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Leobo Private Reserve

Leobo Private Reserve is an exclusive, luxury bush retreat situated in the Waterberg region of South Africa. The reserve is only available on an exclusive use basis and guests can enjoy an array of activities, all arranged for them at the drop of a hat.

Waterberg, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa

Highlights

The perfect safari for those guests wanting to visit a Malaria-free area, set within a 20,000-acre reserve in the Waterberg region
Offers a huge range of activities to suit all ages from quad bike and horse riding safaris to star gazing and fishing
For larger groups or multi-generational families, Leobo is available on a completely exclusive basis and can sleep up to 27 guests
State-of-the-art private observatory house and self-contained nursery room for children

Leobo Private Reserve is a vast nature reserve located within the malaria-free Waterberg region of South Africa. The Waterberg is a hugely diverse environment offering an abundance of wildlife and is rich in archaeological history. It is considered to be one of the geological wonders of the world. Set within 12,000 acres and overlooking the Palala Valley, Leobo Private Reserve can offer guests a unique holiday experience.

Leobo Reserve is fantastic for groups and families alike and what makes Leobo unique is that the reserve is rented out on an exclusive basis only. It is your playground for the duration of your stay and what a playground it is. Leobo offers guests an extensive range of activities from quad biking to helicopter rides and sky diving, to star gazing from the observatory telescope and games drives throughout the day. Malaria-free and with an abundance of activities for children, Leobo Private Reserve works particularly well for a family safari.

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Location

Waterberg, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa

Leobo Private Reserve is situated in the Waterberg region of South Africa, in a malaria-free, 12,000-acre reserve overlooking the Palala Valley.

11-hour international flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport followed by a one hour helicopter flight to the lodge or a three and a half hour drive. Alternatively there is a small landing strip for light aircraft.

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Ant's Nest

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Top Things to Do Nearby

Game Drives & Bush Walks

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Families on Safari At Madikwe Safari Lodge

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Activities at Marataba Mountain Lodge

The stunning malaria free Marataba reserve is home to just two lodges Marataba Safari Lodge and Marataba Mountain Lodge. This vast wilderness allows guests to enjoy a vast variety of exciting and interesting activities in the African Bush.

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Activities at Madikwe Safari Lodge

It doesn’t take much to be enamoured by the landscape of the malaria free Madikwe reserve. Search for the Big 5 on daily game drives or indulge in a selection of therapeutic body treatments, Madikwe Safari Lodge is able to cater to a variety of different activities to help you get the very best out of your stay in this stunning reserve.

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