Self Catering Accommodation in Vaalwater

The nature in the area and the wildlife

Everything was just great. Super clean and comfortable. Nice location. The owner treated us like family.

Amazing place !!! Game farm where you can walk and ride bikes !!! We had our own lodge with our own pool away from anybody just in nature !!! Everything was in the cottage ...fire place set up , radios for emergency.Just perfect !!! Amazing staff !!! Amazing game ! Everything super clean ! Big bedrooms,very big living room !!! Books...tastefully decorated ! We could have stayed forever !!!

Exceptionally friendly and welcoming hosts, offering a selection of beautiful/traditional Waterberg self-catering cottages full of character, history and delightful quirky features. For those who prefer camping in the bushveld - there are also 10 luxury tents with spectacular views and uniquely each with a decadent hot tub on the patio. The game reserve is well stocked with plains game, great birdlife and for horse lovers - there is an option for game viewing on horseback. There are well marked trails for walkers and the proprietor is one of the leading astronomy guides in South Africa - so do ask about these spectacular and informative astronomy shows when booking. This is a fascinating part of the world - allow yourself to be immerse in nature AND one of South Africa's historical gems.

Everything was perfect, private, clean and with a good view.

1. The location was ideal for our wishes: we wanted to be on a large game property (NOT including the Big 5!) with access by normal 2WD car, where we could walk safely in the bush with our friends to our heart's content. 2. Our Riverside Cottage had 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with an equipped kitchen and inside and shady outside dining areas as well as comfortable inside and outside seating areas. There were two more bedrooms in the garden with en-suite bathrooms -all this was perfect and comfortable for the size of our group. 3. We were initially a little disappointed that some dedicated walking paths had not yet been cleared post-Covid. This disappointment disappeared when we discovered how many quiet 4x4 tracks there were on the property -these paths were ideal for walking and we met almost no vehicles on them. 4. The facility to pre-order cooked meals from the property's kitchen was ideal for the days on which we didn't want to cook. The food was good value for money and tasty, with generous portions. 5. We had a celebration while we were there. The staff went to great lengths to put together an exceptional meal for our group and served this in a spectacular location! Obviously we paid extra for this special meal. 6. We were provided with a walkie-talkie connection to the main office. Staff was available and most helpful when we called. 7. The extra-cost activities (a tree identification walk and a game drive in our case) were good value and expertly carried out. 8..We were very happy with our stay and would recommend Palala River Cottages to all who wish to enjoy a comfortable, remote retreat at good value for money.

Lisbeth from the staff was very helpful and very accommodating.