• Main Entrance

    Main Entrance

  • Berchtesgaden Main Lodge

    Berchtesgaden Main Lodge

  • Pool area

    Pool area

  • Berchtesgaden feeding area and grass lands

    Berchtesgaden feeding area and grass lands

  • Berchtesgaden bush

    Berchtesgaden bush

  • Berchtesgaden huge lawn

    Berchtesgaden huge lawn

  • Big 5 Chalets

    Big 5 Chalets

  • Chalets patio

    Chalets patio

  • Chalets single bed

    Chalets single bed

  • Chalets queen bed

    Chalets queen bed

  • Chalets coffee desk

    Chalets coffee desk

  • Big 5 Chalets and lawn

    Big 5 Chalets and lawn

  • Chalets with patio

    Chalets with patio

  • Chalets queen bed / 2x single beds / twin rooms

    Chalets queen bed / 2x single beds / twin rooms

  • Chalets bathroom with twin basins

    Chalets bathroom with twin basins

  • Entrance Game Ranch

    Entrance Game Ranch

  • Entrance Lifestyle Farm / Boerplaas

    Entrance Lifestyle Farm / Boerplaas

  • Bar in lapa

    Bar in lapa

  • Lapa

    Lapa

  • Lapa coffee bar

    Lapa coffee bar

  • Lapa large window pains

    Lapa large window pains

  • Lapa dining room

    Lapa dining room

  • Lapa sweets for dining

    Lapa sweets for dining

  • Lapa teak wood dining table

    Lapa teak wood dining table

  • Lapa lounge

    Lapa lounge

  • Lapa entrance

    Lapa entrance

  • Boma

    Boma

  • Boma bar

    Boma bar

  • Boma entrance

    Boma entrance

  • Bow hunting

    Bow hunting

  • Blind - 1 of 4

    Blind - 1 of 4

  • Blind

    Blind

  • Bushcamp

    Bushcamp

  • Volleyball

    Volleyball

  • Golf pitching green

    Golf pitching green

  • Horse riding

    Horse riding

  • NHSA Shooting range

    NHSA Shooting range

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Conference Centre

    Conference Centre

  • Conference Centre

    Conference Centre

  • Conference Centre

    Conference Centre

  • Conference Centre

    Conference Centre

  • Conference Centre

    Conference Centre

  • Conference Centre

    Conference Centre

  • Wellness Centre with thatched viewing deck

    Wellness Centre with thatched viewing deck

  • Wellness Centre Gym

    Wellness Centre Gym

  • Wellness Center Spa

    Wellness Center Spa

  • Luxury Safari tents with en-suite

    Luxury Safari tents with en-suite

  • Tents from bed

    Tents from bed

  • Tents veranda

    Tents veranda

  • Tents outside

    Tents outside

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  • Main Entrance
  • Berchtesgaden Main Lodge
  • Pool area
  • Berchtesgaden feeding area and grass lands
  • Berchtesgaden bush
  • Berchtesgaden huge lawn
  • Big 5 Chalets
  • Chalets patio
  • Chalets single bed
  • Chalets queen bed
  • Chalets coffee desk
  • Big 5 Chalets and lawn
  • Chalets with patio
  • Chalets queen bed / 2x single beds / twin rooms
  • Chalets bathroom with twin basins
  • Entrance Game Ranch
  • Entrance Lifestyle Farm / Boerplaas
  • Bar in lapa
  • Lapa
  • Lapa coffee bar
  • Lapa large window pains
  • Lapa dining room
  • Lapa sweets for dining
  • Lapa teak wood dining table
  • Lapa lounge
  • Lapa entrance
  • Boma
  • Boma bar
  • Boma entrance
  • Bow hunting
  • Blind - 1 of 4
  • Blind
  • Bushcamp
  • Volleyball
  • Golf pitching green
  • Horse riding
  • NHSA Shooting range
  • Pool
  • Conference Centre
  • Conference Centre
  • Conference Centre
  • Conference Centre
  • Conference Centre
  • Conference Centre
  • Wellness Centre with thatched viewing deck
  • Wellness Centre Gym
  • Wellness Center Spa
  • Luxury Safari tents with en-suite
  • Tents from bed
  • Tents veranda
  • Tents outside

Address:
R33, Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa
Contact:
Johannes Kleinhans
Cell:
+27-83-2507989

Berchtesgaden Game Ranch & Lifestyle Farm Self Catering Accommodation In Vaalwater

SUMMARY:

Berchtesgaden is an African hideaway in Vaalwater, where guests get to experience Africa for what it truly is and as their very own.

