Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

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Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo

The Welgevonden Game Reserve is a popular weekend safari destination out of Johannesburg. Only 3 hours drive north of OR Tambo Airport, Welgevonden Game Reserve is a "Big Five", malaria free Game Reserve situated in the Waterberg District. Welgevonden Game Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 33000 hectares and borders the Marekele National Park, situated in the breathtaking Waterberg Biosphere. A true bushveld environment is home to some of South Africa’s most sought after wildlife species including one of the largest collections of white (square-lip) rhino on private land.

Major game species have been reintroduced into the reserve since 1994. All these reintroduction projects have been a major success, trebling the game population over the past five years. From an original pride of 5 lions, 32 now roam freely within the reserve's boundaries. We have also had success with elephants: from fewer than 50 released into the reserve, there are now 84.

Other major projects include white rhino (for which Welgevonden Game Reserve is renowned), buffalo, sable and gemsbok. Other species, which were already on the farms when Welgevonden was established, have been allowed to flourish. These include leopard, antelope, giraffe, warthog, bush pig, aardvark, pangolin and many more. Black-backed jackals and the very rare brown hyena have also prospered in the Welgevonden Game Reserve.

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Welgevonden Game Reserve

Game Lodges in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Nedile Lodge

The main building has a central African theme and consists of a lounge/bar and dining area, all leading out onto seligna decks emphasising the natural environment. A rock boma provides an outside ...

Sediba Game Lodge

Sediba offers exclusivity, style and luxury against a backdrop of wild Africa in all her splendour. Situated in the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve (a malaria-free area), Sediba Game Lodge is only a three-hour drive ...

Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa

Home to the Big Five and more than 350 species of bird, this magnificent reserve offers travelers a genuine African safari experience in the untamed bush. Whether guests desire a place to unwind and experience peace of ...

Welgevonden Game Reserve

Accommodation nearby

For accommodation close to and bordering the Welgevonden reserve see:
• Waterberg Accommodation • Bela Bela Accommodation • Ellisras Accommodation
• Lephalale Accommodation • Mabalingwe Accommodation • Mabula Accommodation
• Melkrivier Accommodation • Modimolle Accommodation • Mookgophong Accommodation
• Naboomspruit Accommodation • Nylstroom Accommodation • Rust De Winter Accommodation
• Thabazimbi Accommodation • Vaalwater Accommodation • Warmbaths Accommodation
• Welgevonden Game Reserve Accommodation

Or to see all accommodation in the region at once, visit Waterberg Accommodation.

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