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    Thaba Metsi

    Safari Lodge · Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 59
    Best time
    Jun, Aug, Sep
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    Thaba Metsi is a hotel near Welgevonden Game Reserve.

    Why stay at Thaba Metsi

    • 52 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Walking Safari, Bird Watching, Bush Dinner, Sundowner, Spa, Wellnes, Massage
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Massage, Wellness, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Gym

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,413

    Species

    52

    Mammals

    177

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Plains Zebra45 sightings
    • White Rhinoceros39 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe36 sightings
    • Common Warthog34 sightings
    • Lion33 sightings
    • Greater Kudu30 sightings
    • African Red Toad27 sightings

    Best time to stay at Thaba Metsi

    Best months:
    May
    August
    September
    Jan
    Good22°C121mm
    Feb
    Great21°C76mm
    Mar
    Great21°C37mm
    Apr
    Great18°C44mm
    May
    Excellent16°C10mm
    Jun
    Great13°C1mm
    Jul
    Great13°C2mm
    Aug
    Excellent16°C1mm
    Sep
    Excellent20°C3mm
    Oct
    Great22°C31mm
    Nov
    Great22°C56mm
    Dec
    Good22°C124mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Thaba Metsi
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High28°28°28°25°23°21°21°24°29°30°29°29°
    Low18°18°17°14°11°8°7°10°14°16°17°18°
    Rain mm1117635421014123361121
    Humidity64%65%60%59%53%48%43%41%38%43%54%64%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Welgevonden Western Airstrip (ZA-0232)

    4 km from the park

    International airport

    Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

    174 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo