Clifftop Lodge Specials

Clifftop Exclusive Hideaway

The exquisite Limpopo Province features the Waterberg Mountains, where the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve is situated.

Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway, a 5 star lodge is a a mere 2 ½ hours drive from Johannesburg.

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Sterkstroom River, one of the watercourses that give the Waterberg its name, Clifftop Lodge was designed by one of South Africa’s leading architects to be eco-friendly, both in its aesthetics and in its impact. The result is a truly breathtaking lodge that offers the seclusion of the African bush, yet with the small luxuries that make for a relaxing and invigorating game experience.

Lodge

Awash with the sounds of the Sterkstroom River flowing below, each of the 8 luxury suites is en suite, with both indoor and outdoor showers. Each room has its own private deck and plunge pool affording our guests the opportunity to watch game in the river valley and the opposing cliff face while basking in the privacy of their secluded suite.
All children from the age of 12 are welcome at the Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

Facilities

The cuisine at Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway is a superb fusion of African and Western flavours. The team (whilst specialising in an extensive variety of unique game dishes) offer a menu to surpass the expectations of the most discerning diner. The talented chef’s cater for Vegetarians, Vegans, Halaal and Kosher (prior arrangement)

Main Complex
Commanding a magnificent view of the Sterkstroom River valley, the saligna decks of the main complex are complemented by the rimless pool. Enjoy sundowners from an extensive bar, a sherry next to one of the many indoor fireplaces, or cocktails on the pool deck while watching the magnificent sunset.

Corporate Events
The lodge has been designed for the purposes of catering for corporate workshops, merger & acquisition meetings, and other senior management meetings of a private nature. As the only official fully commercial site in a reserve designed to be private, we offer companies a secure total experience, away from prying eyes.
In addition to the 22-seater boardroom, the lodge boasts a well-stocked library with Internet facilities for those wanting to catch up on emails. There are numerous “break-out” areas for work shopping and idea generation.
breathtaking lodge that offers the seclusion of the African bush, yet with the small luxuries that make for a relaxing and invigorating game experience.

Wine Cellar
Affectionately known as Oupa se Stoel, the site for the wine cellar is the heart of the central main lodge. It is a place where one can rest, engulfed by the serenity of the view and the murmur of the river below.

Our wine cellar’s walls are adorned with premium wines for the connoisseur. Enjoy an intimate dinner, cheese and wine, or a small function, in the privacy of the cellar,whilst being confronted with the panorama below.

Fauna and Flora

Within this conservation area is the privately owned game reserve Welgevonden. The result of a pioneering project begun in 1987 to return farmland to its original wild state, Welgevonden has grown to become one of South Africa’s premier privately held reserves. Ambitious game relocation efforts and careful ecological management have resulted in a reserve today that is home to the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, White Rhino, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Brown Hyena, 15 different types of buck, and 30 other species of mammal.
The Welgevonden bird checklist currently exceeds 280 birds and is increasing steadily. Welgevonden is currently in the process of dropping its fences with the neighboring Marakele National Park and a neighboring private reserve which will allow free traversing of game ultimately across approximately 150 000 hectares

Activities

Game viewing in open vehicles affords guests the opportunity of viewing fauna and flora, whilst traversing the undulating hills, following river courses and open savannah plains.
The reserve is well stocked with lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, rhino, elephant, zebra, giraffe and plenty of other mammals, birds and trees