Entabeni Game Reserve

'Entabeni is situated in the World Heritage "Waterberg Biosphere" of the Waterberg region'

Size & Location: 12000 ha, Waterberg region less than a 3 hrs drive from Johannesburg
When to visit the park: Year round
Climate: Moderate climate with a summer rainfall. Temperatures range respectively 20°C and 20°C in July and 14°C and 30°C in January. Frost is common during winter months, with an average of 61 to 90 days of frost annually
Rainfall: 500mm per annum
Altitude: between 1080m and 1800m above sea level

PARK INFORMATION:

Entabeni Private Game Reserve, "The Place of the Mountain", is situated in the World Heritage "Waterberg Biosphere" of the Waterberg region. Less than a three-hour drive north of Johannesburg, this 12000 ha malaria-free reserve boasts five eco-systems. The upper escarpment offers majestic craggy rock formations and wide open grass plains. This is separated from the lower plateau by 600 metre high cliffs. The lower escarpment is about three degrees warmer and comprises sandy wetlands.

Entabeni offers far more than the usual game sightings of the Big Five. Experience scenic helicopter flights, stargazing in the observatory, sunset lake cruises and a variety of game viewing activities.

North of Johannesburg and Pretoria, and blessed with magnificent mountain scenery, Limpopo Province now offers malaria-free game viewing. Several generations ago, this area was home to a variety of wild animals, like giraffe, impala, bushbuck, lion, hyena, buffalo, elephant and many more. However, the requirements of man the farmer and hunter resulted in the depletion of this area in favour of cattle farms. Thankfully, the process has been reversed, and areas in the important Waterberg biosphere have been restocked with game.

In the heart of the Waterberg's Big Five country, Entabeni is aptly named - the place of the mountain in the local language. Covering more than 22 000 hectares of bushveld, ravines, savanna, sandy wetlands and wooded hills, it offers various types of quality accommodation and a flexible daily programme, including game drives and guided walks with a ranger, and with optional extras such as a visit to a local Pedi village, guided horse trails, helicopter flights and meals on Hanglip Mountain, sunset boat cruises, children's eco-educational programmes and beauty treatments.

Because of the 5 different ecosystems within the reserve, game viewing and bird watching are most rewarding in terms of the variety of species to be seen, identified by knowledgeable and friendly rangers. The upper escarpment is predominantly grassland dominated by the most beautiful crags, while a drive down between the cliffs, where a gurgling stream beckons, takes you to the warmer sandy wetlands of the lower escarpment.

LODGES IN THE ENTABENI RESERVE:
Kingfisher Lodge: Set on the banks of Lake Entabeni, this intimate, exclusive five star lodge entices guests outdoors onto its wooden decks. The tranquility of the lake and distant bush is nature at its undisturbed best.

Earthsong Lodge: This alluring five-star lodge evokes the romantic Africa of yesteryear. All luxury suites, furnished in African Baroque style, have private sun decks with breathtaking views across the wetlands and vast open plains. Enchanting gardens provide a paradise of foliage and tranquility.

Lakeside Lodge: Set on the banks of the 1,7 km lake, the thatch and stone Lakeside Lodge provides a memorable blend of luxury in the wilderness.

Eagle's Nest: Eagle's Nest nestles halfway up a cliff. This luxury wooden and stone lodge, built on stilts, provides an exclusive setting with spectacular bird's-eye views.

Ravineside Lodge: Located under the shadow of Entabeni Mountain, this thatched wooden lodge, built on stilts and hugging the cliff edge, offers spectacular views of unspoilt ravines and wooded hillsides. Guests can take advantage of the observatory and listen to a professional astronomer explain the mystery and vast beauty of the southern night sky.

Wildside tented camp: A true African bush experience awaits you at Wildside Tented Camp, where the essence of the unspoilt wilderness of the Waterberg is combined with comfortable en-suite tents, creating a wild Africa atmosphere. The open lounge/bar area with the romantic roaring fire in the boma creates the perfect end to a relaxed day in the bush.

ACCOMMODATION AND SAFARIS THAT INCORPORATES ENTABENI GAME RESERVE
GAME AND SAFARI LODGES	SAFARIS AND TOURS
ENTABENI LODGES	SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI