Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

Five-star thatched hideaway in a Big Five bushveld setting

Clifftop Lodge is a calm retreat offering really good wildlife viewing. The rich vegetation and outstanding game give no clue that the reserve stands on reclaimed farmland.

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4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

Perched on the tip of a dramatic gorge, Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway overlooks the Sterkstroom River and the rugged bushveld of the 38,000-hectare, malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve. There are just eight private suites at the lodge, all designed in a style that combines glamour with eco-friendliness. The setting and facilities are first-class, as is the wildlife – see the Big Five, giraffes swaying up the cliffs in search of juicy leaves, rhino taking a mud bath, and plenty of birds. The cuisine is unsurpassable, the rim-flow pool a welcome sight after a hot safari, and atmosphere tranquil and relaxed.

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From $450 person/night

Lodge

8 Rooms

Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

Highlights

Chilling in your private plunge pool, drink in hand, while soaking up the view.

The guides. The more experienced staff know the park so well that good sightings and photo ops are guaranteed. Most have a horde of of hilarious and interesting stories about their work and growing up in rural Africa.

The game drives, which always reveal something new. Watching a herd of elephant plodding through the bush to fill their bellies, admiring an African darter drying its wings, watching a dung beetle rolling its treasure across the veld – big or small, the creatures are fascinating.

The property

The main lodge features a large lounge with a fireplace, and a deck complete with hanging chairs, an outdoor fireplace and dramatic views over the edge of the ancient cliff. Delicious meals are served in the lodge's welcoming dining room which also has an outdoor dining deck. There is an infinity swimming pool with sweeping views, a reception area and conference facilities as well as a well-stocked library with Internet facilities for those wanting to catch up on e-mails.

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The rooms

Eight stunning air-conditioned guestrooms, each positioned for privacy, offer wonderful views of the valley and mountains beyond. Each suite has a private plunge pool and viewing deck from where wildlife can be seen below. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, and have a large bathroom with a stone bath, indoor and outdoor shower, and fully stocked minibar. All are decorated in Clifftop’s signature silver, grey and white colours, and created using natural materials throughout.

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One more thing...

Clifftop Lodge was much more than I hoped for. Our ranger was knowledgeable and interesting, we saw too many animals to name and feasted every night. We recommend a game walk – we were entranced by the small creatures and the vegetation.

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Activities

Game Drives

Night Drives

Bush Walks

Birding

Game viewing at the lodge is in open vehicles and offers travelers the opportunity of viewing the resident fauna and flora. The reserve is also a haven for birding enthusiasts, with its 280-odd species including the blue crane. Bush walks with a trained guide are also available. Night drives offer some of the best game viewing as the predators come out to hunt. At the lodge, guests can relax on their private viewing decks or in the sparkling plunge pools.

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About Welgevonden Game Reserve

Welgevonden Game Reserve

Malaria-free Big Five safaris within an easy hop from Johannesburg's bright lights

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