Melote House

Melote House is an exclusive use safari house in the 48,000 hectare Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, in South Africa’s malaria-free Waterberg region.

Accommodation & Facilities
Melote House is an exclusive-use home that can accommodate up to 12 people in the main house and four more guests in an adjacent cottage. The main house is built in three tiers on a hillside to maximise views. It features a private deck overlooking a waterhole, three swimming pools, a private spa, and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces. The air-conditioned suites are designed for comfort and relaxation, with en-suite bathrooms, beautiful furnishings, skylights, and views over the wilderness.

Wildlife & Activities
Lapalala is the largest private protected area in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, and is home to lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, black and white rhino, plentiful antelopes, and rare species such as cheetah, wild dog, and pangolin. Birdlife is abundant and the gardens around the house are designed to attract endemic birds. Activities include day and night wildlife drives, bush walks, catch-and-release fishing, boat cruises on the Palala River, bird watching, visits to historical and cultural sites, and conservation experiences.