Rust de Winter Accommodation
Mooiplasie Bushcamp
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Dinokeng Game Reserve - Pretoria
22.5 km from Rust de Winter
Mooiplasie Bushcamp provides self catering accommodation in a the Dinokeng big 5 Game Reserve north of Pretoria. We offer 10 units sleeping from 2 - 12 guests and can accommodate 40 in total. The Dinokeng Game Reserve is approximately 65km from Pretoria. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Halali Wilderness Private Game Ranch
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in De Wagensdrift
23.7 km from Rust de Winter
Halali Wilderness is a Private Game Ranch situated in the greater Dinokeng area, approximately an hour North of Pretoria, with a strong focus on combining luxury and the ultimate Bow hunting experience. We also offer a self catering option. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Makhato 84
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Bela-Bela
32.9 km from Rust de Winter
Makhato 84 provides bush lodge self catering accommodation in the Sondela Game Reserve, Bela Bela, in the Waterberg region of Limpopo. This luxurious self catering lodge sleeps up to 8 people. It consists of a main bedroom with a king size bed... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Hoogland Spa Resort
Holiday Resort Accommodation in Bela-Bela
41.6 km from Rust de Winter
Hoogland Spa Resort provides self catering accommodation in the heart of Bela-Bela in the Limpopo province. This holiday resort offers 11 stunning self catering chalets for the best nights sleep. We have 4-sleepers, 6-sleepers and 8-sleepers... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Little Bushveld
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bon Accord
53.5 km from Rust de Winter
Little Bushveld offers self catering accommodation in Bon Accord near Pretoria North in Pretoria / Tshwane. We offer 6 chalets ranging from a 2 sleeper to 7 sleeper. These very private self catering chalets on a smallholding are ideal for a real "Slow-Lif …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Pumula Game Farm
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Modimolle
53.5 km from Rust de Winter
Luxury self-catering bushveld accommodation on a private Waterberg game farm. Enjoy wildlife, scenic views, modern comfort and star-filled nights in peaceful surroundings – perfect for romantic getaways or relaxing family holidays. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Elements Private Golf Reserve Lodge 278
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bela-Bela
58.3 km from Rust de Winter
Elements Private Golf Reserve Lodge 278 offers self catering accommodation in a golf estate near Bela-Bela in the Limpopo province. (Sleeps 4 adults). Set in the heart of the Bushveld, Elements Lodge No 278 is a privately owned Golf lodge... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Feeskraal Lodge
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Bela-Bela
58.8 km from Rust de Winter
Feeskraal Private Safari Lodge (sleeps 8) is a luscious Waterberg Getaway, situated on the Elandsfontein Private game reserve. The Farm Elandsfontein is a private game reserve adjacent to the majestic Mabalingwe big five nature reserve. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Gecko Lodge and Cottage, Mabalingwe
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bela-Bela
59.4 km from Rust de Winter
Gecko Lodge and Cottage (sleeps 14) is a very spacious, well equipped self catering holiday house ideally located in the Mabalingwe Game Reserve. The reserves offer private and guided game drives, spa facilities, restaurants 12500 hectares of African... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Swan-Lake Luxury Guesthouse
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Montana Park
59.4 km from Rust de Winter
Swan-Lake Luxury Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Montana Park in Pretoria, Gauteng. Montana Park is a quiet leafy northern suburb of Pretoria which offers easy access to the Pretoria CBD. Our bed and breakfast is set in a beautiful... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Fralande
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Waverley, Pretoria
59.8 km from Rust de Winter
Fralande Lodge offers 2 self catering accommodation units in the Pretoria suburb of Waverley in Gauteng. (The units sleep 4 and 6). Overlooking a beautiful garden where one can find peace and tranquility. We have our guests best interest at heart... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Gratia
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Waverley, Pretoria
60.4 km from Rust de Winter
Gratia Cottage offers 2 self-catering cottages located in the suburb of Waverley in Pretoria/Tshwane. The sunny and spacious self catering cottages can sleep up to 6-7 guests and exudes a homely appeal. The kitchens are fully equipped... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Tholo Lodge, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Bela-Bela
60.7 km from Rust de Winter
Tholo Lodge provides an authentic self catering bush lodge experience in the acclaimed Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela in the Waterberg region of the Limpopo province. (Sleeps 8 adults + 4 children). This is an "Out of Africa" experience... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Bush Dream, Mabalingwe
