Overview
Escape to the tranquility of the Waterberg, with 3,000 hectares to explore. Indulge in the beauty of nature with deep gorges and clear rock pools.
Unique Fauna & Flora abound in this bird-watchers and wildlife paradise. Bateleur is famous for its SAHTOA accredited Stamvrug Hiking Trails, consisting of seven different circular- and day trails, laid out amongst the Waterberg Kloofs and Escarpments.
Stay in self-catering secluded farmhouses, log cabins, or bush camps.
Enjoy hiking, game viewing, bird-watching (Visit Kloof Bird Hide), mountain biking, swimming, fishing (catch and release). Book timeously for 4 x 4 game drives and game viewing on horseback.
After reporting to reception, you are on your own at Bateleur. Once settled at the accommodation of your choice, you are requested to restrict driving to an absolute minimum. Bateleur is best explored on foot.
You have the freedom to explore the gorges and rocky krantzes of the Waterberg, or go swimming in the clear bilharzia-free rock pools.
Note that Bateleur's main focus is on our visitors enjoyment of the natural environment. We cater for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts like hikers, mountain bikers, birders and those who seek refuge from city life in seclusion and tranquillity. Limited 4 x 4 and horse riding can be arranged. Our accommodation, mainly old farm houses with old furniture, is comfortable and clean, but not luxurious.
Die fokus van Bateleur is hoofsaaklik op die gaste wat die natuurskoon geniet, Ons bied 'n diens aan natuurliefhebbers en buitelug-entoesiaste soos: bergfietsryers, voetslaners, voëlkykers en diegene wat bloot wil wegbreek van die stad af in die rustigheid en afsondering van die natuur. Beperkte 4 x 4 en pedry kan gereel word. Ons akkommodasie, hoofsaaklik ou plaashuise met ou meubels is gemaklik en skoon, maar nie luuks nie
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My family and I spent 4 nights in Gumtree Cottage. (which accommodates 7 people)
The setting was quiet and peaceful. The house itself was clean but not what I expected. My biggest surprise was that there was a donkey to heat the water. Also the kitchen was not very well equipped - many chipped plates, only 1 small salad bowl and no oven. Cooking look place on the fire outside or on a 2 plate gas stove (luckily there were only 4 of us!)
The walks up in the mountains were lovely and the views spectacular! The swimming pool was about 3km from our house so I would suggest that if cooling down in a pool is important, guests try to book one of the cottages closer to the pool.
There is very little (none at our cottage) cell phone signal - it was lovely to be away from crazy city life!
- Bobby Cox30 Sep 2020