Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa is a luxury 5-star accommodation in Welgevonden Game Reserve, a malaria-free and Big 5 game reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. *The luxurious, child-friendly lodge has quickly become famous for its new underground waterhole hide, connected to the main lodge by a tunnel, offering an easy, safe and above all unique opportunity to be amongst the animals drinking at the waterhole in front of the lodge. Mhondoro is the only 5-star safari lodge that has this feature. *The lodge is located a 2 hour and 45 minutes drive (or less than a 1-hour flight) from O.R. Tambo International Airport, making it the perfect safari destination for those who arrive in South Africa in Johannesburg.
In Room Facilities:
*All our rooms have private en-suite bathrooms
*View on waterhole and bush *Gas fireplace
*Electronic safe
*Serviced daily
*Minibar
*iPhone docking station
*Air-conditioning and fan
*Blackout curtains
*Hairdryer
*Rain amenities
*Bathroom with bath, double vanities
*Inside and outside shower
*King-size extra-length bed
*Coffee and tea-making facilities
*Living area (Family Suite and Executive Suite)
*Heated plunge pool (Honeymoon Suite)
Mhondoro is located a 2 hour and 45 minutes’ drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport, making it the perfect safari destination for those who arrive in South Africa in Johannesburg.
Even quicker is travelling by a small plane - it not only takes you there in less than an hour, but it also offers an amazing experience flying over the Welgevonden Game Reserve as you approach the runway.
Mhondoro is family-friendly yet private and quiet to accommodate small groups to relax and explore the abundantly present wildlife during game drives. The Welgevonden Game Reserve is divided by the three main rivers that meander quietly through densely wooded regions on their way to joining the mighty Limpopo River. The Game Reserve is part of the larger United Waterberg Biosphere in the Limpopo province, founded in 1993, and is comprised of mountainous terrain divided by deep valleys and kloofs (ravines).
The Executive Suite accommodates 4. It boasts 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a lounge, a fireplace and a private viewing deck that overlooks the waterhole. The thatch-roofed building provides an opulent retreat.
The Family Deluxe Suite accommodates 4. It boasts 2 bedrooms ensuite, with a lounge a dining area and a private deck . The thatch-roofed building provides a family friendly environment.
The Family Suite accommodates 4. It boasts 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom, a lounge a dining area and a private deck . The thatch-roofed building provides a family friendly environment.
Honeymoon suite with a king-size bed, en-suite bath and shower together with a private outside shower. Private viewing deck with daybed and Spa-Pool.
The Deluxe Suite accommodates 2. It boasts 1 bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a private viewing deck that overlooks the waterhole. The thatch-roofed building provides a secluded hideaway with all the facilities of the Main Lodge.
The Mhondoro Villa is perfectly suited as an exclusive family or group accommodation where you are looked after from beginning to end. The Mhondoro Villa boasts a magnificent master suite and two additional bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
If cancelling 15 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 365 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the booking total.
Take the N1 past Pretoria East towards Pietersburg (Polokwane).
Come off the N1 at Kranskop Toll Plaza, turn left and head west through Modimolle and Vallwater.
Do not deviate form the main road when passing through either Modimolle or Vaalwater.
The Welgevonden Main Gate is 26km from Vallwater on the left.
Guests are treated to a refreshing drink upon their arrival at main gate and are then transferred directly to the lodge. (Approximately 50 minutes drive).
