• Clifftop Exclusive Hideaway

Created As A Tribute To The Unique Splendor
Of The African Wilderness

Perched regally amidst the bush willows on the tip of a magnificent gorge overlooking the Sterkstroom River, Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway is your idyllic sanctuary in the African Bush. A romantic, secluded hideaway from the world’s worries that caters to an intimate encounter with the magnificent UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere inside Welgevonden Private Game Reserve.

Clifftop is a serene sanctuary amidst spectacular scenery; a wildlife retreat of extraordinary beauty and home to a myriad of animal and bird species that call the rocky ravines and rolling wooded mountains of this stunning private reserve home.

Welgevonden Game Reserve

Welgevonden Game Reserve is a 36,000ha private game reserve in the Waterberg District, of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The Reserve is nestled within the internationally recognised UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, flagged for the sustainable conservation of biodiversity. Located near Gauteng, only 2.5-hour drive, or an easy 45-minute flight from Johannesburg into one of the airstrips, Welgevonden is one of the most accessible premier, malaria-free big five wilderness reserves in the country.

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TRANQUILITY, SECLUSION AND PEACE OF MIND

BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS

Each suite of our eight-room lodge is a luxurious cocoon that offers unrivaled views of the ruggedly beautiful Sterkstroom River gorge and Waterberg surroundings. The careful use of natural elements and tones, including wood and stone, paired with the opulence of our well–appointed amenities, create an irresistible feeling of sanctuary. You never have to leave the serenity of your private suite to relax in breath-taking surroundings, reenergise, and detox from every day worries.

Enjoy a quiet read in the comfort of your own lounge area shielded from the outdoors by massive floor to ceiling glass French doors, or step outside onto your private timber deck complete with your very own plunge pool, an outdoor seating area, and splendid views of the Sterkstroom river gorge. You need never leave the comfort of your private Clifftop sanctuary.

WITNESS THE EXTRAORDINARY

SOAK-IN A PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN SUNSET

 Cross through rivers and travel up the rugged hills as you explore the pristine UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere inside Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, accompanied by our experienced guiding team. As a pioneering Private Game Reserve, Welgevonden is home to more than 65 mammal species, including the famous “Big Five”, cheetah, brown and spotted hyena, caracal, aardwolf, and over 300 different bird species. Spot the mighty eland, revered by so many, the elusive leopard and the brash honey badger as they go about their daily bush business. Observe the wonders of the bush undetected; your expert guide helping to decipher the mysteries of the bush and its creatures.

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