The Ekuthuleni Lodge is located in the area of the Welgevonden Game Reserve, – Waterberg district, Limpopo province, standing sentinel over the savanna at the foot of a rocky ridge and nestled among the treetops respectively, offers guests a classic safari experience.

Translated as “Place of Peace”, Ekuthuleni Lodge is a soothing and idyllic home-away-from-home; an African bush escape that offers guests contemporary comfort and quiet serenity.  

Standing sentinel over the savanna, at the foot of a rocky ridge in the centre of Welgevonden Game Reserve, Ekuthuleni Lodge offers guests a classic safari experience. This elegant property has five standalone suites complemented by generous indoor and outdoor living spaces and expansive views of a bustling waterhole – ideal for couples as well as groups of family and friends. 

These packages include all meals (gourmet dining), beverages – (excl. premium beverage brands and cellar reserve wines) on Standard offers, & beverages – (selected beers, house wines & soft drinks) on certain Selective / Last minute offers, morning and afternoon Game Drives (in open vehicle) – sundowners, snacks and fully serviced luxury accommodation.

Walking Trails – additional cost & pre booking is essential

*Beverages, sundowners & snacks are for clients account on certain selective special packages.

Suites & Family Suite

With a maximum of 10 guests in house at any given time, a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge always feels comfortable and intimate – like a holiday with family.

Suites

With traditional thatched roofs and beautiful stone work, these spacious units feature king-sized beds, an en-suite bathroom with indoor / outdoor shower and a large bathtub, and private outdoor terrace overlooking the plain. 

Family Suite

This thoughtfully-appointed family suite features a king-sized bed with en-suite bathroom as well as twin beds on the mezzanine level that can accommodates up to two children, aged 6 and up. 

What Makes This Property Special

Pride and attention to detail are an important part of creating a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. Every moment is considered, from how your bed is made every morning and the way you like your coffee, to the board games in the lounge and the team waving you off at departure – small details that make you feel not just at home, but like you’re with family. 

  • Warm, welcoming, family-friendly lodge
  • Just five suites making for a truly intimate safari experience
  • Set at the heart of a pristine Big 5 private game
RATES AND BOOKINGS

With a maximum of 10 guests in house at any given time, a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge always feels comfortable and intimate – like a holiday with family.

Tour Availability

Availability will have to be checked before making a booking.

Either contact enquiries@leadingleopardsafaris.co.za through email, contact us – ENQUIRE on website or telephone. Once availability is confirmed, we will sends the necessary information to complete.

3 Night – 4 Night – 5 Night Suite Package

Last Minute Special Offer Rates:

Valid from 11 January – 19 December 2025

Book a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge or Tshwene Lodge less than 30 days prior to arrival and save 50% or more

These rates are applicable on a minimum stay of 3 nights

3 Night R12 780 Per Person Sharing
4 Night R17 040 Per Person Sharing
5 Night R21 300 Per Person Sharing

R4 260 *p/p/p/n/s (*per person per night sharing)

Single Supplement +30%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
3 Night – 4 Night – 5 Night Family Suite Package

Last Minute Special Offer Rates:

Valid from 11 January – 19 December 2025

Book a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge or Tshwene Lodge less than 30 days prior to arrival and save 50% or more

3 Night R55 470 Per Night
4 Night R73 960 Per Night
5 Night R92 450 Per Night

R18 490 *p/n (*per night)

Maximum of four (4) persons – x2 adults, x2 children

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
3 Night – 4 Night – 5 Night Suite Package

Last Minute Special Offer Rates:

Valid from 11 January – 19 December 2025 SADC Residency

Book a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge or Tshwene Lodge and provide proof of residency to save 35% on the regular rate.

These rates are applicable on a minimum stay of 3 nights.

3 Night R17 250 Per Person Sharing
4 Night R23 000 Per Person Sharing
5 Night R28 750 Per Person Sharing

R5 750 *p/p/p/n/s (*per person per night sharing)

Single Supplement +30%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All beverages excl. premium brands
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
3 Night – 4 Night – 5 Night Family Suite Package

Last Minute Special Offer Rates:

Valid from 11 January – 19 December 2025 SADC Residency

Book a stay at Ekuthuleni Lodge or Tshwene Lodge and provide proof of residency to save 35% on the regular rate.

These rates are applicable on a minimum stay of 3 nights

3 Night R73 095 Per Night
4 Night R97 460 Per Per Night
5 Night R121 825 Per Per Night

R24 365 *p/n (*per night)

Maximum of four (4) persons – x2 adults, x2 children

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All beverages excl. premium brands
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
Stay 4 Nights Pay for 3 Suit Package

Special Offer Rates:-

Valid for 11 January – 19 December 2025

Special offers do not apply over Christmas Season (20 December – 10 January)

4 Night R23 655 Per person sharing

R5 915 *p/p/p/n/s (*per person per night sharing)

Single Supplement +30%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All beverages excl. premium brands
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
Stay 4 Nights Pay for 3 Family Suit Package

Special Offer Rates:-

Valid for 11 January – 19 December 2025

Special offers do not apply over Christmas Season (20 December – 10 January)

4 Night R98 685 Per person sharing

R24 672 *p/n (*per night)

Single Supplement +30%

Maximum of four (4) persons – x2 adults, x2 children

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All beverages excl. premium brands
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
3 Night – 4 Night – 5 Night Suit Package

