Activities

Lindani’s topography of kloofs, mountains, cliffs, rivers, wetlands, bush and open fields make it ideal for both walking and serious hiking. There is a network of interlinked marked walking trails giving guests access to the most beautiful parts of the farm. They have been planned so that guests can decide for themselves how far they want to walk - anything between a ten minute stroll to a lookout point to an all day hike through some of the Waterberg’s most stunning scenery without retracing your footsteps. There are approximately 30kms of marked trails on the farm.

Gradients vary. Most of the walks are relatively even and can be classified as easy. There are however some stretches of both uphill and downhill which are fairly steep and rocky with limited scrambling. Scenery is very varied so that there is always something new to reward participants. Two perennial streams ensure running water is available.

Trails are regularly cleared to at least a meter wide in terms of accepted trail practice so that walkers can see what lies ahead.

Guests are provided with a map and full description of the trails so that walks can be undertaken unaccompanied. We have intentionally not introduced aggressive game such as rhino, buffalo and ostrich so that guests do not feel intimidated.

Lindani also offers guided walks of approximately two hours - see Tariffs.

The more adventurous are free to explore anywhere on the property and do not have to stay on the trails.

For those who simply want to ride in open country away from traffic, the network of farm roads provides a perfect opportunity. Surfaces are firm with little sand to worry about and the scenery is rewarding. Game can often be seen on the ride. This option offers rides of up to 40 kms.

While there are some long uphill stretches,
gradients are generally moderate and suitable for the whole family including young children. A map with distances is provided for guests to take out with them.
Lindani has good quality entry level mountain bikes for hire - see Tariffs.

Lindani offers great mountain biking opportunities for those looking for a good ride. Tread Magazine (Nov/Dec 2010) has described Lindani’s single track trails as “some of the best mountain bike single track we have ever tested. That’s no exaggeration.” There are 30kms of challenging single track and 4x4 trails with conditions varying from beginners to advanced. Trails are marked for degree of difficulty so there is enough warning of advanced stretches where beginners may prefer to walk. By combining the mountain bike trails with the farm roads, a ride of approximately 50 kms with minimum repetition is possible.

A map is provided for cyclists to take with them.

Lindani has an attractive range of game - giraffe, kudu, waterbuck, eland, zebra, wildebeest, red hartebeest, impala, bushbuck and various other mammals. Guests are free to drive themselves anywhere on the farm roads, other than in the private lodge areas. Night drives, motor bikes and quadbikes are NOT allowed.

Lindani also offers evening and early morning guided drives in an open Landcruiser of approximately two and a half hours - see Tariffs.

Because of the many different habitats on the farm - bush, forest, open fields and dams - there is a good variety of birds - there are 230 species on the bird list. Guests are provided with a bird list and bird guide books are provided in each lodge to assist with identification. Guests are free to bird anywhere on the property other than around individual lodges other than their own.

Trees in particular, with their variety and elegant shapes, make a major contribution to the beauty of Lindani. The best way to enjoy them is to walk the trails. A tree list is provided plus guide books are available in each lodge to assist with identification. While the Waterberg does not seek to compete with the Western Cape, there is nevertheless a considerable variety of flowering plants. The best time for veld flowers is late November and December depending on what the early summer rainfall has been. A detailed list of flowering plants is available on request.

Canoeing is possible on a dam on the neighbouring farm owned by the son of Lindani’s owners. It has been necessary to stop all canoeing on the Palala River because of the increasing presence of Hippo.

There is a myriad of opportunities for the keen nature photographer, especially given the absence of any restriction on guests in terms of where they may go.

There are five picnic sites all near water where guests can relax and enjoy the surroundings. The sites on the Koperspruit and Melkrivier are particularly child friendly. Provided Lindani has had a reasonable season, these are lovely clear streams where children can play and swim in safety. It is not safe to swim in the Palala River and the dams.

The Waterberg offers many very beautiful scenic drives as well as a number of attractive community eco-tourism, hospitality and craft projects. The Waterberg Meander best highlights what is available in the area. The meander’s brochure can be downloaded from the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve’s web site www.waterbergbiosphere.org.za. A copy of the brochure is also available at the Lindani office.