Mabalingwe Game Reserve

Spanning 12,500 hectares within the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve in Limpopo Province, Mabalingwe Game Reserve extends across red sandstone hills, open bushveld, wooded valleys and seasonal streams beneath the Waterberg Mountains. Roads wind through the reserve, linking viewpoints, waterholes and wildlife viewing areas where elephant, white rhinoceros, buffalo, lion, leopard and numerous antelope species are regularly seen. Guided game drives and self-drive routes cross changing terrain, from broad grassy plains to rocky slopes dotted with acacia trees, while walking trails lead to elevated points overlooking the surrounding landscape. More than 250 bird species inhabit the reserve, and morning and late-afternoon game drives coincide with periods when wildlife is most active.