Ant's Hill

HOVERING VIEWS FROM ANT'S HILL

Ant's Hill was built on the edge of a cliff with sweeping views of the Waterberg mountains. Its 6 large bedrooms have been designed in an ethnic-chic style, featuring a four-poster bed with a mosquito net, large French doors opening onto a private wooden deck, a waterfall shower, etc. Ant and Tessa Barber know how to welcome guests and recreate a warm atmosphere. The wide range of activities is their main asset: village visits, 4x4 safaris, guided bush walks and, above all, horse-riding safaris, as the estate is home to at least 70 horses. The lodge is also well known for catering exceptionally well for families with young children. At Ant's Hill, children under 8 are not recommended due to the sheer drops.

STYLE

Stone-built thatched lodge in a traditional African style

SITUATION

In the heart of the Waterberg (malaria-free), a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg and 3.5 hours from Madikwe

CAPACITY

6 cottages including 1 for families offering breathtaking views

HIGHLIGHTS

Undeniably, Ant's is the place to be for a horse-riding safari

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Safaris: on foot, by 4x4 and on horseback.
  • Lodge: swimming pool and massage available as options.
  • Village visits.

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Ant's offers over 70 healthy, reliable and lively horses, offering a wide choice for both beginner and experienced riders. The safaris are always guided by knowledgeable rangers and provide a truly thrilling experience of being able to get close to Africa's large animals from your own mount.

ETHICS

As a member of the Waterberg Nature Conservancy, Ant's leads several concurrent projects aimed at protecting its reserve and improving the living conditions of local communities: breeding the sable antelope, protecting the leopard, rehabilitating buffaloes, purchasing sorted waste bins, wastewater recycling, etc.