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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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SM Sondela Moselesele Tent Camp Tented camp at Sondela near Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo SB Spec-Savers Bela Mall Optometrist Doctors Bela-Bela, Limpopo SV Spectacular Views Self-catering accommodation listed under Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo ST Steers Total Bela Bela Steers burger outlet at the TotalEnergies station. Takeaways Bela-Bela, Limpopo SP Summerset Place Country House Country guest house in the Bela-Bela area. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo SB SUPERSPAR Bela Bela SUPERSPAR supermarket in central Bela-Bela. Supermarkets & Groceries Bela-Bela, Limpopo TL Tadima Lodge Self-catering villa in the Mabula area. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo TG Tamboti Grove Self-catering accommodation in the Bela-Bela area. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo TP Thaba Pitsi Safari Lodge Safari lodge with self-catering options in the Bela-Bela area. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo TC Thandile Country Lodge Country lodge near Bela-Bela offering guest-house rooms and self-catering units. Guest Houses & B&Bs Bela-Bela, Limpopo TC The Cliffhanger Lodge Self-catering lodge in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo TH The Hornbills Nest 419 Self-catering lodge in Mabalingwe. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo TS The Shack Restaurant Rustic bar and restaurant (formerly The Pancake Shack) serving burgers and grills, with a pool area. Pubs & Bars Bela-Bela, Limpopo TL Thornwood Lodge Self-catering lodge in the Cyferfontein district near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo TS Thusanang Special School Special school for learners with severe intellectual disabilities in Leseding. Schools Bela-Bela, Limpopo TO Tjaart Oosthuizen & Co Accounting practice in Bela-Bela. Accounting & Bookkeeping Bela-Bela, Limpopo TS Toeka se Dae Retro-styled farm stall and restaurant on the R516 with baked goods, curios and traditional South African dishes. Farm Stalls Bela-Bela, Limpopo TA TOPS at SPAR Bela Bela TOPS at SPAR liquor store attached to the SUPERSPAR in town. Supermarkets & Groceries Bela-Bela, Limpopo TB TotalEnergies Bela Bela TotalEnergies service station with a Steers outlet. Fuel Stations Bela-Bela, Limpopo TL Twiga Lodge Mabalingwe Game lodge in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve near Bela-Bela. Lodges & Game Lodges Bela-Bela, Limpopo VH Van Heerden Pharmacy Bela Mall Registered Van Heerden pharmacy in Bela Mall. Pharmacies Bela-Bela, Limpopo VH Van Heerden Pharmacy Warmbad Van Heerden group pharmacy (Warmbad Apteek) in the town centre. Pharmacies Bela-Bela, Limpopo VB VlakkiesKraal Bush House Self-catering bush house on a guest farm near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo VB Voorbegin Bosveldverblyf Self-catering bushveld accommodation near Bela-Bela. Self-Catering Bela-Bela, Limpopo

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