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December 30

The Purple-crested Turaco, The Croaking Ghost of the Forest Canopy

  If you have spent any time in the African bush, especially in riverine forest or dense woodland, you will almost certainly have heard it. A deep, rolling, croaking call that sounds completely out of place. Guests stop mid-sentence, tilt their heads, and ask the same question almost every time.   “Was that a monkey?” […]

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November 11

Ecotourism on the Soutpansberg

SIGURWANA NEWSLETTER Neil’s Column – November 2025 Introduction Marketing should be our first startup business, with ecotourism as a leading focus. To succeed, we must understand what ecotourism is and how it can attract visitors to our remarkable Soutpansberg region — an area of beauty, biodiversity, and deep cultural heritage. What Is Ecotourism? Ecotourism is […]

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November 11

Capturing Sigurwana Through a New Lens

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Aaron and Mari, a couple whose shared love for storytelling through photography brought them to Sigurwana for three unforgettable nights. Their goal was simple yet profound—to capture the raw beauty of the Soutpansberg, its landscapes, and the life that thrives within it. Aaron is a photographer and film […]

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June 4

Sigurwana Newsletter – June 2025

  The Sigurwana Newsletter June 2025 EinErlebnis, Das Mich Sehr Berührt Hat Am31.5.gebe ich unserem Hund vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit nocheinmal dieGelegenheit sich richtig auszutoben. So fahre ich zur altenLandebahn, wo Lajuma richtig Gas geben kann. Auf dem Weg zurück zuLodge sehe ich die Sable Herde in einiger Entfernung friedlichbeieinander. Am Nachmittag fiel mir auf, […]

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March 3

The Sigurwana Tree And Rock Trails

Sigurwana Tree and Rock Trails Launch: 15th – 19th May Sigurwana Lodge invites you to the exclusive launch of the Sigurwana Tree and Rock Trails, a guided journey through the diverse landscapes of the Soutpansberg, Limpopo. These carefully designed trails showcase the remarkable trees, unique rock formations, and rich biodiversity that make this reserve so […]

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February 17

Why You MUST Visit The Soutpansberg?

Quietly sitting in the far North of South Africa, where the people carry with them ancient stories and even the air seems alive with magic, lies the Soutpansberg Mountain Range. If you’ve never heard of these mountains, don’t worry, you are definitely not alone. But my goal is that by the end of reading this […]

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February 13

A Weekend At Sigurwana With Prof. Braam Van Wyk

One of the many privileges that come with working in South Africa’s wilderness, is the opportunity to meet some exceptionally fascinating people. When these opportunities present themselves we do not hesitate to grab them with both hands. Especially when the intriguing person in question is an expert in a field that all of us at Sigurwana are exceptionally interested in. So when we were presented with the possibility of hosting Prof. Braam Van Wyk for a weekend at the lodge we jumped at the opportunity to find out more about the fascinating world of botany that surrounds us.

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November 21

Sigurwana Trees: The Iconic Kiaat (Pterocarpus angolensis)

Welcome to the first blog which will hopefully turn into a long and detailed series of the trees of Sigurwana. As some of you may know we have recently opened up our Sigurwana Rock and Tree trails at the lodge. These are a few marked trails starting at the lodge and leading through the bush. […]

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July 21

The Return of Soki Our Samango Monkey

“Soki is back! And we are absolutely delighted! He showed up fairly late in the evening about a week ago, and since then, he has been a regular visitor as if he never left.   But “who is Soki?” you might be asking. Well, Soki is our friendly neighborhood Samango monkey. He arrived at the […]

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July 19

Just a Few Highlights of Sigurwana

Introduction   Nestled in the breathtaking Soutpansberg region of South Africa, where rugged mountains meet lush valleys and untamed beauty flourishes, lies a hidden gem awaiting discovery – Sigurwana Lodge. This enchanting retreat is situated within a private 5000-hectare reserve in the Limpopo province. Here the unspoilt nature weaves a tapestry of wonders, untouched for […]

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