Rondreis Planner: Welgevonden Game Reserve

Welgevonden Game Reserve South Africa

Welgevonden Game Reserve is a 36,000ha private game reserve in the Waterberg District, of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The Reserve is nestled within the internationally recognised UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, flagged for the sustainable conservation of biodiversity. Located near Gauteng, only 2.5-hour drive, or an easy 45-minute flight from Johannesburg into one of the airstrips, Welgevonden is one of the most accessible premier, malaria-free big five wilderness reserves in the country. Welgevonden offers an exclusive, intimate bushveld safari experience, with only a limited number of guests having access to Welgevonden at any one time. These guests are collected from the gate by a competent, qualified field-guide and are then transported to the respective commercial game lodges on the reserve. The mountainous bushveld is worth a visit all year round thanks to its high altitude, temperate climate and malaria-free status. It is important to note that the reserve is not open to day visitors. Welgevonden is home to more than 65 mammal species. While these include the famous Big Five, it is the rare and unusual species like cheetah, brown hyaena, caracal, aardwolf and aardvark that make game drives exceptionally exciting. Welgevonden sports a diverse range of habitat types which support a riot of biodiversity, including over 300 different birds! From cheetah-loved grasslands and savannahs to leafy wooded mountains cut by deep rocky ravines, Welgevonden has it all! In addition to the wildlife, ancient bushman rock art can be found dispersed around the reserve, offering the curious traveller a unique cultural experience while on their guided safari. Unfortunately, no self-driving is permitted for commercial guests.

Recommended airport

Johannesburg Intl (JNB)

Nearby destinations

Vaalwater a 25.37 km

Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

Welgevonden Game Reserve South Africa