Horse riding near hippopotamus, Mabula lodge, Warmbaths (Bela Bela), Limpopo province

Located near Bela Bela in Limpolo province, two hours drive North of Johannesburg, Mabula private game reserve extends over 12000 hectares and is home to an abundance of wildlife and birds, including the world famous Big Five (Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Black Rhinoceros).

Mabula is renowned for its beauty and natural splendour and prides itself on offering discerning travellers a highly personalised outdoor experience.

Set against a backdrop of lush green mountainous vegetation, the natural design and architecture of Mabula Private Game Lodge falls softly on the eye as it superbly blends in with the natural surroundings, without hintng at its luxurious amenities.

PHOTO SOURCE: D. Allen, courtesy of, and copyright, South Africa Tourism, a department of the government of South Africa, used with permission.

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