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Two privately owned bush homes in the heart of the Waterberg offering unsurpassed flexibility for both young and old on a variety of activities
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Ant Africa Safaris offers both Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill Lodges. Both are two private bush homes situated in the malaria free Waterberg region, 3 hours north of Johannesburg
These two bush homes provide a real home from home experience with unsurpassed flexibility and allowing guests to tailor make each day as they wish
With a variety of game viewing activities everyone will be looked after. Activities on offer : game drives, game walks, mountain biking and horse back safaris (available to all levels of riders)

20/10/2026

From the Big Five and breathtaking views to ancient rock paintings dating back thousands of years, Kaingo is a place where nature and history come together.

There’s something about this landscape and its inhabitants that makes you feel both incredibly small and deeply connected to something much bigger than yourself. A place shaped by time, rich in wildlife, and full of stories waiting to be discovered.

Wild, ancient, and truly special.
Kaingo

📸 by the one and only Andrew Yates Photography

04/10/2026

There’s something special about winter in the Waterberg. 🍂

The cooler, drier months are slowly coming to an end, but they leave behind some of the most beautiful moments in the bush. Crisp mornings with a little chill in the air, golden light stretching across the landscape, and dust hanging in the air to create those incredible, fiery sunsets.
With the vegetation thinner and the bush more open, wildlife viewing is often at its best, making every game drive and horseback safari a little more special.
And then, just as you start getting used to the cold mornings, the first signs of a new season begin to appear!!

📸 by the one and only Teagan Cunniffe

22/09/2026

World Rhino Day 🦏

Rhinos have been on this planet for millions of years. They have survived dramatic changes in climate, landscapes and ecosystems but today, their biggest challenge is one created by us.

There are now only around 26,700 rhinos left worldwide, compared with an estimated 500,000 at the beginning of the 20th century.

Poaching remains a serious threat, but protecting rhinos is about more than stopping poachers.

As human populations grow and wild spaces become increasingly fragmented, we also have to find ways for people and wildlife to share the same landscapes.

That means protecting habitat, supporting local communities, monitoring populations, keeping rangers on the ground and in actively managing wildlife.

Conservation can make a difference. But it takes action, commitment and people willing to protect what cannot protect itself.

Their future is still in our hands. 🦏
Waterberg Rhino UK

📸 by the incredibly talented Teagan Cunniffe

03/09/2026

A safari is undeniably romantic, whether celebrating a relationship milestone or falling in love for the first time.

Ants Hill is designed to seduce, from the Waterbergs dramatic landscapes and wide, open spaces to the endless opportunities for private dining and romantic sunsets.

End the day in a bathtub with a breath taking view like this, with a glass of w**e in your hand.

The beautiful Waterberg offers so much to explore not only the abundens of game but also the beautiful ancient Topographie and different landscapes. With only a 3 hour drive from Johannesburg it is perfectly located for a trip into the beautiful wild side of Africa.

📸 by the one and only Teagan Cunniffe

21/08/2026

There is something incredibly special about experiencing the bush on foot. Suddenly, every broken branch, footprint, scent and movement in the grass tells a story, if you know how to read it.

And that’s where our incredible guides come in. With years of experience and an unbelievable ability to read the bush, they can turn a single track in the sand into a story of where an animal has been, where it might be heading, and what it may have been doing along the way.

Tracking rhinos on foot is a completely different kind of safari. It slows you down and makes you feel truly immersed in the landscape. Every sense is switched on as you follow the signs left behind by one of Africa’s most iconic animals.

Rhinos may be huge, but they are surprisingly dependent on their senses, with a particularly strong sense of smell and excellent hearing, while their eyesight is relatively poor.

They also leave behind plenty of clues for those who know what to look for.

A bush walk isn’t about rushing to the next sighting. It’s about discovering everything that happens between the sightings.

The tracks. The stories. The silence. The feeling of being completely immersed in the wild.

