DESCRIPTIONAward winning Makweti Safari Lodge finds it home in the malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve in the heart of the Waterberg wilderness.Straddling an area of some 15000 sq kilometres in the Limpopo Province, the Waterberg is unmatched in its beauty - from soaring craggy mountain heights on the southern escarpment, to the Seven Sisters guarding the northern grasslands, and the spectacular rock buttresses to the east - Makweti Safari Lodge finds its home in the Welgevonden Game Reserve in the heart of if this wilderness.
Makweti Safari Lodge is an exclusive getaway for those who value privacy, personalized service and the game viewing of an enviable diversity, combined with some of the most beautiful landscapes Africa has to offer.Privately owned and operated, recently inducted into the prestigious Chaine de Rotisseurs and members of Great Hotels of the World - internationally acclaimed, Makweti is a prime malaria free destination for the safari connoisseur.
The main lodge is built from natural rock with teak decks overhanging the dramatic Makweti Gorge. Rare African art, stylish furnishings, rich woods, leather and woven textures create a rich elegance.
Secluded suites, individually decorated with antique treasures and plush furnishings for the discerning. Amenities include indoor and outdoor showers; Victorian bathtubs, log fires and private decks with sweeping views of the bushveld make this a popular honeymoon destination.
Twice daily safaris in open vehicles or on foot, combine a landscape experience with game viewing - over 16 species of antelope, plains game, lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, wild dog and the rare brown hyena. Savor gourmet cuisine under the stars in our boma. Sip estate wines from our cellar and watch game at the waterhole from the luxury of the Indaba deck.
Makweti, recognized for excellence in cuisine by Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and featured in Chef's of Distinction.
Innovative, exciting flavors, of pan African cuisine, with a traditional twist, delights the most discerning. Makweti offers three chefs for just 10 guests, each with their own specialty combining to offer gourmet delights, expertly presented with an artistic flair.
Meals are enjoyed on the dining room deck, offering elevated views of the Waterberg wilderness, in the dining room in the warm glow of an open fire, or under a starlit sky in a reed enclosed boma
Makweti is a romantic wildlife retreat.
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