Makweti Safari Lodge - Your Stay in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Makweti Safari Lodge has 5 suites, each with a private entrance and a balcony or patio overlooking the gorge-defined valley and hills. The private bathrooms include a shower, a bath, and bathrobes. Some suites feature a private plunge pool. Rooms also have a minibar, a seating area, air conditioning, a mosquito net, tea and coffee facilities, and free WiFi. Guests report the beds are very comfortable.

The lodge's restaurant serves South African and international cuisine. The chef accommodates dietary needs, such as vegan options. Meals are presented on the deck with views of the bush. A boma night offers a candlelit dinner under the stars. The bar stocks a curated wine list. All meals and selected drinks are included, with special diet menus available on request.

The outdoor salt-water swimming pool has a pool bar, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas. Guests can relax on the lodge's deck 80 yards from the stream-fed waterhole. Rates include two daily game drives in open vehicles. The reserve is malaria-free and home to the Big Five. Walking tours are also available. Evening sundowners on the plains are a highlight.

Makweti is located 39 km from Vaalwater inside the 282-square-mile Welgevonden Game Reserve. Bela-Bela is a 2-hour drive away. The reserve features flat plains, thick bushveld, rocky gorges, and rivers. Guests regularly see elephants, rhinos, lions, and other wildlife. The waterhole near the deck attracts animals throughout the day.

The lodge offers airport pick-up and drop-off, free parking, and free WiFi. Services include daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing. Private check-in/check-out is available. Safety deposit boxes and 24-hour security are provided. The property is adults only and non-smoking throughout. Guides are knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife.