Ndlovu Safari Lodge

"I can’t say enough good things about our experience at this safari lodge. It felt like we were at the Ritz Carlton of Welgevoden! The lodge is beautiful, the food is five star, and the staff bends over backwards to meet every whim and need. The jeeps are segmented by group so your experience is personalized. Even though there is an electric fence to keep you safe, the lodge makes sure to put feed in the area right outside so animals come constantly - we ate lunch with zebras and baboons were in the trees outside our room every night. Our guide Farai was incredible. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience - from finding all of the big 5 by day two to taking us to a remote location most guides wouldn’t so we could have breakfast with the most incredible view to tracking lions on the hunt to immersing us in a herd of buffalo and elephants at once, he was completely dedicated to making sure we were dazzled by every minute of our trip. Also, he was just fun! Book now - you won’t regret it. 15/10 stars!"

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Sekala Private Game Lodge

"My wife and I had a pleasant stay at Sekala. The transfer from the main gate to the lodge was smooth, and the reception at the lodge was very warm and welcoming. The rooms and ablutions were very tidy and neat. There was no smell of dust or dampness in the rooms. All the meals, from breakfast to dinner were excellent. Our main highlight was the game drives. Every day we looked forward to the game drives. Our ranger/guide Mr Lazarus Zulu was top notch. He is very experienced, and his gut feel was always spot on. We can't wait to return with our kids. We got value for our money. "

Laluka Safari Lodge

"We had the most incredible stay at Laluka Lodge for my 50th birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with exceptional warmth and hospitality. The snacks, fresh produce, and juices served on arrival were locally produced and grown on the farm itself, which made the experience even more special and unique. Our ranger was outstanding — friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, making our game drive truly memorable. The lodge itself is intimate, private, and absolutely beautiful. Our room was stunning with breathtaking views and every comfort we could possibly need. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the food was some of the best we have ever had at a lodge — true five-star quality. The staff made my birthday incredibly special by decorating the bed with leaves spelling out “Happy 50th Birthday,” and surprising me with cake and singing at dinner. The owners and staff made us feel genuinely valued and cared for throughout our stay. La Luca offers outstanding service, and a truly unforgettable bush experience. We will definitely be back!"

Nedile Lodge

"If you are after a mid range, good value, affordable game reserve/safari experience in a beautiful, malaria free, reserve then Nedile is unlikely to disappoint. I was looking for a last minute 2 night ‘bush fix’ while on business in SA and as I am familiar with Welgevonden Game Reserve - having stayed at various lodges going back 20 years - made some enquiries and Nedile could accommodate me. I knew of Nedile Lodge and it was a different experience to others I have enjoyed on this well managed reserve. While Nedile has a 5 star rating it is smaller and more intimate than some of the bigger commercial lodges on the reserve - only accommodating 10 in five rooms; some in the same unit, and quite close to one another and the central facility. Nedile was built 20 years ago by the current South African owners on the rocky top of one of the mountain ridges and enjoys a spectacular and commanding view over the reserve with the Waterberg mountains in the distance. The immediate outlook over hilly wooded bush means there is not a lot of passing game although I saw warthogs, zebras, baboons and kudu drinking from the small waterhole below the central facility deck. The close proximity of bedrooms and central facility means you can hear fellow guests and also conversation, noise and activity at the central facility. Quite a few other solo guests when I stayed. I think Nedile would work well should you want an exclusive use experience with up to 10 family or friends. The rooms are well appointed with a degree of privacy including private deck with chairs and usual outdoor shower with the same incredible view. While the rooms have a ceiling fan there is no A/C and it was very warm at night when I visited at the end of November. There are also no flyscreens over windows or doors meaning you can’t leave these open at night to cool down or to enjoy the sounds of the bush! There are no mosquito nets over the comfortable beds although at the time of my visit I was not troubled by any bugs or mosquitoes outdoors at night. A small and friendly staff took good care of guests. The food was good, relatively simple and tasty, and served at tables (one for each room) on the central facility deck next to the pool and with the view stretching in from of you. The lodge has a boma area but this was not used on the 2 nights I stayed; apparently it is a Saturday night thing. Nedile is situated right on the western side of this vast reserve which means that getting there via the West Gate added 40 minutes to the journey compared to Main Gate, and the last 16km was on a very poor corrugated sand road in desperate need of repair and tough on non 4x4 vehicles. Being right on the western side of the reserve makes it practically difficult to get to large parts of the reserve as the drive would take quite a lot of time in the game viewing vehicle. This means you may not see as much of the reserve which may impact on which species you are likely to see. Of the Big 5, r"