Night-time happenings at Makweti
It is easy to forget that while humans are active during the day, there are millions of species which choose the night hours to get moving.
Read MoreMonkey talk echoes the bush telegraph
The cute and comical Vervet monkey is a staple for any southern African bushveld visit, and Makweti is no exception.
Read MoreAvian visitors tell stories of rain
During the past few weeks, Makweti has been filled with the sounds of what South African poet Douglas Livingstone called “the rainbird’s liquid note” emanating from the trees.
Read MoreLion and buffalo showdown at Makweti
One of Africa’s big cats, the lion, is often thought of as a ferocious beast who conquers all. But no other herbivore rivals the buffalo with its brute force, fending off attacks from lions.
Read MoreKudu battle in Welgevonden
Game sightings are all about luck and timing, so Makweti Manager and Field Guide Gary Parker was left awe-struck recently after witnessing a battle of two magnificent Kudus.
Read MoreBeat the winter chill with Makweti’s new menu
After a rewarding day of game viewing in Welgevonden Game Reserve, what could be better than a hearty, winter comfort meal, enjoyed with a glass of wine from one of South Africa’s top wine estates and a flickering fire at your side?
Read MoreMakweti guests checking out the chicks
South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, is breeding in the Welgevonden Game Reserve.
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