Welgevonden
Activities
From game drives to Star Gazing — something for everyone.
While it goes without saying that the primary pursuits in Welgevonden are game drives and other safari activities, there is so much more that this special reserve has to offer, like star gazing, a Bushman painting experience and horseback trails. All of this helps set Welgevonden apart from other private reserves.
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Game Drives
Beautiful and diverse landscapes, a plethora of relaxed wildlife, restricted numbers of visitors and no self-drive vehicles: all of this makes for a special game drive experience at Welgevonden, whatever options you choose.
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Guided Walking Safaris
When it comes to a more peaceful, intimate and organic approach to safari, you won’t find much better anywhere in South Africa than an early morning bush walk in Welgevonden. Head out with one of the experienced guides and get up close and personal with the reserve’s incredible array of flora and smaller fauna.
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Horseback Safaris
Horseback safaris are not conducted within Welgevonden itself due to the carnivorous wildlife that roam the reserve, however within driving distance you can meander through some of the country’s most breath-taking scenery, a place where non-predators roam free to be admired.
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Bushman Paintings
The San Bushmen were the indigenous inhabitants of Southern Africa and first came to Welgevonden and the Waterberg region about 2 000 years ago.
Two incredible and well-preserved rock paintings in Welgevonden pay tribute to the legacy of the San, and guided tours to see the paintings can be booked at the main gate office.
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Star Gazing
Some of Welgevonden’s lodges offer stargazing through high-powered telescopes. Take advantage of the lack of light and air pollution to find the Southern Cross, Orion’s Belt, Mars, Venus and Mercury as well as marvel at the sheer size of the Milky Way during your safari.
Please note: Not all the lodges in Welgevonden Game Reserve offer the above as in-house services. Please specify if you would like to partake in any activities and we will liaise with your lodge and the respective service providers to facilitate your request.