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Welgevonden
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Welgevonden Private Game Reserve comprises 37,000 hectares of diverse landscapes and geology and a plethora of South Africa's most stunning wildlife in the heart of the rich ecosystem of the Waterberg District in Limpopo. Aptly, Welgevonden translates as 'well found'.
The reserve first became a conservation area in 1993, consolidating a number of private farms, removing internal fences and returning this amazing area to its original natural state.
Let Welgevonden Travel Experts assist you with planning your perfect holiday. As accommodation specialists with many years of experience, our team will help create your dream wilderness experience.
Accommodation
Popular Lodges
Intimate bush retreat
Shawu's Hide
Atop a ridge overlooking the reserve, Woestalleen is an intimate, exclusive-use lodge that boasts its own productive waterhole.
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Sun-soaked safari elegance
Ilanga Lodge
Being fenced and child-friendly makes Ilanga a hit with families. Available only on an exclusive-use basis, its three 2-bedroom cottages sleep up to 12 guests.
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Place of peace
Ekuthuleni Lodge
Aptly named 'Place of Peace', Ekuthuleni offers serene views over central Welgevonden and the chance of a true digital detox.
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Open savanna sanctuary
Rhino Plains
Rhino Plains is an intimate lodge of just four suites designed to appeal to those who want a peaceful bush break in surroundings that seamlessly marry natural textures with modern pieces for a beautiful Afro-chic design.
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Perched above the valley
Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway
A paradise for couples and honeymooners with afternoons at your cliffside private pool and dinners in the well-stocked wine cellar.
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Refined bush hospitality
Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge
Whether you stay at Sediba Rock or Sediba Mountain, every suite has a private hot tub out on your private deck.
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Accessibility
Welgevonden is entirely malaria free and just an easy 2.5-hour drive or 45-minute flight from Johannesburg, making it one of the most accessible premier wilderness reserves in the country.
Luxury Lodges
A handful of spectacularly luxurious, secluded and sustainable lodges within the reserve, most limited to a maximum of 10 guests and built with strict aesthetic attention to the surrounding environment.
A More Personal Wildlife Experience
Home to over 50 mammals including the Big 5, with restricted vehicle numbers meaning animals remain largely unfazed by human proximity — allowing for particularly close encounters.
The Richness of The Waterberg
Found in the Waterberg plateau, Welgevonden borders Marakele National Park and is a stone's throw from Nylsvlei Wetlands. The region's scenery ranges from broad rolling hills to magnificent red sandstone cliffs, perennial rivers, open plains and savanna.
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