Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
Tsheshepe Safari Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
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Tsheshepe Safari Lodge

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Description

Tsheshepe Safari Lodge- Welgevonden Game Reserve

Imagine a trip to Africa. Fly into Johannesburg and take a short drive to Tsheshepe Lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve for some great game viewing opportunities. Coupled with a few days in iconic Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and possibly a few days at the world renowned Victoria Falls.

Tsheshepe Safari Lodge is located within the 75,000 acre malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve, which is located about a two and a half hours drive north of Johannesburg. Tsheshepe is a private lodge offering an amazing wildlife viewing experience where you could see the endangered rhino, lion, leopard, hippo, elephant, cheetah, buffalo and the full range of smaller indigenous wildlife species such as impala, waterbuck, klipspringer, duiker, wildlebeest, warthogs etc.

Welgevonden is also a birdwatcher’s paradise and the rich array of indigenous trees and flora make for wonderful game drives with stops for sundowners in the evening or coffee in the early morning. The Welgevonden terrain is very beautiful and everywhere you look there is evidence of its rich and ancient wilderness – from the majestic and mystical rock formations to fascinating San Bushmen cave art.

The entire lodge is booked out for one group at a time for their sole use, anywhere between 4 to 10 guests. This luxury lodge is fully staffed and operated as a five star safari facility for its owners and their guests. The lodge is managed by an experienced lodge manager and his team. The lodge staff will also service your rooms, cook for you, and handle your laundry as required.

Activities at Tsheshepe Safari Lodge focus on early morning, afternoon/evening game drives throughout the Welgevonden Game Reserve in a comfortable and specially converted open Landcruiser 4x4 vehicle, conducted by our experienced and knowledgeable safari guide. Midday is siesta time to enjoy the lodge's facilities and relax around the swimming pool.

The lodge has five bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom including indoor and outdoor showers and bath. All but two of the bedrooms are free standing made from natural stone and thatch. Two of the bedrooms are connected with their own private lounge and can be used by two couples or for parents with younger children who wish to have their kids closer by. The main area comprises of a lounge, dining room, bar area, and swimming pool.

Activities of Interest
• Wildlife viewing
• Safari Trips with sundowners
• Night drives
• Campfires and barbeque in outdoor boma

Access: You can self drive from Johannesburg to Welgevonden Game Reserve's main park entrance, where you will be met our manager. Your vehicle will be safely stored at the park entrance and from then onwards you will be travelling to the lodge and around the reserve on the lodge's specially converted open 4x4 game viewing Land Cruiser.

Professional transfers can be arranged from Johannesburg, at additional cost if preferred. For a larger group with a budget, a charter flight in and out of camps are also a possibility.

Additional Costs:

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature and location of Tsheshepe, we offer the lodge on a fully catered and serviced basis and hence the additional costs as specified below:

2020 Fees: Please note: We have a minimum charge of 6 guests for a 5 night stay regardless on the length of stay or size of your party due to the infrastructure costs that need to be covered.

6 - 7 guests - US$160 per person per night

8-10 guests - US$135 per person per night

The surcharge covers the cost of your game drives (two per day - morning and evening), plus three sumptuous meals per day, park and concession fees, local drinks and daily housekeeping.

Additional costs that will need to be settled at the lodge, in cash on departure are imported drinks or premier brands, staff gratuities and transfers to/from Welgevonden. Whilst we have a reasonable selection of drinks, if you have a specific brand that you like please bring it with you, no corkage fees will be charged. It is also important that all guests take out fully comprehensive personal travel insurance.

PLEASE NOTE:

Welgevonden is located in a National Park. The park gates close at sunset and only open at sunrise. For this reason you need to plan to arrive in Johannesburg as early as possible and no later than 11am if you intend to drive to the lodge and no later than 2 pm if you are chartering to the lodge. Please allow for 2-3 hours for customs formalities in Johannesburg.

On your return, if you are transferring directly from the lodge to the airport by road your flight must not leave before 2pm international flight) or 1pm (local flight). If you are doing a charter flight outbound flights can be planned anytime from 10am onwards.


