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Dombeya takes its name from the botanical name of the African Wild Pear, Dombeya rotundifolia. The first name (genus) being in honour of French botanist Joseph Dombey, and second name (species) referring to the round leaves of the species. The tree is one of the first to blossom in the Bushveld, signalling the arrival of Spring.
Dombeya Private Game Reserve began in 2006 with a piece of rich African soil without any infrastructure whatsoever, but packed to the brim with boundless potential, and the belief and dream of something just that much more unique and special. With the addition of a neighbouring farm, purchased in 2023, Dombeya now boasts over 1200Ha of Waterberg biodiversity.
Dombeya offers a combination of open plains, dense thickets, wetland and riparian habitats surrounding the perennial river that traverses the property. Starting with some 20 different species of naturally occurring mammals, including African Wild Cat and Leopard, a further 12 species have been introduced, ranging from the tallest land animal, our beautiful, gentle and graceful Giraffe, to one of the world’s most dangerous, the Cape Buffalo. The most recent Big Birding weekend in November 2024, attended by world renowned ornithologists and other enthusiasts, amassed a total of 180 confirmed different species in only 3 days, and it is expected that Dombeya hosts around 250 different species throughout the year.
The Waterberg Region in Limpopo Province is an area teeming with wildlife, spectacular scenery and many private game reserves with excellent accommodation.
Besides the cultural historic significance, the scenic malaria free Waterberg region which is still wild and untamed in certain areas, is a favourite tourist destination due to its wildlife and nature, as well as its close proximity to Gauteng.
The area surrounding the Waterberg Mountain Range is rich in cultural, archaeological and biological diversity.
The region is home to an abundance of flora and fauna. Amongst others there are numerous insect species, many reptile species including the infamous Black Mamba, more than 380 bird species, over 2000 plant species, more than 130 butterfly species, more than 140 tree species and more than 129 mammal species. Many fern, shrub and grass species also occur in this wonderful Bushveld region.