Serendipity Game Farm & Hiking Trails

Serendipity Eco Trails is situated on a private game farm Tierkloof, in the district of Modimolle/ Mookgopong (Naboomspruit), Limpopo Province, 140 km from Pretoria. Only an hour and a half from PTA and 2 hours from Johannesburg. Serendipity means “Happy chance find” which this truly is.
Our visitors will be able to enjoy our beautiful Waterberg Bush veldt with stunning panoramic views, valleys, gorges, savannahs, indigenous forests, and lots of mountain streams with crystal clear natural rock pools to swim in.
A large variety of trees, abundant bird life and game can be seen and enjoyed while either riding mountain bike, 4×4 or taking on our hiking trails.

THE LAPASIDE BUSH CAMP & THE ZEBRA CAMP

  • These 2 separate camps/ units are walking distance from each other.

  • It can be booked for one big group together or 2 separate smaller groups privately.

The Lapaside “Rondawel” Camp

  • Has 4 separate bedrooms with single beds for 6 – 14 persons.

  • 3 Rooms with 4 single beds and 1 room with 1 double bed. Ablution block with flush toilets, hot and cold showers, hand basins.

The Zebra Camp

  • It can accommodate 4 – 8 persons, 2 separate bedrooms: 1 room with 6 single beds and 1 with 2 single beds. One bathroom with flush toilets, hot and cold showers, hand basins.

  • Both camps have electricity, lighting, bush kitchens with a 2 plate gas stove, fridge, pot, pan and kettle, boma braai facilities, grids provided, wash up zinks and there are under cover areas / veranda’s for seating and socializing when the weather turns out a bit rainy. Tables and chairs provided. There is safe parking under big shady trees.

  • Bring own sleeping bags & pillows, cutlery and crockery and own towels.

  • Recommended to bring your own camping chairs, binoculars, good walking shoes, medical kit, insect repellents, flashlights, extra toilet paper, firelighters and definitely your swimming gear to use at all the rock pools!!

HIKING TRAILS

  • The trails stretch over an unusual combination of beautiful valleys, gorges, savannas and mountain streams, rock pools with crystal clear water, indigenous forest, waterfalls and panoramic views of the Waterberg await the hiker. A large variety of trees, abundant bird life and game can be seen and enjoyed while hiking. There are 2 day hike trails, from and back to base camp:

    Day 1 – 13.5 km

    Day 2 – 5.2 km

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Special features and some exciting surprises await the hiker e.g. a safe and well -constructed tire ladder and wooden and steel bridges.

  • Hikers will now follow trails on parts of the Serendipity farm never been used before including a HUGE gorge, high kranses and a big waterfall with a stunning big rock pool (Xanado swimming spot) to swim in!!

  • There is a lot of game to be seen, and more than 250 species of birds identified (bring your books, binoculars and bird lists).

MOUNTAIN BIKING & TRAIL RUNNING:

  • All Serendipity trails are ideal for trail runners too.

  • There are clearly marked 30km and a 60km trail for all levels of mountain bike.rs

  • + A 24km technical trail for the more experienced riders.

  • Bring own bikes and helmets.

  • Free of charge with accommodation.

4 X 4 TRAILS:

  • Serendipity Eco Trails was founded in 1988 and has been judged as one of the top 10 trails in South Africa over many years.
  • Our trails stretch over an unusual combination of valleys, gorges, savannah and mountain streams.
  • Rock pools with crystal clear water, indigenous forest, waterfalls, and panoramic views of the Waterberg await you.
  • A large variety of trees, abundant bird life and game can be seen and enjoyed while either flying by, adrenaline pumping, or just slowly taking on the challenge.

  • We offer: a 3 hour moderate trail, extreme 1 hour trail and a “Legends Loop”.

  • All RIDERS MUST report to the reception before going on any trails.
  • No one will allowed to attempt any trails without a 4×4 Permit and a signed indemnity form.

Rates:

R500.00 per vehicle per trail. + R100.00 per person.

Recovery rate: R500.00 per vehicle if you need the owner to help you out!

All RIDERS MUST report to the reception before going on any trails.

No one will be allowed to attempt any trails without a 4×4 Permit and a

signed indemnity form.

CAMPING SITES:  RIVER CAMP:  1 – 3 CAMPS

  • There are 3X beautiful, private sites next to the river.

  • There is NO electricity, plan accordingly.

  • There is running water, safe braai facilities.

  • BRING OWN BRAAI GRIDS and braai utensils.

  • There are cement build tables and chairs.

  • Ablutions with shower, toilet & hand basins.

  • Preferably – high ground clearance vehicles, campers, trailers etc. especially during summer rainy season.

  • WEATHER YOU WANT TO BURN SOME CALORIES, HIKING, BIKING, TRAIL RUNNING OR JUST COME AND RELAX IN THE HEART OF THE PURE WATERBERG AND PRISTINE BUSH VELD, LOOK NO FURTHER – SEE YOU AT SERENDIPITY!!

RATES:

R200 p/adult per night R100 p/child U/12.

WOOD FOR SALE @R150 a 20Kg BAG – Order in advance.

ALL Rates are subject to change.

Item/Service Details/Amenities Capacity Rates (ZAR) Notes/Conditions
Lapaside Bush Camp - Rondawel Camp NO Electricity, No fridge. 3 X rondawels joined by a passage. Outside under cover kitchen, gas stove, 3 showers and toilets.
Bring: own bedding, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, portable lights, cooler boxes.		 Rondawel: 4 – 16 persons (4 x 4 beds) Zebra: 4 - 8 persons (2 x 4 beds) R500.00 p/adult
R250.00 p/child u/12
(2 Nights included) (No 1 night rate)		 No one night rate.
Day Visitors - Trail walkers/runners Access to trails for walking or running. N/A R200.00 per person ---
4x4 Trails (Day Use) Access to 4x4 trails. N/A R500.00 PER 4x4 vehicle ---
Camping Sites - River Camp One of 3 private camps. NO electric points. Wash-up facilities, toilets & showers available. Running water, safe braai facilities. Ideal for 4x4 / Campers / Hikers. 1-3 Camps; 12 Tent Sites; Max. 12 Vehicles R200 p/adult per night
R100 p/child u/12 per night
R50 p/child 3 to 12 per night
Children under 3: free		 BRING OWN BRAAI GRIDS!!!
Wood for Sale Firewood. 20kg bag R150.00 per bag To be ordered in advance.

Note: This table is based on the information provided. It's always recommended to confirm details and current pricing directly with the establishment. Some interpretations were made for structuring the data.