Amandelbult Lodge Accommodation
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Angasii Game Lodge
Lodge in Amandelbult
Angasii Game Lodge is a game lodge offering self-catering, bed and breakfast, and fully inclusive accommodation on 1500 hectares of thornveld in the Limpopo Province, near Northam and Thabazimbi. The area is classified as malaria free.
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About Amandelbult
Amandelbult is a small mining settlement in Limpopo province, located in the Waterberg region west of Thabazimbi. This area serves as a base for visitors exploring the platinum mining belt and the surrounding bushveld landscapes of South Africa's northern interior.
Amandelbult takes its name from the Afrikaans words for almond and hill, though the settlement itself developed primarily around the platinum mining operations that define this part of Limpopo. The area sits within the Bushveld Igneous Complex, one of the world's most significant geological formations containing vast mineral deposits. While industry shapes the local economy, the surrounding landscape retains the character of the Waterberg bushveld, with rocky outcrops and hardy vegetation adapted to the region's dry winters and summer rainfall patterns.
The settlement lies approximately 50 kilometres west of Thabazimbi, a larger town that serves as the main service centre for this mining district. Visitors seeking Amandelbult accommodation will find the area offers a practical stopover point for those travelling through Limpopo's western regions or conducting business in the platinum belt. The nearest major city is Polokwane, roughly 180 kilometres to the northeast.
The Waterberg region extends to the north and west, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities within private reserves and conservancies. Several game farms operate in the broader area, providing safari experiences in typical bushveld habitat. The climate here is semi-arid, with hot summers reaching well above 30 degrees Celsius and mild, dry winters that can see occasional cold snaps at night.
Thabazimbi itself provides amenities including shops, fuel stations, and medical facilities for those staying in the Amandelbult area. The town's name means "mountain of iron" in the local language, reflecting its own mining heritage centred on iron ore extraction. The Marakele National Park lies further north in the Waterberg mountains, protecting a diverse range of species including Cape vultures that nest in the sandstone cliffs. Day trips to the park are feasible from this part of Limpopo for visitors with their own transport.
Access to Amandelbult requires a private vehicle, as public transport options in this rural mining area are limited. The roads connecting to Thabazimbi and the R510 route are tarred, though some farm roads in the surrounding countryside remain gravel surfaces.
Amandelbult takes its name from the Afrikaans words for almond and hill, though the settlement itself developed primarily around the platinum mining operations that define this part of Limpopo. The area sits within the Bushveld Igneous Complex, one of the world's most significant geological formations containing vast mineral deposits. While industry shapes the local economy, the surrounding landscape retains the character of the Waterberg bushveld, with rocky outcrops and hardy vegetation adapted to the region's dry winters and summer rainfall patterns.
The settlement lies approximately 50 kilometres west of Thabazimbi, a larger town that serves as the main service centre for this mining district. Visitors seeking Amandelbult accommodation will find the area offers a practical stopover point for those travelling through Limpopo's western regions or conducting business in the platinum belt. The nearest major city is Polokwane, roughly 180 kilometres to the northeast.
The Waterberg region extends to the north and west, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities within private reserves and conservancies. Several game farms operate in the broader area, providing safari experiences in typical bushveld habitat. The climate here is semi-arid, with hot summers reaching well above 30 degrees Celsius and mild, dry winters that can see occasional cold snaps at night.
Thabazimbi itself provides amenities including shops, fuel stations, and medical facilities for those staying in the Amandelbult area. The town's name means "mountain of iron" in the local language, reflecting its own mining heritage centred on iron ore extraction. The Marakele National Park lies further north in the Waterberg mountains, protecting a diverse range of species including Cape vultures that nest in the sandstone cliffs. Day trips to the park are feasible from this part of Limpopo for visitors with their own transport.
Access to Amandelbult requires a private vehicle, as public transport options in this rural mining area are limited. The roads connecting to Thabazimbi and the R510 route are tarred, though some farm roads in the surrounding countryside remain gravel surfaces.