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

Tshwene Lodge

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About Tshwene Lodge

​Faultless comfort, convenience and the Big Five in South Africa's north
Nestled against the hillside of a river valley, Tshwene Lodge enjoys canopy-filled vistas from its magnificent perch. Here, you're in the 37.000-hectare Welgevonden Private Reserve, in the northern Limpopo province. The lodge, though thoroughly immersed in the bush, is fairly easy to access. Its handful of chalets means there's always a quiet, homely feel in camp; once in the bush, however, you're in Big Five country, with the the potential for some electric action. Tshwene is a superb destination for first-timers to the bush, and families with children over the age of 10 – or a weekend getaway for city-slickers!
Welgevonden Game Reserve , South Africa
From $510 per person/per night
Safari
5 Rooms
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The property

The thatch-roofed, elevated main area, with its sweeping valley views, is surrounded by a wide deck. Inside are a few comfortably furnished lounge areas, and a stone fireplace. Glass sliding doors frame the indoor dining and bar area, lit at night by a rustic wrought-iron chandelier. Meals also take place al fresco on the deck, or in the traditional boma. Midday temperatures can soar, so the clear, hourglass-shaped swimming pool and its wooden deck are the place to be.

The rooms

​Five well-spaced double rooms have high roofs, and glass doors and windows that allow natural light to flood the interior spaces. Each has a small lounge, a bedroom with a king-sized bed, and a lovely fireplace that’s lit for guests on chilly evenings. En-suite bathrooms have double basins, bathtubs and showers, and glorious outdoor showers with wide sky views. Outside, each unit has a large furnished deck that offers extraordinary views of the landscape and the wildlife it supports.

Activities

With so many prominent safari characters around – lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, rhino – there's scarcely a dull moment in the bush. But, thanks largely to the lodge's exceptional guides, you'll experience far more just the big and the bold. The rewarding birdlife includes extravagantly coloured bee-eaters and malachite kingfishers; industrious dung beetles scuttle along the ground; and there's a host of other amazing creatures. Guided walks, especially, illuminate all aspects of this intricate ecosystem at work.
Plan your stay

How to book Tshwene Lodge

How do I book Tshwene Lodge?

Tshwene 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 Tshwene 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 Tshwene Lodge?

Stays at Tshwene 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.

Tshwene Lodge

South Africa

Welgevonden Game Reserve

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