Welgevonden Game Reserve Species List Mammals: Marakele is home to most of the large mammals synonymous with the African bush, including elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, leopard and cheetah. Large Predators such as cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena, leopard and now also lion, occur in the park.Birds: Arguably the Park’s biggest birding attraction is the largest colony of Cape Vultures in the world (around 800 breeding pairs). However the park is also appealing to birders as it falls within the transition zone between the dry western regions and the moister eastern regions of the country. Read More
While touring in the North West Province visit:
 Madikwe Game Reserve Madikwe is a Big Five Game Reserve covering some 75,000 hectare. It is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa. Read More  Pilanesberg Game Reserve Explore the nearby Pilanesberg Game Reserve - in an ancient volcanic crater "The Volcano that gave birth to a game reserve" Read More Top Destinations
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Top Lodges Clifftop Lodge  Ekuthuleni Lodge  Makweti Safari Lodge  Mhondoro Lodge  Nedile Lodge  Nungubane Lodge  Sediba Game Lodge  Sekala Safari Lodge  Shibula Lodge  Tshwene Lodge Gate Hours• Entrance from 7:30am to 4:00pm• In summer gates close at 6:00pm • In winter gates close at 5:00pm Handy HintsRemember to bring a camera, binoculars, bird and wildlife reference books, a hat and sunscreen lotion. Take along medicines such as anti-histamine and lotion for insect stings and bites. Cool clothing for summer and warm for winter are advised as the region is subject to sudden weather changes, particularly in the mountains. Remember charcoal or wood as this is not available in the park. Visitors should also remember to take a torch along as the camp has no illumination at night.Office hours• 7:30am - 5:00pm – 1 May to 31 August• 7:30am - 6:00pm – 1 September to 30 April Wheelchair AccessMarakele is a wilderness area with limited tourism facilities for everyone. Much of the park requires a 4x4 vehicle. The safari tent camp has 10 units, one of which is accessible to people in wheelchairs, equipped with an access ramp and adapted ablution facilities (roll-in shower). No accessible facilities are available at the Bush Camp. The new reception block comprises of a unisex ablution block for the use of people with mobility impairment. One of the 3 circles at the camping sites is also equipped with access facilities.2010 World Cup South Africa 
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The Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, a malaria free game reserve, is a declared Heritage site and now part of a greater conservancy area of 100 000 hectares of game sanctuary incorporating Marakele National Park. This is a place of rare and rugged beauty, plentiful wildlife and prolific birdlife. Spectacular scenery and excellent game viewing make Welgevonden quite unlike anywhere else on earth. Crystal clear streams have, over the millennia, carved the scenic topography of the Waterberg mountain wilderness. Rock art sites dating as far back as 2000 years can be found in Welgevonden and the greater Waterberg area.
No private vehicles are permitted, which ensures minimal human impact and the ultimate wilderness experience. Historically, wildlife on the reserve has never been hunted so game viewing is always up close and personal. The Waterberg, with its many privately owned game reserves, game lodges and commercial agricultural farms, has been a well-kept secret for a long time but is fast becoming the destination of preference for local and international guests. Welgevonden is certainly one of the finest places to watch wildlife, sense wilderness and touch the spirit of trBig 5 game reserveue Africa. 
