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Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

★★★★★ East Gate, R517, Welgevonden Game Reserve, ZA

9.1 guest rating· 229 reviews

The five stars

Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Spa/wellness center and Outdoor pool.

Guests score it 9.1/10 across 229 reviews.

About this hotel

Breathtaking Cliffside Views

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Sterkstroom River, Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway offers luxury suites with private terraces and plunge pools, all surrounded by the beautiful indigenous bushveld.

Fine Dining and Wine Selection

Indulge in gourmet meals at the elegant dining room or opt for a scenic outdoor dining experience on the deck with canyon views. The carefully curated menu is complemented by an exclusive range of wines to elevate your dining experience.

Ultimate Safari Experience

Enjoy two daily safaris in an open safari vehicle to explore the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Relax by the pool during warm months or cozy up by the fireplace in the lounge during winter, ensuring a memorable stay in every season.

Book now to experience luxury living amidst nature's beauty at Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway.

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Rooms & rates

Luxury Suite with 2 Game Drives

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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East Gate, R517, Welgevonden Game Reserve, ZA

Check-in
from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.1229 reviews

+ Breathtaking views+ Comfortable roomsUnpersonable serviceAccess issues during rain
Cleanliness8.0
Service10.0
Location9.5
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.0
Value for Money8.4

Guest review

10.0

The room, mountain views, food, friendly staff, game drives, everything was just exceptional and super amazing.

Hardly anything to dislike with the place honestly.

Ntsieni · ZA · 2026-08-05

Experiência perfeita! Lodge impecável, comida excepcional e o guia MJ foi fantástico, fazendo de tudo para encontrarmos

10.0

Simplesmente espetacular! O Clifftop superou todas as expectativas. O lodge é impecável, extremamente limpo, organizado e com uma vista deslumbrante. A comida foi, sem dúvida, a melhor que comi durante toda a viagem, inclusive os pratos preparados com carnes de caça. Um agradecimento especial ao nosso guia, MJ, que foi excepcional. Muito atencioso, experiente e dedicado, fez de tudo para que conseguíssemos encontrar os Big Five e tornou cada safari uma experiência inesquecível. Voltaria sem pensar duas vezes. Foi uma experiência perfeita do início ao fim!

Barbara · BR · 2026-07-22

Amazing stay

10.0

Travelling in winter, I especially loved how warm and cozy the rooms were made to feel. Heated A/C. Electric blankets. Cozy bedding. Even the safari vehicle had heated seats. Food was tasty and they were accommodating with dietary restrictions. Staff was friendly. Very well located and is not a super long drive on the dirt road from where the safari vehicle collects you. Excellent value for money. The rooms were even better than expected and the view was incredible. They also went out of their way to help celebrate a special occasion

Fazlin · ZA · 2026-07-20

Good for two nights

9.0

The staff so kind and the bed so comfortable. Definitely the heat blanket for the cold nights. The quiet and the vue. The food very very good

The last room (n8), the terrace and the pool are smaller. Otherwise nothing

Valerie · CH · 2026-07-17

Beautiful comfortable lodge.

8.0

Beautifully decorated. Food was fabulous and lovely staff.

Game viewing was not great.

Shaley · ZA · 2026-06-22

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please be aware that the proeprty is unable to accommodate women who are 28 weeks pregnant or more on their safari drives.

A deposit may be required at the property.