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Nature Reserve: Visitor Information

MABALINGWE NATURE RESERVE

AUTHENTIC SOUTH AFRICAN BUSHVELD EXPERIENCE

Nature Reserve: Welcome

HOST TO THE BIG 5 & SO MUCH MORE

Bigfoot@248 Elephant Lodge is located in the spectacular Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, located 38 km west of Bela Bela and around an hour-and-a-half drive from Johannesburg.  Mabalingwe means "leopard spot".

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve is nestled in the shadow of the majestic Waterberg Mountains. It's 8 500 hectare landscape hosts the Big 5 among 36 animal species and is abundant in birdlife as well as indigenous trees and shrubs, a true African Bushveld paradise!

You can also spot buffalos, sables, kudus, giraffes, hippos and so much more! Enjoy the once in a lifetime opportunity to have the wildlife visit you at our doorstep, when you stay at Bigfoot@248 Elephant Lodge.

Nature Reserve: Pro Gallery
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