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Lemato Lodges rim-flow pool overlooking the river<br />
guest (could have been from Get It ... we’d never tell!) dropped her camera in fright.<br />
A perfect ending to the final game drive, since Qwabi means ‘African wild cat’ in the<br />
local Sesotho language.<br />
Back to the lodge ... G&T firmly in hand, we chatted to General Manager of Qwabi<br />
Private Game Reserve Dr André Uys who told us the reserve is a conservation<br />
stronghold which is committed to preserve, protect and populate the African<br />
species. You can appreciate the passion behind their anti-poaching efforts and<br />
admire the focus on genetic management.<br />
It’s a large lodge ... a whopping 58 rooms, which has standard rooms (still jolly<br />
spacious with a king size bed, lovely white cotton linen and a private patio), as well<br />
as inter-linking room for families, and luxury suites with private plunge pools. It’s all<br />
very natural with calm tones and an Afri-chic vibe.<br />
For those who’re looking for a little hedonistic luxury, there’s an incredible wellness<br />
spa ... the perfect place to get pampered and feel reenergized and our ideal spot to<br />
be spending our leisure time, but those with more energy can also hit the gym or<br />
padel court. For parents looking for some down time while they laze by the pool,<br />
there’s a really cool junior conservation ‘HQ’ where the staff will care for your little<br />
ones. They have set activities, arts and crafts, a jungle gym, PlayStation, swingball and<br />
so much more. What’s more Letamo offers thoughtfully curated child-friendly safaris<br />
and a Junior Conservationists Programme designed to instill the passion for nature<br />
at a young age.<br />
And on the menu. Glorious indulgent breakfasts, light lunch-come-tea mid<br />
afternoon, bush dinners outdoors if the weather plays fair or in the lodge restaurant<br />
overlooking the bush. Loads of African-inspired dishes (we tucked into a hearty<br />
oxtail potjie with polenta followed by the most delicious malva pudding) and an<br />
award-wining selection of Southern African wines.<br />
This lodge is a part of the Newmark Hotels & Reserves group, and they’re currently<br />
renovating two additional lodges on the grounds. Letamo Lodge, where we<br />
stayed is the perfect spot for a luxury family bush vacay, but if you are looking for<br />
something more intimate, Babohi Lodge will be opening soon and is exclusively for<br />
adults. The third lodge to open will be Semela, and promises to be the ideal spot for<br />
corporate getaways.<br />
The rates at Lemato start at R6650 per person sharing, per night for full board,<br />
including daily game drives. For more details, visit newmarkhotels.com/<br />
accommodation/qwabi-private-game-reserve or follow them on<br />
social media @qwabiprivategamereserve<br />
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First sighting of a<br />
bull showing off<br />
Cheetah gracefully crossing<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary 20<strong>23</strong> Get It <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein 31<br />
Compiled by: MEGAN BRETT
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