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About Ant's Hill

The magnificent malaria-free Waterberg bushveld is host to an abundance of game. Ant’s Hill offers an up-close and personal safari experience with local wildlife, tailored to suit your preferences. Whether it be on the back of a horse, on foot, on a bicycle or in a traditional game viewing vehicle, you will experience the African bush like never before. Canter along sandy tracks or stroll among grazing game - you can set the pace as fast as you like. Forget rigid schedules and set routine, rather think how you would like to spend your days in Africa.

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From $360 person/night

Lodge

6 Rooms

Waterberg, South Africa

What you'll love

Seeing the wildlife on horseback, which allows you to get closer than you ever thought possible. Ant's Hill's resident horses graze amongst the game so they canter along without causing a fuss.

Insiders tip

The lodge has activities to suit little ones too including bug hunts and game tracking.

Something to think about

Wildlife sightings may differ from more well-known Big Five reserves but the game is especially relaxed here.

The property

Ant’s Hill is perched on the edge of a cliff and offers breath-taking views across the Waterberg. The thatched main lodge boasts a spacious shared living area, bar and dining room, with fireplaces for chilly evenings. A large veranda and deck overhang the gorge and are ideal for enjoying breakfasts and sundowners, and an outdoor boma is perfect for dinner around a crackling bonfire. The heated swimming pool has a view forever, and overlooks a waterhole teeming with game.

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The rooms

The cottages at Ant’s Hill are constructed with local stone, gnarled wood and thatched roofs and are furnished with exotic furniture and brightly coloured African fabrics. Each cottage is uniquely designed, with vast folding doors opening onto a veranda. The individual bathrooms are spectacular, with sunken tub baths and waterfall showers. The view from each room is something to write home about, and the veranda is the perfect place to sit and watch the Waterberg world go by.

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Activities

Horseback riding

Game Drives

Walking safari

Night Drives

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Activities at Ant’s Hill are centred around fabulous game viewing. Horseback safaris are an unforgettable way to get up close to wild animals. Bush walks are fabulous for learning detailed knowledge of the local flora and fauna, and traditional game drives allow more distance to be covered. Ant’s Hill also offers mountain biking and running through the reserve and a fascinating night sky safari.

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About Waterberg

Marataba South Africa Safari 4 Bush Walk 6

Waterberg

Search for the Big Five and simply soak up the vast, peaceful and incredibly beautiful landscape.

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