Lepogo Lodge: Lapalala Wilderness Reserve

Lepogo Lodges are situated within the 50,000-hectare (123,552-acre) Lapalala Wilderness Reserve in the malaria-free Waterberg region of Limpopo province in South Africa. Created as a conservation legacy, Lepogo Lodges is not-for-profit, with all proceeds reinvested in conservation projects on the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve. Lepogo Lodges comprises two luxury properties: Noka Camp, sleeping a maximum of 12 guests across five vast villas sold on an individual basis, and Melote House, sold on an exclusive use basis sleeping a maximum of 16 guests across eight suites and featuring incredible views, three swimming pools, a spa, gym and floodlit waterhole. Noka Camp and Melote House are the only two commercial properties on the reserve, ensuring your guests have an exclusive safari experience.

Lapalala Wilderness Reserve is home to the Big Five as well as cheetah, pangolin, and wild dog
Vital black and white rhino private sanctuary, providing the opportunity for guests to see fully horned rhino
Home to a purpose-built Pangalorium, which is a rehabilitation and release centre offering hope for the future of pangolin
Rare antelope species such as sable, eland and roan
Fully guided day and night game drives. Noka Camp is maximum four guests to a vehicle (unless a group of six have booked together)
Walking safaris
Tracking wild cheetah on foot
Boat trip with drinks, canapes and fishing lines
Visits to see ancient rock art
Conservation experiences (booked at an additional cost) to support initiatives on the Lapalala, such as changing wildlife collars or participating in research projects.
Noka Camp takes children over 10 years old, unless the whole camp is booked exclusively
Noka Camp has four luxury villas, which can be double or twin. Each villa is 150sq metres and features a large bedroom, sunken bath, lounge area with glass-fronted views over the Palala River, heated plunge pool, indoor and outside showers, air con, mini bar and runs off hi-tech solar.
Noka Camp Family Villa is 325sq metres and features two ensuite bedrooms, a heated infinity pool and indoor/outdoor living areas.
Melote House has six suites across three floors including a master suite with a plunge pool. The house consists of a large swimming pool, bar, dining area, au pair room and study.
Melote House’s separate cottage contains two suites, which can only be booked with the rest of the house, allowing for two prices: one for the main house (sleeping 12) and one for the main house plus cottage (sleeping 16).
Both properties are off grid and run on solar. Noka Camp had the first solar walkway in South Africa.
We include carbon offsetting for all guests