Located on the banks of a scenic river in the mountainous wilderness of the Welgevonden Game Reserve in the Limpopo Province, South Africa, you will find Shibula Game Lodge. Track Lion, Cheetah, Elephant and Buffalo and enjoy some of the best Rhino sightings in Africa. The Reserve is home to more than 350 species of birds.

Directions to Shibula Game Lodge and Spa

For those who would like to self drive from the airport, it will take about 3 hours from OR Tambo International Airport, or 2.5 hours from Lanseria Airport.

By Air

The closest international airport is OR Tambo International in Johannesburg. The lodge can provide transfers for you. Private charter flights to the Welgevonden Airstrip can also be arranged. Please speak to one of our Destination Specialists about arranging this.

By Road

From Pretoria

Total km from Pretoria is approximately 210km (130miles)
Take the N1 from Pretoria to Polokwane (Pietersburg)
At the 3rd tollgate (Kranskop Plaza) use the left gate and proceed on the R33 to Modimolle (Nylstroom)
Go straight through Modimolle (Nylstroom) towards Vaalwater. This is about 60km (37miles)

Pass straight through Vaalwater - do not turn off anywhere
Please DO NOT take the right turn (R33) to Lephalale (Ellisras) at the Spar Supermarket / Total Garage, keep straight on the Thabazimbi road
Please DO NOT take the Bakkerspas (Welgevonden South Gate) turn off - keep going straight on the Thabazimbi road
Please DO NOT take the Welgevonden East Gate turn off - keep on going straight on the Thabazimbi road
Welgevonden Main Gate will be on your left hand side coming from Vaalwater
The Welgevonden Main Gate is +- 25km (15.5 miles) from Vaalwater
Look out for the Tourist Information board on your left hand side informing you about the Welgevonden Main Gate
Once you've turned off its 500m to the Gate itself

GPS Co-Ordinates

-24:11.44.22S,
27:52.20.33E