THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
Aside from what can be done on the farm, there is a lot to see and do in the area around Grootfontein Private Nature Reserve. We've put together a list of some of the things that we think are really well worth a visit. For more information about any of the below please get in touch and we'd be happy to help.
MARAKELE
NATIONAL PARK
Marakele National Park is part of the Waterberg Biosphere in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Visit for day visits, bird watching and game viewing. Enjoy self game drives or contact reception to arrange a guided game drive.
THABAZIMBI
GOLF
Located in a valley on the edge of the Ben Alberts Nature Reserve and provides gorgeous panoramas of the lush green surrounding mountains.
Thabazimbi Golf Course is a nine-hole, eighteen-tee course and weighs in at 3127m in length. The course is rated 36 and has a typical-of-the-area bushveld-parkland layout. The course runs alongside the Rooikuilspruit river and comes into contact with it on five of the nine holes.
SUN CITY
Visit Sun International’s flagship resort for a day of adventure and excitement. Visit The Palace of the Lost City’s manmade 25ha exotic and indigenous gardens or frolic in the sands of the Valley of Waves.
MARAKELE ANIMAL
SANCTUARY
Situated in Thabazimbi, Marakele Animal Sanctuary has a wide variety of predators and small animals, they are open everyday of the week, braai area and pool available.
PILANESBERG
NATIONAL PARK
Pilanesberg National Park is situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment. Book an early morning game drive to have the opportunity to see the Big 5.
WATERBERG ZIPLINE ADVENTURES
Waterberg Zipline Adventures has a tour that takes you on an exciting, 2 and a half hour adventure as you slide from one platform to the next, through the most beautiful waterberg mountains set amongst magnificent natural surroundings. The tour involves a zig zag ride.