BERCHTESGADEN GAME RANCH & LIFESTYLE FARM, VAALWATER

Berchtesgaden offers Luxury Lodge, Chalet and Safari Tent Accommodation, Hunting Farm, Lifestyle Boer Farm, Health Spa and Function Venue for Intimate Weddings and Events | Vaalwater, Waterberg, Limpopo
 

Berchtesgaden is an African hideaway where guests get to experience Africa for what it truly is and as their very own. 

At Berchtesgaden, our luxurious chalets & lodge are only the start of this great experience where you have complete access to dozens of outdoor activities at the Ranch and a dozen more at the farming experience on our nearby Lifestyle Farm. 

Berchtesgaden's extremely high client-return-rate stands testament to this fantastic destination specially designed to offer you the freedom to experience African Ranch- & Farm life as your very own. A mere 2 hours drive from Pretoria, there is no reason for you to go anywhere else. 

Lodge Amenities at Berchtesgaden, Vaalwater

Pool
The pool is located on your way from our Chalets to the Boma, adjacent to the Lapa. It is the perfect spot to relax after an active day out on the Ranch or to just cool down from the hot African sun. Being next to the Lapa also allows parents to keep an eye on their kids from the comfort of the Lounge area inside.

Boma
Our Boma is the heart & soul of your experience. It is here around a big burning bonfire where stories are told, drinks are had and memories forged. The Boma is located past the Lapa on one side of the main lodge compound as to not disturb the peace & quiet of those resting in their rooms, yet close enough to everything else you might want to utilize.

Observation Deck
In the very Northern corner of the secure lodge compound, you will find the observation deck overlooking two sides. 

This deck is the perfect spot to sit back next to our 250 litre Capetonian wood barrels and enjoy a good glass of wine, available from our exquisite selection of Estate wines.

To the North is the thick African Bush with a clearing where you will see many animals coming in to enjoy some molasses or a sip of water from the watering hole. To the West is our breeding camp where you will be sure to spot animals belonging to fantastic genetic lines.

Wellness Center
We offer advanced therapeutic and relaxation massages in a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment which include all ages; children, adults and seniors. The services include a variety of massage techniques that are designed to relieve the pain and stress related to day-to-day living while aiding in the rehabilitation of physical injuries. Treatments are ideal for women & men suffering from tight and sore muscles, digestive disorders, joint pain, cellulite, headache, migraines, stretch marks and spider veins among others - or just those who like to relax.

Gymnasium
Adjacent to the Spa you will find our roofed gym overlooking a clearing in the bushveld where animals often come to visit. Here we have provided all the necessary equipment for those quick stay-in-shape holiday workouts.

Business Centre
Our meeting room, nicknamed the Lion's Den, is perfect for those breakaway strategy sessions so vital to business growth. You and your team will be as productive as ever with supplied meeting necessities such as high-speed internet, a 42" screen with audio and HDMI, an oversised whiteboard and yes, even the essential bottomless coffee station. While having all of this, you will still be fully aware of your bushveld surroundings with roll-up canvas walls which allow you to completely open or close the room and enjoy the beautiful view of the bush & animals around you.

Self-Catering Facilities
Close to the Boma (where you'll find the over-size open fireplace) are all the facilities you would need to self-cater. Fridges, freezers, microwave, 2x stoves, plenty of countertops and ample storage space conveniently found in this well-lit space perfect for all occasions.

These facilities are in addition to the kitchenette in each chalet which has a microwave, small fridge/freezer and kettle.

Lounge & Bar
The main Lapa is the centre of all activities on the main Lodge compound. Set tables are served delicious meals from our lodge kitchen three times a day or as requested. If it is not the food you are after, the Rhodesian teak bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a cold one while relaxing with beautiful views through our large open paned windows. Our comfortable lounge area is complete with a high-power spotting scope and chess set.

