Tamboti Game Reserve - Limpopo Vaalwater Waterberg Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- R 571,528
- Occupancy
- 28.3%
- Daily rate
- R 6,933
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Modimolle Local Municipality brought in R 109,064 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 47% less than the Limpopo average of R 205,123.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Limpopo average. Listings averaged R 2,615 a night and were booked on 20% of available nights, against R 3,050 and 25% for the Limpopo average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in October, usually the slowest.
With 50 active listings, Modimolle Local Municipality is the eighth-largest of 17 Limpopo markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 17% while the number of active listings shrank 6%.
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Gross bookings per Modimolle Local Municipality listing averaged R 109,064 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Limpopo average: R 205,123), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Modimolle Local Municipality listing brings in R 22,700 in December, its best month, and R 11,000 in October, its slowest. November runs within 5% of October, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
December earns about twice what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 15,600. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, December is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 14,420 | 21.8% | R 2,178 | R 481 | 66 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 12,095 | 22.9% | R 2,225 | R 390 | 83 days | 3.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 13,745 | 17.0% | R 2,222 | R 458 | 73 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 21,959 | 25.0% | R 2,243 | R 708 | 77 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 13,187 | 15.7% | R 2,258 | R 425 | 45 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 20,837 | 29.7% | R 2,238 | R 744 | 59 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 14,840 | 27.1% | R 2,286 | R 479 | 57 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 15,194 | 25.2% | R 2,316 | R 506 | 54 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | R 18,494 | 28.0% | R 2,519 | R 597 | 79 days | 3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 17,275 | 20.7% | R 2,552 | R 576 | 39 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 18,045 | 28.4% | R 2,548 | R 582 | 44 days | 3.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 22,641 | 26.8% | R 2,530 | R 730 | 77 days | 2.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Modimolle Local Municipality home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 109,064 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about R 215,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about R 13,700 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 106,564 | R 210,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Modimolle Local Municipality bookings | R 2,500 | R 4,900 |
| Gross bookings | R 109,064 | R 215,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 62% of Modimolle Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 11,700 | −R 23,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 2,500 | −R 4,900 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 5,500 | −R 10,700 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 2,200 | −R 4,300 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 3,300 | −R 6,400 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 1,100 | −R 1,100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 500 | −R 500 |
| ManagementR 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | R 0 | R 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | R 0 | R 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | R 0 | R 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 26,800 | −R 51,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 82,264about R 6,900 a month | R 164,000about R 13,700 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Modimolle Local Municipality's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Modimolle Local Municipality home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about R 17,900 a month, against R 9,100 for the average one.
Occupancy
Modimolle Local Municipality listings were booked on 20% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Limpopo average (25%) and 15 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 27% in December and falls to 16% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Modimolle Local Municipality, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 20% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Modimolle Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 2,615 over the past year, about 14% below the Limpopo average of R 3,050 and about 8% above the South Africa average of R 2,425. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about R 2,160 and R 2,350.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Modimolle Local Municipality
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 2,280. The 12-month ADR of R 2,615 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Modimolle Local Municipality it averaged R 475 over the past year, from about R 355 in a typical October to about R 733 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
December RevPAR is about twice October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 513. The 12-month RevPAR of R 475 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Revenue in Modimolle Local Municipality peaks several times a year, in May, August and December, a moderately seasonal pattern. Business is slowest from September to November, with a midsummer dip in January as well.
Average revenue by month in Modimolle Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 15,600.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | R 13,000 |
| February | Shoulder season | R 15,000 |
| March | Shoulder season | R 16,100 |
| April | Shoulder season | R 15,800 |
| May | High season | R 17,600 |
| June | Shoulder season | R 16,500 |
| July | Shoulder season | R 16,500 |
| August | High season | R 18,300 |
| September | Low season | R 13,200 |
| October | Low season | R 11,000 |
| November | Low season | R 11,500 |
| December | High season | R 22,700 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay, August, December | R 19,500 | 25% | R 2,284 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary–April, June–July | R 16,000 | 23% | R 2,253 |
| Low seasonJanuary, September–November | R 12,200 | 19% | R 2,297 |
Guests book Modimolle Local Municipality stays 59 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 71 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 37 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 59 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 50 active listings in Modimolle Local Municipality display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Modimolle Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Modimolle Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Modimolle Town, Nylstroom and Mokopane. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Modimolle Town | The central hub of Modimolle, known for its amenities and accessibility. Ideal for families and travelers looking for a convenient base to explore the surrounding areas and attractions. | Modimolle Mall, Waterberg Nature Conservancy, Modimolle Golf Club, Nylsvley Nature Reserve |
| Nylstroom | A serene and beautiful area, known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. It appeals to those looking for nature retreats and a slower pace of life. | Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere, local farms, nature trails |
| Mokopane | Nearby town offering various attractions and services, making it ideal for tourists exploring the region or needing services and amenities close to nature activities. | Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre, Mokopane Golf Club, local shops and restaurants, Bushveld Game Reserve |
| Waterberg Mountains | A stunning mountainous region great for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Offers hiking, scenery, and a chance to relax in nature, making it perfect for lodges and retreats. | Waterberg Mountains, nature trails, wildlife viewing, hot springs |
| Thabazimbi | Famous for its stunning landscapes and wildlife. Attracts tourists interested in game reserves and nature, making it a prime area for unique lodging options. | Marakele National Park, Thabazimbi Nature Reserve, game drives, wildlife photography |
| Haakdoornlaagte | A rural area with farmland and nature, appealing to tourists looking for peace and quiet away from city life. Great for retreats and nature experiences. | farmland, local wildlife, nature trails, farm stays |
| Kriel | A small, peaceful village that serves as a gateway to nearby attractions and natural sites, making it attractive for visitors looking for local culture and hospitality. | local cultural sites, natural parks, historic sites |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 82% of listings in Modimolle Local Municipality, alongside 9 private-room listings (18%). Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 42% of listings, ahead of houses (32%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 82.0% | 41 |
| Private room | 18.0% | 9 |
Cabins lead the property mix
Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 42.0% | 21 |
| House | 32.0% | 16 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 12.0% | 6 |
| Apartment/Condo | 12.0% | 6 |
| Others | 2.0% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Modimolle Local Municipality (46% of entire homes), and 41% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 39 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Modimolle Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 46.2% | 18 |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.8% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 7.7% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.6% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% | 3 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Modimolle Local Municipality earned R 24,800 over the past year, against R 81,400 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 18 | R 24,800 | R 93,900 | R 1,275 | 22% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | R 81,400 | R 151,000 | R 4,216 | 17% |
The most common capacity in Modimolle Local Municipality is eight or more guests (29% of listings), and 44% of listings sleep six or more.
