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.

  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Tholo Private Game Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R7,500.00 Per Night
  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Milkwood Safari Lodge

    • 14 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
    From R4,500.00 Per Night
  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Gecko Cottage and Lodge

    • 14 guests
    • 7 bedrooms
  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Tebuah Private Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Thabanyane Lodge

    • 6 guests
    • 3 bedrooms
  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Livingstone Bush Lodge

    • 12 guests
    • 4 bedrooms
  • Lodge in Mabalingwe

    Nyala View Lodge

    • 15 guests
    • 9 bedrooms
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Reviews

  • Lovely bushveld weekend

    Beautifully isolated venue away from the hustle and bustle of Mabalingwe, but close enough to the shop and other entertainment. Good amenities and plenty of little creatures came to visit. Fire pit and plunge pool were the cherry on top for us.

    Eric van Den Berg, May 2024

    South Africa

  • Lovely place! Great view and clean

    Lovely place! Great view and clean

    Franco Cloete, April 2025

    Dolphin Coast, South Africa

  • More than just met our expectations

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay; the place met our expectations and beyond. The area is very peaceful and would love to come back again.

    Zinhle Khumalo, April 2025

    Frankfurt, Germany

  • Comfort and quiet.

    This was our 2nd stay, bathrooms nicely upgraded. We just love this place, lots of special family memories.

    Kristian D, September 2024