Somabula Nature Reserve

Somabula Nature Reserve sits just outside Pretoria. The city remains close, while the accommodation is spread through a quiet valley. Stay on a campsite, in a chalet or in an Ox Wagon.

South Africa
Wildlife on the property
Private bathroom in the chalets

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Somabula Nature Reserve is just outside Pretoria and one hour from Johannesburg. The accommodation is spaced well apart, with shade and privacy. Wildlife can be found on the property.

You can camp here or stay in a chalet or Ox Wagon. It makes Somabula a practical stop on a self-drive route through South Africa without spending the night in the city.

Our main facilities.

  • Shaded campsites, Ox Wagons and chalets
  • Braai facilities
  • Shared ablution blocks
  • Hot and cold water in the shared ablution block
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchen and cooking equipment for the self-catering accommodation

Trips from the region

South Africa
Mozambique
eSwatini
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Western Cape and Namaqualand Hiking & 4x4
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from
1250
1250
per person
Hiking boots on, 4x4 parked. On this 14-day self-drive journey, you explore much of the Western Cape and Namaqualand on foot. You hike through gorges and past rock arches in the Cederberg, camp in complete solitude in the quiet of the Tankwa Karoo and walk to deserted beaches along the Atlantic coast. And in between? That's when you put your 4x4 to work, including on the sandy Caracal Trail. A journey for those who love being outdoors and exploring at their own pace.
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Garden Route en Baviaanskloof Hiking & 4x4
14
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from
1350
1350
per person
Spotting elephants from your 4x4. Tackling rugged tracks through Baviaanskloof. Then continuing on foot along cliffs, through forests and over mountain trails. On this 14-day self-drive journey from Gqeberha to Cape Town, you regularly swap the steering wheel for your hiking boots. You start with a safari before following the Garden Route past Storms River Mouth, Wilderness and the mountains around George. Plenty of variety, without having to cover long distances every day.