We offer select packages that can be tailored to suit every individual need, whether it is a celebration with close friends and family; or a corporate brain storming session. The Lodge is situated on the edge of a dramatic valley, overhanging the Taaibos River and overlooks stunning, billion-year-old cliffs.
Taaibos River Lodge is located in the acclaimed Welgevonden Game Reserve which is situated in the heart of the Waterberg Biosphere in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Welgevonden shares a boundary with SANP’s Marakele National Park and is home to most of Africa’s famous wildlife, with over 50 mammal species, including the big five, and over 250 birds species. The reserve is dominated in the north by spectacular sandstone cliffs and deep river valleys; contrasted by a southern area that is dominated by large expanses of open savannah grassland. The topography thus varies from rolling hills and flat mountain tops, with a high point of 1760 meters; to large open areas that provide spectacular game viewing and birding opportunities.
The quick-changing landscape offers a wide variety of habitats and consequently a broad spectrum of bird and animal species.Several unique features set Welgevonden apart, such as the low human density, due to strict access control. The Reserve is about 2½ hours' drive from Johannesburg (and O R Tambo International Airport); and is in a malaria-free area, which makes year-round visits possible.
We offer you your own private and exclusive use safari home in the Welgevonden Game Reserve where all activities can be tailor-made to suit your needs.Game drives can be taken at prearranged times and can even include bush braai’s (African barbecue) and picnic lunches.Meals can be presented from casual, private and cosy buffet-style occasions to indulging, full-service, plated events. An extensive wine cellar, together with an exotic collection of whiskeys, cognacs and liqueurs complement our delicious fare.
There is no set routine for meal-times or game drives – these are adjusted, within reason, according to our guests’ whims and needs.
Accommodation
Whilst all five of the luxuriously spacious rooms, with hardwood floors and high ceilings, are complete with full en-suite bathrooms, private outside showers and ample closet space, they each have their own unique personality. All rooms are equipped with under-floor heating in the bathrooms, individually controlled air conditioning units and have their own chilled, purified water system for the health conscious visitor. All glass is double glazed, facilitating excellent climate control. Insect screens cover all opening doors and windows. Bathrobes, hairdryers, razor plug points, electronic safe, insect repellent, and a range of natural skin and body care products are all provided.
Three rooms share a ground-floor atrium with a heated plunge pool. The other two suites are situated on an upper floor sharing a large balcony with a stunning river and cliff view.The master suite, with unsurpassed views of the Taaibos River valley, has twin double beds with satellite television and Blu-Ray player, a spacious walk-in cupboard and an adjoining office/lounge with majestic views over the valley.
The remaining two rooms on the ground floor have satellite television, Blu-Ray player and walk-in cupboards.The two upstairs rooms share an open balcony with views of the Taaibos River and sandstone cliffs. One of these rooms can be combined into a suite, together with a nearby private lounge which can be converted into a sixth bedroom.
Lodge Facilities;Swimming pools
Spend an afternoon around either the intimate heated plunge pool or the main pool with family, friends or colleagues.
Steam Room
A quick visit to the steam room is the perfect way to relax after a morning game drive.
Lounge and deck
Winter evenings can be spent in the formal lounge with a large fireplace, or else watch a sunset from the adjoining, spacious wooden deck; relishing the sounds of the African bush whilst enjoying your favourite cocktail.
Boma
The boma, an outdoor enclosure for used for dining, is perfect for enjoying your meal around a fire under a canopy of stars.
Audio-visual Entertainment
For those rainy days and important sporting events, we offer two large flat-screen televisions in the main living area with access to a comprehensive high-definition satellite TV bouquet. A large selection of movies and documentaries can be streamed in high definition. A music distribution system with more than 2,000 tracks is available, or guests can connect their own iPod players to our system.
Billiards/Pool/Snooker
For the enthusiastic, we have a table for these.
Library
A book library with a selection of games.
Climate Control
All glass in the lodge is double glazed, facilitating excellent climate control. All bathrooms have under-floor heating and all bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Insect screens
Insect screens can slide over opening doors and windows, allowing guests to remain in close contact with the wilderness.
Communications
We have a satellite phone and internet facilities, available on a wireless network limited to certain areas of the lodge. There is no cell phone signal (and we hope to keep it that way!)
Fly-in
The lodge is equipped with a helipad; and for fixed-wing aircraft, two airstrips are available on the Reserve. It is about a 1-hour flight from Grand Central/Lanseria/ORT.
Conferencing
The dining room converts into a conference room with a large-screen television, white board and flip chart. We can facilitate up to 20 people in a boardroom configuration
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