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Description:
Izintaba a private game reserve, is home to wonderful examples of South Africa's magnificent bird life, a wide selection of mammals and innumerable species of reptiles and insects.
Izintaba (which means "a place in the mountains") is situated in the heart of the Waterberg in the newly proclaimed Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, just two hours north of Pretoria. The area is blessed with a temperate climate all year round and is malaria free. Leave your cell phone, TV and city stress behind you and come and enjoy true peace in the bushveld.
At Izintaba we believe that a stay in the bush can be enjoyed in style and comfort. The thatched lodges are luxuriously furnished, very comfortable and overlook typical Waterberg bushveld.
At the end of the day guests can relax on their patio and anticipate the magnificent sunset; make a wood fire in their private lapa, watch the incredible night sky and savour the heady scents and wild night sounds of the bushveld.
The lovely swimming pool, set amongst rock boulders, is very welcome after a long bush walk or on a hot summer day.
Activities:
Mountain Biking:
A good network of farm roads enables the cyclist to enjoy riding in the bush. Tracks are either smooth or 4x4. There is always the possibility of coming face to face with a Zebra or a Giraffe around the next corner! Alternatively, the public roads outside the farm have very little traffic and offer longer rides.
Game Viewing:
Izintaba offers a diversity of habitats from open plains to rocky kloofs, to dams and seasonal rivers. This enables it to support a wide selection of wildlife. Guests are able to drive in their own cars on the farm to look for game. Most roads are suitable for sedan cars and only a few require 4x4. A map of the farm is provided on arrival. Alternatively, informative early morning or afternoon game drives with our FGASA qualified guide can be booked on arrival.
Walking:
Izintaba supports a wide range of fauna and flora, and because we do not have any dangerous game, the best way to take it all in and enjoy the beautiful scenery is on foot. There are game paths and with over 25km of roads on the property one can enjoy long easy leisurely walks. For the more energetic, there is a marked walking trail down a scenic kloof, which has waterfalls and rock pools in the rainy season. Take advantage of our bush knowledge and book a guided walk on arrival.
Waterfall and rock pool on the walking trail
Birding:
Discover the joy of bird watching with over 200 species recorded in the area. Check lists provided on request.
Swimming:
Cool off in the large swimming pool set amongst granite boulders.
Tree Spotting:
The flora is very diversified due to the variety of habitats. It's a wonderful hobby to walk about identifying trees and wild flowers with a good reference book.
Fishing on the dam
Picnic Sites:
Pack a picnic and enjoy the surroundings at one of our picnic sites..
Photography:
There are endless possibilities for the keen nature photographer, especially as guests have access to all areas of the property, including a few hides.
Fishing:
Bring your own rod or use one of ours to test your patience against the Barbel and Tilapia found in our dam.
Places of Interest in the area:
Waterberg Museum and Environmental Centre
Game drives to view the "Big 5" can be arranged
Horse riding approx. 35km away
Visit to a Goat Cheese Factory
Black Mamba Gallery and Tea Garden in Vaalwater
San Rock Art at Masebe Game Reserve which is approx. 70km away. Day visits are accepted.
Servicing of Lodges:
Our standard tariff includes servicing once a day from Monday to Saturday, but not on Sundays or public Holidays. Where guests require servicing on those days, this can be arranged at an additional cost. This must be requested where possible at the time of confirmation of the booking.
Ready prepared meals:
It is possible to order ready-prepared meals such as lasagne, quiches, braai-packs and desserts from the Vaalwater Butchery a few days before arrival. We can arrange to collect your order and have it waiting for you in your lodge.
Other Details:
There is limited cell phone reception.
To ensure the peace and quiet which our guests expect when in the bush, there are no T.V's in the lodges. However, guests are very welcome to watch the main sports events on the TV at the main house reception.
Price Info:
Tariffs (per person per night)
Weekends......................R240 pppn
Weekdays......................R200 pppn
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Public holidays Monday - Thursday
and School holidays
Booking must be a minimum of 2 nights on a normal weekend and
3 nights on long weekends, otherwise a minimum charge is applicable.
See minimum charge below.
Infants 0 - 2 years not occupying a bed no charge
Children 2 - 12 years less 50%
Pensioners (over 65 years with I.D) less 10% during low season
Groups (10 adult equivalents or more) less 10% during low season
Frequent Guests (3 visits or more in a 12 month period) less 10%
during low season.
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Minimum Charge
Lodge Weekends Long Weekends
Zebra & Bushbuck Lodge R1000 R2200
Kudu Lodge R1800 R3000
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Easter/Christmas and New Year Per Lodge per Night
Zebra & Bushbuck Lodge R750.00
Kudu Lodge R1500.00
A deposit of 50% is required to secure your reservation.
Note: We do not have credit card facilities.
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| Waterberg Area, Limpopo| In-Room Facilities: | Fans in Room
Housekeeping
Kitchen Equipped
Microwave
No Smoking rooms
Pets Not Allowed
Satellite TV
Self-Catering facilities
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| On-Site Facilities: | BBQ / Braai
Safe Available
Swimming Pool
Swimming River/Dam/Sea
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| Close-By Facilities: | 4x4 Trails
Birdwatching
Fishing - Dam / Lake
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Hiking Trails
Horse Riding
Mountain Bikes or Trails
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