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    Leobo Observatory Private Villa

    Leobo Private Reserve, Waterberg, Limpopo

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      9 Adults, 3 Children, 4 Beds, 3 Baths
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      R 55,400
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    Overview

    Leobo Observatory Private Villa is surrounded by the diverse Waterberg region and overlooking the Palala Valley, the 8,000-hectare reserve is encompassed by rugged rocks, mountainous areas, bushveld savannah, rivers, gorges, an abundance of wildlife and rich in archaeological history and Bushman paintings. Teeming with plains game, as well as hippo and buffalo it is one of only a handful of sole-use private reserves in Africa, allowing guests full access to the entire estate and all its facilities.

    This magnificent, malaria-free destination provides the setting for an exclusive lodge where there are an exclusive private house, the Observatory, designed by award-winning architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, positioned on the side of the escarpment overlooking the valley. The emphasis here is on a personal experience as opposed to a more commercial one found in any other luxury hotel in the world. At Leobo, things are done a little differently. The accommodation is rented exclusively to one group at a time and guests are made to feel completely at home, indulging in as much of everything on offer as they please. There are no daily programs or time restrictions; guests are entertained by the team of staff as friends of the owner, and activities seamlessly blend into one another until you have done so much more than you ever imagined possible.

    Owned by an English couple with a huge imagination, sense of adventure, 6 children of their own, and a sense of humour, Leobo delivers a completely unique African experience. Call it the Apres Safari if you like. They believe in more than game drives and will give you a once in a lifetime experience that you’ll be talking about for years to come. You don’t need to be adventurous or an adrenalin junkie, just a family or a bunch of friends who believe in enjoying themselves and value quality time together in a private setting.

    The Observatory, designed by award-winning architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, is a masterpiece, ideal for couples or for families. This remarkable house is state-of-the-art, with breath-taking views and the ultimate in luxury. Serviced by a butler, cleaner and chef, it also has a heated infinity pool, jacuzzi on the roof, fully stocked bar, wi-fi, music system, inside and outside living areas, sunken fire pit and library. There is an automated Observatory that is perfect for stargazing.

    The house sleeps 6 adults and 3 children in 3 Luxury Suites and 1 Kids Room. Each Suite features a super king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with a bath and both an indoor and outdoor shower. In 1 of the Luxury Suites, the bathroom adjoins the kids’ room. The kids room features a triple bunk bed and is equipped with a cot.

    Leobo Private Reserve affords the guest the opportunity to get involved in exciting escapades, like darting a buffalo from a helicopter to treat its injury, fighting a bush fire with the rangers or tracking a leopard without any limits on time. The sheer freedom of going off on your own expedition to explore the surroundings and doing what the spur of the moment offers is exhilarating in itself. This differentiates this particular destination from all others and makes the adventure that much greater.

    There is an abundance of wildlife and birdlife at Leobo, and viewing can be done from a Land Cruiser, quad bikes or via bush walks, all with a professional guide. The reserve predominately has plains game as well as Hippo, Crocodile and a small herd of Buffalo. The concept at Leobo is very activity-based with guests being able to go anywhere on the reserve and feel safe. Whilst Leobo has plenty of stunning African wildlife to enjoy, they know no trip to Africa is complete without seeing the iconic Elephant, Rhino and Lion. They have therefore teamed up with a neighbouring Big 5 reserve and can take guests for a 3-hour game drive there in search of the more dangerous animals. The reserve is only 50 minutes away and much of that is game driving through the bush. Even though there is a lot of adult fun to be had, Leobo Reserve is built around the enjoyment of families. Your kids will love being on the reserve and learn so much – from seeing the tracks of a giraffe to feeling the velvety-soft leaves of the “loo paper” tree; from walking on a rock-hard ant hill to holding a lizard.

    Leobo Private Reserve is a veritable feast for all the senses, an inimitable space with its bespoke interiors and African cutting-edge style that somehow does not impact the beauty of the Waterberg. As a result of the owner’s spirit of adventure together with the visionary architectural design, this unique destination will undoubtedly leave you spellbound.

