Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
Why we like it
Free of malaria; Home to blue crane, South Africa's national bird; Over 300 bird species; Close to Johannesburg and Pretoria
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 37 500 Ha |
| Reserve Type: | Private Game Reserve |
| Big 5: | Yes |
| Specialist Specie: | White Rhino |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Vaalwater |
Accommodation in Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
57 Waterberg, Welgevonden
Located in the heart of the African wilderness, 57 Waterberg offers an unparalleled safari experience. The 5-star lodge is found in the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, a 35000 hectare malaria-free reserve situated just a three-hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The reserve is part of Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. It is…
Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway, Waterberg
A tribute to the unique splendour of the African Wilderness, Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway towers over the landscape, combining modern African living, simplicity and an abundance of flavour with a unique wildlife experience. Eight luxury suites overlook the flowing Sterkstroom River, each one perched on the edge of the cliff, with a private deck and plunge pool. They provide ideal…
Ekuthuleni Lodge, Welgevonden
Ekuthuleni Game Lodge is one of the gems of the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Aside from great Big 5 game viewing, guests can relax next to the swimming pool overlooking sweeping grassy plains during the day, or watch the sun as it sets at the end of each day. If the weather is cool, curl up with a book in one…
Tours and Activities in Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
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Lookout for
Elephant
White Rhino
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Brown Hyena
Jackal
Buffalo
Giraffe
Kudu
Wildebeest
Zebra
Red Hartebeest
Impala
Waterbuck
Eland
Warthog
Baboon
Key Species
MAMMALS
Lion
Elephant
White Rhino
BRIDS
Steppe Buzzard
Blue Crane
Martial Eagle
Barn Owl
Ostrich
REPTILES
Puff Adder
Rock Monitor Lizard
Leopard Tortoise
TREES
Wild Syringa
Knob Thorn
Marula
HABITAT TYPES
Grassland
Savanna
Thornveld
Riverine
Rocky Outcrops
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 8 |
| Mammals: | 8 |
| Birds: | 7 |
| Reptiles: | 6.5 |
| Trees: | 7 |