MegaChess
If you are like us you like to challenge your friends and family with some thinking games. At Berchtesgaden, you will find our MegaChess set on the large lawn by the lodge and pool inside of the secure lodge complex. You can thus play between the adults with something cold in your hand, or feel free to let the kids battle it out with these huge pieces.

Jacuzzi
Spend the day on our tanning deck next to the Jacuzzi, or sink away in the warm water after a fantastic afternoon filled with activities. It is from our heated Jacuzzi that guest will experience both the Bushveld sunset and the reveal of the African stars in quick succession.

Secure Lodge Area
At Berchtesgaden, we aim to provide guests with only the very best. That is why we have secured a massive 1.5 hectare main Lodge compound with clean & neat electrified fencing. This extra security measure ensures the safety of all guests at Berchtesgaden from wild animals and other unwanted risks, giving everyone peace of mind to enjoy themselves in a large open area with most of the amenities close together. For further convenience, you will be able to quickly enter and exit through the motorised main gate onto the rest of the Ranch at any time. Further, all guests have 24/7 access to the observation deck, built to allow an utterly fence-less view of the surroundings.

Shaded Parking
Shaded parking is available for your car close to our Chalets & main Lodge.

Game Ranch Catered and Self Catering Accommodation in Vaalwater

Luxury Chalets
Our en-suite Chalets are draped in luxuries, ensuring the most comfortable stay in the African Bushveld. Furnished with all the comforts, our chalets can sleep up to four people in single, double, queen or combination of above; making it the perfect accommodation for both couples and families alike.

This is our most popular option as it is close to all the activities, amenities around the lodge and the dining hall (Lapa).

Our BIG-5 named chalets are configured

• 3x twin roomed en-suite with 1x Queen and 2x single beds – Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant
• 1x twin roomed en-suite with 5x single beds - Lion
• 1x extra spacious “Honeymoon suite” en-suite with Queen and small lounge area – Leopard

Amenities	Services
Room Sleeps max 4	Daily Firewood Fill-up
En-suite Bathroom	Daily Housekeeping
Towels & Basic Toiletries	Optional Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Coffee station
Mini fridge
Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks.

Luxury Safari Tent

Our new luxury tent camp is on the edge of the lodge's boundaries. Here you will feel one with the bush and feel like you are waking up next to the wild game every morning. "Relaxation" does not begin to describe the feeling of an old-school tent Safari experience.

These units are configured.

3x luxury en-suite twin bed / combined with the same style and comfort as the chalets, but with the game on your doorstep.

Amenities	Services
Room Sleeps 2	Daily Firewood Fill-up
En-suite Bathroom	Daily Housekeeping
Towels & Basic Toiletries	Optional Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Coffee station
Minifridge
Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks.

Bushcamp at Berchtesgaden

With your Boswa or caravan, you need to be self-sustainable in all aspects – shower and toilet, hot water, batteries and solar panels, but no generators & other noisy machinery. 

You will have a reservoir with fresh water to top up yours, a braai area and plenty of wood. Then, of course, also the beauty of mother nature and what she has to offer.  Why drive 1000’s of kilometres to Botswana if you can have the same and more on your doorstep. 

During your visit, the only means of transport will be by foot. You are welcome to converse with the passing animals in our pristine Waterberg Eden.  Bring the long lenses with and enjoy the thatched viewing deck at the dam.  Please remember, you are now in the undeveloped African Bush. This Bushveld Savannah is home to the Bushbaby, Kudu, Nyala, Impala, Blue wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra, Gemsbok, Sable, Leopard, Hyena, Caracal, Civet, Jackal, Warthog, Bush Pig and many more. Treat their home as if it is your own. 

Should you need anything, the lodge is nearby. This facility is available only outside of the hunting season OR when there is no hunting on the property as it is in the centre of the bush/hunting area.

Corporate Retreat

From our dedicated business centre to our celebrated accommodations and endless menu of activities and amenities (including our 60-metre chipping green), the Berchtesgaden corporate experience is sure to turn the annual strategy session into a memorable event you would want to repeat regularly. 

