Palala River Cottages





Settled on the stunning mountainous landscape of the Waterberg, Jembisa is a refreshing private game reserve that has a great diversity of habitats and biomes and with 7km of the Palala river flowing through it.
Spread across the private Jembisa Game Reserve, the self-catering Palala River cottages are all unique and idea for couples, families and friends looking for a serene place that'll also provide them with adventure.
Guests have numerous safari activities to enjoy at Palala River Cottages and have have the advantage of being surrounded by stunning landscapes and wildlife on the reserve. From self-driving to guided drives and walks, hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing, birding or relaxing with a massage, guests have the benefit of choosing what they would like spending their time doing at the cottages.
Activities at Palala River Cottages

Guided bush walks
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Guided Game Drives
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Self - Drive Game Viewing
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Mountain Biking
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Hiking and Running Trails
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Archaeological Walks
more infoAccommodation options at Palala River Cottages
River Cottage
groupMin 1 guest - max guestscottage1River Cottage is an intimate and private stone thatched cottage situated above a river at Palala River Cottages. Positioned right on the riverbank, the River C…
from R 600 / Per person per night sharing
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groupMin 1 guest - max guestscottage1Palala River Cottages' Samia Lodge is a raised wooden eco cabin that is nicely secluded with beautiful views across the Waterberg mountains and river. Comforta…
from R 550 / Per person per night sharing
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Location
How to get there
Polokwane Airport
Muisvogelkraal 654Lr, Melkrivier, Vaalwater
1 hrs
Check in at Palala River Cottages
14:00 on day of arrival
Check out at Palala River Cottages
10:00 on day of departure
Reviews
Superb
Our stay was amazing, we loved everything about the river cottage and the service was great, will definitely be going back again next year
Loved the experience
Neat and cozy.
Amazing
Excellent relaxation place, very tranquil surrounding.
Palala River Cottages impact highlights
Jembisa is situated in the center of the Unesco world biosphere reserve of the Waterberg. Land and wildlife management is top priority and planned with the help of consultants and experts in the field. As a result, this pristine wilderness is being managed sustainably and protected for the future.