• Welcome
    Welcome

    Experience the warm hospitality of Izintaba Private Game Reserve in the beautiful Waterberg bushveld

  • Welcome

    Experience the warm hospitality of Izintaba Private Game Reserve in the beautiful Waterberg bushveld

  • Welcome

    Experience the warm hospitality of Izintaba Private Game Reserve in the beautiful Waterberg bushveld

  • Welcome

    Experience the warm hospitality of Izintaba Private Game Reserve in the beautiful Waterberg bushveld
A family-friendly private game reserve in the Waterberg region, just 290 km north of OR Tambo International Airport

The reserve offers self-catering and catered accommodation in 7 luxury, fully equipped, self-catering thatched cottages, sleeping between 2 and 19 people each. Located close to the small town of Vaalwater, the 1200 hectare malaria-free game farm is ideal for friend or family get-togethers and reunions, birthday parties and anniversaries, small conferences, intimate weddings, and romantic bush getaways.

With a variety of wildlife and habitats, stunning vistas, seasonal rivers, and waterfalls, Izintaba is the perfect destination for those who love the outdoors and the freedom to enjoy the bush at their own pace. Pack your mountain bikes, walking shoes, fishing rods, and binoculars for an activity-filled bush getaway, far from the stress of city life, or just bring a book and a bathing costume and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Waterberg bush at your own pace.

What's on offer?

Cottage Accommodation

The seven cottages are fully-equipped for self-catering and are luxuriously furnished. Each cottage has a patio with views over the bushveld and private lapas and braai areas for al fresco dining. 

Perfect for families

Izintaba caters to a wide range of interests and the needs of everyone no matter your age. Izintaba promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and provides an opportunity for an up close and personal family bush experience.

 

Pet friendly

What is a holiday without the whole family? Your pets will love the freedom of the bush as much as you do. All of our cottages are pet friendly. And for those that require a little more peace of mind, Bushbuck, Zebra, Guineafowl and Giraffe cottages are completely fenced.

Game Viewing

Izintaba offers a diversity of habitats from open plains to rocky kloofs, to dams and seasonal rivers, and so supports a wide variety of wildlife, with over 40 mammal species including an array of antelope and the elusive aardvark and bat-eared foxes. Guests are welcome to do their own game drives or join a guided game drive with a knowledgeable and experienced ranger.

Hiking

Izintaba supports a wide range of fauna and flora, and because we do not have any dangerous game, the best way to take it all in and enjoy the beautiful scenery is on foot. 

Mountain Biking

A good network of farm roads and single track enable the cyclist to enjoy riding in the bush.

Bird Watching

The Waterberg is a bird lovers paradise, with over 200 species of birds found in the area.

Book your escape

Leave the city stress behind you and come and enjoy true peace and tranquillity in the malaria-free Waterberg bush.

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What our guests say

  • Autumn Breakaway

    What a wonderful weekend break-away to disconnect from the daily rat race! Nothing more relaxing than listening to the fire crackling accompanied by calls from jackals at dusk.Our fur babies also thoroughly enjoyed all the new smells and "meeting" new species. Nikki was always there to help and answer all our questions, units spaced far enough from one another to give one the feeling of solitude, was sad to... Read this review

    Kobus, May 2025

    South Africa

  • Always Great to Stay at Izintaba

    Every time we want to go to the Waterberg region, Izintaba's Kudu Lodge is on the top of our list. The tranquility, the spacious lodge, the well-equiped kitchen + braai area and other facilities... This is one of our favourite spots. On the last morning we had giraffe just in front of the lodge, as well as zebra. This place is just wonderful.

    Gineke, May 2025

    Germany

  • Our spectacular weeks getaway with our dogs

    We are regular visitors to Izintaba. Heavenly accommation, wonderful walks,beautiful scenery, peace and quiet and a recharging getaway.

    Margie, March 2025

    South Africa

  • Beautiful, Tranquil Bushveld

    Beautiful setting in the bush. Total privacy. Amazing walks in nature with stunning sights and game to see. But the best is the absolute tranquility with only the sounds of the bush. Had a great time with our dogs and really connected with each other and nature.

    Rudi, July 2025

    South Africa