Ants Nest

(North West - South Africa)

General Description
Ant's Nest is a unique bush home on a private game reserve in the Waterberg region (approx three to four hours drive from Johannesburg). With its wide verandahs and extensive lawns, this original homestead exudes a classic African atmosphere.

The main house has a comfortable lounge and a small library, and is surrounded by an open verandah with wonderful views. There is a 15 metre pool in the garden that is heated all year round. Extensive lawns and beds of indigenous plants surround the pool and there is a wonderful, thatched covered chill out spot with vast sofa beds to relax on during the heat of the day. A wide variety of game frequents the waterhole in front of the house where horses and dogs abound.

The owner's policy of generally only taking one group or couple at a time means that personal service and flexibility are guaranteed and that those visits can be completely tailor-made. 

Accommodation
The luxurious en-suite rooms accommodate a maximum of twelve guests. The home has a stylish warmth, decorated in classic furniture fashioned from local fabrics, timber and stone.

Dining
Meals are eaten whenever possible outside. Morning game activities are often ended with a bush lunch, while at night bush meals may be served around open fires under the stars. Excellent South African estate wines are served. 

Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gardens
- Open verandah
- Lounge

Activities
Available in and around Ant’s Nest:
- Horse riding
- Guided walks
- Game drives
- Family safaris
- The rhino museum
- A Farm Tour with Ant’s father, Charles Baber, who will give you the historical background to the area
- Elephant Safaris
- Cultural visits to a historic thatched church on Sundays
- Visits to the local town.

Child Policy
Children are welcome. Special activities are laid on for children and teenagers who enjoy getting involved in the running of a game reserve. Children of all ages can join their parents on all activities or can be taken out separately.

Environmental Policy
The objective of the Ant Collection is to create sustainable tourism and this influences the way both lodges are run. Waste management policies are in place and the lodges make efforts to support local enterprise and employ locally.