Ant's Nest

DREAM POOL AT ANT'S NEST

Ant’s Nest is set in a natural amphitheatre, the original homestead, and also offers 6 suites recreating an elegant African atmosphere with exotic wooden furniture and burnt-sienna-toned fabrics. Ant and Tessa Barber know how to welcome guests and recreate a warm atmosphere. The wealth of activities is their strong point: village tours, 4x4 safaris, guided bush walks or horseback safaris, as the estate owns at least 70 horses. The lodge is also very well known for expertly and remarkably managing families with young children. At Ant's Nest, children under 8 are made to feel right at home, as the property lends itself to this perfectly.

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

Within the Main Lodge, 6 safari suites ideal for a large family

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.