Makweti Safari Lodge
Lodge in Waterberg, Limpopo
Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bathroom · 5 units
Makweti Safari Lodge is an experience for the discerning wildlife aficionado. Timelessly African, it embodies the eras of Livingstone and Hemingway, while standing as a model of modern, environmentally sensitive taste.
Property features
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Library
- Bar / Lounge
- Laundry service
Description
Makweti Safari Lodge caters to no more than 10 guests, with five luxury suites that blend seductively into an ideal safari landscape. Every suite is architecturally designed to enhance your experience, by creating a restful balance between the light and shade that dapple our bushveld environment. Interiors are likewise balanced by our matching of cool, colonial-style linens with warm African fabrics.
Access to some suites is across a swing bridge over the Makweti gorge. Suites with plunge-pools also feature extended teak decks and thatch overhangs, which together enlarge the living-space.
Nearby Attractions
- The reserve is home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino.
- Other rare species such as Brown Hyena, Aardvark, Honey Badger, Cheetah and Blue Cranes find refuge in this conservation conscious area.
- Game Drive Safaris:
- Take full advantage of the best times of the day for game viewing, dawn and dusk. Open safari vehicles with expert guides offer prime viewing experiences and an educational opportunity.
All nearby attractions
- The reserve is home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino.
- Other rare species such as Brown Hyena, Aardvark, Honey Badger, Cheetah and Blue Cranes find refuge in this conservation conscious area.
- Game Drive Safaris:
- Take full advantage of the best times of the day for game viewing, dawn and dusk. Open safari vehicles with expert guides offer prime viewing experiences and an educational opportunity.
- Walking Safaris:
- Walking Safaris with skilled rangers are by request. Close inspection of insect rituals and the identification of tracks are some of the myriad possibilities presented on these safaris.
Area Info
There is a place in the Waterberg Mountains that follows a different pace.
Surrounded by pristine wilderness and attuned to the gentle rhythm of the earth. Makweti Safari Lodge breathes grace and elegance while allowing a glimpse of old Africa.
Spectacular scenery and excellent game viewing await you.
If it is evocative ancient Africa you love, rugged beauty and distant horizons unfolding around then this place of the giant Makweti tree will enchant you.
Makweti’s location is malaria-free, with a temperate and invigorating climate.
Directions
- Estimated traveling time: From Johannesburg to Welgevonden Game Reserve (3 hours @ 120 km/h)
- Unless otherwise arranged, your arrival transfer from the Main Gate of the Welgevonden Game Reserve to Makweti Safari Lodge is booked for 13:00, on day of arrival
- Communicating your pending arrival is imperative. Failure to comply may result in delays. PLEASE CALL THE CAMP AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH THE KRANSKOP TOLL
- 014 755 4948 OR 9
Directions
- Estimated traveling time: From Johannesburg to Welgevonden Game Reserve (3 hours @ 120 km/h)
- Unless otherwise arranged, your arrival transfer from the Main Gate of the Welgevonden Game Reserve to Makweti Safari Lodge is booked for 13:00, on day of arrival
- Communicating your pending arrival is imperative. Failure to comply may result in delays. PLEASE CALL THE CAMP AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH THE KRANSKOP TOLL
- 014 755 4948 OR 9
- Alternative transfer times must be arranged well in advance and will incur an additional charge
- You will be required to pay toll fees on route. Check www.routes.co.za/tollroads/N1/ for costs
- Pumulani Main Line, Carousel Main Line and Kranskop Ramp
- Travel on the N1 North, past Midrand, pass Pretoria. Remain on the N1 - at the N1 / R28 split continue towards Polokwane. Continue through the Pumulani Toll to the Carousel Toll and onward to Kranskop Toll, where you leave the highway.
- Keep in the left lane to take the turnoff to Modimolle. (R33).
- Reminder to call the camp at this point.
- At the top of the off ramp, turn left at the T-junction, towards Modimolle.
- Travel through Modimolle on the R33 to Vaalwater (±60km). Travel through Vaalwater, pass the Total filling station and Spar on your left hand side. Continue on THE SAME ROAD for ±25km from the filling station until you get to the Welgevonden MAIN Gate on your left hand side.
- (Pass the sign indicating access to the East Gate)
- A Makweti representative will meet you at the main gate after you parked your vehicle in the reserve's secure area.
- GPS S 24° 12.150’ E 027° 54.09
Cancellation Policy
- Rates Include:
- Accommodation in luxury suites, all meals, teas and coffee refreshments. Two safari activities per day, including game drives in open vehicles with a Makweti guide. Return scheduled transfers (13:00) from Welgevonden Game Reserve Main Gate or the Welgevonden Airstrip to Makweti Safari Lodge. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- The Welgevonden airstrip is now serviced by a flight three times a week, FROM 01 DECEMBER 2025.
- Rates exclude:
Cancellation Policy
- Rates Include:
- Accommodation in luxury suites, all meals, teas and coffee refreshments. Two safari activities per day, including game drives in open vehicles with a Makweti guide. Return scheduled transfers (13:00) from Welgevonden Game Reserve Main Gate or the Welgevonden Airstrip to Makweti Safari Lodge. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- The Welgevonden airstrip is now serviced by a flight three times a week, FROM 01 DECEMBER 2025.
- Rates exclude:
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), cigars, and items of a personal nature. Conversation levy current R330 per person per night (not included in rate). as from March 2026 this goes up to R360.
- Transfers are available by road or by air to Makweti. Please refer to our Johannesburg office for rates.
- Rates are valid at the time of booking, but until such time as full and final payment has been received the price is subject to change without notice. In the unlikely event of there being an unscheduled extension of a booking caused by bad weather, strikes or any other matter beyond our control, it is understood that expenses incurred will be for the passengers' account.
- The credit card used to make the booking needs to be presented at check-in. *A copy of the card holder's ID/Passport is required at check-in.
- Any refunds on cancelled reservations are subject to bank charges, credit card commissions and or exchange fluctuations. Any such charges are for the guests account and will be deducted from the refund.
Conditions
- Rates Include:
- Accommodation in luxury suites, all meals, teas and coffee refreshments. Two safari activities per day, including game drives in open vehicles with a Makweti guide. Return scheduled transfers (13:00) from Welgevonden Game Reserve Main Gate or the Welgevonden Airstrip to Makweti Safari Lodge. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- The Welgevonden airstrip is now serviced by a flight three times a week, FROM 01 DECEMBER 2025.
- Rates exclude:
Conditions
- Rates Include:
- Accommodation in luxury suites, all meals, teas and coffee refreshments. Two safari activities per day, including game drives in open vehicles with a Makweti guide. Return scheduled transfers (13:00) from Welgevonden Game Reserve Main Gate or the Welgevonden Airstrip to Makweti Safari Lodge. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- The Welgevonden airstrip is now serviced by a flight three times a week, FROM 01 DECEMBER 2025.
- Rates exclude:
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), cigars, and items of a personal nature. Conversation levy current R330 per person per night (not included in rate). as from March 2026 this goes up to R360.
- Transfers are available by road or by air to Makweti. Please refer to our Johannesburg office for rates.
- Rates are valid at the time of booking, but until such time as full and final payment has been received the price is subject to change without notice. In the unlikely event of there being an unscheduled extension of a booking caused by bad weather, strikes or any other matter beyond our control, it is understood that expenses incurred will be for the passengers' account.
- The credit card used to make the booking needs to be presented at check-in. *A copy of the card holder's ID/Passport is required at check-in.
- Any refunds on cancelled reservations are subject to bank charges, credit card commissions and or exchange fluctuations. Any such charges are for the guests account and will be deducted from the refund.
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