Escape with your loved one to the wonders of the African bush at Mabalingwe. ‘Mabalingwe’ was melded from the Tswana words “mabala a nkwe”, or “spots of the leopard” and the picturesque surrounds with sweeping views over the Waterberg create a tranquil setting for cosy couples to ‘meld’ together and reconnect. A romantic escape to…
Warm Winter Potjie
Warm, winter potjie – what else can be said? So many memories are made, gathered around a toasty fire under a starry sky, chatting and laughing with friends and family, enjoying a bottle of wine or hot beverages, while the braai master cooks up a tasty pot. Potjies are always lovingly prepared and take time…
A guide for amateur photographers
That utter dismay of returning to base camp only to find all the photos you snagged of that pride of lions are out of focus, have poor lighting or, the pride looks suspiciously like a tree. These are all too familiar moments that amateur photographers experience. Let’s face it – very few of us have…
A Kalahari Oasis Destination Wedding
A Kalahari Oasis destination wedding is the perfect way for bridal couples to experience the incredible bushveld surroundings, and enjoy the company of loved ones as part of a mini-getaway. There’s a slight obsession with the way evenings at Mabalingwe sing with the sounds of chirping crickets and crackling fires, warm breezes caressing the skin,…
A Memory of Elephants
Elephants have, for a long time, been one of the most sought-after mammals to view on a game drive; their sheer size and familial structures are a wonder and a privilege to behold. Mabalingwe Nature Reserve is home to a large herd of Savannah Elephants, also referred to as a memory of elephants, and for…