• 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.

Book your escape

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

What our guests say

  • Food for the Soul

    Izintaba is a very well maintained game reserve where everything is just so easy - the roads are easy to use, the cottages equipped with all you need, the service from cleaning and maintenance staff excellent! Our favourite part was that the cottages have large natural gardens that are fenced, and walk ways for on-leash hikes, making it haven for bush lovers and well-trained pups!

    Jennifer Thomas, November 2024

  • Thank you

    We have arrived back in Pretoria , very sad to have left Duiker cottage behind!! Thank you for a wonderful stay We have, without any arrogance, done the full circle from owing a game farm twice, owned houses on Private Game reserves and visited some of the best lodges in SA. Our few days (too few!!) at Izintaba must rate as one of the very best we have had-... Read this review

    Dr Jan J Lourens, September 2024

    Pretoria

  • BUSHLODGE

    Fantastic place and friendly people.Super comfortable and clean.Our doggies had a great time an unforgettable experience.We will be back soon. Louis & Yvonne

    Louis & Yvonne, September 2024

  • Highly recommended accommodation in Limpopo

    We have been many times to Izintaba , we have tried a few other bush escapes, none of which compare to Izintaba . The walks . MTB trails , game viewing , quietness , value for money , hosts and sunsets are just brilliant .

    Tony Riley, August 2024

    JHB