FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The lodge consists of 10 suites, accommodating 20 adults (excluding children). Meals are served at the communal main lodge areas.

Yes

Classic suites and the Luxury Thatch Suite are equipped with jacuzzi’s, whereas the Luxury suites have private solar-heated plunge pools. The honeymoon suite has its own heated jet pool and outdoor shower.

Yes, due to our remote location, please ensure that you communicate your requirements well in advance.

No, unfortunately not. All beverages to be purchased on site from our cash bar.

Yes, free of charge.

• Collection time: 1:30PM – Later collections will be charged at R500.

• Collection point: Welgevonden West Gate, where you must leave your vehicle.

• Please inform us of your estimated time of arrival.

• Phone the lodge when you reach Vaalwater.

• Specify any dietary requirements well in advance.

• Arrival lunch: 2:00PM.

• Do not use Google maps, use the map on our contact us page.

Collection and drop off from the Welgevonden Main Gate can be arranged at additional costs.

No, game drives occur collectively as a group; maximum 10 guests allowed.

No, your vehicle must be left at the Welgevonden West Gate.

No, Welgevonden is home to the Big 5 and should not be approached.

No, but we offer in-room spa treatments. View our spa-treatments menu below:

No, we are in a Malaria-free area. This is the malaria risk map as released by the

Department of Health:

https://www.health.gov.za/outbreaks-malaria/

Daily game drives take place in the mornings at 5:00 or 6:00 and in the afternoon at 15:00 or 16h00 and lasts approximately 2,5 – 3 hours. This may change due to weather and seasonal conditions. Breakfast is at 9:00 (dependent on game drive arrival), lunch 13h00, dinner 19h30. Please be on time and considerate towards other guests on the group game drives and by respecting the times above.

Sunscreen, insect repellent (don’t worry too much – we are a malaria-free area), hat, bathing suit, closed shoes when walking between chalets, warm clothing, reading material, binoculars. Cash / credit card should you want to buy something from our curio shop or would like to tip the staff.

Relax, you are in the bush, we recommend practical and comfortable clothing; no need to dress to impress. Please remember warm clothes such as scarves, gloves, beanies and jackets; especially in Winter (May – September). May we suggest earthy and neutral colours in order to blend in with nature.

Children older than 8 years are allowed but please contact us regarding our child policy.

The climate of the Waterberg area can be described as warm temperate with three distinct seasons. From May to July it is dry with mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures of 22.3°C and 2.6°C respectively. Ground frosts occur regularly, particularly in low-lying areas. From August to October, daily temperatures begin to rise, with mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures of 27.6 °C and 8.6°C respectively, and although generally dry, occasional thunderstorms develop. The annual wet season extends from November to April, with mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures of 29.3°C and 14.5°C respectively.

This is a matter of personal choice but there is no good or bad time to visit. Here are a few “Pros and Cons” of each season: SUMMER (Nov – Feb)

Pros

• Lots of greenery and baby animals

• Good for colourful photography

• Pleasant early mornings and evenings with long days

AUTUMN (Feb – May)

Pros

• Crisp mornings, less rain

• Beautiful Autumn colours

• Animals are healthy

WINTER (May – Aug)

Pros

• Easy to spot wildlife

• Almost no rain

• Less insects and mosquitoes

SPRING (Aug – Nov)

Pros

• Good birding time

• Great climate

• Nature is starting to blossom