Pesach in Modimolle (Waterberg), Limpopo, South Africa

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Beach and ocean seen from a hill, South Africa

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Exodus In The Bush

Soetdoring Kosher Game Reserve

Modimolle, South Africa

A small Pesach program at a private kosher game reserve in South Africa's Waterberg, about two hours from Johannesburg, organized by the kosher tour company Acacia African Adventures. It is listed for 2027 on a directory, but neither the organizer's nor the lodge's website mentions the Pesach program, so details are unverified.

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Price: From about $2,700 per person

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Getting there

Where are you flying from?

We found no nonstop flight from New York (JFK) in late April, so plan on one connection. A nonstop would take about 16 hours; with a connection allow several hours more.

Johannesburg lists year-round nonstops from Newark, London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle. No nonstops are listed from the other cities on the list.

North American travelers usually fly nonstop to Johannesburg from the US East Coast or connect once in Europe or the Middle East, then drive about two hours north.

Routes come from each airport’s published route list, checked October 2026. Flight times are estimates from the distance. Airlines change schedules, so confirm before you book (route list we used).

From the airport

O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (JNB): about 2 hours by carSouth Africa's main international airport.

Late April weather

Dry, sunny autumn days with highs around 77°F (25°C) and cool nights near 52°F (11°C).

Good to know

South Africa is six hours ahead of New York in late April.
The currency is the South African rand.
US passport holders do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days; other passports should check entry rules. Children traveling may need extra documents, so check the current rules.
A rental car or arranged transfer is needed. The Waterberg is generally considered malaria-free, but check current health advice.

Safety and travel advisories

What governments say about travel to this country. Nothing here is this site’s own judgment.

US State Department travel advisory for South Africa

Level 2 of 4: Exercise increased caution

Reasons the advisory gives: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
The level is for the whole country, not for the hotel or its neighborhood. Level 1 is the lowest of the four and Level 4 the highest.
Advisory dated May 26, 2025; I read it on October 4, 2026. Levels change, so open the advisory before you book and again before you fly.

Read the US advisory UK government advice

This is the governments’ own wording, not a rating by this site. Israel’s National Security Council also publishes travel warnings for Israelis abroad. Ask the operator what security the program itself arranges, such as guards and entry checks.

Things to do on chol hamoed

Check opening times before you go; some places close or get very busy during the holiday.

Game drives on the reserve
Nature, about 0 min away
The program is held on a private game reserve, so wildlife drives are available without leaving the property.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Bela-Bela hot springs
Family, about 30 min away
A town built around natural hot mineral springs, with a large resort of warm pools and water slides.
Good for kids, teens, grandparents
Adventures with Elephants
Family, about 45 min away
A small sanctuary near Bela-Bela where visitors meet and learn about rescued elephants up close.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Nylsvley Nature Reserve
Nature, about 40 min away
A floodplain wetland known for birdwatching, with antelope and easy walking and driving routes.
Good for couples, grandparents
Marakele National Park
Nature, about 100 min away
A mountainous park in the Waterberg with elephants, rhinos and a road up to a vulture colony viewpoint.
Good for teens, couples
Union Buildings, Pretoria
History, about 90 min away
The seat of South Africa's government, with terraced gardens and a giant statue of Nelson Mandela.
Good for teens, couples, grandparents
Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
History, about 95 min away
A massive granite monument and museum on a hill above Pretoria, with views over the city.
Good for teens, couples, grandparents

Pesach in Modimolle (Waterberg), Limpopo, South Africa

Programs here

Exodus In The Bush

Getting there

From the airport

Late April weather

Good to know

Safety and travel advisories

Things to do on chol hamoed

Game drives on the reserve

Bela-Bela hot springs

Adventures with Elephants

Nylsvley Nature Reserve

Marakele National Park

Union Buildings, Pretoria

Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria

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