Ant's Hill is one of two privately owned bush homes situated on a private game reserve in the malaria free Waterberg region of South Africa. Ant and Tessa have been offering guests a completely tailor made experience for the last 16 years and spoiling them with unsurpassed flexibility.
Ant's Hill
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All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
Guests of all riding abilities can enjoy the riding safaris, a variety of other activities for non riders, complete flexibility allowing guest to do what they want and when they want and off course the fantastic views
Need To Know
- 7 cottages all en suite
- malaria free area
- wonderful destination for families, riders, honeymooners or just good friends travelling together
Safaris
Safaris included in the rates are game drives, game walks, horse riding and mountain biking. Guests can go out daily on horseback safaris, game drives and/or walks.
Wildlife
Game to be seen at Ant's include, white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, a variety of plains game such as oryx, impala, hartebeest to name but a few as well as over 300 species of birds.
Quick Facts
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Stay
Guests stay for at about 3 - 5 nights. Return guests generally stay for 1 week to 10 days.
Average Price
Rates start from ZAR 2800 per person per night to ZAR 4850. The rates are fully inclusive of all meals, all drinks, horse riding, game drives, game walks and laundry.
Child Policy
Kids of all ages are wholeheartedly welcome to stay with us and enjoy all activities with their parents. We do also include child minding should parents wish to do a separate or longer activity without the kids. Both bush homes have sandpits, trampolines, badminton courts, toys and heated pools to keep the young ones busy
Accommodation
There are 2 honeymoon cottages, one which also has its own pool, two family cottage of which one also has its own private pool and one standard room located above the main lodge area.
Accolades
Winner of best riding operator in Africa in 2012, runner up for Best riding operator in Africa in 2013, listed as the number 1 lodge in the Waterberg region according to Tripadvisor reviews
Season
Open all year round
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Best Riding Safari
Loved it, favourite place in the world
RG from United Kingdom
06-04-2025 @ 2:01pm
Best Safari Cuisine
Delicious locally sourced food and all cooked to perfection!
AA from United Kingdom
31-03-2025 @ 10:54am
Best Riding Safari
Huge riding area and fabulous herd of horses to chose from that cater for every need. Split rides mean you can ride as a whole group but cater for different riding abilities whilst everyone has fun!
AA from United Kingdom
31-03-2025 @ 10:54am
Additional Comments
The team of people at Ants Hill and Nest are amazing, going above and beyond, everyone should holiday here at east once in their lifetime!
DM from South Africa
30-01-2020 @ 8:40am
