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from R18,700
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from R17,500
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J. Pearson
Stayed at: Makweti Safari Lodge
Incredible experience
My daughter and I had an absolutely incredible experience. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The accommodation was top notch and the food was delicious. Our game ranger Joseph was fantastic. Very easy drive from Johannesburg. I highly recommend.
N. Hammel
Stayed at: Makweti Safari Lodge
Amazed by the attention to detail!
We were blown away by Makweti Lodge during our two-night stay there this week. Our wants and needs were always pre-empted. The attention to detail was next to none. Our guide Byron was such an amazing guide and host. The owners obviously have great experience in this industry.
J. Pearson
Stayed at: Makweti Safari Lodge
Incredible experience
My daughter and I had an absolutely incredible experience. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The accommodation was top notch and the food was delicious. Our game ranger Joseph was fantastic. Very easy drive from Johannesburg. I highly recommend.
N. Hammel
Stayed at: Makweti Safari Lodge
Amazed by the attention to detail!
We were blown away by Makweti Lodge during our two-night stay there this week. Our wants and needs were always pre-empted. The attention to detail was next to none. Our guide Byron was such an amazing guide and host. The owners obviously have great experience in this industry.
Accommodation Description
Experience the magic of a fuss-free, full-board bush getaway at Makweti Safari Lodge – an immersive retreat in Welgevonden Game Reserve. Located within a malaria-free area, the lodge combines eco-conscious design with the serenity of nature, offering travellers a refined and tranquil safari experience.
Stay in luxurious, thatched safari suites, each thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly into the rugged landscape. Complete with private viewing decks, elegant en-suite bathrooms, and every modern comfort, Makweti's accommodations provide an intimate hideaway for relaxation after thrilling game drives.
Setting Description
Makweti Safari Lodge offers spectacular views of unspoiled bushveld terrain situated within the heart of the Waterberg. Towering cliffs, open savannas and pristine waterways form the backdrop to this nature-rich haven. The surrounding wilderness is home to an impressive array of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five.
Join expert-guided game drives to explore the reserve’s diverse ecosystems and spot a range of wildlife species. Enjoy immersive bush walks for an up-close encounter with nature's hidden gems, or unwind back at the lodge with gourmet dining and stargazing beneath the African night sky.
Activities
Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Birding
There is a place in the Waterberg Mountains that follows a different pace.
Surrounded by pristine wilderness and attuned to the gentle rhythm of the earth. Makweti Safari Lodge breathes grace and elegance while allowing a glimpse of old Africa.
Spectacular scenery and excellent game viewing await you.
If it is evocative ancient Africa you love, rugged beauty and distant horizons unfolding around then this place of the giant Makweti tree will enchant you.
Makweti’s location is malaria-free, with a temperate and invigorating climate.
The reserve is home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino.
Other rare species such as Brown Hyena, Aardvark, Honey Badger, Cheetah and Blue Cranes find refuge in this conservation conscious area.
Game Drive Safaris:
Take full advantage of the best times of the day for game viewing, dawn and dusk. Open safari vehicles with expert guides offer prime viewing experiences and an educational opportunity.
Walking Safaris:
Walking Safaris with skilled rangers are by request. Close inspection of insect rituals and the identification of tracks are some of the myriad possibilities presented on these safaris.
Library
Bar / Lounge
Secured parking
Free parking
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
Restaurant
Wifi Yes, public areas only
Location
Welgevonden Private Game Reservee, P O Box 310, Vaalwater, 0530, Limpopo Province, 0530
How to get there
Estimated traveling time: From Johannesburg to Welgevonden Game Reserve (3 hours @ 120 km/h)
Unless otherwise arranged, your arrival transfer from the Main Gate of the Welgevonden Game Reserve to Makweti Safari Lodge is booked for 13:00, on day of arrival
Communicating your pending arrival is imperative. Failure to comply may result in delays. PLEASE CALL THE CAMP AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH THE KRANSKOP TOLL
014 755 4948 OR 9
Alternative transfer times must be arranged well in advance and will incur an additional charge
You will be required to pay toll fees on route. Check www.routes.co.za/tollroads/N1/ for costs
Pumulani Main Line, Carousel Main Line and Kranskop Ramp
Travel on the N1 North, past Midrand, pass Pretoria. Remain on the N1 at the N1 / R28 split continue towards Polokwane. Continue through the Pumulani Toll to the Carousel Toll and onward to Kranskop Toll, where you leave the highway.
Keep in the left lane to take the turnoff to Modimolle. (R33).
Reminder to call the camp at this point.
At the top of the off ramp, turn left at the Tjunction, towards Modimolle.
Travel through Modimolle on the R33 to Vaalwater (±60km). Travel through Vaalwater, pass the Total filling station and Spar on your left hand side. Continue on THE SAME ROAD for ±25km from the filling station until you get to the Welgevonden MAIN Gate on your left hand side.
(Pass the sign indicating access to the East Gate)
A Makweti representative will meet you at the main gate after you parked your vehicle in the reserve's secure area.
GPS S 24° 12.150’ E 027° 54.09
Frequently asked questions
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Rates Include:
Accommodation in luxury suites, all meals, teas and coffee refreshments. Two safari activities per day, including game drives in open vehicles with a Makweti guide. Return scheduled transfers (13:00) from Welgevonden Game Reserve Main Gate or the Welgevonden Airstrip to Makweti Safari Lodge. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Rates exclude:
Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), cigars, and items of a personal nature. Conservation levy charged per bed night @ R300.00 per person (subject to change) - collected on departure from all guests. Gratuities are not included.
Transfers are available by road or by air to Makweti. Please refer to our Johannesburg office for rates.
Rates are valid at the time of booking, but until such time as full and final payment has been received the price is subject to change without notice. In the unlikely event of there being an unscheduled extension of a booking caused by bad weather, strikes or any other matter beyond our control, it is understood that expenses incurred will be for the passengers' account.
*The credit card used to make the booking needs to be presented at check-in. *A copy of the card holder's ID/Passport is required at check-in.
Any refunds on cancelled reservations are subject to bank charges, credit card commissions and or exchange fluctuations. Any such charges are for the guests account and will be deducted from the refund.
No
No pets allowed
13:00 - 11:30
Rates are fully inclusive of morning and evening open-vehicle safari game drives, luxury accommodation and all meals.
The lodge is situated in the heart of “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) wilderness terrain, within a UNESCO Biosphere.
