Title: Things to Do in Vaalwater in 2026 | Expedia.com [Vaalwater Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vaalwater.dx6052554)[Hotels in Vaalwater](https://expedia.com/Vaalwater-Hotels.d6052554.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vaalwater](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Vaalwater.d6052554.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Vaalwater](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Vaalwater.d6052554.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vaalwater Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Vaalwater.d6052554.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Vaalwater ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vaalwater Types of activities [Vaalwater Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vaalwater.dx6052554) ![Called this one "move away". As we were heading back to the way out, stopped by the lake to check on the marabou birds. Looks like the spot was crowded. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052554/c927b116-1ae5-4141-800c-b0467b84b4a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marakele National Park in South Africa is about 250 km away from Johannesburg, making it a perfect #WeekendGetaway from the big city. It is situated in the Waterberg district, on the border between the dry south and the tropical northern part of the country. The views are just stunning and the wildlife and birdlife beautiful to see. The campsite is located by a waterhole attracting a variety of animals. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052554/e1fe9320-4fcb-4b99-973f-2ab16a9cc70d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wonderful place, with wonderful park rangers. On the way back to our lodge, we witnessed this elephant bull fight. Adventure happens anywhere in there. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052554/79a46aab-9599-4c47-895c-de4210185a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Took to Welgevonden hoping to see this one. We had just stop for a light snack when bushmen and park rangers shouted "leopard, leopard"; we rushed back to the truck and our amazing driver blocked the other vehicules so we could witness this beast come out of the bush. I was at the back of the truck and he walked out in front of me. Soo intense. #lifeatexpedia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052554/bdf0488d-6234-4e4d-9cce-666b5253183e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Right before spotting the leopard (see other pic) we got to see hippo mummy and baby out of the water. Soo cute. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052554/3843a827-ebb3-49bf-8f86-6614fdf74a03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Vaalwater | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [3-Day Private Waterberg The Hidden Gem Tour](/things-to-do/3-day-private-waterberg-the-hidden-gem-tour.a46475931.activity-details): $5,597 | | Top 5 things to do | [3-Day Private Waterberg The Hidden Gem Tour](/things-to-do/3-day-private-waterberg-the-hidden-gem-tour.a46475931.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [3-Day Private Waterberg The Hidden Gem Tour](/things-to-do/3-day-private-waterberg-the-hidden-gem-tour.a46475931.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vaalwater --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Vaalwater? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vaalwater #### Lapalala Wilderness Area Explore the great outdoors at Lapalala Wilderness Area, a lovely green space in Vaalwater. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Lapalala-Wilderness-Area-Vaalwater.d6090781.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kololo Game Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Kololo Game Reserve, a lovely green space in Vaalwater. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Kololo-Game-Reserve-Vaalwater.d553248621574431178.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kamonande Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Kamonande Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Vaalwater. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Kamonande-Nature-Reserve-Vaalwater.d553248621555836425.Vacation-Attraction) #### Welgevonden Main Gate Explore the great outdoors at Welgevonden Main Gate, a lovely green space in Vaalwater. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Welgevonden-Main-Gate-Vaalwater.d553248621555836421.Vacation-Attraction) #### Summerplace Game Reserve You can take time to visit Summerplace Game Reserve during your travels to Vaalwater. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Summerplace-Game-Reserve-Vaalwater.d974582655148425216.Vacation-Attraction) #### St John's at 24 Rivers St John's at 24 Rivers is just one of the places to see in Vaalwater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/St-Johns-At-24-Rivers-Vaalwater.d974582604302921728.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Vaalwater ![Aerial view of serene river and majestic mountains, Lephalale NU, South Africa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1127/402ac773-87df-4bea-8e97-eefa35d89e8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lephalale ![Modimolle Mountain in Limpopo Province south Africa along side a road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602393/ed0e3972-8e91-4362-a6df-0a1636be6282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Modimolle ![Bela-Bela showing swimming, a pond and a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046710/e4a90339-4e38-4641-8e2e-7f6f47501f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bela-Bela ![Landscape in Van Long natural reserve in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. 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