Summerplace Game Reserve - New Wine

Accommodation Description

New Wine is a private, self-catering cottage at Summerplace Game Reserve, set within 3,500 hectares of Waterberg Biosphere bushveld in Limpopo, South Africa. The cottage sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms — a king-size main room and a twin room with convertible single beds — each with its own en-suite bathroom, dressed in 100% cotton linen. The open-plan kitchen and living area is fully equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, and everything you need for easy self-catering. Positioned at the base of Marula Hill, the cottage faces directly into the bush, offering genuine immersion in the reserve's landscape. A private veranda is the ideal spot for morning coffee or sundowners as wildlife moves through the trees. The cottage also features an outdoor fire pit and wood-fired hot tub within a fenced garden. Solar power, gas hot water, and uncapped Wi-Fi keep things comfortable without compromising the off-grid bush feel.

Setting Description

Summerplace Game Reserve sits within the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Limpopo Province — encompassing 3,500 hectares of unspoiled African bushveld near the town of Vaalwater. The reserve is home to more than 40 large mammal species, including giraffe, zebra, kudu, and rare antelope, alongside over 100 bird species. With no predators on the reserve, guests are free to explore on foot or by bicycle. Summerplace has earned a reputation as one of South Africa's premier mountain biking destinations, with over 160 kilometres of purpose-built singletrack weaving through river valleys, rocky ridgelines, and open plains. Beyond the trails, the reserve offers guided game drives, sundowner drives, guided bush walks, trail running, horse riding, and tennis. An on-site restaurant, run by a celebrated chef, is available for guests seeking a sit-down meal. Summerplace lies just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg — a genuinely accessible escape into wild, authentic African bush.

What We Love

-Private wood-fired hot tub within a fenced garden — perfectly sized for couples or a group of four.

-Faces directly into the bush at the base of Marula Hill, with no neighbours in sight.

-Fully equipped self-catering kitchen with a private braai for outdoor cooking.

-Two bedrooms with convertible bed configurations — adaptable for couples, friends, or families.

-Solar powered with uncapped Wi-Fi and gas hot water — off-grid feel, full connectivity.

-Pet friendly and fully fenced.

-Direct access to 160+ km of world-class mountain biking singletrack on the doorstep.

-On-site restaurant for evenings when you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else.

-Just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg — the bush has never been this easy to reach.