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57 Waterberg

Hotel in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Fifty Seven Waterberg offers accommodation in Welgevonden Game Reserve. Free WiFi is available. Guests enjoy 1 game drive per day.

N
Ncaagae
From
Botswana
the most amazing property. very clean, super friendly staff and incredible food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$1,298.14
1 night, 2 adults

Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge

Hotel in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Situated in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, Sediba Luxury Safari Lodge offers big five game drives and a spa and wellness centre.

D
David
From
Poland
The lodge was beautiful. With everything you need. My favourite part was the room, which was absolutely stunning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$841.19
1 night, 2 adults

Marula Cottage Guest Lodge

Hotel in Thabazimbi

Marula Cottage is a 10-minute drive from Thabazimbi in the Limpopo Province. The thatched farmhouse offers views of the Waterberg Mountains and is situated 7 km from the Marakele National Park.

B
Bernard
From
France
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Marula Cottage guest house. We enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. We enjoyed the scenic environnement, the immersion into nature, the weavers and the bush babies présence, our very tasty meals, the friendliness, the care, the kindness of Monica and Dave, their 5 dogs which are fully part of the family, the proximity of the national park. Thank you for everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$79.33
1 night, 2 adults

Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

Hotel in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Sterkstroom River, this luxury lodge features suites with private terraces and plunge pools surrounded by the indigenous bushveld.

S
Sean
From
Switzerland
Friendly staff, good food and comfortable rooms with a private pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$1,251.54
1 night, 2 adults

Chrysantimum Guest Apartment

Hotel in Thabazimbi

Featuring a spa bath, Chrysantimum Guest Apartment is set in Thabazimbi. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

G
George
From
South Africa
It was stunning so clean and so comfortable host is friendly and lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$51.93
1 night, 2 adults

The Riverine Lodge

Hotel in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and views of the mountain, The Riverine Lodge is located in Welgevonden Game Reserve and provides accommodation with free WiFi.

V
Volpi
From
South Africa
Each meal was prepared to look beautiful and was also delicious. Personal attention from the friendly staff was noteworthy. The room was comfortable and decorated to perfection; healthy live plants being part of it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$399.83
1 night, 2 adults

Valozone70 Guesthouse

Hotel in Thabazimbi

Set in Thabazimbi, Valozone70 Guesthouse offers accommodation 5.9 km from Ben Alberts Nature Reserve and 6.7 km from Thabazimbi Golf Course.

A
Adriana Nicolene
From
South Africa
Everything that you need at a good price. Comfortable with that extra effort
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$54.81
1 night, 2 adults

Woodpecker Villa Guesthouse

Hotel in Thabazimbi

Set in Thabazimbi, Woodpecker Villa Guesthouse offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property features garden and quiet street views.

F
Felix
From
Germany
Clean. Modern. Well-equipped. Perfect location for a get-away with the kiddies.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$120.47
1 night, 2 adults

Shibula Safari Lodge

Hotel in Welgevonden Game Reserve

With Welgevonden Game Reserve reachable in 8.5 km, Shibula Safari Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Armane
From
Germany
At the end of our tour through game parks in SA we enjoyed this really comfortable lodge! We were last guests before the owner changes. We did not know before that we had to leave the car just behind the entrance gate of Welgevonden Game Reserve. A ranger picked us up after a nice welcome drink and drove us and our luggage on a jeep 45 minutes to the lodge. Candice is a very tough young lady who took excellent care of us. Thank you so much! It seemed that we we got the best located chalet with shower inside and open air (!), comfortable equipped terrace with nice view watching some animals passing by. Excellent and rich meals! The rent seemed quite high but - to our surprise - all game drives were included! Marvin, our guide, was eager to find the Cheeta for us - without success. And of the Big 5 we only met rhinos and elephants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$1,083.48
1 night, 2 adults

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Hotel in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Set 100 metres from Welgevonden Game Reserve, Inzalo Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

