Luxury suites overlooking the flowing Sterkstroom River, each one perched on the edge of the cliff, with a private deck and plunge pool, the ideal opportunity to view game from the privacy of their suites. Indoor and outdoor showers and bathrooms with breath-taking views, complement the seclusion of these spectacularly positioned suites.

The lodge offers a dramatic fusion of African and Western cuisine, with the addition of an extensive wine cellar that any wine lover would appreciate.

Welgevonden forms part of the greater, UNESCO-declared Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. This biosphere is characterised by high-plateau geology, magnificent cloudscapes, crystalline streams and an immense diversity of wild species.

(While perfect for indigenous plants and animals, the Waterberg’s soils are largely unsuitable for farming or forestry – hence the region has remained unspoiled across the centuries.) Makweti is perfectly placed for exploration of the entire Welgevonden Game Reserve.

It’s wildlife includes the Big Five and abundant bird species, with the largest colony of endangered Cape vultures (including 800 breeding pairs) in the world to be found here.Rare plant species of yellowwood and cedar trees, ancient cycads, and fern trees flourish here.

Marataba’s luxury lodges – Safari Lodge and Mountain Lodge – provide guests with bases from which to explore the wilderness their own way. The lodges offer programmes of unique activities to get guests closer to nature and the animals, including Marataba Trails and Miss Mara Water Safaris, as well as traditional open-vehicle game drives

Its mountains and plains, fed by winding rivers and home to wild herds, are much like they were aeons ago. As the safari vehicle climbs up through the Waterberg range to Marataba Trails Lodge, set in this untainted wilderness, you will forget any worries behind.

By reconnecting you with life at its simplest, this is an environment that promotes healing and is the location of our exclusive weekend yoga retreats. It is the antithesis of an urban studio – just nature, pure and simple.

Follow a trail through the bush, possibly encountering animals along the way, to find a scenic spot to lay your mat for meditation or yoga. Or practice your discipline on the lodge’s deck, overlooking Waterfall Valley.

Welgevonden encompasses 35 000 hectares and is an easy, 2h45-minute drive or a 50-minute flight from Johannesburg. Mhondoro features spectacular views and luxury accommodation, fine dining cuisine and passionate hospitality and service. Mhondoro is family-owned by Dutch nationals, Frank and Myriam Vogel, who both have a passion for African wildlife from which the desire was born to create a special place where nature may be preserved for future generations.

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa is a luxurious, five-star private Safari Lodge and Villa situated within the malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. The Main Lodge and private Villa were extensively rebuilt in 2015, following a devastating fire. The interior of the suites, also having been refurbished, means the style of the whole Lodge is an elegant mélange of chic African and contemporary European design.