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Elephants Crossing is a luxury safari camp tucked away within the captivating and diverse Welgevonden Game Reserve, in The Waterberg region. Known as one of South Africa's most impressive game reserves, Welgevonden Game Reserve offers rich game viewing of The Big 5, a substantial population of white rhinos, nearly 400 distinct bird species, and much more.
The scenic Elephants Crossing camp offers an intimate, private safari experience with just three Luxury Tents and one Tented Suite (each sleeping 2), and a four-sleeper Bush Villa perfect for friends or families traveling together. Each accommodation offering features a private deck with a refreshing splash pool, a spacious king-size bed, en suite bathrooms complete with a bathtub, an outdoor shower and a private fireplace, with a self-catering kitchen and lounge in the Bush Villa.
The Waterberg Region in northern South Africa is a mountainous and biodiverse area known for its many wilderness safari camps, Big 5 private reserves, excellent birding opportunities and as a malaria-free getaway destination close to many main cities – such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, Polokwane, and Gaborone (Botswana).
Every accommodation option at Elephants Crossing treats guests to the beauty of The Waterberg and the lodge's surroundings teeming with wildlife. Moreover, guests have the opportunity to observe wildlife wandering around the private waterhole, all while enjoying the warmth of a deck fireplace. Elephants Crossing takes pride in its outstanding cuisine and impeccable service, seamlessly blending these elements with an authentic bush experience.
S. Parker
Stayed at: Elephants Crossing
Private and intimate
Service, location, food, game-drives all very good. Staff very friendly. Setting fitting for surroundings. Not commercialised - very private & intimate for small group.
K. Maggs
Stayed at: Elephants Crossing
Intimate atmosphere
Magnificent view and location, very helpful staff, wonderful food. Due to the size of the campus, only a maximum of about 14-16 guests can stay there. We were there at 8 during our time. The small size is the biggest luxus in the lodge.
V. Frank
Stayed at: Elephants Crossing
Great personal touch
The staff was very friendly - the food was delicious - really a TOP chef present here. They asked what we wanted, what the children would like - that's all you can ask for. The view, while you eat, makes it even better - this is a 10/10!
Site 67, Welgevonden Game Reserve, Vaalwater, 0530
Johannesburg to Welgevonden via Vaalwater (recommended route. +/ 3.5hrs)
Follow the N1 north to Polokwane / Pretoria. Continue on N1 towards Polokwane.
At the 3rd tollgate take the Kranskop tollgate offramp to your left and continue through to Modimolle.
Drive straight through Modimolle and continue to Vaalwater.
From Vaalwater go straight through to Bulge Rivier/Thabazimbi (old Elisras Rd), you will see signs for Welgevonden main gate.
Pass main gate and about 25kms later you will find the Schoongelegen road to your left and a sign to Westgate.
Follow the gravel road for 16 kilometres to the West Gate on the left, where you will be met by our Game Ranger.
Elephants Crossing is 13 km from the centre of Welgevonden Game Reserve.