  • We offer both self catering and "all inclusive" options.
  • Chalets can sleep up to 4 people (5th single bed can be added).
  • En-suite Bathroom.
  • Towels & Basic Toiletries.
  • Coffee station, Minifridge.
  • Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks.
  • Swimming pool.
  • Boma.
  • Close to the Boma: Fridges, freezers, microwave, 2x stoves, plenty of countertops and storage space.

Berchtesgaden is an African hideaway where guests get to experience Africa for what it truly is and as their very own. At Berchtesgaden, we offer both self catering and "all inclusive" options. Our luxurious chalets & lodge are only the start of this great experience where you have complete access to dozens of outdoor activities at the Ranch and a dozen more at the farming experience on our nearby Lifestyle Farm.

Berchtesgaden's extremely high client-return-rate stands testament to this fantastic destination specially designed to offer you the freedom to experience African Ranch- & Farm life as your very own. A mere 2 hours drive from Pretoria, there is no reason for you to go anywhere else.

LUXURY CHALETS  (Full Board or Self Catering)

Our en-suite Chalets are draped in luxuries, ensuring the most comfortable stay in the African Bushveld. Furnished with all the comforts, our chalets can sleep up to four people in single, double, queen or combination of above; making it the perfect accommodation for both couples and families alike.

This is our most popular option as it is close to all the activities, amenities around the lodge and the dining hall (lapa).

Amenities

  • Room Sleeps 4 (5th single bed can be added)
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Towels & Basic Toiletries
  • Coffee station
  • Minifridge
  • Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks.

Services

  • Daily Firewood Fill-up
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Optional Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

LODGE AMENITIES

Berchtesgaden is all about creating the perfect setting for you to experience the Great African Outdoors as your very own. Our Lodge amenities are all located very close to your accommodations and are always available for your enjoyment. Special requests may also be made as to personalize your experience even further.

Pool

The pool is located on your way from our Chalets to the Boma, adjacent to the Lapa. It is the perfect spot to relax after an active day out on the Ranch or to just cool down from the hot African sun. Being next to the Lapa also allows parents to keep an eye on their kids from the comfort of the Lounge area inside.

Boma

Our Boma is the heart & soul of your experience. It is here around a big burning bonfire where stories are told, drinks are had and memories forged. The Boma is located past the Lapa on one side of the main lodge compound as to not disturb the peace & quiet of those resting in their rooms, yet close enough to everything else you might want to utilize.

Observation Deck

In the very Northern corner of the secure lodge compound, you will find the observation deck overlooking two sides. This deck is the perfect spot to sit back next to our 250 litre Capetonian wood barrels and enjoy a good glass of wine, available from our exquisite selection of Estate wines.

To the North is the thick African Bush with a clearing where you will see many animals coming in to enjoy some molasses or a sip of water from the watering hole. To the West is our breeding camp where you will be sure to spot animals belonging to fantastic genetic lines.

Wellness Center

We offer advanced therapeutic and relaxation massages in a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment which include all ages; children, adults and seniors. The services include a variety of massage techniques that are designed to relieve the pain and stress related to day-to-day living while aiding in the rehabilitation of physical injuries. Treatments are ideal for women & men suffering from tight and sore muscles, digestive disorders, joint pain, cellulite, headache, migraines, stretch marks and spider veins among others - or just those who like to relax. (Prior Booking is necessary)

Gymnasium

Adjacent to the Spa you will find our roofed gym overlooking a clearing in the bushveld where animals often come to visit. Here we have provided all the necessary equipment for those quick stay-in-shape holiday workouts.

