DIE BOER & DIE BELG

Die Boer Die Belg is situated in the beautiful Waterberg Bushveld. Originally the entire area around us was one large farm known as Rietvally. Although the size of Rietvally is undetermined, many believe it to have been around 4000 hectares.

Between 1996 and 1998 Rietvally was divided into several smaller farms of about 200 hectares each, of which Die Boer Die Belg is one.

When driving around the farm, it is interesting to see how the vegetation changes from one area to the next – from ‘forest-like’ areas to grass and thorn-tree areas, then wetland areas through to the very sparse vegetation of the ‘desert’.

There are still many thorn trees in the desert area but the grass coverage is sparse. The rest of the farm is covered in lush vegetation and includes a ‘wetland’ area. Because this is one of the most water-rich farms in the area, many bird species make Andanté Game Farm their home.

There is also a six-hectare open ‘veld’, which seems to be the “meeting place” of most of the species of buck in the late afternoon. The blue wildebeest, kudu, zebras, impalas and blesbok (and occasionally nyalas) can be seen lazily walking around and grazing on the lush grass on this open field as the sunsets Welcome To Our Garden.

Bird Watching:

More than 400 types of birds have been recorded at Die Boer & Die Belg of which some are rare species. The amount of bird species here is due to the water-rich areas on the farm. African Cuckoo Hawk / Koekoekvalk. An unusual find is the yellow variation of the Crimson‐breasted Shrike (Geel Rooiborslaksman). The yellow version of this shrike is very rare. The Bee-eater Bird (Meropidae) has also been spotted.

Game:

There is also a six-hectare open ‘veld’, which seems to be the “meeting place” of most of the species of buck in the late afternoon. The blue wildebeest, kudu, zebras, impalas and blesbok (and occasionally nyalas) can be seen lazily walking around and grazing on the lush grass on this open field as the sunsets. We also have zebras, giraffes and many other African wild life species.

Die Boer & Die Belg has a variety of grasses and vegetation and includes sweet grass, sour grass, a large variety of trees and wetland areas. It is one of the most water-rich farms in the area and boreholes on the farm can provide more than 300 000 litres of water daily.

There is a fairly large natural fountain as well as two smaller natural fountains (these two are ironically close to the ‘desert’ area).

When driving around the farm, it is interesting to see how the vegetation changes from one area to the next – from ‘forest-like’ areas to grass and thorn-tree areas, then wetland areas through to the very sparse vegetation of the ‘desert’.

One of the largest River Bush Willows in South Africa can be found at Die Boer & Die Belg. Even though it is very difficult to determine this amazing tree’s actual age, it is believed to be between 150 and 200 years old.

There are approximately 77 different tree species at Die Boer & Die Belg. These species are mostly Acacia and Combretum trees. Other species include Vaalboom (Terminalia sericea) and Wild Pear (Dombeya rotundifolia), which are the first trees to blossom in the veld, Shepherd’s tree (Boscia Albitrunca) Witgat in Afrikaans and the Marula (Sclerocarya birrea).

The Venue:

The event will be at Die Boer & Die Belg venue, situated on a big open field with a beautiful view of the spectacular bushveld sunsets over Water Berg and next to an Acacia shaded lawn.

The venue includes the following:

Reception hall – 372m2 that can accommodate up to 100 guests.

Oak rectangular wooden tables and Oak chairs.

Sound system with access point for the MC and DJ to make more noise than you could possibly handle.

Fully equipped kitchen, buffet area and cash bar.

Rest rooms including a wheelchair accessible restroom.

Two patio areas where you can stretch your legs or use as an extended area for kid’s tables or dance floor.

Back-up generator during load-shedding.

At the Die Boer & Die Belg we understand that in preparing for this life changing event you would need a tranquil area where you, the bride and the groom with your entourage, can enjoy your final hour of singledom with some snacks, a bottle of bubbly and a beer or two for the nerves.

The Marriage Tree – The Marula:

A whole range of beliefs is developed around the marula tree; it is known to the Zulus as the “marriage tree,” for it is a symbol of fertility and is used in a cleansing ritual before marriage.

We have a beautiful space under the Marula tree for the wedding ceremony (Bush Chapel)