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Izintaba Private Game Reserve
At Izintaba we believe that a stay in the bush can be enjoyed in style and comfort. The thatched lodges are all fully equipped for self catering, comfortably furnished and overlook typical Waterberg bushveld. At the end of the day guests can relax on their patio and anticipate the magnificent sunset; make a wood fire in their private lapa, watch the incredible night sky and savour the heady scents and wild night sounds of the bushveld.
Area Info
This rugged clime, where you find very few tarred roads or human interference to mar your visit, is possibly one of the closest to an authentic African savannah experience one can find.
The Waterberg is the first region in the north of South Africa identified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the incredible rock formations in evidence were shaped over hundreds of millions of years by riverine erosion. This recognition goes some way to impart the beauty of this lesser known part of the country – its incredible scenery, often accentuated by late afternoon thunder storms, plummeting mountain gorges, clear streams, and rolling bushveld. That a group of Dutch travellers set on finding Jerusalem from Cape Town mistook the Waterberg for Egypt is understandable.
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, with an accompanying rise in the trend of eco-tourism, and the marketing of the Waterberg as prime game country – the Marakele National Park, near Thabazimbi, is well worth a visit, as are other game farms in the area.
The Waterberg has an extensive history with evidence of the 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.
Units and Rooms
Zebra Cottage 3 bedroom 6 Sleeper
Guests: 6
Fully equipped. 2 ensuite bedrooms, 1 king bed & 1 with 2 single beds. 100% cotton linen. There is a loft for 2 extra kids. Ceiling fans. Open-plan living with fireplace. Shaded stoep. Sheltered braai area. Thatched lapa. Carport for 2 cars. Fenced garden
Bushbuck Cottage 2 bedroom 4 Sleeper
Guests: 4
Fully equipped. 2 ensuite bedrooms, 1 king sized bed & 1 with 2 single beds. Mosquito nets and 100% cotton linen. Ceiling fans, Open-plan living area with fireplace. Sheltered braai area. Thatched lapa. Carport for 2 cars. Fenced garden.
Kudu Cottage 4 bedroom 8 sleeper
Guests: 8
Fully equipped. 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms both with a shower & a bath. 2 rooms with king sized beds & 2 rooms with 2 single beds. 100% cotton linen. Open-plan living area with fireplace. Stoep, thatched lapa & splash pool. Carport & private braai area.
Duiker Cottage 2 bedroom 4 sleeper
Guests: 4
Fully equipped. 2 bedrooms, 1 with a king bed & 1 with 2 single beds. 100% Cotton linen. 1 full bathroom with bath & shower. Open-plan living area with fireplace. Covered stoep with built in braai. Pit fire & mini boma. Shaded carport. NB Solar powered.
Giraffe Cottage 4 bedroom 10 sleeper
Guests: 10
Fully equipped. 3 bedrooms, 2 king beds & 1 with 2 single beds, 4 single beds in a loft room suited for kids. 100% cotton linen. 2 bathrooms, both with shower & bath. Large open plan living area with fireplace. Covered stoep. Private braai area. Fenced.
Izintaba Lodge 6 bedroom 15 sleeper
Guests: 15
Max Adults: 10
Fully equipped. 3 ensuite rooms with king sized beds. 2 rooms upstairs with 3 single beds each & 1 bathroom with a shower. A loft room with 3 single beds. 100% cotton linen. Large kitchen, lounge & dining. Bar with pool table. Private pool, lapa & braai.
