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Rolling wooded mountains cut by deep rocky ravines and
majestic gorges make Welgevonden Private Game Reserve an
evocative piece of Africa. Aptly meaning ‘well found’, this
is a place of rare and rugged beauty, plentiful wildlife
and prolific birdlife. Spectacular scenery and excellent
game viewing make Welgevonden quite unlike anywhere else
on earth. To visit here is to experience the spirit of true
wilderness.
Welgevonden is home to over 50 different
mammals, including the Big Five, and boasts one of the largest
populations of white rhino on a private reserve anywhere
in Africa. There are rare and unusual species too, such
as brown hyena, aardwolf and aardvark – all best seen at
night. The grassy plains abound with antelope from the largest
eland to the diminutive duiker, and cheetah, lion and leopard
are always close by. It is the diversity of habitat on the
reserve that encourages such a wide range of wildlife as
well as over 250 bird species, including rare blue cranes.
At 36 000 hectares in size, Welgevonden Private
Game Reserve lies in the Waterberg plateau, just north of
Johannesburg. Here guests enjoy unlimited traversing through
the reserve and experience an environment where biodiversity
conservation and game viewing are managed in harmony. Welgevonden
protects an unique and special environment and the reserve’s
management is deeply committed to ongoing conservation research
and development.
The evocative wilderness area offers
an exclusive, intimate experience of the African bush with
only a limited number of guests having access to the reserve
at any one time. No private vehicles are permitted, which
ensures minimal human impact and the ultimate wilderness
experience. 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.
Welgevonden offers the discerning visitor
something completely different. This is mountain bushveld
with rivers running through it and sweeping views to far
horizons. It’s high altitude, temperate climate and malaria
free makes it worth a visit all year round. Welgevonden
is certainly one of the finest places to watch wildlife,
sense wilderness and touch the spirit of true Africa.
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