Cover 📸 by the one and only

02/08/2026

At Ant Africa Safaris, conservation has never been an afterthought, it has always been the heart of everything we do.

Our goal is simple: to leave the Waterberg healthier, wilder, and more resilient than we inherited it, so future generations can experience the same magic that inspires us every single day.

Much of conservation happens quietly behind the scenes. It’s the long hours of monitoring wildlife, managing habitats, maintaining healthy ecosystems, protecting genetic diversity, treating injured animals, and making countless decisions that put nature first.

Often, it’s the work that no one sees that makes the biggest difference.

But we also believe conservation should be shared.

That’s why we invite our guests to become part of the journey, to ask questions, get hands-on, and experience what it truly takes to protect a wild place.

Because we believe that people protect what they learn to love.

Every unforgettable wildlife encounter, every sunrise in the bush, every quiet moment spent in nature creates a connection. And it’s that connection that inspires people to care, to tell the story, and to become ambassadors for the wild long after they’ve returned home.

Together, we’re not just creating incredible safaris, we’re helping ensure that the wild beauty of the Waterberg continues to thrive for generations to come.

📸 by the amazing Andrew Yates Photography

27/07/2026

The lodges at Ant Africa Safaris are not just places to rest your head, they are havens of peace and comfort.

Each room has a distinctive style and offers a cozy sanctuary from which to savor every moment of your stay in the heart of the African wilderness.

The Hill Lodge

Built on the edge of a cliff, it enjoys breathtaking views, with spacious rooms and vast folding doors.
The thatched roof of the lodge helps it blend into the bush, while exotic furniture and brightly coloured African fabrics make it both sophisticated and comfortable.

The separate cottages are uniquely designed and the individual bathrooms are spectacular, offering guests sunken baths and waterfall showers. Set in boulders on the edge of the cliff, the heated swimming pool enjoys a fabulous panorama across the reserve, encouraging you to relax there in between your horse rides.

ANT’S NEST

Where it all began. Lying in a natural amphitheatre with its wide verandahs, the original homestead has a classically relaxed African atmosphere. Surrounded by open plains where horses, rhino and other game frequently graze in extremely close proximity, don’t be surprised to have a white rhino grazing 10 metres from your pool lounger.

BUSHWILLOW CAMP

Bushwillow camp has a row of cottages neatly nestled leading to the main lodge area and perfectly positioned for setting off on horse rides through the bush or for spending the day off surrounded by the noises and sightings.

📸 by the one and only Teagan Cunniffe

26/07/2026

The bond between our guides and their lead horses is something truly special.

Built on years of trust, patience, and countless miles ridden together, they know each other without needing words.

These horses aren’t just part of the safari, they’re partners. They navigate the bush together, quietly read the wildlife, and give our guides the confidence to create unforgettable experiences for every guest.

It’s a partnership built on trust, respect, and a love for the wild and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

📸 by the incredible Teagan Cunniffe
Last 📸 by the amazing Andrew Yates Photography

26/07/2026

Experiencing the bush from the back of a horse is something truly special.

Without the noise of an engine, you become part of the landscape, allowing for incredibly natural encounters with wildlife.

Our horses roam freely within the reserve and have shared this land with the wildlife for years. The animals know them, trust them, and simply carry on with their day.

The result?
Close, peaceful encounters that are guided by respect, patience, and the animals own choice.

At Ant Africa Safaris, conservation is at the heart of everything we do.
We believe the most meaningful wildlife experiences are the ones that leave the lightest footprint, where we observe without disturbing, appreciate without interfering, and leave nature exactly as we found it.

It’s not about getting as close as possible.
It’s about being accepted as part of the wild. And that’s a feeling you’ll never forget.

Video credit goes to the amazing .hough_ &

Address

Farm Gunfontein
Vaalwater
0530

Telephone

+27832872885

Website

http://www.waterberg.net/

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