Makweti Safari Lodge

The main area is an elegant thatch and stone sanctuary facing out across wide teak decks suspended over the sloping mountainside, with rough-hewn steps leading down to the rock pool below. African relics and wildlife-themed works of art echo the textures and colours of the surrounding bush throughout the quiet lounge areas and reading nooks, with a contemporary corner bar overlooking Makweti Gorge. Set back from the lodge, a tranquil viewing lounge overlooks the waterhole where wildlife comes to drink.

Each of the five thatch and stone suites are well spaced in secluded privacy along a ridge of rocky hillside, with views across the valley below. Interiors are luxuriously furnished with cool colonial-style linens, richly coloured African fabrics and romantic fireplaces for the chilly Waterberg winters. The en-suite bathrooms feature deep Victorian baths, and indoor and outdoor showers. Three suites have private plunge pools, and each has its own private viewing deck.

A clever mix of classic old-school safari nostalgia with fascinating tribal artifacts, vintage leather furnishings, and the romance of sumptuous private suites overlooking the Waterberg Mountains.