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Mookgophong, Waterberg

Mookgophong is a charming and thriving town at the foot of the Swaershoek Mountains encircled by peaceful nature reserves and steaming hot springs. The Bushveld climate and attractive resorts in the area attract holidaymakers all year round.

Mookgophong (previously known as Naboomspruit) dates back to the late 1800's when it was a rest station for the Pretoria-Polokwane mail coach. Although the little village eventually developed around the railway station on the farm Naboomspruit, Mookgophong owes its growth largely to the discovery of minerals in the area in the early 1900's.

The discovery of tin led to a "tin rush" in 1910 and turned this little village into a boom town of restaurants, cabarets and trading stores. The discovery of platinum in later years added to the towns expansion. To this day, tin and fluorspar are still mined in Mookgophong.

Today Mookgophong is an attractive town with tree lined streets with an atmosphere of being steeped in history. There are numerous holiday resorts that have developed around its hot springs as well as hiking trails and visitors to the region enjoy the unique Bushveld flora of the Waterberg District.

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Hotels & other accommodation options

Self Catering

Euphoria Villa

Euphoria Villa is an exclusive self-catering villa located in the secure Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate in Mookgophong. The estate boasts an ...

Self Catering

Elandsvlei Chalet

Elandsvlei Chalet is located on the Elandsvlei Estate approximately 44km from Mookgopong. The chalet offers Waterberg self catering overlooking ...

Guest House

Africa's Eden Guesthouse

Situated in Mookgophong (previously Naboomspruit) Africa's Eden offers guests accommodation where they can feel at home. There are 12 uniquely de...

Guest House / Bed & Breakfast

Mia Casa Guest House

Mia Casa Guest House offers accommodation in Mookgophong in the stunning Waterberg area. We invite you to come and experience peace and tranquill...

Self Catering

Vilagama Private Game Lodge

A unique experience awaits the outdoor and quad enthusiast at this private game lodge surrounded by the majestic Waterberg Mountains. Only 200 km...

Game Lodge

Sambane Game Lodge

Sambane Game Lodge is a privately owned reserve situated in the Limpopo Province. With a broad diversity of game, Sambane Game Lodge is also the ...

Self Catering

Elandsvlei Luxury Tent

Elandsvlei Luxury Tent is located on the Elandsvlei Estate approximately 44km from Mookgopong. The tent provides Waterberg self catering accommod...

Self Catering

Andante Game Farm

An attractive game farm near Naboomspruit in a malaria free area of the Limpopo Province. Only 1� hours drive from Pretoria, the game lodge is si...

Hotel / Self Catering

Sea Star @ Legend Golf Safari

Sea Star at Legend Golf Safari offers several luxury rooms and a villa within the Legend Golf and Safari Resort. The units are spaciously set apa...

Self Catering

Grootgeluk Bush Camp

Grootgeluk Bush Camp is a bushveld break-away for city dwellers and is an ideal destination for groups. Grootgeluk Bush Camp is located in the Wa...

Self Catering

Elandsvlei Farmhouse

Elandsvlei Farmhouse is the perfect bush getaway for larger groups looking for privacy, peace and tranquillity amongst beautiful African wildlife...

Game Lodge

Entabeni Safari Conservancy

Entabeni is a private game reserve situated within the Limpopo Province of South Africa in the game-rich Welgevonden area. This is a convenient s...

Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Rose Garden Overnight Accommodation

Located in the town of Mookgophong (originally Naboomspruit) and surrounded by nature reserves and mineral bath resorts, Rose Garden offers both ...

Things to do in the area

Sports & Leisure

Bokpoort Pass

Bokpoort Pass is synonymous with famous South African writer, poet and ethnologist, Eug�ne Marais, who loved for several years at Doornhoek near ...

4x4 Trails

Serendipity 4x4 Eco Trails

The 40-kilometre Serendipity Eco Trail is actually a collection of three 4x4 trails that can be linked together or enjoyed separately. It is situ...

Animal Sanctuaries

Mokopane Biodiversity Centre

Mokopane is situated just over two hours from Pretoria and little over 40 minutes from Polokwane. The Biodiversity Centre here is committed to br...

Hiking Trails

Serendipity Hiking Trails

Start: Tierkloof farm, between Modimolle (Nylstroom) and Mookgopong (Naboomspruit)Finish: Tierkloof farmDuration: 24 km, two-day hikeFitness: mod...

Hiking Trails

Hanglipberg Trail

Start: base camp, near Naboomspruit / Mookgophong.Finish: base campDuration: 16 kmFitness: moderate to strenuousOur tip: this is a particularly s...

Hiking Trails

Skeurkrans Hiking Trail

Start: basecamp on a farm near NaboomspruitFinish: basecampDuration: 14.5 km over 2 daysFitness: some sections are difficult, but this is one for...

Hiking Trails

Vasbyt Hiking Trail

Start: Jozette farm, near NaboomspruitFinish: basecampDuration: 18 km, 2 daysFitness: easy to moderateOur tip: the markers can be a bit difficult...

Noteworthy attractions

Game Reserves

Welgevonden Game Reserve

The Malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve is situated just 2.5 hours north of Pretoria. Welgevonden Game Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 3...

National Parks

Marakele National Park

The Marakele National Park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains has become a 'place of sanctuary' for a vast variety of wildlife mainly due to...

Game Reserves

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Spread over more than 12 000 hectares of softly rolling hills, the malaria-free Mabalingwe Game reserve is host to the big 5, and also hippo, gir...

Game Reserves

Mabula Game Reserve

Only two short hours drive North of Johannesburg lies the African wonder that is Mabula Private Game Reserve. This 12000ha of malaria free reserv...

Game Reserves

Lapalala Wilderness

Lapalala Game Reserve, today one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa, was established to safeguard a unique eco-system with 77 k...

Lakes / Dams

Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve

The beautiful Doorndraai Dam nature reserve, set in amongst the foothills of the Waterberg south west of Potgietersrus, includes, as its name sug...

Golf Courses

Zebula Country Club

This pristine 660-hectare bushveld estate boasts a sensational new world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course. It is also home to a variety...

Game Reserves

Kololo Private Game Reserve

Kololo Game Reserve is situated in the beautiful province of Limpopo, South Africa, in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere. Vast, peaceful and i...

Nature Reserves

Nylsvley Nature Reserve

The Nylsvley Nature Reserve is situated in the upper reaches of the Nyl River near the town of Naboomspruit in Limpopo, and includes part of the ...

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