Lodge For Sale in Welgevonden Game Reserve

Big 5 Private Lodge for Sale – Welgevonden Game Reserve, Waterberg, South Africa

Step into the heart of Africa with this extraordinary opportunity to own a 500-hectare freehold conservation property, complete with full traversing rights across the 37,000-hectare Welgevonden Game Reserve. This rare investment offers not just land, but an entire safari lifestyle — an intimate connection with the African wilderness in one of the continent’s most prestigious Big 5 reserves.

Perfectly located, the lodge is only a 15-minute drive from the East Gate of Welgevonden, 45 minutes from the charming town of Vaalwater, and a comfortable three-hour journey from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Set in the malaria-free Waterberg Mountains (a world UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), the property is nestled within the lush Sterkstroom River Valley — a natural wildlife corridor renowned for its exceptional game viewing. Elephant herds, rhino, buffalo, leopard, lions and many more frequent the valley, while a perennial river, springs, seasonal waterfalls, and diverse flora create an enchanting setting for both wildlife and guests.

The lodge itself has been crafted for immersive bushveld living. A collection of thatched chalets and a fully equipped main lodge provide comfort without compromising the wild experience. Spacious interiors, private viewing decks, a manager’s residence, and thoughtful upgrades — from high-end appliances and furnishings to a restored vintage game viewer — ensure the property is fully ready for private enjoyment or commercial safari use. Recent enhancements include a saltwater infinity pool overlooking the waterhole, a large fireplace for winter nights, outdoor lapa and boma firepits for evenings under the stars, and generous entertainment spaces for indoor and outdoor dining.

Water is plentiful with a strong, solar-powered borehole providing crystal-clear drinking water. Shaded by mature yellowwood, acacia, evergreen, and waterberry trees, the lodge blends seamlessly into the landscape, creating a sanctuary where luxury and wilderness coexist.

Ownership includes the full 500 hectares of freehold title within Welgevonden Game Reserve, full traversing rights over its ~37,000 hectares of protected wilderness, and 100% shareholding in the company. A Land Cruiser game viewer, tools, furnishings, kitchenware, and other lodge essentials are available as part of the sale, ensuring a turnkey transition for the new owner.

This is more than a property. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in an African legacy — a private sanctuary where the call of the wild is your daily soundtrack, where sunsets blaze over untouched horizons, and where every day begins with the thrill of life on safari.

For more information or to book a private viewing, give me a call.