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Makweti Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
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Makweti Safari Lodge

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Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside
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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, free minibar items
Outdoor dining
Game drive

Overview of Makweti Safari Lodge

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

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Welgevonden Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo
  • Popular LocationWaterberg Biosphere Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWelgevonden Game Reserve44 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarakele National Park58 min drive
  • Popular LocationLebolobolo Game Farm75 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Pool View, Mountainside

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, free minibar items

Luxury Suite, Pool View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, free minibar items

Luxury Suite, Park View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Vaalwater

Located in Vaalwater, Makweti Safari Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marakele National Park and Kololo Game Reserve. Lebolobolo Game Farm is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Welgevonden Game Reserve - 44 min drive
  • Marakele National Park - 58 min drive
  • Lebolobolo Game Farm - 75 min drive
  • Kololo Game Reserve - 78 min drive
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve - 87 min drive

About this property

Makweti Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Makweti Safari Lodge. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and free tea bags/instant coffee

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1994
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR250 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Makweti Safari Lodge Vaalwater
Makweti Safari Lodge
Makweti Safari Vaalwater
Makweti Safari Lodge Lodge
Makweti Safari Lodge Vaalwater
Makweti Safari Lodge Lodge Vaalwater

Frequently asked questions

Does Makweti Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Makweti Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Makweti Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Makweti Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Makweti Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Makweti Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Makweti Safari Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury lodge is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Marakele National Park, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Kololo Game Reserve and Lebolobolo Game Farm.

Makweti Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Constante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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