Ditholo Wildlife Estate is one of South Africa’s most renowned private reserves.
Nestling snugly in the belly of the Bushveld, 60km from Warmbaths/Bela Bela and a mere 220km from Johannesburg (2hr 30min drive), driving is easy and mostly on tar roads in good condition. As implied by the region’s name, the Bushveld’s well-grassed plains are dotted by dense clusters of trees and tall shrubs. The grasses found here are generally tall and turn brown or pale in winter, which is the dry season throughout most of Southern Africa.
With the Waterberg Mountains as the backdrop, Ditholo Wildlife Estate offers vast open plains and waterways teeming with a variety of wildlife.
The Estate covers 1000 hectares of lush scrub veld, woodland and plains with an impressive selection of endemic trees and flora.
There are excellent quality dirt roads that allow easy access to all parts of the Estate, however due to the policy of non-intrusion only electric golf carts and registered green game viewer vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to freely explore the Estate.
The only motorised vehicle in use is for Guided Game Drives and the routes are carefully chosen to give guests the best possible experience without putting too much pressure or interfering with the animals and their natural behaviour.
The Estate is Malaria free.
Biodiversity at Ditholo Wildlife Estate
Ditholo Wildlife Estate offers privacy, tranquillity and an opportunity for you to connect with the bush and become involved with Africa’s Wildlife.
The Estate stretches over 1,000 hectares of unspoiled indigenous African bush, carefully preserved with a diversity of fauna and flora to ensure sustainability, with many established waterways filled with fish and includes the pleasure of the Fish Eagle call on their seasonal visit.
