Lodges in Welgevonden Game Reserve

the lovliest people, perfectly educated, the food & game drives were perfection - we loved everything!!

The location and rooms are absolutely stunning. the staff are absolutely the best -- top star service!!

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.

Fantastic safari experience, outstanding food, friendly staff, luxury rooms, everything well organised! Would definitely recommend!

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.

We had an amazing experience during our two-night stay , it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by incredibly kind and attentive team. The hospitality was outstanding. The chefs prepared delicious meals, served in a beautiful location. We were truly spoiled with excellent service in a cosy, homey atmosphere. The lodge and the rooms itself was beautifully decorated, stylish yet authentic, and the view on the rock formation finished it. To the new owner, please keep it this way :)) The ambiance throughout our stay was intimate and personal. Our guide went above and beyond during the game drives, and we were lucky to see many incredible animals. Along the way, we made lovely stops for coffee or a drink, with a gorgeous view. They say African hospitality is special, and our stay here absolutely proved it!
A heartfelt thank you to Tumi, Pedris, Josefien, Ashton, Mantis and tumero (sorry if we got any names wrong!), you made our stay truly wonderful.

Privacy of our unit and friendliness of the owners and staff

Everything. The place was just out of this world

Fantastic location right on the river with crocodiles, hippos and much more. Delicious food and very attentive staff.

Very beautiful Ranch. Friendly supportive people. The place was very neat and clean. Fresh air and see the wild life. Stunning place.