Makweti Safari Lodge

Property class: 5 and above
Mountain lodge in Vaalwater with safari and outdoor pool

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Enjoy your visit to Vaalwater with a stay at Makweti Safari Lodge. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Pool View, Mountainside

A large bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a headboard with a zebra pattern.

Luxury Suite, Pool View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside

A large bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a headboard with a zebra pattern.

Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Welgevonden Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo

What's nearby

  • Waterberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Makweti Safari Lodge

  • Enjoy your visit to Vaalwater with a stay at Makweti Safari Lodge. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is located in Welgevonden Game Reserve. Private vehicles are not permitted within Welgevonden Game Reserve. Guests driving to the property will be transferred from the main gate to their accommodations. Guests should confirm their arrival time with the property in advance to arrange their transfers from the main gate.
    • As of December 1, 2025, flights to the Welgevonden Air Strip, operated by Unique Air, will be available from the domestic terminal at O.R.Tambo International Airport (JNB) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The air strip is located at the main access gate to the reserve, approximately 45 minutes away from the camp. Transfers by open safari vehicle from the airstrip to the camp are provided. Guests must contact the property in advance to arrange their flights to the airstrip; the fee is ZAR 8470 per person each way (fee is valid December 1, 2025-December 31, 2026).

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Makweti Safari Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Service was excellent and caring. Bush guide was extremely knowledgeable. Food was fantastic.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Anniversary weekend

My husband and I booked Makweti for our 15 year anniversary. I advised in advance, and we got a lovely bed turn-down. Accommodation was great, the staff were very focussed on us having a great time, and the game drives were incredible. We suppose the one thing that we would have loved is to experience a boma meal around a fire to fully complete the wonderful bush experience. All meals were restaurant meals prepared by chefs which were delicious and mostly 3 courses. All in all a great 2 days.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A very special place - truly amazing experience

If you're looking for the most luxurious and intimate safari experience in Welgevonden, then look no further than Makweti. The lodge itself is simply beautiful and the rooms are lavish, spacious and private. It provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind and enjoy nature at its best. The most important consideration for us was the game drives and wow, we weren't disappointed. Our guide, Neil has called Welgevonden home for years and he clearly knows every inch of the Reserve. What’s more, his knowledge and appreciation of the eco system, animals and bird-life is beyond exceptional. Thanks to Neil, in the space of three days we saw all the animals including the rhinos, a cheetah and her cubs, and the lions which had just caught their breakfast. It was such an amazing experience we’ll never forget.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful trip

Excelent lodge with a really nice staff. Special thanks to Ellard, the ranger, due his knowledge about the big5. He was always the first driver to spot the animals. The only thing i would regret it the absence of wi-fi in private areas
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A Unique African Experience

This was an exceptional experience enhanced by excitingly varied terrain and a very talented/guide. The setting of the lodges afforded superb views and not a little excitement by its four legged visitors. The food was imaginative and very well presented by a happy chefs team especially the breakfasts. Overall organisation was both professional and of an extremely high level.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional