The African Cape Buffalo [Syncerus Caffer] is one of the “Big Five” African game. Also known as “the Black Death” or “the widow-maker”, it is broadly considered as a very dangerous animal. According to some estimations, it pierces and kills … Continued
The African elephant (Loxodonta Africana) is 1 of 6 species of elephants recorded on the continent of Africa of which only 2 species survived into the 20th century. The other 4 species are completely extinct and have only been found … Continued
The Mabalingwe Nature Reserve in which Gweda Lodge is situated has a special connotation to leopards. Mabalingwe means “Spots of the leopard”. The name comes from the phrase “mabala ya ingwe” – mabala means “spot” in Tswana and ingwe is … Continued
The lion has forever been a symbol of strength, power and ferocity, in fact the name ‘Simba’ is a Swahili word for the lion, which also means ‘aggressive’, ‘king’ and ‘strong’. Panthera Leo Melanochaita, or more commonly known as the … Continued
Most visitors to nature reserves or national parks, whether on a self-drive safari or guided safari, go there for the sights and sounds of the natural environment. We love the ‘noise’ of twittering songbirds, yapping geckos, roaring lions, grunting hippos, howling … Continued
After almost 20 months of restrictions, quarantine and red listing, South Africa is not only allowing foreign visitors but international limitations such as extended isolation has been suspended. Both the UK on 11 October and the USA on 8 November … Continued
‘Africa’ holds a mysterious fascination for many would-be travellers and South Africa’s reputation as a destination that offers First World infrastructure as well as an exotic and extensive variety of awe-inspiring holiday options and life changing experiences throughout the year, … Continued
The Waterberg region in Limpopo, where Bela-Bela is situated, has many hidden gems tucked away within driving distance from Gweda Lodge in Mabalingwe. While staying at the lodge these wildlife attractions are sure to fill up a day with fun … Continued
When you are staying at Gweda Lodge in Mabalingwe, Adventures With Elephants is one of the must-see nearby attractions in Bela-Bela. In a perfect world all elephants would be free and wild, but in the world we live in, these … Continued
There are certain general rules that make game drives a more pleasurable experience for everyone. When these rules are followed it ensures that everyone enjoys their game drive and gives them the best opportunity to see amazing sightings. General Game … Continued