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One of the most family-friendly lodges in the Welgevonden, Mhondoro has an exclusive-use villa that sleeps six and a new Family Suite that sleeps four – perfect for a family or small group of friends looking to spend the ultimate bush experience together. The luxurious private villa, close to the main lodge, but also screened from view with clever positioning, has all the bells and whistles you could want in a bush getaway. From a gym and yoga room downstairs to a heated pool and an outdoor shower with a peephole through which you can watch passing game, it’s so comfortable that you could easily stay for a week.
What’s also unusual is that you have access to the main lodge’s facilities – such as an amazing underground viewing hide, linked to the lodge by a tunnel that emerges at the waterhole – a great feature for photographers who want to get up close. But you can also choose to enjoy the villa in complete privacy as you would your own home, albeit with a private chef, guide and staff on standby. Three en-suite bedrooms (the main a palatial space with a mini-study, dressing room, enormous bathroom and private deck area) all face onto the waterhole, which the resident elephant Mr T is known to frequent.
The design also encourages outdoor living – to fully experience the setting you can dine on a covered deck, game view or star gaze in one of a few different beanbag- or lounger-equipped spots, or swim in your own pool.
Decor is contemporary safari chic – refreshing in a realm so often dominated by kitsch curios and overbearing or muddy colour schemes. Neutral tones and understated textures create a comfortable airy atmosphere. But it’s luxe, too: the richly textured wallpapers are different in every room, the furniture is all supersized and ultra-comfortable, and the villa is kitted out with everything from Clinton Friedman umbrellas to delicious-smelling bath products. Overall the experience is one of easygoing luxury – big open spaces, serious comfort and inspiring scenery.
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Reviewed by Julia Freemantle and Michelle Snaddon
Sleeps 6 (and the adjacent lodge sleeps another 14)
Mhondoro Villa rates:
(3 bedrooms, king extra length or twins)
1 January 2019 until 10 January 2020: R 45 455
Additional adult for more than 4 guests at R 9 091 per adult per night for any guest 12 years and older.
Additional children between 3-11 years of age pay the extra child rate of R 5 051 per child per night when more than 4 adult guests book the Mhondoro Villa.
Minimum stay of 3 nights between Dec 2019 and 3 Jan 2020.
Please enquire about the Villa annex (2 bedrooms)
Main Lodge rates:
1 January 2019 until 10 January 2020
Deluxe Suites x2 (each sleeps 2): king x-length or twins
R 5 675
Family Suite (sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms): king x-length or twins
R 5 350 per person sharing per night (minimum unit rate is R 16 050 per night)
Children 0 – 35 months: Free of charge
Children 3 – 11 years of age: 50% of the applicable adult rate per person sharing
Children 12 years and older: Full adult rate per person sharing
Executive Suites x2 (each sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms): king extra length or twins
R 6 377 per person sharing per night (minimum unit rate is R 22 323 per night)
Honeymoon Suite (sleeps 2): king extra length or twins
R 6 378 per person sharing per night
The 50% rental deposit and the 50% balance of payment due 30 days prior to arrival are non-refundable. However, in the event of a cancellation management may consider refunds where those days can be rebooked after deducting any costs incurred with respect to the re-booking and preparation of the residence.