About Bontle Lodge

Nestled in Limpopo Province, located on the northern side of South Africa, lies the luxurious Bontle Lodge. Bontle, meaning “beauty” in Sesotho – one of South Africa’s native tongues – epitomises what you will see, one of the best in South Africa. From its luxury amenities to incomparable experiences, you will be immersed in this African paradise upon arrival. Choosing Bontle for your luxurious getaway is a must for discerning nature lovers from all across the globe. We offer a complete classic Safari experience, that can be tailored to each guest’s preferences, guaranteeing an unforgettable stay. What can be described as a living paradise, the lodge is located in untouched and pristine surroundings. From here guests have an idyllic view of the African bushveld and the game drives enable you to witness The Big 5 in their natural habitat. We provide a sanctuary for those who seek communion with nature, free from any kind of interference or disruption. The conservation of the nature reserve is a longstanding practice that prohibits human interference. This is strictly enforced by both the lodge and nature reserve teams who are not authorised to alter the environment in any way. The ‘no-human-interference-with-nature policy’ has been maintained from inception.

About the Accommodation:

Five Luxury Rooms, with one Honeymoon Suite.

Within each room, a combination of traditional doors and nets are in place, accompanied by fans that help you experience a feeling of connection with nature even while being indoors. Perfect for couples, each room boasts a deluxe double bed, however, this can be separated into two single beds upon request.

Lodge Features:

• Views of the perennial stream in front of the lodge
• Background sounds of the stream flowing by
• Spacious outdoor area for relaxing
• A large heated pool in the main area
• A magnificent bar counter that seat 10
• A curio gift shop
• Luxurious lounges
• A top of the range Nespreso machine in the reception area
• A wide range of teas, coffee and snacks permanently availably in the reception area
• Indoor and outdoor dining areas
• A boma
• A boardroom table for conferencing (seats 10 pax)
• A generator for back up power
• A resident chef and friendly staff

Room Features:

• Newly revamped rooms with gorgeous contemporary décor
• Private balcony
• En-suite bathroom
• Both indoor and outdoor showers
• Tea and Coffee facilities

Lodge Activities:

• The main activity at Bontle Lodge is the dawn and dusk game drives with our well experienced ranger.

About Welgevonden Game Reserve

The Welgevonden Gama Reserve bordering the Marakele National Park is situated approximately 250km north of Gauteng. The Game Reserve is quickly gaining popularity in the South African and International markets due to its outstanding topography, high quality private game lodges and exceptional game viewing.

Welgevonden was developed on the basis of a freehold title in 1993, with the reserve being divided into 500ha blocks that ware sold to private individuals, syndicates or corporates for the purpose of private or commercial ecotourism.

There are no internal fences, but an electrified perimeter fence restricts the movement of large mammal species, onto neighbouring properties, and a restocking exercise was undertaken shortly after the reserve was proclaimed. A good road network of 430 km of gravel roads exist on the Reserve, which is a mean feat on the rocky, mountainous terrain and sandy soils.

The reserve is situated on the Waterberg Plateau and comprises of mountainous terrain that is dissected by deep valleys and kloofs, with occasional old lands that have been allowed to regenerate since the reserves proclamation. Flat plateaus characterise most hilltops, and altitude varies from 1080 m above sea level at the main entrance gate in the north of the reserve to 1800 m above sea level in the southern section of the Reserve. The combination of the veld types of the sour Waterberg Mountains and the sweeter lowland bushveld types historically supported a wide diversity of mammal species, but by the end of the 19th century most of the large herbivore and carnivore species that were present in the area in historical times had been exterminated by uncontrolled hunting. Over the last 10 years, many of these species have been reintroduced back into the Welgevonden Game Reserve.

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The reserve is also home to over 50 different mammals. The diversity of habitat leads to a wide range of wildlife with grassy plains abound with antelope from the largest eland to the diminutive duiker; cheetahs, lions and leopards are regularly seen close by. There are also numerous rare and unusual species such as brown hyena, aardwolf, pangolin and aardvark – all best seen at night. Over 300 bird species can be seen on the reserve, including rare blue cranes, which breed in the southern section early in the year.