PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BATELEUR NATURE RESERVE

Welcome to Kroonvlei Wilderness Estate (previously known as Bateleur Nature Reserve)

Escape to the tranquillity and seclusion of The Waterberg, with more than 3,000 hectares to explore. Indulge in the beauty of nature with deep gorges and clear rock pools. Unique Fauna and Flora abound in this bird-watchers’ and wildlife paradise. Our Nature Reserve is famous for its SAHTOA accredited Stamvrug Hiking Trails, consisting of ten different circular - and day trails, laid out amongst the kloofs and escarpments. Stay in self-catering secluded farmhouses, Cabins or Base Camps. Enjoy hiking, game viewing, bird watching, mountain biking, swimming and fishing but first and foremost relaxing in the Waterberg Wilderness.

ACTIVITIES

  • Hiking
  • Bird Watching (Kloof Bird Hide)
  • Game Viewing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
  • Fishing (Catch and Release)

The area is classified as malaria-free. Summer days are warm to hot (low humidity) with thunderstorms. Winter days are mild and sunny.

We are situated twenty-six km. Northwest of Warmbaths (Bêla-Bêla), high on a plateau in the Waterberg.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

  • L’Orange Bleue French Country Restaurant - 8km

  • Thaba Pitsi +27 (0) 14 736 5826 Game Rides & Horse Trails - 8km

  • Donkerpoort Dam - 20km

  • Warmbaths Aventura Hot Water Springs & Water Sports - 25km

  • Nylstroom Golf Course - 25km

  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm - 25km

  • Snake & Reptile Park - 30km

  • Nylsvley Bird Sanctuary - 55km

  • Mabula Lodge (Big 5) - 75km

  • De Wildt Shingwedzi +27 (0) 14 734 1735 Cheetah- & Wild Dog Sanctuary - 25km

RATES:

HIKING FEES PER PERSON PER DAY:

  • Kloof Base-Camp #3A R100
  • Stamvrug Base-Camp #6A R100

ACCOMMODATION UNIT FEE PER DAY:

  • Mispel Cottage #5 (Sleeps 5) R950

  • Stone Cottage #B (Sleeps 2) R800

  • Mountain Villa #4 (Sleeps 12) R1800

  • Kloof Bush Camp #C (Sleeps 24) R700

  • Gum Cottage (Sleeps 6) R600

  • Vaalboom (Sleeps 2) R500

  • Children under two stay free.

  • Normal Weekends Stay (or Pay) for a minimum of two days.

  • Long weekends Stay (or Pay) for a minimum of three or more days, depending on the length of the weekend.

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Special rates and conditions can be negotiated for visits during the week, on Short notice, for larger groups and School groups.

A limited number of tents can be accommodated in the immediate vicinity of the Base camps making use of the Camp ablutions.