Just under two hours' drive due north of Johannesburg is Bela-Bela - place of the warm baths. Which, indeed, used to be its name. Warmbaths. Bela-Bela’s hot springs are the core attraction to the town, enticing visitors who seek the healing mineral properties for which the resort is so famous. Other activities that can be enjoyed at the resort include super tubes, speed slides, wave pools, river rides, cable water-skiing, tennis, mini golf, horse riding, go karting, and paddle boating. In addition to the hot springs, Bela-Bela offers a variety of activities to entertain the wild at heart. The agricultural region features numerous game reserves, offering a chance to spot the Big Five in a variety of ways such as night drives, game walks, and hiking trails. Adventures With Elephants offers hands-on elephant interactions where one can enjoy elephant back safaris, swimming with the elephants, and starlight safaris.
