Arrival

In the interest of conservation, vehicle traffic is regulated within the Welgevonden Game Reserve and private cars may be parked within a secure area at the Welgevonden Main Gate during your stay.

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa provides guests with a complimentary transfer between the Welgevonden Main Gate and the lodge on arrival, as well as on departure. The trip takes about one hour in an open game viewing vehicle, which may provide excellent game viewing opportunities on route as the start of your safari.

Kindly note that transfer departure times from Welgevonden Main Gate to Mhondoro are set as follows:

• Check-in guests to arrive at the gate between 12:30 and 13:00 in time for the complimentary transfer to the lodge;
• Check-out guests to depart the lodge at 11:00 for the complimentary transfer to the gate.

IMPORTANT: Any late arrivals, early departures or other transfers between the gate and the lodge outside of these times can be pre-arranged on request, at a cost of R 1 000 / € 50 * per vehicle. (R 1 500 / € 75 * as from 1 July 2025) Please do contact the lodge well in advance to make these arrangements.

REQUEST: On your approach to Mhondoro, kindly call the lodge on +27 14 755 4917 when you reach KRANSKOP TOLL PLAZA to confirm your location and expected time of arrival at the gate. From here it is about an hour’s drive to the Welgevonden Main Gate.

* Please note: For information purposes only. Exchange rates may vary. Based on ECB reference rates.