    About Leobo Private Reserve & The Waterberg

     Surrounded by the diverse Waterberg region and overlooking the Palala Valley lies Leobo Private Reserve, a 12 000-acre estate encompassing rugged rocks, bushveld savannah, natural streams and an abundance of wildlife. The Waterberg, rich in archaeological history and Bushman paintings, is considered to be one of the geological wonders of the world. It offers a mosaic of exceptional scenic landscape, a fascinating cultural heritage, an abundance of wildlife species and many nature-based tourism opportunities.

    The Waterberg-range, incorporating many rivers, streams and swamps, stretches for 150 kilometres in a long arc from Thabazimbi in the West, Nylstroom in the centre to Potgietersrus in the east. Apart from the spectacular scenery of the mountains themselves, there are many game sanctuaries, nature reserves and farms. The 75 mammal species include big game such as elephant, lion, white and black rhino, hippo, leopard and buffalo. African python and the Nile crocodile are also resident, and it is a birdwatchers' paradise with more than 300 bird species.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Leobo Private Reserve, Waterberg, Limpopo
    • Size
      8,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Bush Walks
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Child Friendly
    • Childminders
    • DSTV
    • Fans
    • Kiddies Activities
    • In Room Fireplace
    • Malaria-free
    • Main Area Fireplace
    • No Off Road
    • Outside Shower
    • Pool
    • Wi-Fi
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    • Child Friendly
    • Game Lodge
    • Malaria-Free
    • Within 4 hours of Gauteng
    Why We Love It
    • They don’t offer time-tabled game drives, rigid programs or meals at set times. You can go on game drives whenever you like, day or night – whenever suits you
    • Exclusive use of the entire 8000-hectare reserve including being able to explore the reserve by yourself on a Moon Buggy
    • No scheduled early morning wake up calls – sleep in or greet the dawn, it’s your choice
    • Exciting activities ranging from Sky Diving from a Helicopter to Camping with Hippos
    • Private Chef, so you can script your own menus
    • Starlight Safaris at the private Observatory with a rotating copper dome
    • The Observatory, designed by award-winning architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, is a masterpiece, ideal for couples or for families
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    Details
    • Maximum Number of Guests: 9
    • Beds: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Setting: Overlooking the Palala Valley, surrounded by rugged rocks, bushveld savannah, natural streams and an abundance of wildlife
    Activities
    • Quad Bike Safari
    • Dirt Bike Safari
    • Cross Country Moon Buggie Safari
    • Fishing
    • Game Drives
    • Kayaking
    • Rock Art Viewing
    • Bush Walks
    • Cliff Top Mountain Walks
    • Big 5 Game Drive at Neighbouring Reserve
    • Cave Walks
    • Paint Balling
    • Clay Pigeon Shooting
    • Cliff Top Camping
    • Hippo Camping
    • Mountain biking
    • Mountain Rope Adventure
    • Snake Lecture with Live Snakes
    • Golf Hole at Entabeni
    • Horseback Safaris on the Neighbouring Reserve
    • Starlight Safari with astronomer Phil Calcot
    • Target Shooting
    • Helicopter Trips
    • Tandem Skydive from Helicopter

    *Some activities may be at an additional cost

    Children

    All ages welcome

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    9 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per night for the Villa
    • From
      R 55,400
    • Rules
      Book within 30 days - based on 4 guests
    • Normal selling rate
      R 92,400
    • Save up to
      Save 40%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 6 September 2025 until 14 October 2025
    • Based on
      4 Adults
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Fully serviced accommodation in Luxury Chalets
    • All meals made by a private chef
    • Hot beverages
    • All facilities on the reserve
    • Activities: game drives, rock art viewing, clifftop mountain walks, cave walks, day at the beach camp, day at the river camp, hippo camping
    Closest Airport

    O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport

    Drive Time

    3 hours from O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport

    2 hours from Bela-Bela

    Reserve
    • Name
      Leobo Private Reserve, Waterberg, Limpopo
    • Size
      8,000 hectares
    Location
    • Leobo Private Reserve, Vaalwater, South Africa

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    • Limpopo
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • Leobo Private Reserve has a landing strip (Mpatamacha Landing Strip) suitable for a light aircraft or helicopter. Helicopter flights from Johannesburg International Airport to the lodge are available
    • Transfer service to and from Johannesburg International Airport available
    • Check in and check out times can be flexible provided guests understand that the times have to be pre-arranged and are subject to availability

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