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bela-Bela
60.8 km from Rust de Winter
Bush Dream Mabalingwe is located in Mabula, 29 km from Feracare Wildlife Centre. Featuring free private parking, the chalet is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, cycling and ping pong. Mabalingwe Nature Reserve features... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Milkwood Safari Lodge
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Bela-Bela
60.8 km from Rust de Winter
Milkwood Safari Lodge offers an authentic self catering bush lodge experience in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela in the Waterberg region of the Limpopo province. (Sleeps 8 adults and 4 children). Ever dreamed of an 'Out of Africa' experience …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
25 Cyferfontein Mabalingwe
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bela-Bela
60.9 km from Rust de Winter
25 Cyferfontein Mabalingwe provides self catering accommodation in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela in the Limpopo province. Get really close to nature in this fully equipped luxury home (Sleeps 6 + 4 children), ideally situated... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Hornbill Private Lodge
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bela-Bela
61.1 km from Rust de Winter
Hornbill Private Lodge offers a self catering bushveld experience in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela in Limpopo. Hornbill Private Lodge (sleeps 8) is a discreet private lodge situated within the 12,500 hectare big 5 game Mabalingwe Nature... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mingwe Private Game Lodge
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Bela-Bela
61.2 km from Rust de Winter
Mingwe Private Game Lodge offers a self catering bush lodge experience in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela in the Waterberg region of Limpopo. This self catering lodge has 4 en-suite luxury bedrooms (Suitable for 4 couples or 8 guests). …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Itaga View, Mabalingwe
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Bela-Bela
62.1 km from Rust de Winter
Itaga View offers the ultimate in self catering luxury, located in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela in the Limpopo province. Itaga View is able to accommodate 14 guests in 4 bedrooms and an open loft all fitted with double and single beds... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Peters Guesthouse
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Equestria
63.3 km from Rust de Winter
Peter's Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Equestria, Pretoria. Equestria is located to the east of Pretoria close to the N1 which is very handy for traveling into the Pretoria CBD. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Rust de Winter
Rust de Winter is a quiet rural settlement in northern Limpopo, set beside a broad dam and surrounded by bushveld, farmland and low wooded hills. Close to the Gauteng border, it is an appealing destination for travellers looking for fishing, birdwatching and peaceful outdoor recreation rather than busy tourist attractions.
The unusual name is one of the area’s most interesting stories. Rust de Winter is Afrikaans for “rest in winter”, and refers to the practice of Highveld farmers bringing their livestock down to the warmer Middleveld during the colder months. The animals could graze there through winter, while the farmers and their cattle enjoyed a welcome respite from the harsher Highveld conditions. Earlier versions of the name included Rust der Winter and Rust ter Winter.
The Elands River is central to the area, flowing through Rust de Winter Dam, which was constructed in the 1930s primarily to support irrigation. Today, the dam is a popular spot for fishing, boating and camping, while its surrounding reserve provides an attractive setting for walking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing. The reservoir and its reed-lined margins are particularly rewarding for birdwatchers, with hundreds of bird species recorded in the reserve.
The area has a much older history than its farming and irrigation heritage suggests. Sotho-speaking communities lived in the surrounding valleys for centuries, while archaeological evidence indicates that Stone Age people also occupied the landscape long before European settlement. The arrival of Voortrekker farmers in the nineteenth century added another layer to the region’s history, with the area valued particularly for its winter grazing.
Rust de Winter lies within the Waterberg Region, where bushveld, rocky slopes and open grassland create a rich habitat for wildlife. The wider countryside is well suited to scenic drives and game viewing, while nearby conservation areas provide further opportunities to experience Limpopo’s natural heritage.
For a relaxed weekend escape, Rust de Winter has plenty to offer: cast a line beside the dam, follow a walking trail through the bushveld or simply settle down to watch the changing colours of the landscape as evening falls.
