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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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FL Feeskraal Lodge Self-catering lodge in Mabalingwe. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo FB FNB Bela-Bela First National Bank branch in Bela-Bela. Financial Services 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 GB Goldwagen Bela Bela Goldwagen auto-parts store (VW/Audi and other makes). Mechanics & Services Bela-Bela, Limpopo GL Golfers Lodge 167 @ Zebula Self-catering lodge on the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo HS Hassims Supply Store Hardware and general supply store on Chris Hani Drive. Hardware & Building Supplies Bela-Bela, Limpopo HB Haval Bela Bela Haval / GWM dealership in Bela-Bela. Car Dealerships Bela-Bela, Limpopo HB Hi-Q Bela Bela Hi-Q tyre and fitment centre. Tyres & Exhausts 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 HW Hoërskool Warmbad Afrikaans/dual-medium public high school in Bela-Bela. Schools Bela-Bela, Limpopo HS Hoogland Spa Resort Spa resort with self-catering accommodation in Bela-Bela. Resorts Bela-Bela, Limpopo HP Hornbill Private Lodge Private self-catering lodge listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo IV Idwala View Lodge Self-catering lodge in Mabalingwe. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo IP Itaga Private Game Lodge Private game lodge in the Bela-Bela area. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo JA J and J Truck and Car Truck and car repair workshop in the industrial area. Mechanics & Services Bela-Bela, Limpopo JP Jinnah Park Primary School Public primary school in Jinnah Park. Schools Bela-Bela, Limpopo JE Johan Enslin Attorneys and Professional Valuers Attorneys and property valuers. Legal & Attorneys Bela-Bela, Limpopo KS Keleo Safari Lodge Bushveld safari lodge listed under Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo KB KFC Bela Bela KFC fried-chicken outlet in the town centre. Takeaways Bela-Bela, Limpopo KE Klip en Kristal Guest House Redbrick guest house in suburban Bela-Bela with a pool, gardens and breakfast included. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo KL Kudu Lodge Self-catering lodge on the Ditholo Wildlife Estate. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo KR Kudus Rest Game Lodge Rustic lodge just outside Bela-Bela offering rooms and self-catering, popular for family and hunting stays. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo

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