Bushveld Restaurants

Cradled in the poster town of Vaalwater in a shady peaceful garden retreat, the Bush Stop Café is a passport to heavenly cuisine enticed by eclectic charm and rustic ambiance. A great place to spend the day immersed in laid-back breakfasts or languid lunches feasting from freshly prepared creations such as slow-roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and mint or smoked salmon with avo, watercress and pickled ginger mayo. Boasting legendary milkshakes and homemade treats such as refreshing mint and ginger granita or mini lemon cupcakes with beetroot topping, Bush Stop Café entices and invites a wholesome approach to dining in the tranquil surrounds of a shady garden.

Renowned as one of the most premier golf destinations in Limpopo, Elements Restaurant caters for a gastronomic retreat on a private reserve. Boasting different menus for breakfast, lunch and dinners, Elements Restaurants offers limited choices that vary with interesting emphasis on fish, chicken, steak and lamb. Offering a bistro style ambiance with international influence, Elements partners a small but powerful wine list at this premier golf destination in Limpopo.

Wrapped in the idyllic surrounds of Thaba Pitsi Private Game Reserve seduced by starlit African skies and Belgium cuisine infused with a touch of French, L’ Orange Bleue enrobes the palate in an Afro-European dining experience. Housed in rescued farmhouse that embraces 20th century quirky humour, this restaurant boasts simplicity at its best, paired with excellent cuisine and a fine reputation. With vivid hot hues of orange and blues swaddled around modern furniture that extends out on an open plan kitchen, diners can immerse the senses into bushveld serenity laden with fine cuisine, quality wines, liqueurs and imported cigars. Awarded best restaurant in Limpopo and graded four stars in 2003 edition of Top 100 South African Restaurants, L’ Orange Bleue speaks of sweets dreams nestled under an African sky. The tempting a la carte menu boasts mouth-watering features such as the duck carpaccio with flakes of foie gras and the fillet sauce du chef. Surrounded by cries of the African bushveld, L’ Orange Bleue whispers words of culinary seduction that caters for a memorable dining experience beneath the African skies.

Flattered by spectacular views and a combination of exotic African flavours, dine alfresco under a Camelthorn tree or on the lower deck dimly lit by lanterns and the night sky. Enjoy delicious dinners inside the chic dining room, veranda or inside the boma complimented by the finest South African wines. Marataba evokes opulent charm seduced by spectacular views and natural surrounds for a touch of world class dining under the stars.

Cradled within the breathtaking Waterberg biosphere, nestled deep within the Welgevonden Game Reserve is Nedile Lodge. Enjoy the flavours of Africa infused with complimenting tastes from around the globe in elegant dining surrounds. Dine on sumptuous cuisine in the elegant dining area or embrace the call of the wild under star lit skies surrounded by campfires for traditional boma dining. Succumb to the enchanted cries of Africa for an authentic experience at Nedile Lodge in Vaalwater.

Dine under a blanket of stars lit by flickering candlelight and cuisine expertly prepared in the middle of the bush. This intimate and private experience will seduce the senses with Mediterranean and local cuisine perfect for romantic bush dinners. Located just 18km from Waterberg, Sabrisa Ranch offers an authentic experience wrapped in starry skies and longing cries of the bushveld.

Dine overlooking the majestic Waterberg Mountains on excellent cuisine prepared by gourmet chefs. Situated on the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Sediba Game Lodge reveals spectacular locations for the perfect dining occasion. Enjoy gourmet cuisine on the lodge’s main deck, elegant dining room or traditional bomas with special requests for private candle lit dinners in the bushveld. Capture an illusion of cave dining under a starlit sky enchanted by a unique natural rock boma heightened by solid rock walls and illuminated light and smoke effects. Sediba Game Lodge seduces the palate with splendour and beauty complimented by a wine cellar stocked with exclusive and vintage wines for a mesmerizing dining experience.

Exuding elegance the name ‘Shibula’ means ‘Wild Lady’ - a lady that captures the African bushveld with sophisticated elegance. Hugging the banks of the scenic river, Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa graces magnificent views of the overhanging cliffs. This festive dining experience offers formal sit-down dinners in the main lounge, romantic dinners in the wine cellar or starlit boma dinners infused with traditional African cuisine. Enjoy South African delicacies such as potjiekos and other traditional gourmet dishes while captivating Shibula entertainers sing and dance to the tribal beat of Africa. For an unforgettable feast of the senses visit Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa in Vaalwater.

Set in soul of the African bushveld, with breathtaking views of the Waterberg Mountains, Soul of Africa Lodge Restaurant seduces diners with five star cuisine, traditional fare and friendly service. Dine within the warm and inviting interior, decorated in splashes of orange and red and contrasting tables and chairs, or alfresco on the extended deck overlooking the serene beauty of the veld. Summers invite cool cocktails, wine and beer, scattered under large parasols while evenings seduce with low lit candles, starlit skies and the call of the African wild.

As the Southern Cross and Orion's Belt, garland the dome of the night sky, the distant smell of a log fire from the open-air boma welcomes you back from the late afternoon game drive. The faint call of tribal drums announces an array of culinary delights to appease even the most discerning of palates. Explore masterful cuisine inspired by African Flavors yet guided by the Western culinary tradition.5 course Table D’Hote dinners served in luxury and style