5/5 Gregory J. 1 year ago on Google
At
Welgevonden,
there
are
numerous
lodges
within
the
reserve;
some
are
more
catered
to
families,
some
are
more
camping-oriented,
while
ours
(Clifftop)
was
more
couples-friendly
(as
was
Laluka).
The
grounds
are
beautiful,
situated
as
the
name
suggests
on
the
side
of
a
cliff
overlooking
a
ravine.
The
common
area
has
an
infinity
pool,
large
fireplaces
for
when
it
gets
cold,
and
various
seating
areas
with
great
views
of
landscape.
Each
guest
has
a
private,
very
large
villa
with
a
massive
bed,
indoor
and
outdoor
showers,
and
a
plunge
pool/cabana.
It
was
as
luxurious
as
we’ve
ever
stayed.
The
wifi
was
fairly
slow
and
a
bit
spotty,
but
was
functional
enough.
The
staff
were
extremely
accommodating,
to
the
point
of
traveling
into
town
many
miles
away
to
get
medication.
All
meals
are
included,
as
are
most
alcoholic
and
non-alcoholic
drinks.
At
lunch
you
may
sit
wherever,
or
they
can
deliver
to
your
room.
At
dinner,
you
rotate
between
many
different
spots
in
the
common
area.
The
food,
although
limited
options
(usually
one
meat,
one
fish,
and
one
vegetarian
option
per
meal)
did
not
disappoint.
Portion
sizes
were
average
and
drink
sizes
were
massive
(red
wine
glass
the
size
of
your
head).
Now
on
to
the
safari—the
main
reason
people
stay
here
(most
of
the
days
revolve
around
this,
with
just
relaxation
between
excursions).
Each
group
of
4-6
is
paired
with
a
guide.
Ours
(Dylan)
was
incredibly
knowledgeable
and
went
out
of
his
way
to
make
sure
we
saw
(and
got
close
to)
as
much
wildlife
as
possible.
This
included
the
Big
5
(elephant,
rhino,
leopard,
cape
buffalo,
and
lion),
three
of
the
Ugly
5
(wildebeest,
hyena,
and
warthog),
as
well
as
zebras,
jackals,
giraffes,
hippos,
crocodiles,
antelopes,
kudus,
and
baboons.
Each
game
drive
was
around
3-3.5hrs
long,
and
included
one
20-minute
drink
stop.
The
drives
can
be
very
bumpy
on
rough
roads/terrain,
and
must-brings
are
binoculars
and
a
good
camera.
Highly
recommend!
Our
photos
were
very
similar
to
the
others
posted
in
prior
reviews.