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Property Amenities

No Pets Allowed | Not Handicap Accessible

Entertainment
40"+ TV
DVD Player
Satellite/Cable TV
Facilities
Chef’s Kitchen
Workout Facility
Home security
Gated Community
Staffed Guard Gate
Location features
Laundry Service
Other
Covered Parking
Fireplace
Wireless Internet
Outdoor
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Pool



Property Details

Size

Estate with 1 level
5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 5000 square feet, 465 square meters

Bedrooms

King, King, King, Twin, and Twin
10 guests maximum

Nearest airport

O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, South Africa
3 hours by car or 45 minutes by air charter

Property View

Welgevonden offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities where you could see the endangered rhino, lion, leopard, hippo, elephant, cheetah, buffalo and the full range of smaller indigenous wildlife species.

Additional Fees

Access to the lodge is as follows:
1) Self drive - you can pick up a car rental at OR Tambo and drive to/from Welgevonden - it is around 3 hours driving time

2) Transfer - we can arrange for a private transfer vehicle to take and collect you from the Park gate, where you will be met by the lodge manager. Estimated cost is around US$550 per 7 seater vehicle each way (approximately 3 hours driving time)

3) Private charter flight - this is subject to the number of guests. However a Cessna Caravan (10 seater aircraft) with maximum baggage allowance of one bag at 20kg's works out to be around US$2900 per aircraft per pick up or drop off (45 minute flight)

Please note that the above costs are estimates only and are subject to change. Accurate costs can be quoted at time of reservation

Activities of Interest

  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Hike
  • Shopping
  • Zebula Golf Course offers a golfing experience on a Peter Matkovich designed golf course. Teeing off on this pristine 1 200-hectare bushveld estate is a considerable pleasure with its wildlife spectators, tranquility and vast open spaces.
  • Enjoy Wildlife viewing, safari trips with sundowners and night drives
  • Campfires and barbeque in outdoor boma
  • Kamotsogo Craft Art Kamotsogo - shop in Vaalwater If you’re in Vaalwater looking for unusual handmade products made by locals

Places of Interest

  • Mabatlane/Vaalwater is a charming little village in the heart of the Waterberg area. It’s a centre for surrounding agriculture and game reserves.
  • Kamotsogo Craft Art Kamotsogo - If you’re in Vaalwater looking for unusual handmade products made by locals




Reviews

Mark H.

December 2023

Absolutely amazing!

Keith was amazing walking us through the entire process of getting 8 of us to the lodge. It is an absolutely stunning property. Livingston and his staff are awesome. It was our first time in S. Africa and we saw the big 5 in 4 days at Tsheshepe. It is incredible to have the whole property for your group. The reserve has other lodging and all the guides work together to see game. If you are in S Africa do not miss a chance to stay here.”

Dennis R.

July 2023

Magical!

If you have a chance to book Tsheshepe Lodge-do it! Keith Stannard was our contact and he was so helpful and kind with our millions of questions (none of the 9 of us had ever been to Africa so we needed lots of hand holding!) The lodge is luxurious while also feeling laid back. We had the place to ourselves as it is only available for one group of 10 at a time. The staff absolutely spoiled us with gourmet meals and a sparkling clean lodge and guest houses. We couldn’t believe all of the animals we saw up close and personal with our game driver, Elias. He grew up in the area and his knowledge, love and respect of the land and the animals was so inspiring. Livingston is a gourmet chef and manager who outdid himself 3 meals a day and obviously loves his role at Tsheshepe. Helen and Johanna kept our rooms clean and cozy and did lots of laundry for us. They even sang for us on a couple of nights and moved us to tears. Simon was always around when we needed anything and his charming smile and soothing presence was greatly appreciated. I would love to post photos but can’t see a way to do that here-I did tag Third Home on my photos on IG and FB. This was the trip of a lifetime for us and our friends. Thank You Keith Stannard for making it available for us! ”

David B.

March 2023

Wonderful property

This is our second trip to Tsheshepe and was wonderful the property is perfectly suited for safari trips and the staff was again, wonderful. ”