Stretching 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 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 MoreNight-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 MoreMakweti featured in wildlife book by renowned American photographer
Professional photographer Michael Fairchild has a deep love for adventure, travel and wildlife. His latest book, Winged Wonders, is a collection of images representing some of his favourite birds captured on film or digital media since 1970. Michael, along with his wife Susie Maria Willett, visited Makweti Safari Lodge and spent time exploring and meeting
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.
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