Lifestyle Farm Tour

Do your kids know where does the milk and eggs come from, except from Woolworths?  There is a guided tour through our lifestyle farm to bring them into touch with the lifestyle farm as it was before Woolworths.  Here the sheep with its lambs, Jersey the cow and the calves, the pigs and their siblings, the hens and their dens, the horses and many more can be experienced

Business Centre

Our meeting room, nicknamed the Lion's Den, is perfect for those breakaway strategy sessions so vital to business growth. You and your team will be as productive as ever with supplied meeting necessities such as high-speed internet, a 42" screen with audio and HDMI, an oversised whiteboard and yes, even the essential bottomless coffee station. While having all of this, you will still be fully aware of your bushveld surroundings with roll-up canvas walls which allow you to completely open or close the room and enjoy the beautiful view of the bush & animals around you.

Self-Catering Facilities

Close to the Boma (where you'll find the over-size open fireplace) are all the facilities you would need to self-cater. Fridges, freezers, microwave, 2x stoves, plenty of countertops and ample storage space conveniently found in this well-lit space perfect for all occasions.

These facilities are in addition to the kitchenette in each chalet which has a microwave, small fridge/freezer and kettle.

Lounge & Bar

The main Lapa is the centre of all activities on the main Lodge compound. Set tables are served delicious meals from our lodge kitchen three times a day or as requested. If it is not the food you are after, the Rhodesian teak bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold one while relaxing with beautiful views through our large open paned windows. Our comfortable lounge area is complete with a high-power spotting scope and chess set.

Secure Lodge Area

At Berchtesgaden, we aim to provide guests with only the very best. That is why we have secured a massive 1.5 hectare main Lodge compound with clean & neat electrified fencing. This extra security measure ensures the safety of all guests at Berchtesgaden from wild animals and other unwanted risks, giving everyone peace of mind to enjoy themselves in a large open area with most of the amenities close together. For further convenience, you will be able to quickly enter and exit through the motorised main gate onto the rest of the Ranch at any time. Further, all guests have 24/7 access to the observation deck, built to allow an utterly fence-less view of the surroundings.

Shaded Parking

Shaded parking is available for your car close to our Chalets & main Lodge.

Bush Camp (N/A when Hunting)  (Self Catering - Self Sustainable)

With your Boswa or caravan, you need to be self-sustainable in all aspects – shower and toilet, hot water, batteries and solar panels, but no generators & other noisy machinery.

You will have a reservoir with fresh water to top up yours, a braai area and plenty of wood. Then, of course, also the beauty of mother nature and what she has to offer.  Why drive 1000’s of kilometres to Botswana if you can have the same and more on your doorstep?

During your visit, the only means of transport will be by foot. You are welcome to converse with the passing animals in our pristine Waterberg Eden.  Bring the long lenses with and enjoy the thatched viewing deck at the dam.  Please remember, you are now in the undeveloped African Bush. This Bushveld Savannah is home to the Bushbaby, Kudu, Nyala, Impala, Blue wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra, Gemsbok, Sable, Leopard, Hyena, Caracal, Civet, Jackal, Warthog, Bush Pig and many more. Treat their home as if it is your own.

We, the owners of Berchtesgaden, also enjoy camping Safaris & getaways. As such, we understand how special the nights and conversation around the fire becomes; keep in mind, the louder you are, the more the game will distance themselves.

Should you need anything, the lodge is nearby. This facility is available only outside of the hunting season OR when there is no hunting on the property as it is in the centre of the bush/hunting area.

Amenities

  • Braai Area
  • Fresh Water Reservoir
  • Cleared Stand in Untouched Bushveld

Services

  • Free Firewood
  • Trash Removal

Corporate Retreat  (Full Board or Self Catering) - see our Chalets

There are few better places to focus, strategize or regroup than in the splendour of the African bushveld. And in the bushveld, there are few better places than Berchtesgaden.

From our dedicated business centre to our celebrated accommodations and endless menu of activities and amenities (including our 60-metre chipping green), the Berchtesgaden corporate experience is sure to turn the annual strategy session into a memorable event you would want to repeat regularly.

From the moment you arrive to the second you depart, all your needs will be attended to. You and your team (Up to 18 persons) will be as productive as ever with supplied meeting necessities such as high-speed internet, a 42" screen with sound system, an oversized whiteboard and yes, even the essential bottomless coffee station.

