Sekala Private Game Lodge is an exclusive 5 Star lodge ideally situated in the central northern part of the reserve. Guests can look forward to uninterrupted early morning sun rise vistas off the main deck whilst enjoying a cup of coffee to awaken the senses.
Sekala Private Game Lodge is a family friendly self-catering private lodge that is booked in its entirety (the whole lodge) providing you and your guests a truly private and exclusively experience. Although you will be responsible for taking all your own food and beverages our helpful kitchen staff will assist in preparing all your meals.
The main lodge consists of an expansive open plan lounge and dining area together with a bar and outside entertainment area. The swimming pool is uniquely sculptured from the African rock and a perfect place to unwind after the early morning game drive.
Other facilities include a boma and conference room.
Chalets
Guests have the choice of five separate en-suite chalets each with an outside shower. Each chalet is spacious enough to include extra beds should you wish to share a chalet with your younger children. The lodge accommodates a maximum of 10 guests per night.
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RATES
From R 875.00 pppn to R 1,130.00 pppn
*Single occupancy rates are per person per night and are subject to change without prior notice. Children 12 years and under stay for free. Minimum lodge rates per night apply.
Phillipa was born and raised in the United Kingdom first visiting South Africa in 2012 during her university studies as a research volunteer. During this time, her love of the bush was founded and took control of her career path. After graduating from University of Gloucestershire with a BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Biology in May 2014, she returned to South Africa to train as a field guide. Upon qualifying as field guide Phillipa assisted in founding Welgevonden’s Welgevonden Volunteer Research Programme and in November 2015 was appointed as Assistant Volunteer Research Programme Coordinator to assist with field-based activities for the volunteers.
Greg was born in Johannesburg and attended King Edward VII School where he matriculated in 1991. After completing a Diploma in Nature Conservation, Greg joined the South African Police Service where he spent 6 years before returning to the bush and continuing to study. After spending a number of years in various parts of South Africa he was appointed as the Ecology Manager of a private island in the Seychelles where he completed his Master’s degree on a little-known tarantula species. On his return from the Seychelles Greg spent 3 years in Botswana before being appointed as the Volunteer Research Programme Coordinator for Welgevonden. Greg has experience in setting up and running research programmes, managing game reserves as well as in guiding. Greg is a FGASA qualified Trails Guide and holds a Level 3 qualification with Specialised Skills and Knowledge in Dangerous Animals.
Deon was born in Pretoria went to school at HTS Tuine in Pretoria gardens finishing in 2001. Shortly after school Deon joined SBV Cash-in-Transit company as a protection officer and later custodian. During this period, he completed numerous courses in security and protection including qualifying in firearms training and special tactics. After 3 years, he left to pursue a career in debt colleting which he did for 10 years. Deon joined Welgevonden Reaction in June 2016 as Deputy Security Manager and is responsible for the daily operations of the fence team, gate officials and anti-poaching unit.
Kassie was born in 1981 in Pretoria and attended Pretoria Technical High School in Pretoria Gardens. After finishing school in 1999 he joined the Fire Brigade as a reservist. In 2001 he joined a Cash-in-Transit company as a protection officer where he completed various courses in security and protection. In 2006 Kassie qualified in Firearms training and special tactics and became part of an elite training team in 2006.
Liezle was born and grew up in Pretoria, where she matriculated at Hoërskool Oos-Moot in 2000. After school she was employed by the SAPS Public Service for 6 years. She was stationed at the Crime Prevention & Operational Response Services Head Office in Pretoria where she filled the positions of Secretary to a Director, Admin Assistant, HRM and Senior Logistical Official. In 2007 she started at DLV Engineers as secretary and climbed the ladder until she was the executive secretary to the MD.
Koos was born, grew up and currently lives on the farm Uitval, which is close to the Reserve. He attended Hans Strijdom High School matriculating in 1979 and joined the permanent force with the Airfield Maintenance Unit, building and maintaining airfields throughout South Africa and Namibia. It was here he started his apprenticeship, and qualified in 1986, as both a petrol and diesel mechanic, specialising in earth moving equipment. Later he worked for Nissan South Africa in their Truck Division in the building and rebuilding of Samil 20, 50 and 100 trucks for the military as well as their Kwêvöel derivatives. He moved to Samancor Eastern Chrome, where he worked on underground drilling rigs, loaders, transport vehicles and pick-ups, primarily working on the electrical and hydraulic aspects.
Mariaan was born and educated in Natal where she matriculated from at Greytown High School in 1985.
Born in 1990 in Nelspruit Mdu completed is schooling years at Khutsalani School where he matriculated in 2009. Mdu developed an interest in conservation through his school years and became passionate about nature conservation with a dream of working in the field. This passion led to Mdu being appointed as the first student by the Southern African Wildlife College in Hoedspruit to do conservation guardianship. He graduated as the top student and was given a bursary to further his studies in Tshwane University of Technology. He chose a Diploma in Nature Conservation and completed his experiential training at Welgevonden Game Reserve.
Samuel was born in Essex, United Kingdom in 1991, his family moved to Durban, South Africa in 1994. He matriculated in 2009 from Crawford College, on the KZN North Coast. Samuel has a great interest in nature with a specialist interest in herpetology and has been involved in conservation work for amphibians. After matriculation Samuel worked for year to be able to travel to New Zealand. On his return, he followed his passion and started his Diploma in Nature Conservation at Saasveld and completed his third year of experiential training at Welgevonden Game Reserve. On completion of his diploma Sam was appointed as the Conservation Officer on Welgevonden. And has since completed his BTech Nature Conservation. His aim is to become a conservation or reserve manager on a private reserve.
Leanne grew up in the bushveld on a family farm near Thabazimbi, where her passion for animals and nature conservation was born. She matriculated from St Mary’s DSG in 2004, and completed her BRek Honours at Stellenbosch University.
André was born in Johannesburg and matriculated from Blairgowrie High School in 1986. After school he completed a B.Sc degree in Zoology and Botany, as well as a B.Sc Honours degree in Wildlife Management at the University of Pretoria. He spent 3 years in the Kruger National Parks studying the nutritional ecology of bushbuck and nyala. Thereafter he worked for a private landowner in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve for a little over 3 years, managing the property and camp, taking out childrens’ educational groups, guiding and hosting the owner’s guests.
Bradley was born in 1973 in Cape Town, South Africa, and spent the majority of his younger years in the western Cape. Bradley moved to Pretoria in 1990 and matriculated from Pretoria Boys High School in 1991. He has spent the past 22 years working at a number of the better-known game reserves and lodges throughout South Africa and Botswana. He has also been involved in the breeding of rare and endangered species including but not limited to buffalo, roan, sable, white and black rhinoceros. Bradley holds a Bachelors Degree in Nature Conservation, a Masters Degree in Nature Conservation (Entomology) and a number of other qualifications including a Diploma in Assistant Veterinary Surgery; a Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management, Southern African Tourist Guide for three provinces; and Field Guide specialisation in Trails Ranging. He is currently working on a PhD in Conservation Management. For three years prior to moving to Welgevonden he was the General Manager of the Limpopo-Lipadi Private Game and Wilderness Reserve in the Tuli Block, Botswana. Bradley was appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Welgevonden in March 2014.