LANDSCAPING WITH THE GARDEN GROUP

Since partnering with The Hills Game Reserve Estate, The Garden Group Landscaping has embarked on a comprehensive journey of restoration and enhancement. Our initial focus was to revitalize all gardens across the estate, ensuring they reflected the beauty and serenity of the natural surroundings. We diligently cleaned and rejuvenated gardens while simultaneously addressing overgrown and invasive plants in the greenbelts and the reserve itself. This ongoing process has yielded remarkable results, with significant progress made in controlling invasive plants. In collaboration with the residents, we organized engaging events where we worked together to remove invasive species, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.

As summer transitioned into autumn, we set our sights on a systematic upgrade of all gardens within the estate. Our dedicated team commenced the transformation by redesigning and renovating the entrance and gate gardens, aiming to unveil their vibrant and welcoming splendour by the arrival of spring. Currently, we have an array of exciting upgrades in the pipeline, including plans to enhance the gardens surrounding the clubhouse area. These upcoming projects will further enrich the communal spaces, providing residents with enchanting vistas to enjoy.

As we prepare for the upcoming spring season, our attention turns to proactive measures for the future. Through composting and strategic grass cutting, we are laying the groundwork for a flourishing and vibrant spring landscape. Additionally, we have a tree planting initiative on the horizon, where we will introduce new trees that not only enhance the aesthetics but also contribute to the overall sustainability of the estate. the garden group remains steadfast in our mission to transform The Hills Game Reserve Estate into a sustainable oasis. With each project, we blend nature and design harmoniously, creating breathtaking landscapes that seamlessly integrate with the environment. Our ongoing partnership with the estate’s residents fosters a sense of collaboration, as we work together to preserve the natural beauty and ecological balance of this remarkable enclave.

In line with our commitment to preserving the ecological balance, we have future projects dedicated to invasive plant control. With a keen focus on targeting specific invasive plants during different seasons, we aim to tackle the pom pom in spring and summer while continually addressing other invasive species. By implementing these measures, we strive to maintain a thriving ecosystem while safeguarding the integrity of the reserve and its native flora.

Experience the transformative power of ecofriendly landscaping with the garden group. Together, we will continue to shape a greener, more vibrant future for The Hills Game Reserve Estate

Escape to Kingfisher Villa, an unparalleled exclusive-use luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Waterberg region offering absolute comfort and seclusion.

Perfect for intimate family gatherings or group getaways, accommodating up to ten guests in five luxurious waterside suites. Kingfisher Villa is rated as one of the top luxury safari lodges in South Africa and is conveniently situated just two hours from Johannesburg

SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE MAGNIFICENT WATERBERG MOUNTAIN RANGE IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE, A MERE TWO HOURS’ DRIVE FROM JOHANNESBURG THE EXQUISITE BEAUTY OF ITS WIDE-OPEN SAVANNAHS, BIG 5 AND SPECTACULAR VISTAS IS AN IDYLLIC MELTING POT FOR A MAJESTIC WILDERNESS DESTINATION

Each tented suite is located along winding sand pathways, and commands a stunning space within the natural, indigenous bushveld. These safaristyle tents offer the utmost comfort and an opulent ambience with private timber wrap-around decks. Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent high–ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa.

Explore the surrounding bushveld on open vehicle safaris, bush walks or horseback safaris. An outstanding big five safari experience awaits on the twelve thousand hectares private game reserve that is home to Safari Plains.

Conservation Initiatives

Safari Plains is located within the Mabula Private Game Reserve. Mabula Private Game Reserve is a 12,000ha (120 square-kilometre) wilderness area dedicated to conservation. As part of our ongoing species conservation projects this reserve has three separate areas including two areas that do not have lion. Some of these projects include the EWT cheetah metapopulation growth initiative, a world-renowned ground hornbill project and several other important initiatives.

Mabula Private Game Reserve has been the home of the award-winning Mabula Ground Hornbill Project since 1999. This non-profit conservation project is working to save these iconic but endangered species by harvesting and assisting the hand-rearing of secondhatched chicks that would otherwise die of starvation in wild nests. Re-wilding of the handreared chicks by established groups in bush training schools. Provision of artificial nests for wild groups with no or inadequate nests.

Mabula Private Game Reserve is part of a project coordinated by the Endangered Wildlife Trust that seeks to reintroduce cheetah to areas where they have been driven out by conflict from farmers as well as one of the biggest wildlife challenges today, habitat loss. The project is called the cheetah metapopulation management project and is based on the principle that the cheetah occurring in different areas of southern Africa is seen as one big population, with nine game reserves working together in this initiative and offspring are moved around to prevent inbreeding.

Working closely with the Waterberg Wild Dog Initiative (WWDI), Mabula Private Game Reserve is proud to have a successful introduction of African wild dog call the reserve home. Welcoming the first litter of pups in 2022. The WWDI is a community-based, non-profit initiative seeking to conserve the wild dogs that occur naturally in the Waterberg biosphere.