Lebala Lodge - Welgevonden Game Reserve

Positioned on the pristine Serengiti Plain within the highly sought-after southern sector of the 38,000-hectare Welgevonden Game Reserve, Lebala Lodge offers discerning buyers an exclusive opportunity to acquire a luxury, fully operational safari lodge with full traversing rights for both owners and guests across the entire Big Five reserve. This exceptional property combines architectural elegance, sustainability, and prime game viewing in one of South Africa’s most prestigious private wildlife destinations. Elegantly designed and immaculately furnished, the lodge comprises five expansive en-suite guest suites. Each suite features both indoor and outdoor bathrooms, private patios, and tranquil, manicured pathways linking them to the central lodge. Two of the suites are connected via an interleading corridor that can be opened to create a spacious family unit or closed off to serve as two completely private units. The remaining three suites are free-standing, offering enhanced seclusion and uninterrupted immersion in the natural surrounds. The lodge’s central entertainment area is a showpiece in refined safari living, overlooking a water pan frequented by wildlife. With the water pan directly in front of the main living area, every day is a sofa safari, with elephants, big cats, rhinos, and plains game regularly coming to drink just metres away. This sophisticated space includes a curated library, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a casual and a formal dining space, a full-service bar, jacuzzi, and a swimming pool—all crafted for maximum comfort and guest enjoyment. Additional amenities include a front-of-house show kitchen, fully equipped back-of-house kitchen, conference room, TV lounge, and a private fitness room. Lebala Lodge is completely off-grid, powered by a comprehensive solar energy system with battery storage, inverter, and a dependable John Deere backup generator. The property also features an 80,000-litre water storage system, fed by a private well and purified on-site through an advanced water filtration system. Supporting infrastructure includes: - A two-bedroom manager’s residence - Four en-suite staff cottages, each with a private kitchenette - Separate contractors’ accommodation - Greenhouse for sustainable vegetable cultivation - Workshop and equipment storage shed - A fully equipped Toyota Land Cruiser game viewer with an onboard fridge - Laundry room equipped with steam iron, roller press, washing machines, and dryer. The sale includes all furnishings, fittings, vehicles, and operational equipment, providing a turnkey acquisition into a world-class eco-lodge. Lebala Lodge offers the ideal blend of sophisticated design, eco-conscious operations, and exceptional location—making it a premier asset for private enjoyment or commercial operation.