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Honeyguide Conservation Lodge, Waterberg | Timbuktu Travel
Waterberg

Honeyguide Conservation Lodge

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About Honeyguide Conservation Lodge

Big Five, dramatic mountain gorges and a great bush lodge in the Waterberg
It's an easy three-hour drive from Johannesburg to the dramatic Waterberg region in the Limpopo region – home to Entabeni Private Game Reserve and its Honeyguide Conservation Lodge. The setting of this 22 000-hectare sanctuary can't be faulted – it's spectacular, with 600-metre-high cliffs separating a craggy high escarpment from a lower plateau. The wildlife? You'll find the Big Five, wonderful birdlife, and zero malaria mosquitoes. Entabeni's fenced borders and proximity to agricultural land may mean it's not the wildest destination in Africa, but it offers good game viewing and a perfect bush holiday within striking distance of bustling Joburg.
Waterberg , South Africa
From $390 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

The main area is a tall thatched building with tiled floors and fine furnishings. The lounge and adjoining dining room have a comfortable, if rather formal, atmosphere. The well-stocked cellar certainly lightens the mood, with wine tastings, while an upstairs lounge makes for a quiet reading room. Most activity goes on outside though, with meals often served on the patio or in the garden, and a swimming pool with a spectacular view of the reserve.

The rooms

Ten spacious suites are clustered on either side of the main area, remarkably private considering their proximity to each other. From each private veranda, large wooden doors lead directly into the thatched bedroom, with its romantic, netted bed and comfortable armchairs. There’s a sitting area with a fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub, shower and twin basins. All rooms have views of the camp's waterhole, the wetlands and plains, and the mountains beyond. You can feel yourself unwind...

Activities

Highlights here are the morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles. You stand a good chance of seeing the Big Five, giraffe and an unusual diversity of antelope (Entabeni has 55 mammal and 380 bird species). Explore on foot with a guide. At extra cost, and in coordination with other lodges, spa treatments, horse riding and boating are also options. Splash out on a helicopter flip or hot-air balloon ride across the bush. There's a golf course nearby.
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How to book Honeyguide Conservation Lodge

How do I book Honeyguide Conservation Lodge?

Honeyguide Conservation Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Honeyguide Conservation Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Honeyguide Conservation Lodge?

Stays at Honeyguide Conservation Lodge start from around $390 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Honeyguide Conservation Lodge

South Africa

Waterberg

Search for the Big Five and simply soak up the vast, peaceful and incredibly beautiful landscape.