TSHWENE LODGE

Tshwene Lodge is a luxurious private safari lodge in Limpopo, situated in Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, in one of South Africa’s top wildlife destinations.  

 

This malaria free game reserve is home to over 50 different mammals, including the Big Five.  Guests will be pleased with prolific game viewing opportunities.

 

Ekuthuleni, the sister lodge of Tshwene lodge, is situated in close proximity, each lodge being able to accommodate a maximum of ten guests, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in both lodges.

 

Tshwene Lodge is located near Vaalwater (Mabatlane) in the Waterberg, Limpopo Province, a mere 3 hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.

 

 

Tshwene is a very small luxury bush lodge, ideal for guests seeking a romantic and private bush escape.  

 

Every detail in only five beautiful appointed suites have been carefully selected to create a refined balance of wild luxury. Each suite comes with a luxurious double bed with en-suite bathroom, an indoor and private outdoor shower, as well as a private entertainment area which provides breathtaking views of the African bush. 

 

The Honeymoon Suite consist of a spacious suite, cozy fire place and private Jacuzzi.

 

 

The main facilities include the two lounges, swimming pool, indoor & outdoor dining areas set on a huge wooden patio with magnificent views of the reserve. 

 

 

Mealtimes are pleasurable experiences at Tshwene where chefs create mouth-watering masterpieces for guest’s enjoyment. Three meals are served daily.  

 

 

Children over 10 years of age are welcome at Tshwene Lodge. Please note that the rooms have balconies and that the lodge and swimming pool are both unfenced. Children must be supervised at all times. 

 

 

Two daily game drives are conducted by experienced rangers who will provide details of the abundant flora and fauna, of which many species are unique to the Waterberg. 

 

 

The Waterberg region offers a variety of habitats, riverine scrub, woodland, grassland and fertile valleys.  

 

Welgevonden is home to over 50 different mammals, including the Big Five.  There are rare and unusual species, such as brown hyena, aardwolf and aardvark. It is the diversity of habitat on the reserve that encourages such a wide range of wildlife as well as over 300 bird species.

 

Historically, wildlife on the reserve has never been hunted so game viewing is always up close and personal. There is also ancient and delicate Bushman rock art on Welgevonden.

 

 

Tshwene is a three hour drive from Johannesburg. As no private vehicles are allowed in the reserve, guests will be picked up from the Welgevonden main gate.

 

There are no scheduled road or air transfers/charters to Tshwene Lodge, but can be arranged on request. There are 2 runways and a helicopter landing pad in the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve. 

 

Coordinates: 

S 24° 19’ 29” 

E 27° 49’ 22”