A naturally immersive
bush experience
to disconnect
Babirwa is a beautiful private escape set in indigenous bushveld surrounded by rolling hills. This sustainable bush environment combines the beauty of nature with the warmth of African hospitality. Here, our Babirwa team welcomes guests personally and professionally.
Babirwa
was settled on a historic tin mine
Originally, Babirwa was settled on a historic Rooiberg tin mine (1905-1914) in the Waterberg district of Limpopo province, South Africa. The remoteness of the mine is exactly what makes Babirwa so desirable as a bush destination today. The ground and lands were rehabilitated for long-term sustainability and natural conservation. Today it is a secluded private game farm that contributes to the conservation of the Waterberg, and to responsible wildlife, safari and cultural tourism. The game farm generates revenue for local and national infrastructure development. The name, Babirwa, is that of a family clan, honouring the heritage and family roots of the Babirwa people from the northern parts of Limpopo.
Your Home
from the birds eye
Babirwa is a beautiful private escape set in indigenous bushveld surrounded by rolling hills. This sustainable bush environment combines the beauty of nature with the warmth of African hospitality. Here, our Babirwa team welcomes guests personally and professionally.
Villa Royale
Our flagship suite
Villa Royale
A stay at Babirwa makes an indelible impression on our guests, many of whom return. Villa Royale is our flagship accommodation comprising two suites with stunning interiors and seating spaces, firepits and indoor and outdoor fire places, and amenities that include a private infinity pool, outside bar and lounge. The Villa Royale appeals to couples or small families who appreciate architectural open spaces, and classic African artworks gathered over time.
The Game Farm
The Game Farm
Every season at Babirwa has a theme. Here in the undeniably beautiful Waterberg region in Limpopo, we make the most of where we are, what we do, and what we eat. In the spring, when the earth and the animals bring forth new life, we celebrate our naturally grown produce, and spot young antelope at the water at sunrise.
In summer, during impossibly lovely days and longer evenings there is so much choice, including our famous dining under the stars, where the vast expanse of the Milky Way can be experienced. The autumn is long and warm and we shake up perfect, classic cocktails against the backdrop of glorious sunsets. But winter is very special, too. Our guests snuggle round fires pits and fire places, cuddle hot water bottles in the evenings while hearing local stories deep into the night, or are cosily blanketed against the cold on a game vehicle before indulging in a comforting dinner.
Wildlife
Location
The Location
Babirwa is conveniently situated on a popular route, about two and half hours from OR Tambo International Airport or Johannesburg, and under two hours from Pretoria (Tshwane), and 45 minutes by plane or helicopter from Johannesburg. For our guests’ convenience, we have a private landing strip for direct, discreet access to our game farm.
18 Hole
PGA Rated Golf Course
Our private 18-hole, PGA-rated course offers a world-class round in the heart of the
bushveld, often with antelope crossing your fairway. It’s just you and your group in the African wilderness: safe and unhurried, with trained caddies on hand. Our contemporary African clubhouse overlooks the Waterberg range and welcomes you back with a bar, lounge, terrace and outdoor fire cooking space. Perfect for corporate escapes seeking real connection – through the joy of golf and the calm of nature.
Babirwa in a day
This is the place to unwind, relax, heal and restore: on a walking safari among giraffe and antelope, or on a sunrise or sunset personalised game drive with our experienced guides who know the Waterberg intimately. If you’re lucky, you may spot our shy resident leopard at dusk, or discover birds you’ve never seen close up, or learn about our named trees and the roles they play in the bushveld.
Arrive
Disconnect
Feel better
Inspired by
Nature
Babirwa’s utterly delicious bush cuisine is a big feature, and our menus are both seasonal and sustainable, inspired by nature. The greenhouse walk is a must, where guests learn about the ingredients that feed our souls. It’s every chef’s dream to work with organic food, and we have a culinary head start, as all our vegetables and herbs are grown on our land.
Through the lens
snapshots of the moments
and spaces
Our treatments
blend traditional therapy
with African Wellness
During the warm days, we offer an outdoor spa experience that transforms and heals our guests. Located in a tranquil natural setting, the spa brings nature closer, and includes a swimming pool and nature walks, against a background of the sounds of nature. Our therapists blend traditional spa therapy with wellness and breathing techniques, with the scent of hand-crafted marula candles adding to the immersive experience. Our guests are welcomed with time-honoured rituals using replenishing salts and ceremonial hand-washing, where they inhale the peace of the bush with medicinal herbs such as impepho, translated as incense – an African herb, and fragrant marula oil.
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Where to find us?
Babirwa is conveniently situated on a popular route, about two and half hours from OR Tambo International Airport or Johannesburg, and under two hours from Pretoria (Tshwane), and 45 minutes by plane or helicopter from Johannesburg. For our guests’ convenience, we have a private landing strip for direct, discreet access to our game farm.
