Welcome To Sekala Private Safari Lodge, Welgevonden Wildlife Reserve, Waterberg
Rising out of the unspoilt African bush in the Welgevonden Reserve, a 360km² wilderness in the Waterberg, Sekala Private Game Lodge watches over its kingdom, a kingdom so rich in flora and fauna, yet free of Malaria, that it harks back to a garden man once knew.
And the sense of harmony man once felt in that garden, you can now experience at Sekala Private Game Lodge, as Sekala is rated as one of South Africa's top 6 big 5 venues - a place of harmony and balance.
Sekala Private Game Viewing Experiences
At Sekala private Game Lodge nature becomes a very real experience: from the lodge's main deck, you will get a view that goes on forever; fromm the look out onto the water hole, you will see an abundance of game; from the private viewing deck and the bath of your chalet, you'll take in the natural splendour surrounding you; at your private outdoor shower, you'll get a truly intimate experience of the african bush.
All this is well within your reach, because Sekala also strikes a perfect balance between your need for the better things in life and the price you'll pay for it.
Sekala Private Game Lodge Accommodation
Experience the sheer luxury that makes Sekala Private Safari Lodge, one of South Africa's 6 best Game Lodges.
Sekala is a very private bush experience with only five double chalets. Completely secluded to ensure total privacy, these sumptuously appointed units strike a perfect balance between refined culture and rugged nature.
Sekala Safari Lodge - Tailor Made Silver Service
Some of the luxurious services and facilities at Sekala
• Maximum of 10 guests
• Night Time Game Drives and Safaris
• Guided Walk: Bird watching
• 3 Gourmet meals daily
• Natural Rock Pool
• Outdoor Showers
• Hide & Waterhole
• Big Five Game
Private Game Viewing at Sekala Safari Lodge
The only way you'll get closer to Sekala's magnificent creatures than a game drive in a luxurious open vehicle with special seating to ensure every person has a perfect view is going on a walk with a professional, armed, game ranger. The game ranger's intimate knowledge of ecosystems - and there are many, as the Waterberg is a region of mountains and massive rock formations, ravines, valleys and vast grassy plains - makes every outing an exciting discovery.
Ecosystems, Fauna and Flora in the Welgevonden Reserve
The Lush Vegetation of the Welgevonden Reserve is sustained by four prennial streams - the Sterkstroom, Grootfonteinspruit, Taaibosspruit and Platbosspruit - and abounds with 350 bird species and vast numbers of game, including Africa's famous "Big-Five" - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. If you're lucky you may even get to see all five - as close as you want to go. Follow a lion hunt by spotlight during an exciting night game drive, or simply witness the vast diversification of 25 mammal species.
Dining at Sekala Private Safari Lodge
Eating becomes a pleasure again at Sekala, even to the most jaded palate. Whether you dine in the boma under the stars, in the dining-room by candlelight, or on the viewing deck to the sounds of the bush, the cordon bleu and bushveld cuisine at Sekala offers you gastronomic delights prepared by award-winning chefs.
State-of-the-art Bush Experience at Sekala
Although the Waterberg was inhabited by early trekkers because of its bounteous supply of water, the Welgevonden Reserve has remained untouched for the past eighty years.
It was here in the peace and tranquility of the Waterberg that Eugene Marais wrote his famous work "the Soul Of The Ant"
Imagine the greatness you can achieve at executive think tanks, conferences or team building excercises when you add Sekala's state-of-the-art equipment to Welgevonden's tranquil bush surroundings.
From Johannesburg - Take N1 north past Midrand, before Pretoria take Pietersburg highway (N1). Passing Pretoria on the east.
Remain on the N1 highway, passing the Caroussel and Warmbaths turn-off. At the Kranskop Toll Gate, take left hand gate and off-ramp to Nylstroom. Travel through Nylstroom to Vaalwater(60km).
24km from Vaalwater on left hand side is the WELGEVONDEN MAIN GATE. A game ranger will be there to meet guests.
• Air Coordinates: 24° 17" 09' / 27° 47" 9'
• 1500 m above sea level
• 1200m long
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
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• Entrance from 7:30am to 4:00pm
• In summer gates close at 6:00pm
• In winter gates close at 5:00pm
Handy Hints
Remember 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 Access
Marakele 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.
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.
Madikwe Game Reserve 
Pilanesberg Game Reserve 
