The Waterberg Biosphere is a unique and visually captivating area situated in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The Biosphere consists of mountain ranges, grass lands, escarpments and valleys and serves as a reservoir for a large part of the Province. In fact, the Waterberg Mountains have been acclaimed by SA Tourism as "South Africa's hottest bush destination… a glorious malaria-free district… Within this UNESCO declared Biosphere lies the Sable Hills Eco Park development..."

A Biosphere is a threatened or sensitive geographically confined and defined area, which may include inter-dependent life forms. This may be a loose definition, but describes in a nutshell the unique eco system of which Sable Hills forms part. In 2001 the Waterberg Biosphere received International status, and was declared as such, by UNESCO (United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization), in response to submissions by leading South African ecologists. Their aim was to ensure the conservation and preservation of the Fauna and Flora, environment and natural resources of the region. The 14,500km Reserve is bordered by the Waterberg Mountains and escarpments, and includes the Mokolo dam and Mogol river, the towns of Vaalwater and Lephalale/Ellisras,as well as the Welgevonden and Mokolo Nature Reserves (Adjoining Sable Hills).   

This area has always been known for its abundant water reserves and abundant wild life. Lions once roamed the plains, as did elephant, buffalo and rhino. All these species have been re-introduced in Nature Reserves in the Waterberg Biosphere. Giraffe, Zebra, Kudu, Impala, Duiker as well as Warthog, Aardvark, Bush pig and Porcupines are spotted regularly. Leopard, hyena, caracal and serval are shy and to observe them ,one needs a good pair of binoculars, and patience. Crocodiles can still be seen! Prolific bird life makes this region an ornithologists' heaven.