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Makweti Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free local area shuttle

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Outdoor dining
Luxury Suite, Pool View, Mountainside | Terrace/patio
Dining
Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Welgevonden Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo
  • Place, Kololo Game Reserve
  • Place, Marakele National Park
  • Place, Welgevonden Main Gate

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, Pool View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Vaalwater

A luxury stay in Vaalwater awaits you at Makweti Safari Lodge. You'll be 14.5 km (9 mi) from Marakele National Park and 21.4 km (13.3 mi) from Kololo Game Reserve. Highlights at this Colonial lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to ecotours and a safari. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Vaalwater lodge, you'll be 35.6 km (22.1 mi) from Lebolobolo Game Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Waterberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

About this property

Makweti Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Makweti Safari Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Vaalwater lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1994
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Makweti Safari Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Vaalwater lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1994
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
As of December 1, 2025, flights to the Welgevonden Air Strip, operated by Unique Air, will be available from the domestic terminal at O.R.Tambo International Airport (JNB) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The air strip is located at the main access gate to the reserve, approximately 45 minutes away from the camp. Transfers by open safari vehicle from the airstrip to the camp are provided. Guests must contact the property in advance to arrange their flights to the airstrip; the fee is ZAR 8470 per person each way (fee is valid December 1, 2025-December 31, 2026).
This property is located in Welgevonden Game Reserve. Private vehicles are not permitted within Welgevonden Game Reserve. Guests driving to the property will be transferred from the main gate to their accommodation. Guests should confirm their arrival time with the property in advance to arrange their transfers from the main gate.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR330 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Makweti Safari Lodge Vaalwater
Makweti Safari Lodge
Makweti Safari Vaalwater
Makweti Safari Lodge Lodge
Makweti Safari Lodge Vaalwater
Makweti Safari Lodge Lodge Vaalwater

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Makweti Safari Lodge?

Yep, Makweti Safari Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Makweti Safari Lodge have a pool?

Makweti Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Makweti Safari Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Makweti Safari Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Makweti Safari Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Makweti Safari Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Makweti Safari Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Makweti Safari Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Makweti Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Makweti Safari Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Makweti Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent and caring. Bush guide was extremely knowledgeable. Food was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary weekend

My husband and I booked Makweti for our 15 year anniversary. I advised in advance, and we got a lovely bed turn-down. Accommodation was great, the staff were very focussed on us having a great time, and the game drives were incredible. We suppose the one thing that we would have loved is to experience a boma meal around a fire to fully complete the wonderful bush experience. All meals were restaurant meals prepared by chefs which were delicious and mostly 3 courses. All in all a great 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very special place - truly amazing experience

If you're looking for the most luxurious and intimate safari experience in Welgevonden, then look no further than Makweti. The lodge itself is simply beautiful and the rooms are lavish, spacious and private. It provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind and enjoy nature at its best. The most important consideration for us was the game drives and wow, we weren't disappointed. Our guide, Neil has called Welgevonden home for years and he clearly knows every inch of the Reserve. What’s more, his knowledge and appreciation of the eco system, animals and bird-life is beyond exceptional. Thanks to Neil, in the space of three days we saw all the animals including the rhinos, a cheetah and her cubs, and the lions which had just caught their breakfast. It was such an amazing experience we’ll never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Unique African Experience

This was an exceptional experience enhanced by excitingly varied terrain and a very talented/guide. The setting of the lodges afforded superb views and not a little excitement by its four legged visitors. The food was imaginative and very well presented by a happy chefs team especially the breakfasts. Overall organisation was both professional and of an extremely high level.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Constante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful trip

Excelent lodge with a really nice staff. Special thanks to Ellard, the ranger, due his knowledge about the big5. He was always the first driver to spot the animals. The only thing i would regret it the absence of wi-fi in private areas