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Bela-Bela

Formerly Warmbaths, known for its natural hot springs and resorts.

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History

Tswana groups knew the springs from the 1800s, and the Voortrekker Carl van Heerden established the farm Het Bad there. In 1873 the Transvaal government under President Burgers bought the land and founded a spa called Hartingsburg. During the Anglo-Boer War the British renamed the post office Warm Baths (1903). Warmbaths was proclaimed a township in 1920 (laid out by J.A. Moffat), and became a town council in 1960. It was officially renamed Bela-Bela ('the pot that boils') on 14 June 2002.

Getting there

Bela-Bela lies just off the N1 about 1 hour (roughly 90 km) north of Pretoria and just under 2 hours from Johannesburg; the R101 runs through town and the R516 leads west towards Thabazimbi. Mokopane is about 119 km north via the N1. The nearest scheduled airport is OR Tambo; a small general-aviation airfield (FAWA) is on the R101.

Weather & climate

Warm summer-rainfall climate: average daily maximum about 27 °C and minimum about 11 °C, with around 630 mm of rain a year, mostly falling as December-January thunderstorms. Winters are dry, sunny and mild by day but can be frosty at night. Malaria-free.

Things to do

  • Diepdrift Hiking TrailsNetwork of moderate trails near Bela-Bela, including two overnight hikes, two day trails and the longer Sable trail.
  • Forever Resort hot springsNatural hot-spring pools and water slides.
  • SA Camp FestAnnual gathering in Bela-Bela for fans of German-themed vehicles, with outdoor camping and entertainment, drawing thousands of visitors.
  • Stamvrug Hiking TrailsTrails in a nature reserve near Bela-Bela, including a two-day backpacking route with a hut overnight.
  • Wag 'n Bietjie Hiking TrailModerate-to-easy 22 km, three-day hiking trail that starts and finishes in Bela-Bela.
  • Waterberg MeanderSelf-drive tourism route of roughly 8,000 sq km through the Waterberg savannah, accessible from Bela-Bela.
  • Zebula Country Club Golf Course18-hole golf course at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, with game viewing on the estate.

Things to see

  • Mabalingwe Nature ReserveLarge Big Five-area nature reserve near Bela-Bela with timeshare and private lodges, game drives and bushveld scenery.

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AV ArendSig Villa Self-catering villa in the Mabula Game Reserve. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo AK ATKV Klein Kariba Family holiday resort on 600 ha of bushveld in a Waterberg gorge with heated pools, a 9-hole golf course, hiking and ho… Resorts Bela-Bela, Limpopo BA Babohi at Qwabi Private Game Reserve Game lodge on the Qwabi Private Game Reserve near Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo BL Buyskop Lodge, Conference and Spa Self-catering chalets on a private game reserve, with conference and spa facilities. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo CH Carlana Holiday Accommodation Self-catering holiday accommodation in Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo DK De Kunst Huisje Guest house / B&B in Bela-Bela. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo DG Ditholo Game Lodge Game lodge on the Ditholo Wildlife Estate near Bela-Bela; also hosts functions. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo DL Duiker Lodge 17 Self-catering lodge listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo ES Eclectic Safari Lodge Game lodge in the Waterberg near Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo ER El Rancho Grande Self-catering accommodation in Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo E1 Elements 109 Self-catering unit on the Elements Private Golf Estate near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo EG Elements Golf Retreat 111 Self-catering unit on the Elements Private Golf Reserve near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo EL Elephant Lodge 256A Self-catering lodge in the Waterberg near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo EL Elephant Lodge 259 Self-catering lodge in Mabalingwe. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo EL Elephant Lodge 267-7 Self-catering lodge listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo EL Elephant Lodge 267-8 Self-catering lodge in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo EL Elephant Lodge Self Catering Self-catering and guest-house lodge in Mabalingwe. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo FL Feeskraal Lodge Self-catering lodge in Mabalingwe. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo GI Gallery Inn Self-catering accommodation listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo GL Golden Lantern Guest House Guest house with self-catering options in Bela-Bela town. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo GL Golfers Lodge 167 @ Zebula Self-catering lodge on the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo HA Hide Away Estate Bush estate in the Waterberg mountain range north of Bela-Bela with guest-house and self-catering units. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo HL Hillside Lodge Self-catering lodge in Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo HS Hoogland Spa Resort Spa resort with self-catering accommodation in Bela-Bela. Resorts Bela-Bela, Limpopo

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