WildEarth Travel: Birding with John Kinghorn in Welgevonden.

Nungubane Game Lodge is an intimate and luxurious private game lodge situated in the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Welgevonden Game Reserve is considered to be one of the most spectacular and breathtaking wilderness areas in South Africa. Nungubane Game Lodge is set high in Welgevonden’s mountainous, malaria-free terrain overlooking valleys and kloofs, dissected by areas of open plains and rolling grasslands. The lodge can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests in 5 suites. Each of the suites has a double bed configuration with full en-suite bathroom and outside shower, fireplace and tea and coffee making facilities. The reserve is home to the big 5 and morning and evening/night safaris are offered daily.

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NUNGUBANE Credit: Ian Finlay The central guest area set against a hill top.

NUNGUBANE SUITE Credit: Wayne Pritchard A typical suite at Nungubane.

NUNGUBANE ENSUITE Credit: Wayne Pritchard The full ensuite bathroom includes both indoor and outside shower.

NUNGUBANE DECK Credit: Wayne Pritchard The central area deck provides spectacular vistas of the Welgevonden Game Reserve.

NUNGUBANE POOL DECK Credit: Ian Finlay The pool deck is set below the central guest areas, and provides ideal privacy.

NUNGUBANE BOMA Credit: Ian Finlay An authentic African dining experience.

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5 luxury suites each with double bed configuration. The suites are all positioned to ensure absolute privacy and the decks provide a vantage over the Welgevonden Game Reserve. The full ensuite bathroom also includes an outside shower. An in room fireplace provides a warm atmosphere during winter nights.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Big 5, Game Drives, Game Viewing

Activities Nearby

Exclusive, secluded and stately, Makweti Safari Lodge is located in the pristine, malaria-free, Welgevonden Private Reserve in the Limpopo Province.

Just five stately stone and thatch suites reflect the rich colours and textures of the earth. Suites are a study in cream fabrics, highlighted with hand painted accents and dark furnishings along with slipper, baths and outdoor showers.

Private teak decks afford views into the far distance, some with private plunge pools and a secluded sala inviting you to relax, read and soak up the surrounding stillness.

Open to the wild, no fences interrupt the natural flow of the game - Makweti has a simple philosophy of living in harmony with a deep respect for all that us untamed and untouched.
Makweti is where one comes to view over 50 different mammals, including the Big Five.
3 hours from Johannesburg, malaria free, children over 12 are welcome. Proud members of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

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Makweti Safari Lodge, in the heart of the malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve

Boasting Africa's iconic big five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard

Varied topography makes for an interesting African Landscape Experience

View of the main lodge from across the gorge

Outside of a suite without a pool, of which there is one

Interior of the main lodge

Views of the waterhole from the Indaba Lounge Deck

Boma Dinners

The only Savannah Biosphere in the world and a natural heritage site

Huge diversity of wild species 16 species of antelope and over 300 species of birds

3 guides for 10 guests. Safaris limited to 6 guests per guide

Walking safaris on request

Fantastic photographic opportunities

Over 40% of Makweti's guests are return or referred.

Male lions

Makweti elephants

Suite with plunge pool

Dining Room

Masseuse

Leopard climbing a tree

Zebra herd passing the lodge

Boma dinner

Suite without pool

Suite without pool interior

Main Deck Overlooking the Gorge

Swimming Pool

Sunset Safari

Sunrise Safari

View

Game Drive

Interactive Safari

Pool Suite Suite without Pool

Each of our discreet and elegantly styled suites are individually designed with antique treasures and plush furnishings to create a restful balance between light and shade that dapple our bushveld environment.

Amenities offered include indoor and outdoor showers, Victorian bathtubs, log fires and private decks with plunge pools in four of the suites.

Each of our discreet and elegantly styled suites are individually designed with antique treasures and plush furnishings to create a restful balance between light and shade that dapple our bushveld environment.

Amenities offered include indoor and outdoor showers, Victorian bathtubs, log fires and private decks.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Big 5, Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Massages, Safaris, Wildlife Tours