Waterberg has been turned into a conservation area with elephants, white rhino, leopard and buffalo as local residents. There are over 300 bird species listed - a bird watcher’s paradise. Its history dates back to the Stone Age and features significantly in the country's cultural and sociopolitical development. Towns in the area are home to different clans of the Bapedi, Tswana and Basotho tribes as well as descendants of the Voortrekkers.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
The Baz Bus is a South African backpacker hop-on hop-off any time bus service. They have no time limit on their ticket, so you can travel whenever you like, and, what’s more, start from anywhere on the route.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Get over your tent blues here.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana)
They organise volunteer projects and can book day trips and safaris.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)
This backpackers is only 700m from the beach, with a sweet sea view.
(Warner Beach,South Coast)
This Drakensberg backpackers is a resort and backpackers lodge which overlooks miles of mountains.
(Northern Drakensberg,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
A great backpackers to stay at if you are an independent self-drive. Awsome surf breaks nearby....
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
Set between the Gamka Nature Reserve and Swartberg Mountains a self catering lodge with outstanding views
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
In the centre of the vibey student town of Ob's
(Observatory,Cape Town)
These guys offer great adventure on the Garden Route.
(Nature's Valley,Garden Route)
Small group safaris throughout Southern Africa.
(Maputo,)
