WELCOME TO GROOTFONTEIN PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
GROOTFONTEIN is a 4th generation family farm that has been in the Grobler Family
for over 80 years. You will find us 3 hours from Pretoria and Johannesburg
in the incredible Waterberg Mountain Range in Limpopo province.
Here we offer our guests a variety of accommodation options to suit those
who love nature and getting away off the grid.
The closest town is Thabazimbi (iron mountain) which is roughly 30 minutes from the
farm gate. It is malaria-free and our area enjoys a Mediterranean climate where
rainfall is in summer and there is little to no rainfall over the winter months.
The farm is unique in that is is surrounded by pristine mountains providing a
rich biodiverse canvas for nature lovers. We do not have the BIG 5 therefore you are
welcome to explore the farm on foot, cycling or in your 4x4, SUV or 2x4 vehicle.
Our roads are not suitable for small cars with low clearance.
We are 45 minutes from Marakele National Park & it's animal sanctuary, 1 hour from Pilansberg National Park, 1 hour from Sun City, 10 minutes from Ben Alberts 18 hole golf course, 30 minutes from Thabazimbi Square Shopping Centre and medical facilities.
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ACCOMMODATION
BUSH WEDDINGS
If your vision is a rustic Bush Wedding with a Bushveld farm as your backdrop, then Grootfontein might just be that perfect Wedding Venue
for your special day.
The farm can sleep up to 40 wedding guests in shared accommodation with additional accommodation options available within the area.
Our experienced team can offer catering and project managing the wedding or perhaps you prefer to arrange the event yourselves - either way, we are happy to host your wedding and help you create the most memorable wedding suited to you both.
For more information, email perri@mygrootfontein.com
ACTIVITIES
Not only do we offer beautiful accommodation with guaranteed breathtaking views, we have lots of activities for you to enjoy!
From birding fanatics to the more daring 4x4 enthusiast, there's something for everyone to do!
Most of our activities are FREE for sleep-in guests or come at a reasonable price for our day visitors.
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ABOUT US
WELCOME TO GROOTFONTEIN NATURE RESERVE.
Grootfontein Nature Reserve has been in the Grobler family since 1939 when it was purchased by Piet & Pattie Grobler whose love for the land began the legacy of what was to follow over the coming 80 odd years.
The farm is located in the Waterberg Mountain Range in Limpopo. The closest town is Thabazimbi, a eco-tourism town that is malaria-free. The town has a scenic golf course and the Marakele Animal Sanctuary is well worth a visit.
Grootfontein is 1 hour's drive from Sun City and Pilansberg National Park where you can see the Big 5 from your car.
On Grootfontein, we have embraced a carbon-sensitive footprint. This means, you will enjoy hot showers powered by paraffin, fridges cooled by either gas or solar, lights powered by solar power and your cellphone can be charged by solar as well.
Cellphone signals are mostly terrible (ain't that great!), but we do have a Wifi Hotspot on request and can accommodate business travellers needing to stay in touch with the office and their customers.