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    Ant's Hill & Ant's Nest

    505 Reviews
    #1 of 40 Specialty Lodging in Vaalwater
    Gunfontein, Vaalwater 0530, South Africa
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    505 reviews
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    “horse riding” (64 reviews)
    “non riders” (17 reviews)
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    Free Internet
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    Breakfast included
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    11 - 15 of 415 reviews

    Reviewed 14 August 2017
    Trip of a lifetime - just go!

    My wife and I stayed at Ant's Hill for 7 days and then Ant's Next for the following 5 days in June. As many of the other reviews have said, both lodges offer a trip of a lifetime experience! Either lodge makes you feel right...More

    1  Thank TucsonRocks
    Reviewed 14 August 2017
    Bar set at new high

    This was a stunning location matched only by the amazing staff and unsurpassed customer care. We've been travelling around the world for many years and have never enjoyed better, more personal customer care anywhere. This is what to aim for all you folks out there...More

    Thank Laurence T
    Reviewed 4 August 2017
    Blended family holiday, with teenagers and very mixed riding ability.

    My first trip with my partner (never ridden) and my 16 year old son (very limited riding) and 14 year daughter (lives, breathes and sleeps horses) could have been tricky to manage. The Ant's Hill team were absolutely brilliant catering for our diversity in riding...More

    Thank Tezmerelda47
    Reviewed 3 August 2017
    Best Family Holiday we have ever had

    We have just returned to UK from a 2 week holiday in South Africa with 7 nights split between Ants Nest and Ants Hill. We have had the most fabulous holiday ever. The welcome at Ants Nest so warm and friendly and within 24 hour...More

    Thank mcc0nnell
    Reviewed 1 August 2017 via mobile
    Trip of a lifetime 😀🦏🐃🐎

    We have just returned from the most amazing trip to Ants Nest and Ants Hill and are already planning our return next year. The Ants team are absolutely fantastic and the holiday was flawless from start to finish. We arrived in Johannesburg at 7am in...More

    Thank Brig W
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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Free Parking
    • Room Service
    • Free Internet
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Breakfast included
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Room Service
    • Airport Transportation
    • Breakfast included
    • Laundry Service
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Babysitting
    • Room amenities
    • Refrigerator in room
    • Minibar
    • Things to do
    • Pool
    • Bar/Lounge
    Details
    • Price range
    • US$137 - US$1 789 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Hotel class
    • Room types
    • Suites ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 11
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    • Location
    • South Africa >
    • Limpopo Province >
    • Waterberg >
    • Vaalwater
    • Also Known As
    • Ant`s Hill & Ant`s Nest Hotel Vaalwater ,
    • Ant`s Hill And Ant`s Nest
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    Gillian M
    10 March 2017|
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    Response from Antslodges | Property representative |
    May i ask that you perhaps send us an email with your proposed dates so we can check what is still available and can also advise how many kids are in camp at the time
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    Pia R
    20 February 2017|
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    Response from madRower | Reviewed this property |
    Ant's Nest would be a better option of the two (because of the drop-offs reference above) but the pool does not have a fence around it. I found the staff to be very family friendly - we had a 3 and an 8 year old with us... More
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    19 December 2016|
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    Response from James K | Reviewed this property |
    I would also say that some places recommendations on tips are quite high, others less so. Ants is on the high side, but that said we tipped on the high side here as they are so lovely. However, I wouldn't go too high on the... More
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    "Hideaway has great views and its own small pool."
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    "Even if you don't ride normally try it here."
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    "The Rondavel Suite was perfect for our family of four, children ages 2 and 5"
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    "Bring a range of clothes for safari - it's all very casual - and also lip balm is handy for when on..."
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