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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors. - Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa (Vaalwater)
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a TV, and a view of the countryside. - Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa (Vaalwater)
An aerial view of a house with a thatched roof, a swimming pool, and a deck with lounge chairs. - Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa (Vaalwater)
A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area. - Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa (Vaalwater)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Safari sanctuary in Waterberg

Underwater tunnels reveal elephants at the waterhole. Guided safaris through Welgevonden Game Reserve offer Big Five encounters, while a personal chef prepares gourmet meals from the garden. Three outdoor pools provide relaxation between game drives, complemented by spa services under the African sky.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, a leather bench, a bedside table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Partial lake view
  • 76 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, two chairs, a fireplace, and a canopy bed.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Water view
  • 86 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom (Honeymoon)

A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by a natural landscape.

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom (Honeymoon)

  • Hill view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Villa 3 ensuite Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 542 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a chair, and a view of a stone wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 76 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Vaalwater is home to Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and Marakele National Park. Visit our Vaalwater travel guide
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Site 40 Welgevonden Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530

Restaurants

  • kololo resto
    51 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Outdoor shower
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Welgevonden Main Gate]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is based at Welgevonden Main Gate. Guests will be transferred to the lodge from 12:30-1 PM on the day of arrival. Departure to the Welgevonden Main Gate is at 11 AM on the day of departure. This property charges a fee for transfers outside of normal pick-up times from the main gate or Welgevonden Airstrip.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa located?

Located in Vaalwater, this family-friendly lodge is steps from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Marakele National Park and Kololo Game Reserve. Lebolobolo Game Farm and Welgevonden Main Gate are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A piece of heaven
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto top
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto, personale eccellente, cibo top!! Relax totale
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge excelente! Equipe muito prestativa, a ranger que nos acompanhanhou, a Zaan, foi ótima. Comida deliciosa, quartos muito confortáveis, estão atentos a todos os detalhes para agradar ao hóspede. recomendo fortemente!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Atendimento impecável
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

cobrança indevida

Comprei a reserva do hotel pelo Hotels.com. Recebi o comprovante de pagamento por e-mail que daria direito a estadia, sem nenhum custo adicional. Ao ir embora do hotel, no check out, fui surpreendido com a cobrança de uma diferença absurda que não constou em nenhum e-mail anterior. Me senti lesado, enganado pelo site Hotels.com e pelo Mhondoro, que apenas me cobrou e não quis saber de falar com o site. Aguardo providências para o ressarcimento.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Melhor impossível

Foi tudo perfeito. A começar, pudemos ver os big five sem dificuldade, sendo que 3 deles (leões, elefantes e rinocerontes) vimos ali mesmo no lago do hotel. Os elefantes adoram beber água na piscina do hotel. Para ficar ainda mais incrível, eles têm um túnel subterrâneo com vista para o lago, então você fica bem pertinho, além de seu olhar ficar na mesma altura dos animais. A comida é outro show à parte, todas as refeições feitas por um chef com uma apresentação impecável e simplesmente deliciosas. Também tem os lanches durante os safaris, que são uma delícia. O quarto é bem grande e extremamente limpo (eles arrumam 2x ao dia), lençóis e toalhas de qualidade e extremamente cheirosos, nespresso, chás, bebidas à vontade, garrafa de água personalizada, cama confortável, além de dois chuveiros (um deles externo para banho vendo as estrelas) e uma banheira. Sem falar que eles sempre deixam uma mensagem fofa ou algum mimo no quarto. Como era nossa lua de mel, eles planejaram uma surpresa incrível e um jantar no deck do quarto. Foi perfeito. Nessa noite, pudemos ver rinocerontes, leões e elefantes, lá mesmo do deck enquanto jantávamos. Para fechar, com chave de ouro, na última manhã acordamos com 7 leões bebendo água e descansando na lagoa do hotel. Melhor impossível. Indico muito o hotel, especialmente na época de setembro. Como é a estação mais seca, os animais procuram lugares que tenham água, então o lago e a piscina do hotel estão sempre sendo visitadas por vários animais.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You have to stay here!

Amazing lodge! Luxury accommodations for a budget price! Also, the serve the best food I have ever tried.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical

Mhondoro is such a magical place, a perfect getaway with exquisite game drives.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place in the bush

Amazing place in the bush with the most unique bush hide to view animals up close. Wonderful personal service and awesome attention to details.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019