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Nedile Lodge, Welgevonden Game Reserve | Timbuktu Travel
Welgevonden Game Reserve

Nedile Lodge

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About Nedile Lodge

An intimate lodge, eye-to-eye animal encounters and 360-degree views
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve is a impressive biosphere of tree-covered ravines and hazy blue-tinged mountains in Limpopo Province's Waterberg District. This malaria-free sanctuary has more game than you could wish for, including the ever-popular Big Five and 300-plus bird species – all a mere three-hour drive from bustling Johannesburg. At the heart of this 38,000-hectare ramble of bushveld is a picturesque, welcoming lodge called Nedile. Expect heartfelt hospitality, spectacular views, and the chance to get close to a lounging leopard or to park silently amid a herd of elephant. Come and wallow in the wilderness, African style.
Welgevonden Game Reserve , South Africa
From $510 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

Steeply thatched roofs cover the central bar, dining room and lounge areas. The general atmosphere is warm and homely, especially at the chair-surrounded fire pit, the hub of story telling, with its reassuring crackling glow and silhouettes of the scenery beyond. Outside, a large deck extending from beyond the thatched overhang is perfect for bushwatching; and there's a spa for self-indulgence and a rock pool for cooling down after a game drive.

The rooms

Tucked among the thorn trees and deep-red boulders are five suites, all facing the bushveld to make the most of the sunlight and the views of the intriguing, blue-tinted Waterberg mountains. Your private veranda leads into a cosy space, decorated in tasteful brick reds, ochre and earthy browns, with fabrics and carpets of natural fibres. A small fireplace keeps you warm when temperatures drop, and dreamy sunken baths set alongside large windows frame the trees outside, and those sublime views.

Activities

The habitat here is varied, so there's a long list of creatures to look out for on morning and evening game drives. Every trip is an adventure, especially when your guides are as knowledgeable as those here. Take a guided bush walk or, if you're longing for some feet-up time, head to the pool, charmingly set among the rocks, or to the main deck to lose yourself in the sweeping, unobstructed views. Settle back with your binos and gaze away..
Plan your stay

How to book Nedile Lodge

How do I book Nedile Lodge?

Nedile Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Nedile Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Nedile Lodge?

Stays at Nedile Lodge start from around $510 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Nedile Lodge

South Africa

Welgevonden Game Reserve

Malaria-free Big Five safaris within an easy hop from Johannesburg's bright lights