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Makweti Safari Lodge, in the Welgevonden Game Reserve in the heart of the Waterberg, straddles an area of some 5,800 square miles of the Limpopo Province. An exclusive and luxurious getaway for those who value privacy, personalised service and diverse game viewing, combined with some of the most beautiful landscapes Africa has to offer.
Location:
Situated within the Welgevonden Game Reserve which borders the Marakele National Park in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Accommodation and facilities:
Five exclusive and totally secluded suites, all individually decorated with antique treasures and plush furnishings. Amenities include indoor and outdoor showers, Victorian bathtubs, log fires and private decks with sweeping views of the bushveld. The main lodge is built from natural rock with teak decks overhanging the dramatic Makweti Gorge and elegantly appointed with rare African art and stylish furnishings. Meals are enjoyed on the elevated dining room deck or under a starlit sky in a reed enclosed boma and combine the innovative flavours of pan African cuisine with a traditional twist. The lodge also has an excellent swimming pool to spend a lazy afternoon or enjoy a refreshing dip after the day’s activities.
Activities:
Daily activities include morning game drives, walks, picnics, night drives and star gazing.
Special attractions:
There are extensive birding opportunities and walking excursions to view the local spectacular rock paintings and Bushmen art.