Makweti Safari Lodge

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Limpopo–>Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic, Family |

Nestled deep in the rugged beauty of the Waterberg Mountains that unfold between the distant horizons of Limpopo, where the giant Makweti tree dominates the landscape, the privately owned Welgevonden Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience and an enchanting glimpse of ancient Africa. A unique combination of age-old tradition like campfires under star-studded skies, modern luxury in the form of five star lodging and a genuine regard for conservation and responsible tourism, make Makweti Safari Lodge the jewel of the Welgevonden portfolio.

The lodge has also earned itself a place in the Great Hotels of the World’s collection of premier destinations. If time spent replenishing body and soul is what you are searching for, the harmony of Makweti is the answer.

Accommodation

Accommodating just ten guests at a time, the five elegant thatch and stone suites of this lodge offer guests a secluded and romantic experience of the bush. The luxury of Makweti’s private decks lies in its sweeping bushveld views and outdoor showers, its rooms made cozy with log fires and its intimately appointed bathrooms with showers and large Victorian bathtubs.

On warm evenings, guests can take in the amber hues of an African sunset while enjoying a glass of bubbly in the sparkling, private plunge pools. The ambiance of luxurious comfort in all suites is harmoniously crafted with local materials like natural stone, richly woven materials and teak, all lending to an atmosphere of sheer elegance.

Wildlife

The wooded mountain landscape of the Waterberg is bordered by the Limpopo River, the Magalakwena River and the Botswana border. Suturing the divergent east and west climates of South Africa, the diversity of this landscape is incredible and encompasses 35,000 hectares of rolling hills, red sandstone cliffs, perennial rivers that slice through wooded valleys, as well as open plains and savannas.

The Nylsvlei Wetlands, home to the largest number of water birds in South Africa with more than 400 species, are just one of the reasons the Waterberg was declared a Biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the largest population of White Rhino in a private reserve are the other five. Add to this the temperate climate and malaria free location, and you’ve got a dream safari destination.

More Info

Children:
• Children over 12 years of age are welcome at Makweti Safari Lodge.

Please Note :
• Welgevonden Private Game Reserve is situated in a malaria free area.
• No cars are allowed to drive around or park at the chalets and villas but are to be parked at the central parking area.
• Gate entry fees for Welgevonden Game Reserve at  R 120.00 per person per night, you will be required to hand back your receipt to the gate attendant upon your departure.

Directions

• BY AIR:

• Flights to O R Tambo Johannesburg International

• Transfers to lodge are available

BY ROAD:

• Take the N1 travelling through Pretoria to Polokwane (Pietersburg).

• Stay far left at the Kranskop Plaza tollgate and continue on to the R33 to Modimolle (Nylstroom).

• Continue through Modimolle and pass through Vaalwater. Stay on the main roads here and do not turn off.

• After Vaalwater, past the TOTAL service station and a Spar on left hand side, and continue straight on the road towards Bulgerivier and Thabazimbi.

• Pass by Welgevonden’s Main Gate on this road on your left hand side and continue for 23 km further.

• Turn left onto Schoongelegen dirt road and continue along this road for a further 16.3 km to the West Gate on your left hand side.

Please note: you will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R160 per vehicle and R40 per person. The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (Prices subject to change)