Overview
Entabeni Safari Conservancy, rightfully dubbed “The Place of the Mountain”, is situated in the World Heritage Waterberg Biosphere. Approximately a three-hour drive north of Johannesburg, this 22 000 hectare malaria-free reserve boasts five eco-systems. A gravel road leads up to this Big 5 reserve, complemented by three different lodges. Each lodge comprises a unique blend of luxury and African wilderness, perfectly set in different immaculate locations of the reserve. The upper escarpment offers majestic craggy rock formations and wide-open grass plains. This is separated from the lower plateau by 600m high cliffs. The lower escarpment is approximately three degrees warmer and comprises of “sandveld” vegetation and a series of wetlands. It is a place where the lion still reigns as king and Mother Nature still mesmerizes with her power and beauty. Your modern African adventure starts here!
Accommodation
Kingfisher Lodge (upper escarpment)
Set on the banks of Lake Entabeni, this intimate, exclusive lodge entices guests outdoors onto its wooden decks. As the most luxurious of all the upper escarpment lodges, the ambience is inviting in the main lounge and dining area, with stylish décor and specially designed furniture. The cosy fireplace ensures a luxurious and relaxed atmosphere. The honeymoon suite features an exquisite four poster bed and a Jacuzzi bath with breath-taking views of the lake. The tranquillity of the lake and distant bush is nature at its undisturbed best.
Total number of suites: 12
Lakeside Lodge (upper escarpment)
Ravineside Lodge (upper escarpment)
Lakeside Lodge
Lakeside Lodge View
Lakeside Lodge Rooms
Lakeside Lodge Room
Lakeside Lodge Room
Lakeside Lodge Room
Lakeside Lodge Bathroom
Lakeside Lodge Bathroom
Lakeside Lodge Bathroom
Lakeside Lodge Restaurant
Lakeside Lodge Reception
Lakeside Lodge Room
Lakeside Lodge Restaurant
Lakeside Lodge Reception
Lakeside Lodge Lounge
Lakeside Lodge Bar
Lakeside Lodge View
Lakeside Lodge Restaurant
Kingfisher Lodge Room
Ravineside Lodge Rooms
Ravineside Lodge Room
Ravineside Lodge Room
Ravineside Lodge Room
Ravineside Lodge Reception
Ravineside Lodge Lounge Area
Ravineside Lodge Bar
Accommodation Features
Entabeni Safari Conservancy Specials
Wedding Venues in a Nutshell
Weddings at The Place of the Mountain
Your modern African fairy tale starts here. The 22 000 hectare Big 5 reserve boasts a unique blend of luxury and African wilderness. Situated in the World Heritage Waterberg Biosphere, Entabeni is rightfully dubbed “The Place of the Mountain”. A world of romance awaits the bridal couple at the enchanting venues, perfectly set to the breath-taking backdrop of the Waterberg Mountain Range.
| Lodge Venues | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside – Lower Deck | Lakeside – Hippo Boma | Lakeside – Restaurant |
| Lakeside – Boma | ||
| Bush Venues | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fig Trees (upper) | ||
Perks
- A hands-on wedding coordinator will be assigned to you on confirmation of your booking and assist with all your wedding arrangements on-site.
- We will supply you with a “preferred supplier” list of the very best in the industry.
- The bride and groom will be invited back to spend their one year anniversary at their wedding venue as a special treat on a complimentary Bed and Breakfast basis. This includes complimentary champagne and romantic treats. When you get married at one of our properties you are automatically part of our Wedding & Anniversary Club where you will enjoy various benefits like discounts on accommodation, food and beverage purchases and activities when you visit any one of our properties. You and your spouse will also receive exclusive invitations to Legend Hospitality Group’s events and are invited to annual events for all Weddings.
- Standard inclusions.
Contact Us
Book an appointment with our wedding consultant or forever hold your peace. Give our consultant a call or send an email and she will come and see you, bringing along answers to your questions, fact sheets and picture-perfect photos.
Tel: 012 443 6700
Wedding at Entabeni
Wedding on Hanglip Mountain
Hippo Boma
Lakeside Lower Deck
Entabeni Safari Conservancy
Set-up on the Mountain
Hippo Boma
Fig Tree Venue
Facilities
- Dining
- Kingfisher Lodge
- Lakeside Lodge
- Ravineside Lodge
- Weddings, Functions & Special Events
- Groups & Conferencing
- Swimming Pools
A world of romance awaits the bridal couple at the spectacular and unique settings. A traditional African bush wedding with enchanting venues, sumptuous menus and a hands-on wedding coordinator will ensure that you have that legendary wedding that guests will remember for years to come. Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor venues – or even atop Hanglip Mountain (only accessible by helicopter).
| Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Hippo Boma | Max 300 guests |
| Astro Boma | Max 120 guests |
| Hanglip Fig Tree | Max 80 guests |
| Plains Fig Tree | Max 120 guests |
| Yellowwood | Max 30 guests |
| Extreme 19th Deck | Max 50 guests |
| Boekenhout | Max 80 guests |
| Hanglip Mountain | Max 60 guests |
| View Point | Max 80 guests |
Entabeni Safari Concervancy provides conferencing with a difference in the middle of the wild African bush. The lodges also offer a variety of team building activities from approved suppliers.
| Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Elephant Meeting Room – Lakeside Lodge | Max 145 delegates |
| Lion Meeting Room – Ravineside Lodge | Max 60 delegates |
Hippo Boma – Lakeside Lode | Max 100 delegates |
Each lodge is equipped with their own swimming pool facilities for your convenience and those lazy summer days.
Lakeside Lodge Deck
Lakeside Lodge Deck
Lakeside Lodge Boma
Lakeside Lodge Swimming Pool
Kingfisher Lodge Deck
Kingfisher Dining Room
Kingfisher Lounge
Kingfisher Lodge Swimming Pool
Ravineside Lodge Restaurant
Ravineside Lodge Bar
Hanglip Mountain Lodge Boma
Hippo Boma
Fig Tree Venue
Astro Boma
Activities
Game Drives
The wildlife experience at Entabeni is impressive with more than 55 mammal species, 300 plants species, 380 bird species, as well as a wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians all co-existing in five spectacular diverse eco-systems. Encounter the supreme wildlife of Africa with qualified rangers in our open safari game viewing vehicles. PLEASE NOTE: Children under 6 years are not permitted on game vehicles.
Bush Walks
Various guided Bush Walk options are available. The Predator Walks are undertaken by our qualified rangers in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy, whilst Non-Predator Walks take place within Legend Golf & Safari Resort’s botany area, where our trained rangers will show you a variety of animals and birds.
Stargazing
The star studded bushveld skies are magnificent and truly a must-see. Stargazing can be done in the Astro Boma where guests can either be guided by one of our qualified rangers or alternatively a professional astronomer can be hired at a nominal fee. A minimum of 20 people is required per session.
Mobile Spa
A variety of massages or beauty treatments can be done in guests’ rooms. Relax and unwind in the heart of the bushveld.
Horseback Safaris
Choose between the one or two hour horse-riding packages that include a sumptuous picnic lunch. The more adventurous at heart can try out the 8 day package where you stay 2 nights at one of the Entabeni Lodges before heading out to a luxurious Fly Camp for 4 nights.
Game Drive
Bush Walks
Star Gazing
Mountain Biking
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Contact Us
Physical Address:
Vosdal Plaas,
R520 Marken Road,
Limpopo
Tel: +27 (0) 12 443 6700
Fax: +27 (0) 12 361 5674
Contact Form
Directions to Entabeni Safari Conservancy
Road Directions to Lower Escarpment - Hanglip Mountain Lodge & Wildside Safari Camp:
Take the N1 North Highway from Pretoria to Polokwane (Pietersburg). Keep on the N1 through the Carousel and Kranskop Tollgates. Travel a further 32km on the N1. Take the Mookgopong (Naboomspruit) R101A off ramp/exit (Route 289). Drive 8km to Mookgopong (Naboomspruit). Drive straight through the town of Mookgopong (Naboomspruit) on the R101A (29km) until you reach the Doorndraai/Sterkrivier turnoff (Entabeni sign). Turn left and continue for 22km until you reach the Haakdoring turnoff. Turn left and continue for a further 10km on a gravel road until you reach the large ENTABENI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE sign on your right-hand side and the security entrance gate.
GPS Coordinates:
-24.13025
28.42541
Important Notice:
It is recommended that guests follow these directions instead of relying on a GPS as game fencing restricts access to certain roads in rural areas.
Road Directions to Upper Escarpment – Ravineside, Lakeside & Kingfisher Lodge:
ake the N1 North Highway from Pretoria to Polokwane (Pietersburg). Keep on the N1 through the Carousel and Kranskop Tollgates. Travel a further 32 km on the N1. Take the Mookgopong (Naboomspruit) R101A off ramp/exit (Route 289). Drive 8 km to Mookgopong. Turn left at the second traffic light in town centre (R520) into Nelson Mandela Road. Continue on the R520 for 11 km until you reach a T-junction. Turn left and continue for 500 m and turn right at the Marken sign. Keep on the tar road for 24 km. The road becomes a gravel road. Continue on this road for another 21.5 km. You’ll see an ENTABENI sign on the right-hand side. Turn right and drive 3.3 km on a dirt road until you reach the security entrance gate.
GPS Coordinates:
S 24 08′ 35. 6”
E 028 34′ 34. 6”
Important Notice:
It is recommended that guests follow these directions instead of relying on a GPS as game fencing restricts access to certain roads in rural areas.
