Tshwene Lodge
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
Malaria Free, South Africa

Big 5 Safaris South Africa

The Welgevonden Private Game Reserve is a 34 200 ha, privately owned game reserve in the heart of the Waterberg in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It first started as a conservation area in 1993 through a private sector initiative that resulted in the consolidation of numerous private farms.

Flat plateaus characterise most hilltops, and altitude varies from 1080 m above sea level at the main entrance gate in the north of the reserve to 1800 m above sea level in the southern section of the reserve. The combination of the veld types of the sour Waterberg Mountains and the sweeter lowland bushveld types historically supported a wide diversity of mammal species.

Situated in the heart of the game rich malaria free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Ekuthuleni and sister lodge Tshwene invite you to savour true luxury in the heart of Africa.

Camp Description

Tshwene Game Lodge indulges you with understated luxury, one of the few lodges in the malaria free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve to accommodate bigger groups without compromising exclusivity. A sister lodge Ekuthuleni is in close proximity, each lodge catering for 10 people at a time, with a combined maximum group size of 20.

Tshwene Lodge is surrounded by rocky outcrops and is a secluded oasis in the rugged valley of the Taaibos River. The Chacma baboon, after which the lodge is named, calls late at night to alert of pending danger. Rich in bird life Tshwene offers peace and tranquility for those seeking to get away from it all. The six strategically located suites all offer exhilarating views of the valleys below and the hills beyond.

Unwind in the comfort of a double room with bathroom en-suite, an indoor and private outdoor shower, a secluded entertainment area with breathtaking African views. From your private wooden deck listen to the calls of a passing herd of elephant, or watch the African sun set the bush ablaze as it sinks over the horizon, in this malaria free paradise.

Game Viewing

Wegevonden Private Game Reserve boasts prolific birdlife; bound to keep even the most avid birder in awe. In addition, the reserve has become a sanctuary for many rare animals; making game viewing an exciting African experience.

Game drives are conducted on an open 4x4 vehicle, specifically adapted for the purpose, and you will experience the true magic of the African bush. The 460km of roads traverse the entire reserve and ensure minimal contact with other reserve visitors whilst on game drives.

Following one of the largest game relocation programmes ever undertaken on private land, Welgevonden once again became home to the "big five" - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. This reserve has many species of antelope, zebra, giraffe, baboon, hyena, wild dog, and other fauna foraging on planes and verdant slopes, while perennial waters hide crocodile and offers sustenance to a huge variety of birds. Take a game drive safari at dawn or dusk, and experience the excitement of the big five and so much more, up close. Allow the darkness of the African continent to envelop you. Then sit down at the fire in the traditional boma for a gourmet dinner. Every care is taken to ensure that your stay is uninterrupted by the demands of the outside world.

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