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WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE IN THE WATERBERG
The Waterberg region is known for a large variety in vegetation ranging from endless open plains to sheltered rock valley's to relish more intimate encounters with other fauna and flora.
The Welgevonden Game Reserve is one of the largest privately owned reserves in South Africa, covering 37 000 hectares of pristine bushveld in the malaria-free Waterberg region.
With the leopard as a natural inhabitant, most of the other major game species have been successfully reintroduced into the reserve. The reintroduction projects have tripled the game population in size over the past five years.
From an original pride of five lions, at least 22 now roam freely within the reserve's boundaries. Just under 50 elephants were originally released into the reserve and 85 now reside in the Welgevonden Game Reserve.
Other reintroductions include the white rhino (for which Welgevonden is renowned), buffalo and special antelope species such as sable, roan, and gemsbok.
Other species, which were already on the farms when Welgevonden was established, have been allowed to flourish. These include leopard, antelope, giraffe, warthog, bush pig, aardvark, pangolin and many more. Black-backed jackals and the very rare brown hyena have also prospered in the conservancy.
Narrow valleys of rocks run along the streams and a wide variety of fauna, including succulents like Euphorbia candelabra, whose name gives away its shape, can be found in the Welgevonden Game Reserve.
ANIMALS & BIRDS
The Big Five are home in the region of the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Furthermore rhinos, elephants, buffalo, zebras, antelopes, as well as leopard, lion, hyena can be found here.
SEASONS
Due to its more elevated location compared to most game reserves in South Africa, the Waterberg has a somewhat cooler climate.
Rainy Season: The Welgevonden Game Reserve is located in an area of summer rainfall providing spectacular thunder and lightening showers in February and March. During this time of the year, it is hot and humid and the bush is thick and lush green
Dry Season: During the winter months from April to September, the temperature drops and the sky is mostly clear. No rain falls during this time of the year.
WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE
• Big Five
• Malaria Free
• Beautiful rolling hills
• Unique flora
• Luxurious and exclusive game lodges
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