IZINGWE SAFARI LODGE
ABOUT
Imagine watching lions walk past your game drive vehicle, elephants drinking water just yards away or rhinos grazing outside the Lodge... Imagine rugged mountain sunsets and starlit nights. This is a glimpse into the Izingwe experience.
Izingwe Lodge is the private residence of internationally renowned interior architect and designer, Trisha Wilson. It is a luxury lodge, operated on an Exclusive Use basis, meaning that for the duration of your stay, you will have the lodge and its facilities for your sole use.
Izingwe Lodge is located in the Northern Bushveld of South Africa in the UNESCO designated Waterberg Biosphere. It is a 3 hour road trip from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International airport or alternatively, a 50 minute helicopter or aeroplane flight. The Lodge is nestled in a secluded mountain valley in the 94,000 acre Welgevonden Game Reserve and is all about safari. Game viewing, birding and photography are among the best in Africa. Your safari guide tailors your experience to your interests and the dynamics of the animal activity, being a gifted educator and an expert tracker.
Guests at Izingwe are not subject to competing interests of other guests or time constraints of larger commercial lodges or national parks.
Izingwe Lodge consists of the main lodge building with a large living and dining area, a veranda, bar and infinity pool; three guest private villas; an office; an outdoor “boma” dinner venue; a “hide” at the waterhole; and a well equipped fitness centre.
The three guest villas each sleep two people and have en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers with a private viewing deck. Izingwe Lodge can accommodate a maximum of six guests. With only three guest villas and the lodge only accepting single party bookings, guests are guaranteed exclusivity both at the Lodge and on the safari vehicle.
Each guest villa also has a “sala” or outdoor day bed, where guests can relax during the day while taking in the breath-taking views of the Waterberg Mountain range.