Just Ask Us! Why do only some birds migrate, and do they eat when migrating, on route?
Colin responds. Migration is usually a seasonal movement from an area entering a colder, leaner time (winter) to an area that is warmer and where food is still readily available. This covers two important factors conducive to breeding: a suitable climate and access to abundant energy resources. Birds that remain in the former area most
Read MoreSafari Game Drive – What We See Depends on What We Look For
Seeing is believing or perhaps seeing is deceiving. The idea that seeing is believing dates to ancient Greece, from where the expression became part of many proverbs in English and other languages. The idea that we need to see something first, before believing it exists, may well be true, but sometimes what we see is
Read MoreWorld Habitat Day – Preserving ‘Home’
World Habitat Day – the 5th day of October 2020 – is recognised each year on the first Monday of October. It is designated to reflect on the state of towns and cities and the rights for all to have adequate shelter. Habitat: The space we occupy We often forget that we share our spaces
Read MoreStretching the Makweti Safari Lodge way
Never mind downward-facing dog, this baboon troop at Makweti are reinventing yoga moves as they get their stretch – and sip – in.
Read MoreNew addition to Makweti’s monkey troop
It’s a boy, and he belongs to a very proud pair of Vervet monkey parents at Makweti Safari Lodge.
Read MoreMakweti plays ball with local community
Giving back to the local community is something Makweti Safari Lodge is passionate about. Located 39km from the township of Vaalwater, we sponsor the Zebras Football Club, who are popularly known as the Makweti Zebras and play for the Waterberg District Football Association.
Read MoreCheetah Male in burnt area
This adult male Cheetah has been regularly seen in the Southern Plains, which recently burnt in a wild fire.
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