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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.

Businesses in Bela-Bela

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AP Academia Private School Independent school in Bela-Bela. Schools Bela-Bela, Limpopo AB African Bank Bela Bela African Bank branch in the Joycelin Building. Financial Services Bela-Bela, Limpopo AD Agri Deli Coffee shop and deli at Bela Mall. Coffee Shops Bela-Bela, Limpopo AB Ampath Bela Bela Care Centre Ampath pathology collection centre. Hospitals & Clinics Bela-Bela, Limpopo 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 BA BB Auto Body Rebuilds Panel beating and auto body repair. Panel Beaters Bela-Bela, Limpopo BM BB Mahindra Bela Bela Mahindra dealership in Bela-Bela. Car Dealerships Bela-Bela, Limpopo BB Beares Bela-Bela Beares furniture and appliance store in the town centre. Shopping Bela-Bela, Limpopo BB Bela Bela African Cuisine Restaurant serving African dishes. Restaurants Bela-Bela, Limpopo BM Bela Mall Single-level convenience shopping centre on the R101 at the town entrance, anchored by Checkers, with clothing, pharmac… Shopping Centres Bela-Bela, Limpopo BC Bela-Bela Christian Church Christian church in Extension 6. Places of Worship Bela-Bela, Limpopo BL Bela-Bela Local Municipality Local municipality for Bela-Bela and surrounds in the Waterberg District. Municipalities Bela-Bela, Limpopo BS Bela-Bela SAPS South African Police Service station for Bela-Bela. Police & Emergency Bela-Bela, Limpopo BS Bela-Bela State Veterinarian Provincial state veterinary office. Veterinarians Bela-Bela, Limpopo BP Benco Pumps and Irrigation Pumps and irrigation equipment supplier. Agricultural Supplies Bela-Bela, Limpopo BD Brown's Drankwinkel Independent liquor store on Chris Hani Street. Supermarkets & Groceries Bela-Bela, Limpopo BI Build it Bela Bela Build it hardware and building-materials store on Potgieter Street. Hardware & Building Supplies Bela-Bela, Limpopo BB Bux Building Supplies Building supplies merchant on Potgieter Road. Hardware & Building Supplies 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 CB Cashbuild Bela Bela Cashbuild building-materials and hardware store in the R101 business park. Hardware & Building Supplies Bela-Bela, Limpopo C2 Century 21 Bela Bela Estate agents Financial Services Bela-Bela, Limpopo

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