Vaalwater is a small town situated along the R33 Provincial Route and the banks of the Mokolo River in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
This small town lies at the southern edge of the rugged Waterberg Massif, which is a biosphere that contains considerable biodiversity, including numerous large mammals (e.g. Giraffe, White Rhino, Blue Wildebeest).
Nearby towns also include Mookgophong (formerly Naboomspruit), Hermanusdorings, Palala, and Melkrivier.
Vaalwater is located in Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality under the Waterberg District Municipality of Limpopo Province.
Vaalwater is a popular jumping-off point for travels to the Waterberg Massif and Botswana and is itself becoming a minor destination for tourism. There are a variety of craft, art, and gift shops, as well as cafes and restaurants.
Vaalwater is also home to some of the most magnificent game farms and eco-tourism in South Africa. Many of the game farms host the Big Five, and nature-lovers will find the mountains, bush and wildlife worth the visit.
In 2006, Vaalwater was officially renamed Mabatlane, but reverted to Vaalwater in 2007 after it became evident that the proper renaming procedures had not been followed.
