Located in the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Ekuthuleni Lodge offers Bi5 safaris within easy reach of Johannesburg and in a luxury setting. Ekuthuleni, meaning "place of peace", has sweeping views of the plains in front of the lodge. 

Standing sentinel over the savanna, at the foot of a rocky ridge in the centre of Welgevonden Game Reserve, the family friendly Ekuthuleni Lodge offers guests a classic safari experience. This elegant property has five standalone suites complemented by generous indoor and outdoor living spaces and expansive views of a bustling waterhole – ideal for couples as well as groups of family and friends. Translated as “Place of Peace”, Ekuthuleni is a soothing and idyllic home-away-from-home; an African bush escape that offers guests contemporary comfort and quiet serenity.

Each of individual chalets offers intimacy and privacy with magnificent views of the grasslands, giving a whole new meaning to nature on your doorstep. The romantic bathrooms have both indoor and outdoor showers.

Every care is taken to ensure that your stay is uninterrupted by the demands of the outside world.Guests may experience a rich bird life, a variety of fascinating trees and plants, an abundance of other wildlife, as well as the Big 5. Two daily game drives are conducted by experienced rangers who will provide and entertain you with intimate details of the abundant flora and fauna - many of which are unique to the Waterberg! On these thrilling game drives you will be seated in open 4x4 vehicles as you experience the excitement of seeing the Big Five and other game in their natural habitat.

The privately owned Welgevonden Game Reserve, with its rolling wooden mountains and deep rocky ravines and gorges is a huge 37 500 hectares in size and adjoins the Marakele National Park. Increasingly Welgevonden is gaining great popularity in the South African market due to a number of factors: the gorgeous landscapes, the fact that this is a non-malarial area, the high quality game lodges found here, some excellent game viewing and, a major plus point, the fact that the reserve lies just 3 hours north of Johannesburg and is therefore perfect for an accessible weekend away.