Modimolle Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 27.1% | 13 |
| 3 guests | 6.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 22.9% | 11 |
| 6 guests | 12.5% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 29.2% | 14 |
Modimolle Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. Only 22% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Modimolle Local Municipality: 52% of listings have one, and 68% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Modimolle Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Modimolle Local Municipality guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 22% of those who left reviews live outside South Africa, led by visitors from Germany and the United Kingdom. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 55%, followed by Afrikaans and German.
78% of Modimolle Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Modimolle Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Pretoria | 18.9% |
| Johannesburg | 15.1% |
| Gauteng | 9.4% |
| Cape Town | 7.5% |
| Sandton | 5.7% |
Where Modimolle Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 78.2% |
| Germany | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | 1.8% |
| Canada | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | 1.8% |
Languages spoken by Modimolle Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 54.5% |
| Afrikaans | 23.6% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Dutch | 5.5% |
| French | 3.6% |
Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.79 stars, and 24% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.80.
Communication and check-in score highest in Modimolle Local Municipality; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.81 |
| Check-in | 4.84 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Modimolle Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 62% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Modimolle Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 86.0% | 43 |
| 181-270 days | 10.0% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 4.0% | 2 |
Days a year Modimolle Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 4.0% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 10.0% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 24.0% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 62.0% | 31 |
The average Modimolle Local Municipality booking lasts 3.4 nights, longest in July and shortest in November. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. Nearly two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Modimolle Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Modimolle Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Modimolle Local Municipality listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Modimolle Local Municipality, used by 52% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 26% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Modimolle Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than four in ten Modimolle Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Modimolle Local Municipality, a four-bedroom home, took in R 572,000 over the past year, about 5.2 times the city's average of R 109,000. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Tamboti Game Reserve - Limpopo Vaalwater Waterberg Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Luxury 1 Bed Boutique Suite with Breathtaking View Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.92
Off grid mountain cabin with endless views Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.95
Spacious Family Suite with Pool & Scenic Views Private room · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Secluded comfortable family cottage in the forest Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Chateau de Bosveld, Waterberg, Vaalwater. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.79 Only 8% of Modimolle Local Municipality listings are classed as professionally managed. Only a quarter of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 62% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 74 km, Bela Bela Local Municipality (37 km away) earned the most per listing, about 3.3 times as much as Modimolle Local Municipality. Bela-Bela was the busiest, booked on 27% of nights against 20% in Modimolle Local Municipality.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bela Bela Local Municipality 37 km | 244 | R 356,203 | R 4,965 | 25% |
| Bela-Bela 38 km | 72 | R 305,059 | R 4,647 | 27% |
| Mookgopong Local Municipality 42 km | 32 | R 183,675 | R 4,447 | 20% |
| Thabazimbi Local Municipality 74 km | 34 | R 138,924 | R 1,857 | 24% |
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FAQ
An active Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 109,064 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 50 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 20,300 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Modimolle Local Municipality listings earn between R 5,940 and R 20,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 42,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Modimolle Local Municipality were booked on 20% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Limpopo average. December is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Modimolle Local Municipality cost R 2,615 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 975 and R 2,665, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Modimolle Local Municipality listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 109,064 in the 12 months to September 2026, 47% below the Limpopo average of R 205,123, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about R 13,700 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
December usually pays best, averaging R 22,700 per active listing over the past two years, and October usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Modimolle Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 475 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made R 978 or more.
Modimolle Local Municipality stays were booked 59 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 3.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Modimolle Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.79 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Modimolle Town, Nylstroom and Mokopane draw the most short-term rental interest in Modimolle Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 50 active Airbnb listings in Modimolle Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bela Bela Local Municipality, 37 km away.
In Modimolle Local Municipality, more than four in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 2% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 50 active Airbnb listings in Modimolle Local Municipality from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in South African rand at R 16.6 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.