Leobo Private Reserve

THE LUXURY SAFARI HOUSE IN SOUTH AFRICA

This is the epitome of an exclusive luxury safari house in the South African bush. Leobo Private Reserve set within it's own concession in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains. Originally built as the family home of a British millionaire businessman, no expense was spared in creating this dream home and now you can be part of it.

Guests can do whatever they like here, from full days on safari (or nights, there are no restrictions), to mountain top picnics or paint-balling from a helicopter. Relax in the Ibiza chillout pool and lounge terrace area, star-gaze in the observatory through one of the most powerful privately owned telescopes in the world, track wild animals on foot through the bush with a highly skilled top safari guide and much, much more. If you have a dream African destination in mind, it's likely to be Leobo.

Winner of The Safari Awards 'Best Safari House' 2014 & 2015

A firm favourite with the Sandgrouse Travel team, we believe you would be hard pushed to be top a stay here anywhere in the world.

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GBP £1,890

USD $2,306

EUR €2,173

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Leobo Private Reserve is a paradise lodge in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains in rural South Africa. Leobo is the dream destination, here you have a giant African playground at your disposal. Get ready for incredible game viewing, mouth-watering gourmet cuisine and warm, unintrusive hospitality at what is, the ultimate exclusive safari house.

Situated in the north of the country out of a malarial area this makes for the perfect family lodge, with full time nanny services on offer aswell the adults can if they wish be happy in the knowledge the children are being well looked after.

In many respects the list of activities and options for entertianment at Leobo are endless. Within reason and of course budget, the lodge will do all they can to privide guests with the experience of a lifetime whilst staying at Leobo Private Reserve. Below you will find a taster of some of the activities that can be easily arranged during your stay. These require prior arrangement so please ask your Sandgrouse Travel consultant should you wish to include something extraordinary in your stay whilst here.

Activities

Game drives (day and night)

Game Walks with expert guide

Activities (Not included)

Helicopter trips
Tandem skydive from helicopter
Solo Skydive from helicopter
Spa Treatments
Elephant riding safari
Rock Climbing with expert
Snake Lecture with live snakes
Starlight safari with Phil Calcot
Big 5 Game Drive at Entabeni
$1m Golf Hole at Entabeni (5mins by helicopter / 1hr drive)
Scorpion & Spider professional guide

Leobo Private Reserve is a completely private 23,000 acre estate based in the beautiful Waterberg mountains, 3 hours drive north of Johannesburg and home to the award winning ‘Observatory Bush Villa’ – probably the most stunning safari house in Africa not only from an architectural and style perspective but also as a fantastic home for families and small groups.

Leobo does not offer timetabled game drives, rigid programs or meals at set times. Of course you can go on game drives whenever you like, day or night – whenever suits you.

Leobo Reserve is for people who want a bit more out of life than a bunch of Kodak shots of the Big Five. You can do anything if you like. Just ask.

Health and medical services

Leobo is situated in a malaria-free area. All staff members are trained in First Aid for minor incidents. It is advisable that guests ensure that they have adequate travel insurance.

Dress

Cool, breathable clothes are advisable for the summer months. During the winter months (May to September), warm clothes are essential.

What To Pack

Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen/block

Cameras and binoculars

In summer: lightweight clothing, bathing suits, warmer clothing for game drives
In winter: light clothing for day time, bathing suit for the warmer spells, very warm insulated jackets for game drives

The Waterberg Observatory is situated within Leobo and is an integral part of the main house.

The Observatory’s fully automated copper coloured dome houses two different types of telescope – a 20 inch corrected Dahl Kirkham for looking at stars, Planets and Nebulae and an 8 inch Hydrogen Alpha scope for looking directly at the sun.

The setup is capable of producing world class images and is complete with all the equipment necessary to do various levels of just plain optical viewing as well as more complex astrophotography.

Due to the reserves remote location, there is virtually no light pollution and it is possible to see objects down to Magnitude 7.4 (the limit of the human eye is normally Magnitude 6) meaning that the skies are some of the best in the world for Astronomy.

Guests staying at the house are able to see a tour of the night skies and it is also possible to book a local Astronomer who can give a more detailed Starlit Safari.

By Car

Private Transfers to and from Johannesburg International Airport can be arranged within your travel itinerary should you prefer a road transfer out to the Waterberg Mountains.

By Helicopter

Private chartered helicopter transfers to and from Leobo mean guests are able to maximise their time on the ground at Leobo house.

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