Ndlovu Safari Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Ndlovu Safari Lodge

Elegant Accommodation: Ndlovu Safari Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve offers 5-star comfort with spa facilities, a fitness centre, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and a beautifully maintained garden. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves African cuisine with continental, à la carte, full English/Irish breakfasts. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails, catering to vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, the hotel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, wellness packages, and family rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Almaz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Incredible safari experience at Ndlovu - literally cannot say enough good things about this place! The attention to detail here is incredible. From the moment we were collected from the gate by our ranger April we knew this would be a special...”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic all round experience. Location, team, food all first class. Can’t fault it”
Johannel
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was the best. Phil, our ranger, was excellent. 5 stars for the food. Our stay was also 5 stars. Hope to be back soon.”
Esme
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely beautiful rooms, stunning views and settings. The staff were so warm and welcoming. We felt right at home and could not fault the lodge at all, the food was incredible. It was and is absolutely perfect.”
Lisa
Austria Austria
“We loved everything! The whole team is amazing, especially the manager Sanet, Zack (service) and April (our guide for the game drives) made sure we had a memorable stay. We managed to see all of the big five and will definitely come back to this...”
Sibusiso
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent service from the whole team! Sanette, April and Timmy definitely made our stay comfortable. We liked everything at the lodge, and will definitely return.”
Vallery
South Africa South Africa
“Best place for when you need time out from the bustling and hustling of the world. Very peaceful, neat and beautiful. The service from the stuff ( waiters, housekeeping, game driver rangers, chefs) was very exceptional and super professional. As...”
Daniel
France France
“The rooms and service was second to none, absolutely amazing and brilliant! We loved the warm fire in the room as well as every evening relaxing by the outside firepit.”
Jacobus
South Africa South Africa
“Ndlovu Safari Lodge is a magnificent property with staff that live up to that same standard. From the moment we arrived at Welgevonden gate and Phil greeted us with drinks we felt like we were part of the family. The food was immaculate, Chef...”
Tim
Denmark Denmark
“Everyone was so friendly and did their very best to accommodate whatever we are asked for. The game drives was excellent and we saw a lot of animals and landscapes. We will be back😊”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ndlovu Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 to 13:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a compulsory conservation fee of R300 (2025) / R315 (2026) per person per night is applicable and excluded from the rates. This will be collected on departure from all guests.

Please note that an additional charge of R2200 per trip will apply for check-in/out outside of scheduled hours.

Please inform Ndlovu Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.