W
WolfgangClaudia
From
Germany
Everything! Awesome lodge with gorgeous accomodations, excellent meals, super kind and attentive staff, exciting game. We would love to come back some day!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$763.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Wonderfully friendly and attentive staff. Our game ranger, Byron, was fantastic. You could really tell that he's passionate about what he does and was determined to ensure we got to experience the best the bush had to offer. Obviously there's a good amount of luck involved, but thanks to Byron's skill and determination, we boxed off the big 5 in our first two days and got to witness some very rare sightings, such as a leopard and her cub feeding at night and a one week old baby rhino. Another real bonus is that Makweti is permitted to operate two game vehicles for only 10 guests, meaning there is only max 6 persons in your vehicle. Often me and my partner had the vehicle to ourselves - while some other lodges were cramming 14 into a single car! Our room was cleaned immaculately every day. The complimentary decanter of port was a nice feature (I think it was complimentary?!). The main lodge had stunning views of the bush and cozy fireplaces for the chilly days. The staff really went the extra mile wherever they could, with hot water bottles, fleece ponchos, blankets and handwarmers for the cold weather game drives. Hot towels and ceremonial drums to welcome you back to the lodge. The food was a real highlight and something to really look forward to after each drive. On first impression, it would seem like the portions were a little too small (I'm a big eater), but I actually never felt hungry at all while I was there. I would recommend Makweti to any travelers looking to experience all the wildlife of the bush in comfort and luxury.
Guest review by
Ben Whitehead
Bahamas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Everything about Tshwene Lodge was amazing. The staff, the food, the room were all incredible, and the reserve itself is stunning. As a vegetarian I wasn't expecting to be blown away by the food but it was honestly some of the best meals I've ever had anywhere. We had amazing game drives, saw the Big 5 plus so much more. There is a lovely atmosphere in the lodge and the chill out areas/pool are lovely. Definitely bring a book as you have a lot of time to chill during the day between the drives. I honestly couldn't recommend Tshwene Lodge more. We also stayed one night in their sister lodge Ekuthuleni, as Tshwene was booked out, and that lodge is also incredible - if you get to visit either lodge count yourself lucky!
Guest review by
Siobhan
Ireland
From US$2,319 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
The stay was better than we have expected. The hotel is amazing so are the rooms. The team is awesome. Linda and Jennifer took really good care of us and Caitlynn, our guide was amazing. She listened to us and helped us find the animals we were hoping to see. Marataba made our honeymoon awesome. It's truly one of the best hotels we've ever been to. The little attentions and surprises made our stay unforgettable.
Guest review by
Joanne
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Marula Cottage guest house. We enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. We enjoyed the scenic environnement, the immersion into nature, the weavers and the bush babies présence, our very tasty meals, the friendliness, the care, the kindness of Monica and Dave, their 5 dogs which are fully part of the family, the proximity of the national park. Thank you for everything.
Guest review by
Bernard
France
From US$69.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
The breakfast was amazing in the beautiful restaurant with stunning views. The room also had a great view of the town and was clean and tidy. The romantic setup I requested was well put together—the roses, chocolate, balloons, and champagne were extraordinary, and the price was very affordable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the service was great overall.
Guest review by
Kudakwashe
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Our experience at Nedile was amazing!! The views are absolutely breathtaking. The lodge is truly luxurious. The game viewing was spectacular - we even had a herd of elephants come up to the lodge and drink from the swimming pool. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food was delicious.
Guest review by
James
South Africa
From US$68.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
The Staff were very friendly ,helpful and all round excellent service and a great location for work in the area , quiet and food was excellent . Well done team.
Guest review by
Shaun
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Everything! Great location and accommodation. Very friendly and helpful staff with excellent food. Game drives and ranger was brilliant.
Guest review by
CONRAD
South Africa
From US$778.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
The lodge was beautiful. With everything you need. My favourite part was the room, which was absolutely stunning.
Guest review by
David
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Bushveld natural beauty and access to game animals close by. Breath taking mountain view.
Guest review by
Jilu
South Africa
From US$1,298.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
the most amazing property. very clean, super friendly staff and incredible food
Guest review by
Ncaagae
Botswana
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Friendly staff, good food and comfortable rooms with a private pool.
Guest review by
Sean
Switzerland

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10

The mountain views are the best.

The mountain views are the best. We slept in one of the pods. You can also sleep with the blinds open at night, and that makes it feel like you are sleeping under the stars. Also, there were no mosquitos, something we found very interesting.
Guest review by
Molefe
10

The park must really consider ending more Lions .

The park must really consider ending more Lions .I do believe the area is large enough. Most guest come to areas like yours to see Lion's but it was hard for many to see them cos you don't have enough of them.I also felt sorry for your Rangers cos they become other stressed and put under pressure by guest who want to see Lion's
Guest review by
Gumede
South Africa
10

Ons het lekker gekuier.

Ons het lekker gekuier. Die personeel is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Ons het nie gekamp nie, maar ons sal beslis die volgende keer. Die geriewe is modern en netjies, en die hele atmosfeer is ontspanne.
Guest review by
Soekie Geyser
South Africa
10

Welgevonden is a great safari venue for a quick, malaria...

Welgevonden is a great safari venue for a quick, malaria free trip close to Johannesburg. The Waterberg area is beautiful. It also has the Big5 which is a bonus. Guests leave their vehicles at the Main gate and get picked up by the lodge they are staying at. You can only drive through the reserve in a safari vehicle with a guide. I can highly recommend this reserve if you prefer a malaria free area.
Guest review by
Gillian
United States
2.0

Horrible, the road was a disaster , the staff tried their...

Horrible, the road was a disaster , the staff tried their best but the fact that the was no water in the property ruined everything , I nearly forgot this one what kind of a restaurant that closes at 5 ? I was shocked
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

One of the best Game Reserves in South Africa.

One of the best Game Reserves in South Africa. Definitely value for money and the Big 5 is incredible...A place to be during any season!!! Good Vibes, Good Food, Good People, Good Animals, Good Country, Good Game Reserve!!!
Guest review by
Jonathan
South Africa