Wild Ivory Eco Lodge

Wild Ivory Eco Lodge

Description

Wild Ivory Eco Lodge is a private and exclusive bush lodge situated in Welgevonden Game Reserve, a well established big 5 game reserve in the Limpopo province of South Africa and in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere reserve. The Waterberg area is one of South Africa’s least populated areas and one of the best wildlife areas in Southern Africa.
In addition to the big 5 species (lion, elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard) and the numerous other species which occur within the reserve, it also offers some of the best Rhino and Cheetah sightings in southern Africa.
The Wild Ivory Eco Lodge is positioned in one of the ‘sweeter’ bushveld areas in the western section of the reserve with an abundance of plains game which will in turn attract the large number of predator species which occur in the reserve.
The lodge is elevated and overlooks a wooded plain and private waterhole. The elevated position allows for beautiful and uninterrupted views over the reserve and up the Waterberg escarpment.
Wild Ivory is one of the few lodges in South Africa which is eco friendly and low impact. The lodge has natural, rustic finishes and the main lodge has a large raised deck with swimming pool, sunken boma and elevated view of the waterhole and plains below.
Accommodation is in luxury tents or more like canvas lodge rooms with lovely views and very well acquainted bathrooms. Large double beds and outside lounges allow you complete comfort and relaxation in a true wilderness setting.

Cuisine and catering – dinners around the campfire and traditional South African meals served in the main lodge. Self catering group packages are also available

Rates include two game activities with one of our game rangers

The lodge and all materials used are eco friendly and completely ‘green’. The lodge blends in to the surrounds and has a low impact on the environment, effort has been made to ensure the lodge is sustainable and has a very low carbon footprint. The lodge makes use of solar powered renewable energy and sustainable borehole water with solar supply, enviro-friendly paints and consumables have been used, no hard woods used in consruction, completely sustainable water supply, eco-friendly sewerage systems.

Accommodation

The wild ivory lodge is exclusive and caters for a maximum of 10 guests in well positioned and well appointed luxury tents. The lodge is positioned in a quieter area of the reserve far from human influence and disturbance, the entire lodge is elevated offering beautiful and uninterrupted views over the reserve and wooded valley below. The main lodge boasts a comfortable lounge and reception area with large viewing deck and swimming pool. Relax on the loungers around the pool while you may be lucky to see animals moving in to the local waterhole. As evening approaches enjoy a sundowner at the bar or move out on game drive in search of the many species which occur within the reserve. The lodge is unfenced and offers a real nature experience

From the main lodge follow the pathway to your private luxury tent which is also elevated allowing for spectacular views over the reserve. The canvas rooms are well designed with special shaded roof structure and shadenet openings to allow for airflow and temperature regulation. The tents offer large comfortable beds, a balcony with loungers and clean bathrooms with both bath and lovely outside showers that share similar views to the bedrooms.

Rates include three meals and typical traditional Bushveld cuisine. Enjoy dinner around the fire that evening or we may serve one of our 20 unique Poitjie recipies. A light lunch is included as well as complete breakfast. Cool drinks and bottle water included. Alcohol is available but not included in the rates

Special self catering group packages also available.

Attractions

YOUR GAME DRIVE

Wild Ivory is based in the big 5 Welgevonden game reserve which forms part of the Waterberg biosphere reserve. To ensure best possible game viewing opportunities we use open top 4×4 game viewing vehicles which are driven by experienced game rangers. The rangers are very familiar with the reserve and the movements of the animals within the reserve. Welgevonden is an open system and the wildlife move freely throughout the park so there is no guarantee to see all species but the parks offers some of the best viewing in South Africa and each drive offers a unique experience where a number of birds, animals and other species will be seen along with some spectacular scenery. Guests staying on the lodge will be unlucky not to see at least three of the big 5 and many other species. Due to the protection offered in the reserve to the animals most species are comfortable with the vehicles and close sightings are regular which will allow for some excellent photographic opportunities.

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