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Leobo Private Reserve

The Waterberg Biosphere, South Africa
★★★★★

About Leobo Private Reserve

Leobo Private Reserve is a completely private 20,000 acre estate based in the beautiful Waterberg mountains, 3 hours drive north of Johannesburg and home to the award winning ‘Observatory Bush Villa’ – probably the most stunning safari house in Africa not only from an architectural and style perspective but also as a fantastic home for families and small groups.

Owned by an English family as their private home and only recently available on a limited commercial basis, the reserve is rented on an exclusive basis only. You don’t share it with any other guests; it’s your playground for the duration of your stay.

We don’t offer timetabled game drives, rigid programs or meals at set times. Of course you can go on game drives whenever you like, day or night – whenever suits you. But Leobo Reserve is for people who want a bit more out of life than a bunch of Kodak shots of the Big Five. You can do anything if you like. Just ask.

We’ll give you the opportunity to enjoy a life experience that you’ll be talking about for years to come. You don’t need to be mad or crazy or an adrenalin junkie. Just an individual, a couple, or a bunch of friends who truly believe in enjoying themselves.

Perfect For
Adventure Birding Cycling Fishing Flora Gourmet Hiking History & Culture Leisure Nature Relaxation Star Gazing Wildlife Wine
Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Internet Access
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Vegetarian
24-hour Security
Credit Card Facilities
Meal on Request
Room Service
On Site
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Cycling
Fine Dining
Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Gourmet Picnic
High Tea
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Massages
Para Sailing
Safaris
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Big 5
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Child Friendly Activities
Cycling
Elephant-back Safaris
Fly Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
General Sightseeing
Golf
Helicopter Rides
Hiking
Horse Riding
Kayaking / Paddling
Museums
Paragliding
Quad Biking
Rhino Tracking
Rock Climbing
Safaris
Sky Diving

Accommodation Options

Bedroom 1 at the Observatory Private Villa
Master Bedroom has large four poster bed with mosquito net, fireplace, wifi, Bowers and Wilkins audio system. This room is enormous and has the most incredible feel with all kinds of different fabrics and textures - the bathroom is adjoining and combined they are the same size as most lodges.
Bathroom of Bedroom 2 at the Observatory Private Villa
Wopnderfully huge bathroom with enormous shower and bath - view looking out over the Palala Valley. All bathrooms have 3m backlit mirrors all accessories you could ever want plus daybeds for relaxing on after a hot bath or shower.
Bedroom 2 at the Observatory Private Villa
Huge bedroom and bathroom complete with mosquito net, fan, wifi, Bowers and Wilkins audio system. Incredibly luxurious with all kinds of different fabrics and materials. All the windows of the room open and fold back so it is possible to have the feeling of sleeping outside.
Lodge chalet with four poster bed
The Chalet is built into the side of the escarpment Double bed & en suite bathroom with doors opening onto a private deck, providing fantastic bush views and included full use of all the facilities & luxuries that the lodge has to offer.
Standard Lodge chalet
The lodge chalets are rustic typical safari style complete with their own decks, double or single beds and showers
The Observatory Private Villa
The Observatory Private Villa is a 4 bedroom private house that sleeps 6 adults and 3 children. It is beautifully designed by award winning architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens. The house has everything that you could ever want - huge bedrooms and bathrooms, fireplaces in every room, multiple chill out areas, WIFI, mezzanine level with TV and DVD, a sunset deck with a jacuzzi on the roof and of course a research grade robotic telescope in the observatory dome. It is fully staffed with a butler and private chef
Leobo Lodge
The lodge has a classic African style with stunning views over the Palala valley. Accommodation comprises 8 chalets which sleep a total of 18 people comfortably. It is fully staffed, complete with multiple lounge areas, bar, snooker table, wi-fi, boma, sunken fire pit and a stunning heated swimming pool built into the side of the mountain which is fantastic for children. It is rented exclusively so is perfect for families or a group of friends and also can be rented along with the Observatory as an overflow for additional guests or staff.
Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Clothes Press
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cooking Equipment
Cooking Facilities
Dressing Gowns
Fan
Fireplace
Fridge
Heater
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Private Pool / Jacuzzi
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Smoking Rooms
Tea / Coffee
Television
Underfloor Heating
Verandah
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★★
  • Rooms: 12
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu
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