Standard Rates:- TBA

These rates are applicable on a minimum stay of 3 nights

3 Night Rxxxx Per Person Sharing
4 Night Rxxxx Per Person Sharing
5 Night Rxxxx Per Person Sharing

Rxxxx *p/p/p/n/s (*per person per night sharing)

Single Supplement +30%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All beverages excl. premium brands
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
3 Night – 4 Night – 5 Night Family Suite Package

Standard Rates:– TBA

These rates are applicable on a minimum stay of 3 nights

3 Night Rxxxx PerNight
4 Night Rxxxx Per Night
5 Night Rxxxx Per Night

Rxxxxx *p/n (*per night)

Maximum of four (4) persons – x2 adults, x2 children

  • Fully serviced luxury accommodation
  • en-suite bathrooms
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and snacks
  • Gourmet Dining
  • All meals – Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
  • All beverages excl. premium brands
  • WiFi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
INCLUDES
  • Fully-serviced luxury accommodation
  • Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sun-downers and snacks
  • All meals
  • All beverages excl. premium brands – On Standard / Selective special offers
  • Wifi in central area
  • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge
EXCLUDES
  • Premium beverage brands and cellar reserve wines
  • All beverages – On Selective special / Last minute offers
  • Walking Trails – additional cost
  • Curio shop purchases
  • Telephone calls
  • Transfers to/from the reserve
  • Reserve entrance fee which is charged per person per night and is subject to change without notice
  • Landing fees
  • Spa treatments
  • Compulsory international fully comprehensive travel insurance.
  • Laundry
  • Any other items of a personal nature or not stipulated above
TERMS & CONDITIONS

RATES ARE QUOTED
In South African Rand (ZAR)
Subject to availability
Single Supplement +30%
Based on a three-night minimum stay

RATE CHANGES
All rates quoted are subject to change, without prior notice
Rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured

RATES INCLUDE
Fully serviced luxury accommodation
Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles with sundowners and
snacks
All meals
All beverages excl. premium brands – Standard rate offer
Beverages – selected beers, house wines & soft drinks – Last minute offer
WiFi in central area
Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or airstrip to the lodge at set time

RATES EXCLUDE
Premium beverage brands and cellar reserve wines
Curio purchases
Laundry
Landing fees
Transfers to/from the reserve
Reserve entrance fee which is charged per person per night and is
subject to change without notice
Spa treatments
Compulsory international fully comprehensive travel insurance
Any other items of a personal nature or not stipulated above

ACCOMMODATION
5 luxury suites accommodating up to 10 guests only
Suites:
Furnished with king-sized beds, the rooms include an
indoor/outdoor shower, large bathtub and outdoor terrace
Maximum of two guests per suite
Family Suite:
Furnished with a king-sized bed and twin beds (on the mezzanine
level), suite includes indoor shower, bathtub and outdoor terrace
Maximum of four guests (two adults and two children)
A maximum of 10 total guests are permitted in-house at any given time

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Swimming pool
Lounge, bar and dining room
Open vehicle game drives
In-room spa treatments
Please note that there is no mobile phone signal at the lodge but WiFi is
provided in the central area

CHILDREN
Regretfully we cannot accept children under the age of 6
Children 6 to 11 years of age pay 50% of the full rate if sharing a suite with an adult (maximum of one adult with one child sharing per suite). This does not apply to the Family Suite which is charged per unit.
Children 12 years and older pay the full rate
Please note that children can only be accommodated in allocated beds
Please note that the rooms have open balconies and the lodge and swimming pool are both unfenced
Children must be supervised at all times

BOOKING TERMS – Payment & deposits

Standard Rates – Please note that 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation, with the balance (80%) due 60 days prior to arrival
Should you be travelling less than 60 days from booking date, full prepayment will be required to secure your reservation

Last Minute Offer Rates – Bookable up to 45 days prior to arrival
Bookings must be paid for in full at the time of booking in order to redeem these rates

There is a 5% administration fee on credit card payments for commissionable bookings, as well as on Amex credit card payments. We accept all credit cards with the exclusion of Diners Club
Extras may be settled at the lodge
All bank charges are payable by the guest

Festive season (20 Dec–10 Jan) – All bookings over Festive Season can only be secured once a 50% deposit has been paid. 25% of the total booking value is non-refundable.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation or part cancellation (reduction in number of guests, rooms or nights) of a confirmed reservation, including changing the dates of travel, will result in the loss of the 20% deposit
Should a cancellation be received between 59 – 31 days prior to due arrival date, a 50% cancellation penalty would be charged
Should a cancellation be received 30-0 days prior to due arrival date, 100% cancellation penalty would be charged
Leading Leopard Safaris reserves the right to cancel reservations should full payment not be received within 60 days prior to arrival or as per the terms stipulated above

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
The collection time from Main Gate is strictly 12h30
Check out strictly by 11h00 to allow for transfer to Main Gate
Early and late transfers to and from Main Gate are available at an additional charge, subject to availability and strictly by prior arrangement. Please make a request when booking

PRIVATE AIR & ROAD TRANSFERS
Charter flights and road transfers can be arranged through reservations on request
There are two airstrips in Welgevonden for guest use – please contact
reservations for more information

ENQUIRE

How To Get There

Welgevonden Game Reserve is set in the shadow of the ancient Waterberg mountains, just three hours from Johannesburg, and is home to more than 65 mammal species, including the Big 5. Its status as malaria-free destination and its easy accessibility from Johannesburg make it the perfect location for an escape from the city surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of a pristine wilderness.

Travel by air (private and charter flights can land in the reserve)

Travel by road (self-drive or road transfer)

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