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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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NB Nando's Bela-Bela Nando's flame-grilled chicken restaurant at Bela Mall. Takeaways Bela-Bela, Limpopo NL Newburg Lodge Self-catering lodge on Newburg Farm near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo NL Newburg Luxury Bush Tents Self-catering bush tents on Newburg Farm near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo NL Nissan Limpopo Nissan dealership on Chris Hani Way. Car Dealerships Bela-Bela, Limpopo NA Numeri Accountants Accounting and bookkeeping practice. Accounting & Bookkeeping Bela-Bela, Limpopo NL Nuwe Lewe Gemeente Bela Bela Afrikaans church congregation. Places of Worship Bela-Bela, Limpopo NL Nuwe Lewe Kinderland Pre-school linked to the Nuwe Lewe congregation. Pre-schools & Crèches Bela-Bela, Limpopo OB Ocean Basket Bela Bela Family seafood chain restaurant serving fish and chips, calamari and sushi. Restaurants Bela-Bela, Limpopo PB Panarottis Bela-Bela Family Italian-style chain restaurant serving pizza and pasta. Restaurants Bela-Bela, Limpopo PS Paradise Safari Lodge Self-catering lodge in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo PE PEG Electrical Electrical contractor in the industrial area. Electricians Bela-Bela, Limpopo PL Phumelelo Lodge Lodge in the Mabalingwe area near Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo PA Pic A Paint Bela Bela Paint and coatings shop. Hardware & Building Supplies Bela-Bela, Limpopo PC Prime Cut Butchery Butchery (slaghuis) on Potgieter Road. Supermarkets & Groceries Bela-Bela, Limpopo RA Re a Lora Lodge Self-catering lodge listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo RG Rusty Grille Bela Bela Grill restaurant in Bela-Bela Square. Restaurants Bela-Bela, Limpopo SP Safari Plains Game lodge in the Waterberg listed under Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo S Sarcon Agricultural services and supplies. Agricultural Supplies Bela-Bela, Limpopo SM Shala Mushe Tented Lodge Tented lodge and camp in the Bela-Bela area. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo SL Shammah Lodge Self-catering lodge in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo SB Shell Bela-Bela Shell filling station on Potgieter Road. Fuel Stations Bela-Bela, Limpopo SW Shoprite Warmbad Shoprite supermarket in Bela-Bela (listed by Shoprite as Shoprite Warmbad). Supermarkets & Groceries Bela-Bela, Limpopo SA Sitruskloof Adventure Cottage Self-catering cottage listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo SC Sondela Country House Country house offering hotel-style and B&B rooms at Sondela near Bela-Bela. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo

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