Makweti Safari Lodge is an experience for the discerning wildlife aficionado. A safari experience that combines the best of African landscape and wildlife experiences.  A place where conservation and wildlife are managed in harmony. 

The Lodge caters to no more than 10 guests, with five luxury suites that blend seductively into the malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve landscape. 

Your Makweti experiences include two safaris daily in open vehicles, the discreet elegance of your luxury suite, and by Makweti's delectable, world-rated cuisine

Makweti Safari Lodge was founded in 1995, and its management and staff embody decades of experience in creating memorable stays for a discerning international clientele

Location

The reserve is home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino. Other rare species such as Brown Hyena, Aardvard, Honey Badger, Cheetah and Blue Cranes find refuge in this conservation ­conscious area. Game Drive Safaris Take full advantage of the best times of the day for game viewing, dawn and dusk. Open safari vehicles with expert guides offer prime viewing experiences and an educational opportunity. Walking Safaris with armed guides are by request. Close inspection of insect rituals and the identification of tracks are some of the myriad possibilities presented on these safaris.

Directions

Estimated traveling time: From Johannesburg to Welgevonden Game Reserve (3 hours @ 120 km/h) Unless otherwise arranged, your arrival transfer from the Main Gate of the Welgevonden Game Reserve to Makweti Safari Lodge is booked for 13:00, on day of arrival Communicating your pending arrival is imperative. Failure to comply may result in delays. PLEASE CALL THE CAMP AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH THE KRANSKOP TOLL 014 755 4948 OR 9 Alternative transfer times must be arranged well in advance and will incur an additional charge You will be required to pay toll fees on route. Check www.routes.co.za/tollroads/N1/ for costs Pumulani Main Line, Carousel Main Line and Kranskop Ramp Travel on the N1 North, past Midrand, pass Pretoria. Remain on the N1 - at the N1 / R28 split continue towards Polokwane. Continue through the Pumulani Toll to the Carousel Toll and onward to Kranskop Toll, where you leave the highway. Keep in the left lane to take the turnoff to Modimolle. (R33). Reminder to call the camp at this point. At the top of the off ramp, turn left at the T-junction, towards Modimolle. Travel through Modimolle on the R33 to Vaalwater (±60km). Travel through Vaalwater, pass the Total filling station and Spar on your left hand side. Continue on THE SAME ROAD for ±25km from the filling station until you get to the Welgevonden MAIN Gate on your left hand side. (Pass the sign indicating access to the East Gate) A Makweti representative will meet you at the main gate after you parked your vehicle in the reserve's secure area.