A little closer
to the wild.
Slow mornings. Wide-open views. Your own piece of the Waterberg, across 1,600 hectares of beautiful bushveld.
Leave the rush.
Keep the moment.
Set high above the bushveld, Doorndraai’s lodges look out over the Waterberg. Come for a family break, a weekend for two, or a few quiet days with nature on your doorstep.
From comfortable self-catering stays to camping beneath the trees, there’s room to settle into your own rhythm.
Take a look around
Find your kind of stay.
Self-catering comfort or a spot under the stars. Choose how you’d like to experience Doorndraai.
Bushveld lodgesFor couples, families & friends
Four fully equipped eight-sleeper units, each with four en-suite bedrooms, plus eight fully equipped two-sleeper units.
The cottageA cosy escape for four
A fully equipped, self-catering cottage with two bedrooms and space for four guests.
Caravan parkYour own bushveld base
Ten paved campsites, each with its own ablution and kitchenette. Settle in and enjoy life outdoors.
Wild camping4×4 access only
Five exclusive wild camping sites for guests who enjoy a more adventurous escape into the bushveld.
Out here, nature
sets the pace.
Explore the mountain, linger at the water, or do wonderfully little at all.
Follow the water.
Discover the waterfall and natural rock slides, or find a peaceful spot at the dam for fishing and tubing.
The waterfall and rock slides are seasonal and depend entirely on rainfall.
Take the scenic route.
Head up to the 360° mountain viewpoint, explore on foot, or bring your mountain bike.
Walking and cycling follow informal farm paths; there are no designated trail networks.
Stay a little longer.
Cool off in the swimming pool, visit the bird hide, or look out for wildlife on a game drive.
Ask the lodge about game drive arrangements and current activity conditions.
360° mountain viewpoint
Make your way up the mountain for panoramic Waterberg views, scenic sundowners, photography and a quiet moment above the bushveld.
Waterfall walk & natural rock slides
Stroll down to the waterfall and natural rock slides to unwind and photograph the landscape. Both are strictly seasonal, depend on rainfall and do not run during the dry season.
Bushveld fishing & dam tubing
Find a quiet fishing spot along the dam, or enjoy farm-style floating with swimming tubes on a warm day.
Wildlife viewing & game drives
Look out for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, nyalas and gemsbok across the property. The active waterhole is a gathering point for wildlife. Ask the lodge about game drive arrangements; sightings vary.
Hiking & trail running
Explore the low-lying bushveld and mountain inclines on foot at your own pace. There are no formal or specialised trail routes set out.
Mountain biking & cycling
Bring your own mountain bike to explore the farm’s wilderness paths. There are no designated or specialised cycling tracks.
Bird hide, bush babies & genets
Bring binoculars for quiet birdwatching at the on-site hide. Around the chalets at dusk, keep an eye out for bush babies and genets.
LA Sport 4×4 obstacle route
Test your vehicle on the custom-built 4×4 obstacle route, developed in partnership with LA Sport. Ask the team about current route conditions before setting out.
Swimming & pure relaxation
Unwind at the main swimming pool or enjoy the splash pools allocated to chalets and campsites. Ask which pool serves your booked stay. Slow down, look up and try identifying the indigenous trees.
A little village.
All the essentials.
Take the gravel road into Rooiberg for supplies, a coffee or a meal out.
Marula Hub
Stop for bakery treats, pick up quality meat for the braai, or settle into the café for coffee and a light bite.
Koekepan Restaurant & Pub
A local stop for grill-style comfort food, cold drinks, live sport and a lively village atmosphere.
Rooiberg One Stop
Restock at the grocery and liquor store, find hardware essentials, and fill up with fuel before your next drive.
Local businesses and offerings are listed in the lodge’s guest guide. Check opening hours before visiting.
Make a day of it.
Regional excursions from your bushveld base, as featured in the lodge’s guest guide.
Adventures With Elephants
Visit the Mabula district for educational elephant encounters, nature walks alongside elephants and opportunities to watch them bathe. Book your preferred experience directly with the operator.
Waterberg Zipline Adventures
Explore the Bela-Bela area from above on a zipline adventure across the rugged valley, with scenic mountain walks between launch platforms. Confirm the current tour and booking requirements with the operator.
Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
Plan a family outing to the crocodile farm in the Bela-Bela area. The guest guide highlights seasonal afternoon feeding presentations; confirm the current feeding days and times before travelling.
Marakele National Park
Head towards Thabazimbi for a self-drive safari in the Waterberg mountains, wildlife viewing and mountain scenery. Ask SANParks about current access, activities and eco-4×4 trail availability.
Distances and driving times are approximate estimates from the lodge’s guest guide, not live routing. Confirm routes, opening hours, activities and availability directly before setting off.
A world away.
An easy escape.
Find us in the Bela-Bela / Thabazimbi area, just 6 km from Rooiberg in Limpopo and approximately two hours’ drive from Pretoria.
Get in touch & plan your visitDo I need a 4×4 to get there?
The lodge is reached by a gravel road and is accessible without a 4×4. The wild camping sites require a 4×4. Check current road conditions with the lodge before travelling.
What’s nearby?
Rooiberg village is 6 km away. Find Marula Hub, Koekepan Restaurant & Pub and Rooiberg One Stop in our nearby guide above, along with four regional day-trip ideas.
How do I book?
Call 071 993 6190 or email info@doorndraailodge.co.za with your dates, guest numbers and preferred accommodation. The team will confirm availability and rates.
Let’s get you
out here.
Tell us when you’d like to visit.
We’ll help you find your place in the bushveld.