Lion 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.
Read MoreMakweti Safari ranked Number One for Speciality Lodging
Guests of Makweti Safari Lodge have given the South African game reserve the ultimate travellers’ seal of approval by voting it into the number one spot for Speciality Lodging in Welgevonden Game Reserve on the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor.
Read MoreMakweti is idyllic for multi-generational family vacations
A multi-generational family vacation will create lifelong memories and experiences through shared opportunities and open up children’s eyes to family values.
Read MoreMakweti guide soars to new heights with birding qualification
Makweti Safari Lodge is proud to announce that our head guide, Test Malunga, has been awarded his SKS birding qualification from the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa.
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