The legendary big five
The legendary big five, this term is a term a that has been coined across the world and something that makes millions of people set off to Africa in order to catch a glimpse of these magnificent animals. The animals of the big five, lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros, where not chosen for the big five for their size but for how popular the animals where to shoot during hunting processions. A big five game drive is a way in which you can experience these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
Finding the perfect place to have a big five game drive as today in South Africa many tourists flock to popular destinations such as the Kruger National Park to see these animals but the places get overcrowded. If you are one of those people that enjoy your privacy and delight in being pampered you can book your next get away at Mhondoro game lodge.
Welgevonden Private Nature Reserve
Mhondoro game lodge is a lodge that is situated in the Welgevonden Private Nature Reserve which is within the Waterberg region of Limpopo province. The Welgevonden Private Nature Reserve is situated on 42 000 hectares of pristine African bushveld that serves as a save haven for the animals there. Here you can enjoy big five game drives that are insightful and most enjoyable with the backdrop of the Waterberg mountains.
The Welgevonden Private Nature Reserve is transected by three rivers which meander through the reserve on the path of joining the mighty Limpopo river. The reserve supports vegetation from rocky outcrops, which are a good place for leopard spotting on your big five game drives, to the open plains. After your arrival at the main gates of the reserve you will enjoying a refreshing drink an embark on your first big five game drive. On your game drive you have the opportunity of seeing 75 different species of animals including the big five that is supported by the reserve, for a bird lover this is paradise as there is over 350 different bird species. Welgevonden also has the largest private population of white rhinoceros in the world.
Mhondoro lodge
Mhondoro game lodge is an exclusive lodge that accommodates a maximum of ten people to ensure that each and every guests enjoys personal attention from their host. As a guest at Mhondoro you are entitled to partake in a morning big five game drive and an evening big five game drive.
At Mhondoro there are four private game lodge chalets that are the epitome of luxury and comfortability. Each chalet has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a hippo sized bath, an indoor shower and a secluded outdoor shower were you can freshen up after a big five game drive. Each room also has a private sun deck where you can view the animals at the local waterhole.
Mhondoro is well known for the cuisine that is a main feature in their accommodation package. On the early morning big five game drive you can enjoy the hot beverages and snacks provided by the lodge to keep you warm. After the big five game drive in the morning you can enjoy a full English breakfast at the lodge or you can enjoy a 'bush breakfast' in the wild. You can enjoy four course dinners in the dinning lounge or a traditional boma braai in the outdoor boma area.
Mhondoro is the perfect destinations for the ultimate big five game drive without the irritations of crowds of people trying to see the same animal. Mhondoro game lodge is the perfect destination to see the legendary big five in a luxurious and relaxing setting. Contact Mhondoro today and book your next holiday.
For more information about the 5 star Mhondoro Game Lodge, please give us a call us at 0861 106 648
