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    Fifty Seven Waterberg

    Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo

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    Overview

    Situated three hours north of Johannesburg lies Fifty Seven Waterberg, a gem nestled in the heart of the Welgevonden Game Reserve and home to the Big Five in a malaria-free area. The Waterberg Biosphere Reserve was declared an official UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. This magnificent five-star establishment is synonymous with tranquillity, solitude and luxury; not to mention the surroundings of the breath-taking panoramic views of the Waterberg mountains.

    The excellent game viewing makes Fifty Seven Waterberg a fantastic holiday destination in a world of easy-going grace.

    Crystal clear streams have, over the millennia, carved the scenic topography of the Waterberg mountain range and wilderness. Rock art sites dating as far back as 2000 years can be found in Welgevonden and the greater Waterberg area.

    Historically, wildlife on the reserve has never been hunted so game viewing is always up close and personal.

    The Waterberg, and in particular Welgevonden, with its privately owned lodges such as Fifty Seven Waterberg, has been a well-kept secret for a long time, but it is fast becoming the destination of preference for local and international guests. Fifty Seven Waterberg is certainly one of the finest places to experience wildlife, a sense of wilderness and touch the spirit of true Africa in comfort and style.

    Fifty Seven Waterberg is a twenty-bed lodge situated in the Welgevonden Game Reserve which consists of nearly 37 000 hectares of unspoiled African bushveld ranging from rocky outcrops where the leopards watch from their hidden crevices to wide open savannah where the herds of Zebra, Wildebeest and Impala abound. Welgevonden Game Reserve is considered to be one of the best-managed game reserves in the world and a leader in conservation and anti-poaching strategies.

    About the Welgevonden Game Reserve

    The Welgevonden Game Reserve, located just three hours’ north of Johannesburg in the Limpopo Province’s Waterberg plateau, is one of the most ruggedly scenic reserves in South Africa, characterised by rolling hills, rugged gorges and grassy plains.

    Aptly meaning ‘well found’, the Welgevonden is unlike anywhere else on earth, a true wilderness area with excellent game viewing and stunning scenery. Enjoy this mountain bushveld environment with roaring rivers and sweeping horizon views. The reserve is located at high altitude, enjoys a mild climate and is Malaria free making it worth a visit any time of the year.

    As a result of the reserve’s diverse landscapes, visitors can enjoy Big Five sightings, in addition to encounters with over 50 mammal species, 250 bird species and some of the bush’s most beautiful wildflowers that make their appearance in early spring.

    The Welgevonden also boasts one of Africa’s largest populations of white rhino on a private reserve, with such unusual species as brown hyena, aardwolf and aardvark also located within the reserve. The reserve has never been a hunting area and as such game viewing is up and close and personal. In addition to great game viewing, there is also ancient San Rock Art.

    This is Africa at its most interesting and at its best.

     

    Reserve
    • Name
      Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo
    • Size
      40,000 hectares
    Children

    8 years + welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Child Friendly
    • Camp Fenced
    • Big 5
    • Malaria-free
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Air Conditioner
    • Fans
    • In Room Fireplace
    • Pool
    • Spa Treatments
    • No Off Road
    • Bush Walks
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    Why We Love It
    • The boma is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner around a welcoming fire and under a starry sky – you’ve never seen the stars as bright as they are when you are in the Waterberg area
    • Apart from being unusually spacious, each of the 5 suites has been furnished to the very highest standards, and features a king-sized bed and its own private patio with a magnificent view of the Welgevonden bushveld
    • The Luxury Suites & Honeymoon Suite have private plunge pools
    • The Honeymoon Suite has an outside shower
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    Details
    • 5 Classic Suites

      4 Luxury Suites

      1 Honeymoon Suite

    • Setting: On a small ridge overlooking a waterhole
    Activities
    • Spa Treatments
    • Pool
    • Bird Watching
    • Bush Walks – these are outsourced to a third party so will be at an additional cost and will need to be pre-booked
    Children

    8 years + welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy
    • Children who are accommodated in their own room will have first option on game drives
    • Children sharing a room with their parents will only be able to go on game drives if there is availability on the day
    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    10 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 5,443
    • Rules
      Bookable within 14 days of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      R 6,350
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    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Luxury accommodation in a Classic Suite
    • All meals
    • One Safari drive per day

    *Rates for additional game drives available on request

    Closest Airport

    Johannesburg - OR Tambo International

    Drive Time

    3.5 hours from Johannesburg

    Reserve
    • Name
      Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo
    • Size
      40,000 hectares
    Location
    • Fifty Seven Waterberg, Vaalwater, South Africa

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    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    8 years + welcome

    Important Notes
    • A Welgevonden Conservation Fee of R 350 per person per night is applicable to all reservations.
    • Please note: Collection point is at the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve West Gate, where you must leave your vehicle.
    • Check in time is at 13h30 at the Welgevonden West Gate Collection Point. Should a guest request a different collection time: an additional surcharge applies for their account, due to the remote location. Check out time is at 10h00.
    • No private vehicles are permitted, which ensures minimal human impact and an ultimate wilderness experience.
    • Additional game drives can be booked at a rate of R 250 per person per game drive.
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

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