why shelanti
Welcome to Shelanti Game Reserve, a privately owned 20 000-hectare bushveld sanctuary in Limpopo’s beautiful Waterberg region.
Here, life slows down, the air feels lighter, and every sunrise brings a new connection with nature. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, a group of friends or a solo adventurer, Shelanti offers a peaceful escape where wildlife, comfort and warm hospitality come together.
The reserve is home to an impressive variety of free-roaming animals, from buffalo, sable and roan to nyala, giraffe, zebra and many plains game species. The landscape shifts with the seasons, offering lush greens in summer and warm golden tones in winter, ensuring that each visit feels unique. With spacious accommodation options, guided experiences and family-friendly facilities, Shelanti is built for guests who want to truly unwind and enjoy the bush at their own pace.
55+
Species of animals
360+
Species of birds
20k
Hectares of land
Accommodation for Every Traveler
Choose the stay that suits your travel style:
2–4 pax | Roadside stopover | Private rooms | Accommodation only
Shelanti@N11
2–4 pax | En-suite rooms | Shared lounge | Bed & Breakfast
Farmstead Guesthouse
1 bedrooms | Private lodge | Multiple bathrooms | Self catered
Buffelfontein Lodge
2–4 pax | En-suite bathroom | Private deck | Breakfast included
Luxury Tented Camp
5 pax | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Self-catering
Self-Catering Chalets
Looking After What Matters
Conservation at Shelanti is hands-on and ongoing. From ethical wildlife management to habitat protection and education, every part of the reserve is managed with the future in mind.
Guests are invited to learn about, and be part of, the conservation efforts that help this landscape thrive.
Days Shaped by Discovery
Every day at Shelanti brings something different; a fresh track on the road, a herd moving through the grass, a bird call you’ve never heard before.
Things to do
Sports Bar
The bar caters for everyone including a wine cooler and large wine shelf. Wide screen tv’s ensure that the favourite sporting games are available to view.
Things to do
Pride Rock & Sundowners
Pride Rock is one of Shelanti’s most loved viewpoints — a natural rock formation overlooking sweeping stretches of the reserve.
Things to do
Animals & Wildlife Viewing
Daily game drives reveal Shelanti at its most alive, from unforgettable elephant encounters to nocturnal sightings under a vast, star-lit Milky Way, with over fifty mammal species calling the reserve home.
Things to do
Bird Watching
Twice weekly, food is placed at our Vulture Restaurant, drawing hundreds of endangered vultures into dramatic feeding frenzies that offer guests a rare wildlife spectacle while supporting vital conservation research.
Things to do
Guided Game Drives
Daily game drives reveal Shelanti at its most alive, from unforgettable elephant encounters to nocturnal sightings under a vast, star-lit Milky Way, with over fifty mammal species calling the reserve home.
Things to do
Vulture Restaurant
Twice weekly, food is placed at our Vulture Restaurant, drawing hundreds of endangered vultures into dramatic feeding frenzies that offer guests a rare wildlife spectacle while supporting vital conservation research.
Our guest experiences
How to get to Shelanti
Directions
Shelanti is an easy drive from Pretoria and Polokwane via the N1 and connecting regional routes. Signage clearly guides travellers to the main gate.
