Clifftop Lodge
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
Malaria Free, South Africa

Malaria Free Safaris - Welgevonden

Clifftop Lodge is an exquisite five-star bushveld hideaway, a unique resort, where service is superb and luxury is elegantly understated. The setting is breathtaking and provides a beautiful African backdrop for a world of easygoing elegance. Situated a mere 2 hours drive from Johannesburg, the Waterberg Mountains are acclaimed by South African Tourism as South Africas hottest bush destination, a glorious malaria-free district."

Camp Description

Awash with the sounds of the Sterkstroom River flowing below, each of the 8 luxury suites is en suite, with both indoor and outdoor showers. Each room has its own private deck and plunge pool affording our guests the opportunity to watch game in the river valley and the opposing cliff face while basking in the privacy of their secluded suites. Commanding a magnificent view of the Sterkstroom River valley, the saligna decks of the main complex are complemented by the rimless pool. Enjoy sundowners from an extensive bar, a sherry next to one of the many indoor fireplaces, or cocktails on the pool deck while watching the magnificent sunset.

Game Viewing

Game viewing in open vehicles affords guests the opportunity of viewing fauna and flora, whilst traversing the undulating hills, following river courses and open savannah plains. The reserve is well stocked with lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, rhino, elephant, zebra, giraffe and plenty of other mammals and birds.

The result of a pioneering project begun in 1987 to return farmland to its original wild state, Welgevonden has grown to become one of South Africas premier privately held reserves. Ambitious game relocation efforts and careful ecological management have resulted in a reserve today that is home to the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, White Rhino, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Brown Hyena, 15 different types of buck, and 30 other species of mammal. The Welgevonden bird checklist currently exceeds 280 birds and is increasing steadily. Welgevonden is currently in the process of dropping its fences with the neighbouring Marakele National Park and a neighbouring private reserve which will allow free traversing of game ultimately across approximately 150 000.

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Welgevonden Game Reserve