Photosafari
Waterfall Lodge is just a few hours away from national parks with exciting photosafari opportunities. Combine your hunting trip and bring the family along for great experiences in our vicinity. Either as a “self-drive safari” or with our lodge manager as driver and safari guide. We arrange both one and two-day trips with overnight stays.
Welgevonden Big Five Naturreservat
Welgevonden is a private reserve, approximately 1 ½ hours’ drive from Waterfall, located in the heart of the Waterberg Biosphere, which was placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2001. The area spans over 35,000 hectares and is home to more than 50 different species of animals, including the Big Five. Welgevonden likely has the world’s largest concentration of rhinoceroses.
Marakele National Park
Just an hour’s drive from Waterfall Lodge and in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains lies the expansive Marakele National Park. The park is situated in the transition zone between the dry bush landscapes to the west and the lush, fertile plains to the east, resulting in a diverse and varied flora. Majestic mountains with breathtaking views alternate with grasslands and deep valleys where antelopes thrive. There are good chances of spotting rhinos and elephants. Marakele is arranged as a self-drive visit.
Pilanesberg National Park & Game Reserve
A national park beautifully situated in a collapsed volcanic crater, home to over 7,000 animals, including Africa’s Big Five. A mosaic containing virtually all the animal species found in South Africa, including the black and white rhinoceros. Pilanesberg is particularly suitable for a self-drive safari, for example, combined with Sun City.
Mapungubwe - World Heritage Site and National Park
The UNESCO World Heritage Site and Africa’s hidden gem is located a four-hour drive north of Waterfall Lodge, where the Limpopo and Shashe rivers meet, in the corner where Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa border each other. Swimming in Loewcke Camp’s rock pool while elephants drink from the same pool is an experience of a lifetime!
