Boutique Luxury

Ant's Hill

Ant's Hill is a six-bedroom lodge perched on the edge of a cliff with amazing views over the malaria-free Waterberg Reserve. The lodge has a very East African feel and prides itself on its flexible approach to activities and mealtimes.

Highlights

Sleeping up to 16 it can be booked exclusively
The lodge overlooks a waterhole offering excellent game viewing
Swimming pool built into the edge of the cliff
Expansive views over the Waterberg

Ant’s Hill is hosted by a wonderful team who create an open and friendly atmosphere. Built on the edge of a cliff, this bush home offers breath-taking views across the Waterberg. With spacious rooms and vast folding doors, the thatched lodge blends into the bush, while exotic furniture and brightly coloured African fabrics make it both sophisticated and comfortable. Each cottage is uniquely designed and the individual bathrooms are spectacular, offering guests sunken baths and waterfall showers. Set in boulders on the edge of the cliff, the heated swimming pool offers fabulous views across the reserve, enticing you to relax there for hours. Ant’s Hill can cater for 16 guests and can be booked non-exclusively or exclusively for single groups.

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Top tip:

Go for a morning's ride on the resident horses, the game seems much better on horseback

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Location

Madikwe and the northwest

Ant's Hill is situated in a private game reserve, on an escarpment looking out over the Waterberg Plateau in the Limpopo Province. 3.5 hours East of Madikwe and 5 hours West of the Kruger National Park.

11-hour 30-minute international flight to OR Tambo International Airport (formally known as Johannesburg International Airport). Ant's Hill is 3 hours north of the airport. Private road transfers or air charters can be arranged.

Alternative Places to Stay Nearby

Leobo Private Reserve

Leobo Private Reserve is an exclusive, luxury bush retreat situated in the Waterberg region of South Africa. The reserve is only available on an exclusive use basis and guests can enjoy an array of activities, all arranged for them at the drop of a hat.

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Ant's Nest

Ant’s Nest, the sister lodge to Ant’s Hill, is the original homestead in the beautiful Waterberg Mountains, run by Ant and Tessa Baber, who have been offering relaxed and exciting riding safaris in this spectacular area for many years.

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