Welcome to Thaba eNtle
Thaba eNtle is a private family farm owned by the Nel family. With an immense love for the bushveld, the Nel family invested into this game farm in 2020 mainly for family exclusive use, which later developed into a unique bush experience they wanted to share with the public.
Located in the heart of the bushveld near Thabazimbi, Thaba eNtle is little more than a three-hour drive from Johannesburg and two and a half hours from Pretoria on well-maintained roads.
We offer guided game-viewing excursions on request and guests can enjoy our tranquil walking trails, cycling trails, and bird-viewing facilities. We are home to exotic game and our accommodation and entertainment areas promise a private, exhilarating, and memorable bush-living experience.
Enjoy a luxurious bushveld getaway with accommodation in our private chalets or log cabin, and enjoy memorable moments at our Boma, Tree Bar, various picnic and braai spots, or mountain view.
We believe in attention to detail and excellent service – for a truly unforgettable experience.
Wildlife roams freely at Thaba eNtle. This allows for spectacular game viewing and encounters. We specialise in some of South Africa’s most exotic wildlife species.
We are home to exotic game such as Sable, Golden Onyx, King Wildebeest, Golden Wildebeest, White Blesbuck, White Flang, and Saddleback Impala.
The sable is a rotund, barrel-chested antelope with a short neck, long face, and dark mane. Both females and males boast impressive ringed horns.
The Golden Onyx, better known as the Golden Gemsbok, is a unique variation in colour from the regular Gemsok, while the Kings Wildebeest and Golden Wildebeest are also rare variations in colour from the well-known Blue Wildebeest.
The White Blesbok is a truly beautiful sight. It is not an albino, but simply unique in colour.
We are also home to the Saddlebacked Impala, similar in colour to a normal Impala but with a very distinctively darker back.
Whether you are an avid bird watcher or just want to relax, Thaba eNtle also boasts a variety of bird species in abundance all year around.
The Farm House
Game Drives
We offer game viewing excursions on request guided by an experienced ranger on an open cruiser. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable game sightings. Although we do not host the big five, we are home to exotic game such as the Sable, Golden Onyx, King Wildebeest, Golden Wildebeest, White Blesbuck, White Flang, and Saddleback Impala.
The Boma (Additional booking fees apply)
Create memories for a lifetime at The Boma. Here you will be able to relax next to a bushveld fire while enjoying the company of family and friends with the unique buss-veld sounds in the background.
The Tree Bar (Additional booking fees apply)
Enjoy sundowners after a day of fun and game drives at The Tree Bar. This is a true bushveld experience, offering all the luxuries of a bar, yet minimalistic and uniquely wild.
The Picnic Spots (Additional booking fees apply)
Whether you are trying to impress your partner with a romantic picnic or create memories with family or friends our picnic spots offer tranquil surroundings and comfort, yet still in the bush.
Mud Dam
At Thaba eNtle we believe that braai is not reserved only for summer. Enjoy a unique winter braai at the Mud Dam.
The Mountain View
For a memorable family day outing, you can drive to the Mountain View and enjoy a panoramic view of the area.
Walking trails, cycling trails, and bird viewing facilities
We do not recommend that guests do private game drives. Rather enjoy the bushveld with our various walking trails, cycling trails, and bird viewing facilities. The walking trail behind the Log Cabin offers a 500-meter steep, yet safe, wood trail to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the bushveld. We have E-Bike hiring available to those who want to enjoy a relaxed cycling trail around the farm.
