Somabula Nature Reserve

Break away from the city.

Somabula Nature Reserve offers peaceful bushveld accommodation near Pretoria, surrounded by pristine valley landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Somabula is ideally situated for weekend getaways, only one hour from Johannesburg and 40 minutes from Pretoria, with a wide variety of antelope, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and abundant birdlife.

Somabula Nature Reserve

Offers self-catering chalets, shaded camp sites and accommodation in beautifully restored ox wagons.

Activities include game viewing, hiking and birdwatching.

Day visitors can make use of the lapa with its braai area for family gatherings or special occasions. There are more than 30kms of roads and trails for walking and hiking.

Nearby, visit the quaint diamond village of Cullinan for a tour in the world famous Premier Diamond Mine and stroll down historic Oak Avenue with its various museums, shops and restaurants

Don't take our Word, take Theirs!

  • We spent yesterday in Balentines Ox wagon and it was fantatic, very helpfull and friendly service. We welcomed the first spring rain and it was great. You guys will see us again. Saw a lot of healthy game, eland, blesbuck, nyala, sable, zebra. Drove around the 4x4 track. Ive been to many lodges and reserves and this one is well managed.

    Ronsard Moolman Avatar Ronsard Moolman
    September 7, 2025

    Had the most amazing and relaxed time here. The campsites are clean, spacious and very safe. Did a drive around the reserve, got lost here and there as I didn't want to use the map but seeing the animals roaming around made the experience worth while. Daniel has the most amazing service as he is easily approachable.

    Marubini Mutavhatsindi Avatar Marubini Mutavhatsindi
    March 16, 2026

    Had a wonderful morning walk .Neat and safe!! Choice of 3, 7, 12km..greeted a beautiful family of Sables along the way..

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    Zelda Susan Avatar Zelda Susan
    September 20, 2025
  • Lovely place, we enjoyed a beautiful morning walk!

    Zelda Susan Avatar Zelda Susan
    September 20, 2025

    Wonderful experience. The chalet is well equipped (with an outside, functioning kitchen). We especially enjoyed the shower. Everything was clean and tidy. I was surprised by the effort of making the chalet wheelchair accessible (yes, from entrance through to the bathroom and shower). We enjoyed a hike and was thankful for the provided, clear map. We spent the weekend birding (even saw a hamerkop) and watching the game from the comfort of our chalet. The dam is gorgeous. The service is thoughtful and they even asked us afterwards for feedback. Highly recommend.

    carine joubert Avatar carine joubert
    March 14, 2026

    Our first stay here and so pleasant. Sonja and her team super nice. Spacious personal campsite very well maintained. The private bathroom very nice and clean, and we felt safe. Wildlife spectacular hiking through the reserve. The fire pit and braai facilities perfect. We’ll definitely visit again.

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    Louis Greyling Avatar Louis Greyling
    November 10, 2025
  • Took time out to go for a hike. Great selection of trails and not all that strenuous. Great to walk freely with the animals. Saw Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Nyala, Kudu, Blesbok and watched some Dung beetles. Had a picnic under the trees at the camp site. Later took a drive through the reserve. Good service from the staff.

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    Defender Taz Avatar Defender Taz
    October 9, 2025

    Wonderful place. Wagon accommodation needs some maintenance especially electrics and tent flaps

    Leon Joffe Avatar Leon Joffe
    December 12, 2025

    Our first visit to Somabula was very pleasant. Friendly staff, spacious personal campsite—you almost don’t realize you have campers next door. The private bathroom was clean, and we felt safe at night. It was lovely to wake up to birdsong and end the day with jackal howling. We enjoyed the walks and downloaded the bird, mammal, tree, reptile, and frog lists from the website. The variety was impressive, and ticking them off was great fun. I added a few new pages to my nature journal. The fire pit was perfect for ending the day with a relaxing bushveld fire. We’ll definitely visit again.

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    Anita Faber Avatar Anita Faber
    October 29, 2025