Amenities

  • Meeting room: Dual design. Open up the canvas for a completely open-air atmosphere, or close it for privacy & bad weather
  • High-Speed Internet
  • Coffee Station
  • Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks
  • Large Wall-Mounted Whiteboard with Markers
  • 42" Screen with sound system
  • All Berchtesgaden Amenities

Services

  • Daily meeting room cleaning
  • Optional all-day platter
  • Optional breakfast, lunch & dinner

LUXURY SAFARI TENT

To travel back in time, you do not need a time machine. You simply need to drive two hours north of Pretoria where you will find Berchtesgaden in old Africa with our classic Safari Style tent camp.

Our new luxury tent camp on the edge of the lodge's boundaries. Here you will feel one with the bush and feel like you are waking up next to the wild game every morning. "Relaxation" does not begin to describe the feeling of an old-school tent Safari experience.

Amenities

  • Room Sleeps 2
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Towels & Basic Toiletries
  • Coffee station
  • Minifridge 
  • Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks. 

Services

  • Daily Firewood Fill-up
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Optional Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Stay Options

  • Self-Catering
  • All-Inclusive

Payment Options:
Cash on arrival
EFT / Bank Transfer
Sorry, Credit cards not accepted

Features:
airport transfers
Braai / Barbeque facilities
canoeing onsite
ceiling fans in bedrooms
communal TV lounge
cycling trails
DSTV
DSTV in communal area
exercise facilities (less than 5km)
fishing onsite
free parking
game drives onsite
generator
golf on site
guided nature walks
horse riding (less than 5km)
horse riding onsite
hunting (less than 30km)
hunting (less than 30km)
hunting onsite
internet facilities
jacuzzi (some units)
laundry facilities onsite
Laundry service
medical facilities (less than 5km)
nature trail onsite
netflix
No smoking in rooms
outdoor pool
outdoor splash pool
parking all onsite
parking onsite
private airfield (less than 15km)
restaurant onsite
restaurants close by
serviced
spa facilities
tea / coffee making facilities
tumble dryer onsite
washing machine
WiFi
Berchtesgaden Game Ranch & Lifestyle Farm
From R750
Per person, per night sharing
Sleeps 25 in 8 units
Address:
R33, Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa
Contact:
Johannes Kleinhans
Cell:
+27-83-2507989
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Bush camping, self-sustainable - per night for 2 persons R250
 - 3 to 5 persons - per person per night extra  R100
2023 SELF-CATERING BREAKFAST/LUNCH DINNER/BRAAI
Chalets / Safari Tents R750pppn
R2400 for 4 persons
R185 R285
  • En-suite bathroom with shower, double sink and toilet
  • Kitchenette in chalet with mini fridge, microwave and kettle
  • Shared kitchen with 2x refrigerators, 1x chest freezer and 2x stoves and dining room for self-catering customers
  • Unlimited fire-making wood - please use stumps on the back of the fireplace for use boma
  • Free Wi-Fi (no streaming allowed)
  • Use of boma with bar
  • Complementary mineral water
  • Pool - bring your own towel
  • Linen and bath towel
  • Cleaning / room service until 10 am every day. Please place all dirty coffee cups outside chalet @ 6vm on tray that will be provided.
  • Full day cleaning services are available @ R150 per chalet p.d. - book well in advance
  • Gym for resident guests - (no children under 14 without adult supervision)
  • Use of lapa with bar (no children under 14 without adult supervision)
  • Snooker table (no persons under 18)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Day Spa with massage therapist - by appointment POA POA
Game drive with cocktail and hors d'oeuvre - per person / minimum cost R150/R600
  1. Horse rides - per rider per hour
R500
Shooting range with own weapons and ammunition - NHSA approved Free
 -  Hunting rifle 243 R450
  ---  Ammunition per round R50
Clay pigeon shooting - per 10 disks with own shotgun and ammunition R100
 -  Shotgun rental  R350
  ---  Ammunition per round R10
  ---  10 slices R100
Nature walks with field guide - per hour per person R150
Photographic vantage point at dam Free
Cycling - Own bike Free
  -   ours per hour R150
Conference room - per day R1500
Service fee to staff - at discretion
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