Map and Directions to Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa in Vaalwater, Waterberg, Limpopo

DIRECTIONS

1) Take the N1 from Pretoria to Polokwane (Pietersburg)

2) There are three tollgates to take into consideration.
• The first, Pumulani Tollgate
• The second, the Carousel Tollgate
• The third, Kranskop Tollgate

3) At the third tollgate (Kranskop Plaza) use the left gate and proceed on the R33 to Modimolle (Nylstroom)

4) Go straight through Modimolle (Nylstroom) towards Vaalwater. This is about 60 km.
• We request all guests to phone the lodge when passing through Nylstroom.
• Please note that the road between Nylstroom & Vaalwater is very narrow, and getting stuck behind trucks can make a mere 60 km drive take up to an hour.

5) Pass straight through Vaalwater. Do not turn off anywhere.
• Please DO NOT take the right turn (R33) to Lephalale (Ellisras) at the Spar
Supermarket/Total Garage, keep straight on the Thabazimbi road.
• Please DO NOT take the Bakkerspas (Welgevonden South Gate) turn off – Keep going straight on the Thabazimbi road.
• Please DO NOT take the Welgevonden East Gate turn off – Keep on going
on the Thabazimbi road.

6) Welgevonden Main Gate will be on your left hand side coming from Vaalwater. The Welgevonden Main Gate is +- 25 km, 15 min from Vaalwater. Look out for the Tourist Information board on your left hand side informing you about the Welgevonden Main Gate.

7) The Welgevonden Main gate sign is on your left.

8) Total km from Pretoria is approximately 210 km. (2h30 min drive)
Total km from Johannesburg is approximately 290 km. (3 hour drive)

9) Welcome to Welgevonden Game Reserve. A Shibula ranger will be waiting for you.

Important : Check in time: 13h00 or 16h30

Please note that the lodge is situated 1 hours drive from the main gate, and that private vehicles are not permitted on the reserve. Therefore we ask that you keep other guests in mind and not be late as the vehicle picking you up will only depart to the lodge once everyone for that pick up time has arrived.

Your car will be parked safely at the main gate as there are security guards on duty 24 hours a day.