20 Feb South African Game Reserves | The Big 5 in Limpopo Province

Enjoy a Wildlife Wonderland at One of the Foremost South African Game Reserves

Ask the average tourist why they come to our country, and most will say they want to visit South African game reserves and meet the “Big Five” face to face. In practice, the chance of such a memorable encounter is equally appealing to locals. While not all of them provide the opportunity to meet this iconic quintet, South Africa offers wildlife lovers the choice of more than 40 venues to visit, each unique in some way. While most are state-funded, some, like the Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo, are privately owned.

While the Kruger National Park is probably the most famous game-viewing venue in the world, visits have become a highly commercialised affair. Unfortunately, much the same can be said of most publicly-owned wildlife parks, which are frequently overrun by huge gatherings of day visitors and their vehicles.

By contrast, the owners of South Africa’s private game reserves are free to set rules that guarantee their visitors’ experience will be enjoyable and unforgettable. This autonomy is just one of the many reasons Welgevonden is so popular with overseas visitors and South Africans alike.

More Reasons to Favour Welgevonden Over Other South African Game Reserves

The name of this 36 000-hectare reserve in Limpopo’s Waterberg district means “well found” in Dutch, and it is unique in many ways. For a start, it’s located in a malaria-free area. Other competitive features include:

• Accessibility: The park is just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Johannesburg, but visitors can also fly to one of the park’s two private airstrips and be there in a mere 45 minutes.

• Exclusivity: Welgevonden does not accept day visitors, and experienced guides in estate-owned vehicles conduct all game drives.

• Variety: Besides being one of South Africa’s leading Big 5 game reserves, the park hosts over 65 mammal species, 100 different types of reptiles, frogs and fish and around 320 avian species.

• Activities: Visitors are spoiled for choice. They can view the wildlife from a Jeep, on foot or horseback. They also have the opportunity to visit the nearby escarpment to view ancient rock art, spend an evening stargazing with the park’s state-of-the-art telescope, or enjoy a braai or a gourmet dining experience at a lodge restaurant.

• Choice: Visitors to other South African game reserves are unlikely to enjoy the range of accommodation at Welgevonden, where individuals and families can choose from 27 lodges to ensure the experience they most want.

Booking Your Visit

If visiting Big 5 game reserves is on your wish list, why not contact us, and we’ll help you select the experience of a lifetime at this exceptional venue among South African game reserves?