Wild Ivory Eco Lodge

Wild Ivory Eco Lodge is a private and exclusive bush lodge situated in Welgevonden Game Reserve, a well established big 5 game reserve in the Limpopo province of South Africa and in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere reserve. The Waterberg area is one of South Africa’s least populated areas and one of the best wildlife areas in Southern Africa.
In addition to the big 5 species (lion, elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard) and the numerous other species which occur within the reserve, it also offers some of the best Rhino and Cheetah sightings in southern Africa.
The Wild Ivory Eco Lodge is positioned in one of the ‘sweeter’ bushveld areas in the Western section of the reserve with an abundance of plains game which will in turn attract the large number of predator species which occur in the reserve.
The lodge is elevated and overlooks a wooded plain and private waterhole. The elevated position allows for beautiful and uninterrupted views over the reserve and up the Waterberg escarpment.
Wild Ivory is one of the few lodges in South Africa which is eco friendly and low impact. The lodge has natural, rustic finishes and the main lodge has a large raised deck with swimming pool, sunken boma and elevated view of the waterhole and plains below.
Accommodation is in luxury tents or more like canvas lodge rooms with lovely views and very well acquainted bathrooms. Large double beds and outside lounges allow you complete comfort and relaxation in a true wilderness setting.

Wild Ivory is based in the big 5 Welgevonden game reserve which forms part of the Waterberg biosphere reserve. To ensure best possible game viewing opportunities we use open top 4×4 game viewing vehicles which are driven by experienced game rangers. The rangers are very familiar with the reserve and the movements of the animals within the reserve. Welgevonden is an open system and the wildlife move freely throughout the park so there is no guarantee to see all species but the parks offers some of the best viewing in South Africa and each drive offers a unique experience where a number of birds, animals and other species will be seen along with some spectacular scenery. Guests staying on the lodge will be unlucky not to see at least three of the big 5 and many other species. Due to the protection offered in the reserve to the animals most species are comfortable with the vehicles and close sightings are regular which will allow for some excellent photographic opportunities.

Cuisine and catering – dinners around the campfire and traditional South African meals served in the main lodge. Self catering group packages are also available

Rates include two game activities with one of our game rangers

The lodge and all materials used are eco friendly and completely ‘green’. The lodge blends in to the surrounds and has a low impact on the environment, effort has been made to ensure the lodge is sustainable and has a very low carbon footprint. The lodge makes use of solar powered renewable energy and sustainable borehole water with solar supply, environ-friendly paints and consumables have been used, no hard woods used in construction, completely sustainable water supply, eco-friendly sewerage systems.

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Directions
•Follow the N1 North to Polokwane / Pretoria. Continue on N1 towards Polokwane
•At the 3rd tollgate take Kranskop tollgate off ramp to your left and through to Modimolle
Drive straight through Modimolle and onto Vaalwater (stop and goes at the moment so allow 30 mins extra time)
•From Vaalwater go straight through to Bulge Rivier/Thabazimbi (old Elisras Rd), you will see signs for Welgevonden main gate. Pass main gate and about 25kms later you will find the Schoongelegen Road to your left and a sign to Westgate.
•Follow the gravel road for 15 kilometers to gate on left

DIRECTIONS VIA THABAZIMBI

•Travel North along Malibongwe Drive for approximately 30 kilometres until you reach the T-Junction
•Turn left on the R512 to Magaliesburg. Drive for 9.4km further on, passing Pecanwood Golf Estate, turn right (R512) towards Brits. Cross the railway line and onto the bridge over Hartbeespoort Dam. At the T-junction turn right (R512) to Brits. Travel to a major four-way stop. Turn left towards Brits and Rustenburg.
•Turn right at the second road to Britz/Rustenberg
•Continue over the N4 to Britz and travel through Britz
•Turn left at traffic light to Thabazimbi R511 and continue to Thabazimbi
•In Thabazimbi take 2 Stop street left to Lephalale (well sign posted)
•Travel for 25 minutes and turn right to Lephala
•After 40kms reach T-Junction and turn Right
•In 8kms turn right to Welgevonden West Gate where you will be met.
•Follow this for 15kms to Westgate