Reviews

Stunning Escape into Nature – AfriCamps Waterberg

We loved it!  

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at AfriCamps Waterberg! From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and peaceful wilderness. The sight of wildlife roaming freely in the fields right in front of our tented lodge was unforgettable — truly magical and calming.

The glamping units are beautifully designed and equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable and convenient. Thoughtful touches and quality finishes made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience.

We loved the well-marked walking trails, perfect for exploring the bush and soaking in the serenity of the Waterberg. At night, star gazing under the clear skies was a real highlight — the stillness and sparkling stars made for unforgettable evenings.

The horse trail experience was another gem — a lovely way to connect with nature and see the surroundings from a different perspective.

AfriCamps Waterberg is the perfect getaway — peaceful, scenic, and well-run. Whether you're looking for rest or adventure, this place delivers. Highly recommend! The Boukan family will be back! Xx 

Liezl Boukan, July 2025

South Africa

Best Game Viewing Experience

 

The accommodation was wonderful – beautiful cottage, with a GREAT bed, everything you need, and lovely kind people to answer any questions and help with anything you need. We did all of the activities– going on game drives, horse riding, the night sky tour, a tracking walk, chatting to the hosts, walking the trails, a massage, and just hanging around enjoying the beautiful views. So much game, and because there are no predators in the park, they are chill and you can get really close – particularly if you are on a horse (if you are a beginner, they take really good care of you) One day we booked a game drive at an upscale lodge nearby because we reckoned that we should see the Big Five, but we ended only seeing rhinos - no elephants, lions, or buffalo. MUCH the best wildlife experiences were on the game drives from Waterberg cottages. Even if I had the budget for the fancier places, I’d much prefer to come back here. Couldn’t have been more comfortable. It was just perfect.

Maria Poggi Johnson, June 2025

Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Bushveld sunset in a hot tub

We loved the experience. The tent was well equipped, beds comfy and shower nice and big. The deck overlooked the camp. Nothing beats fresh air, beautiful sunsets, starry skies and the sounds of wild animals going about their day, but sitting in a juccuzzi, and then enjoying all of that with a glass of wine! Definitely coming back.

Loni

We stayed here for two nights and loved this place

The cottages are beautiful. The place is ideal for small children. Our cottage was beautifully set near the secure swimming pool, looking out over African farmland. The kids loved the two dogs on the property. Waterberg Cottages is located 30 km out of Vaalwater where you can buy all you groceries. We are certainly coming back.

Floris Moraal, Netherlands

Very friendly hosts

Extremely interesting astronomy evening with Dr. Phil Calcot - a real expert. Comfortable cottage, very quiet and relaxing surroundings. We enjoyed the tennis court and heated pool as well as the game drive on adjoining farm. We came home totally rejuvenated. Thank you all at Waterberg cottages!

 

Hilde Kromhout

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Waterberg Cottages

We arrived to a cute little cozy cottage, perfectly set up for a romantic weekend away. It is so tranquil and relaxing. Besides the wonderful hiking trails, there is a heated pool perfect for those rainy cold days amongst many other exciting activities offered at the Waterberg Cottages. I would recommend this humble getaway to anyone who needs a time out of the busy city!

Tessa