Meeting room: Dual design. Open up the canvas for a completely open-air atmosphere, or close it for privacy & bad eather 

Amenities	Services
High-Speed Internet	Daily meeting room cleaning
Coffee Station	Optional all-day platter
Signal Booster for Full Service on all Major Cellular Networks.	Optional breakfast, lunch & dinner
Large Wall-Mounted Whiteboard with Markers
42" Screen with sound system
All Berchtesgaden Amenities

Lifestyle Activities and Adventures at Berchtesgaden, Vaalwater

Ranch Activities	Farm Activities
Hunting Safaris	Harvest
Marksman's Nest	Orchards & Garden
Wellness Centre	Feed the Animals
Horseback Safaris	Butchery & Biltong
Fishing Excursions	Spend the Day
Bird Watching
Game Drives
Wilderness Walks
Cycle Safaris
Photographic Safaris

African Adventures 
As if our on-site activities weren’t enough, Berchtesgaden’s immediate surroundings offer an immense array of adventures for you do embark on. These adventures have all been approved by our management so you can rest assured that you experience only the best that the bushveld has to offer.

Should you choose to explore, you can do so with your own vehicle, or your activity concierge can arrange it for you, where an experienced guide will then drive and accompany you on this exciting adventure.

Jong Stadsboer Veldskool 

• ‘n jagplaas met oorvloed van wild
• Akkommodasie van bogemiddelde standaard in luukse chalets en Safari tente
• ‘n Lewenstyl Boerplaas en
• ‘n ervaring wat nie oorvertel kan word nie – jy moet dit kom ervaar

Rateltaai Avontuurkamp 
Hierdie kamp is vir jong manne wat lus is vir ‘n uitdaging! Iets meer as net die Jong Stadsboer Veldskool, wat jy waarskynlik al reeds ervaar het.

Jy is immers eersdaags die senior in die skool en het al so bietjie geleer van vasbyt en deurdruk. Kom ervaar die bosveld vir 7 dae, herontdek jouself wanneer moeder natuur met jou praat.

Matriek Safari 2021 
Jy het waarskynlik een van die mees uitdagendste matriek jare van die afgelope decade vanjaar ervaar. Nou verdien jy iets anders; weg en meer as die normale “elke jaar dieselfde” matriek kuier.

Dit sal jy vind in die ruie bos van die Bosveld, diep in die Waterberge. Sielsrus, die ervaring van die ongerepte natuur en totaal en al weg van die samedromming van 100de ander.

Outdoor Photography Course with SAM JACOBSZ 
This weekend workshop will not only offer participants an opportunity to learn the finer skills of Outdoor Photography but will also provide excellent natural subjects to be photographed. The bushveld is a biodiversity “treasure chest” of nature which can be explored by foot or in open safari vehicles. Ample time will be allowed for practical photographic sessions and there will be a professional photographer on hand to assist and demonstrate important techniques throughout the event. Emphasis will be placed on the most important nature photographic processes such as how to set up your camera, getting into the right position how to “compose” the photograph and how to obtain crisp images.

TROPHY HUNTING AT BERCHTESGADEN 

Serious hunters from across the globe all aim to master the art of selective hunting. Being able to stalk a prey and observe them in their natural habitat whilst seeking for the old mature buck who has done his duties is an experience that cannot be described in words.  

At Berchtesgaden, through good management and selective breeding programs, we pride ourselves in providing you the opportunity to find “the one”.

Hunting Amenities & Features 
Great care has been taken in managing the animals on the property to ensure that they are healthy and only the best genes are carried over. Fantastic characteristics and big bodies will demand smiles from trophy and meat hunters alike.

• Road Infrastructure
• Bow Blinds
• Experienced Field Guides
• Slaughtering & Caping
• Salt Room
• Final Product Processing
• Hunting Vehicle
• Long Range Target Shooting

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