Ekuthuleni Lodge

Ekuthuleni, Place of Peace in the indigenous Zulu tongue, nestles in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains in South Africa’s Northern Province. It is part of the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, a malaria free, wildlife sanctuary covering some 33 000 hectares. Ekuthuleni Lodge offers total privacy to exclusive parties of up to ten people. Larger conference groups may be accommodated by special arrangement.

Why Ekuthuleni Lodge?
Situated in the heart of the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve in South Africa, Ekuthuleni Lodge invites you to savour true African luxury. Ekuthuleni Lodge, meaning "place of peace", has sweeping views of the Savannah plains, and is home to the Big Five and many other species of game.


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Guest Area: Ekuthuleni Lodge invites guests to relax next to the swimming pool overlooking sweeping grassy plains, or watch the sun as its sets at the end of an African day. If the weather is cool, curl up with a book in one of the comfortable lounges before enjoying a delicious meal prepared with the freshest ingredients available. Meals can be enjoyed in the cosy dining room or the open air deck, sheltered from the elements by a reed awning.


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Each of the five suites offer intimacy and privacy, with magnificent views of the grasslands, giving a whole new meaning to nature on your doorstep. The romantic bathrooms open onto a private courtyard and have both indoor and outdoor showers.
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Game Drives
Two daily game drives are conducted by experienced rangers who will provide intimate details of the abundant flora and fauna, many of which is unique ...
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Game Drives
Two daily game drives are conducted by experienced rangers who will provide intimate details of the abundant flora and fauna, many of which is unique to the Waterberg. Watch the morning sun scribble intriguing patterns across the veld and contemplate the day's journey. Enjoy an early morning safari and watch Africa awaken in front of your eyes. Then head home for a scrumptious breakfast before settling down for your midday siesta.

After sundowner drinks, allow the darkness of the African bush to envelop you on your evening game safari. Nightlife abounds in the African bush and dangers lurk everywhere. Lions on the hunt and leopards stalking prey in the cover of darkness are truly magnificent sights to behold.

Rack Rate 2011 / 2012 (per person sharing)

Room Type
Green Season

From: 01 December 2011
To: 31 March 2012

Shoulder Season

From: 01 April 2012
To: 30 June 2012 & November

High Season

From: 01 July 2012
To: 31 October 2012

Classic Camps & Lodges Rack - R2 950.00 Rack - R3 735.00 Rack - R3 395.00

The above rates include:

• Fully serviced, luxury accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Twice daily game drives in open vehicles with sundowners and snacks
• Tea & coffee

The above rates exclude:

• Bar bill (which must be settled directly with the lodge prior to departure from the lodge.)
• Welgevonden gate entry fee (R 65.00 incl. VAT) per person per day
• Telephone account and laundry

Road Access:
Take the N1 north to Pietersburg / Polokwane. At the Kranskop toll gate, keep left to Nylstroom / Marble Hall. At the T-junction turn left towards Nylstroom / Modimolle and continue straight on for approximately 70km to Vaalwater / Mabatlane. Continue through Vaalwater / Mabatlane on the Thabazimbi road for approximately 24km and turn left at the Welgevonden main gate. (Do not turn left at south gate or East gate.)

Air Access:
Western airstrip (closest to our lodge - 9km 20 minute drive)

Co-ordinates: 
24 17 45 (south)
27 47 33 (east)
Length: 1500 metres


Main gate airstrip (+- 22km from lodge - 45 minute drive)

Co-ordinates: 
24 12 29 (south)
27 54 14 (east)
Length: 1500 metres
Altitude: 1100

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