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Makweti Makweti Safari Lodge is an experience for the discerning wildlife aficionado. Malaria-free wildernes

Timelessly African, it embodies the eras of Livingstone and Hemingway, while standing as a model of modern, environmentally sensitive taste. The Lodge caters to no more than 10 guests, with five luxury suites that blend seductively into an ideal safari landscape. This landscape is a natural home for Africa’s “Big Five” – elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard. Makweti has no fences, so the Big Five, zebra, wildebeest, and a host of other iconic species wander freely through the Lodge’s surrounds. Often, these wild “owners of the terrain” come for refreshment to the stream-fed waterhole just 80 yards from the open lounge and viewing deck. Beyond the waterhole, Makweti’s luxury suites and dining room command panoramic views across a gorge-defined valley, toward infinite blue hills beyond. These views, and many other enchanting vistas, extend across one of Southern Africa’s largest private game reserves – a wilderness expanse of some 40,000 hectares. For Makweti’s guests, the reserve stands open in its entirety to wonder-filled exploration. Makweti’s location is moreover malaria-free, with a temperate and invigorating climate. Your Makweti safari experiences will be complemented by the discreet elegance of your luxury suite, and by Makweti’s delectable, world-rated cuisine. Makweti Safari Lodge was founded in 1995, and its management and staff embody decades of experience in creating memorable stays for a discerning international clientele.

The day has just begun... Fresh coffee, fresh morning air, and a wilderness full of possibilities, waiting to be discove...
24/10/2026

The day has just begun...

Fresh coffee, fresh morning air, and a wilderness full of possibilities, waiting to be discovered.☕

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Any encounter with the wild is deeply personal, especially given the chance to gaze eye-to-eye with so many of Africa's ...
23/10/2026

Any encounter with the wild is deeply personal, especially given the chance to gaze eye-to-eye with so many of Africa's ancient creatures.

A kudu bull is a formidable antelope species! These towering males reach up to 5 feet tall at their shoulder and weigh in at 300kg – second only in size to the African eland.

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Some safari sightings stay with you forever... Like this lion family, with two gorgeous, healthy cubs feasting on their ...
21/10/2026

Some safari sightings stay with you forever...

Like this lion family, with two gorgeous, healthy cubs feasting on their mother's hard-earned prey.

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There's something sacred about a safari sunset stop. As the light softens, the last few huffs of nearby game break the b...
20/10/2026

There's something sacred about a safari sunset stop. As the light softens, the last few huffs of nearby game break the building silence of twilight air.

With an iced b**r or a gin and tonic in hand, and a platter of delectable local snacks, it's the ultimate African picnic – enjoyed every day on Makweti safari game drive.

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The woodland kingfishers are returning from their migration, bringing with them the sounds of Summer in Africa. Bold in ...
15/10/2026

The woodland kingfishers are returning from their migration, bringing with them the sounds of Summer in Africa. Bold in colour, and bold in call, their distinct song fills the wilderness air – a two-part melody that begins with a single sharp chirp and ends with a long, machine-gun "Crrrrrrrrrrrr"...

A familiar soundtrack to warmer days, greener landscapes and the wonderful abundance of summer in the bushveld.

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04/10/2026

Africa's wildlife is extraordinary in its ancient origins and variety!

At Makweti, we are so privileged to share a little time and space with it - close enough to notice the details, quiet enough to allow each encounter unfold as nature intends it. 🦁💛

Sometimes, something spotted on game drive lingers in your mind, inviting a closer look – a flower photographed, a name ...
02/10/2026

Sometimes, something spotted on game drive lingers in your mind, inviting a closer look – a flower photographed, a name still to discover, a little piece of the wilderness demanding to be understood.

At Makweti Safari Lodge, with sunshine warming your back, and something cold and refreshing within reach, there's all the time in the world to indulge your curiosity. 🌼

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30/09/2026

While the Waterberg may be a beautiful landscape to us, it’s a world of pathways, feeding grounds and familiar sources of fresh water to an elephant.

And for a little while, we’re allowed a glimpse into that world. 🐘

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Some things are simply better shared.A new place. An unexpected wildlife encounter. A story you'll still be telling year...
28/09/2026

Some things are simply better shared.

A new place. An unexpected wildlife encounter. A story you'll still be telling years from now.

And, as this little vervet seems to know, sometimes the best place to experience it all is right beside those who matter most.

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Welgevonden Game Reserve Province
Lephalale
0555

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+27 (0) 11 837 6776

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