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Justin

Stayed at: Izintaba Private Game Reserve - Duiker Cottage

Relaxing time away

Duiker Cottage was peaceful, private, and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend.

Anna

Stayed at: Izintaba Private Game Reserve - Duiker Cottage

Wildlife on your doorstep

Loved the morning coffee on the patio and wildlife right outside.

Accommodation Description

Duiker Cottage at Izintaba Private Game Reserve is a secluded, self-catering cottage that provides a welcoming retreat for couples, small families, or friends. Blending bushveld charm with comfort, the cottage features well-sized bedrooms, modern bathrooms, and an airy open-plan living area with an inviting indoor fireplace. The fully equipped kitchen makes self-catering effortless, while the shaded patio with a built-in braai and outdoor dining area is ideal for relaxed evenings in the bush.


Surrounded by the private reserve’s unspoiled wilderness, guests enjoy both privacy and easy access to all the amenities and adventures Izintaba has to offer. The owner-managed reserve spans 1,200 hectares and is celebrated for its warm hospitality, excellent game viewing, and peaceful atmosphere - making Duiker Cottage a perfect base for a Waterberg getaway. There are 7 cottages in total and 1 communal boma and guest pool on the property.

Setting Description

Duiker Cottage is nestled amongst mature trees and indigenous bush on the tranquil grounds of Izintaba Private Game Reserve. The property’s natural landscape is home to abundant wildlife—duiker, impala, zebra, and more—making wildlife sightings a daily pleasure. Direct access to well-marked walking and mountain biking trails allows guests to explore the reserve at their own pace, while evenings invite stargazing and unwinding by the fireplace.


The Waterberg’s distinctive scenery surrounds the cottage, offering dramatic mountain vistas, rocky outcrops, and open grasslands. Though remote in feel, Izintaba is just a short drive from Vaalwater, connecting guests to local attractions and the wider Waterberg region.

What We Love

  • -Secluded cottage surrounded by bushveld and wildlife
  • -Cosy indoor fireplace and bright, open living area
  • -Private patio with braai—perfect for outdoor meals and wildlife spotting
  • -Easy access to reserve’s trails, game viewing, and birdwatching
  • -Owner-managed reserve ensures personalised hospitality


See also: 15-sleeper Izintaba Lodge; 10-sleeper Giraffe Cottage; 8-sleeper Kudu Cottage, 6-sleeper Zebra Cottage, 4-sleeper Bushbuck Cottage and 2-sleeper Guineafowl Cottage.

Activities

Walking Trails

Walking Trails

Mountain biking trails

Mountain biking trails

Game Drives

Game Drives

Bird Watching

Bird Watching

Location

50km outside Vaalwater, towards Melkrivier Vaalwat, Vaalwater, Limpopo, Waterberg,, Vaalwater, 0530, 0530

How to get there

* Take the N1 North from Johannesburg, turn left towards Nylstroom/ Modimolle at the Kranskop tollgate. * Travel through Modimolle towards Vaalwater (60km). * Turn right at the stop street onto Sandrift road towards Melkrivier and travel 35km. * At the Dorset sign turn left onto the dirt road. * At the fork carry on straight towards Werkendam (± 20km), do not turn left again. Izintaba is on the right hand side just past the dam. * Follow the signs to reception. GPS CoOrdinates: 23 59' 13"S 28 09' 33"E

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