Chitwa Chitwa Safari Lodge

Way Up Creative × Magic Safari

I will help Magic Safari lodges step into the lead role of their social media journey by owning the first act, strengthening the middle relationship, and nurturing the connection long after the first visit.

Before We Dive Deeper, Let's Look at Best Practices

To give you context on my content approach, I'll share strategic examples of carousel storytelling, reel discovery tactics, and story connection building that drive engagement and build authority.

Carousel Best Practices

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High-performing carousel example
Optimised for Discovery

Why It Works

Carousels are designed for storytelling and time on screen.

The algorithm rewards engagement, and carousels naturally encourage it. Multiple slides mean more time viewing, more chances to stop mid-scroll, and more reasons to save for later.

Strategic carousels aren't just about volume, they're about value per swipe. Each slide must earn the next.

Pattern Interrupts

Start with curiosity. Ask a question, show a surprise, or create contrast that demands a second slide.

Narrative Flow

Each slide builds on the last. Create momentum through sequencing, progression, or revelation.

Shareability

End with educational value, transformation, or a satisfying payoff that's worth saving and sharing.

Reel Best Practices

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Built For Discovery

Short, intentional, high-energy edits catch attention, spark curiosity, and open the door for deeper storytelling.

Thoughtful Craft

Every clip matters. Choose shots with movement, rhythm, and clean framing.

Engagement Hooks

Start strong with a surprising moment, question, or pattern interrupt.

Visual Payoff

End with a reveal, transformation, or transition that satisfies and encourages saves.

Why Reels

Reels sit at the intersection of attention and algorithm.

They compress story, pace and intent into a format the platform prioritises, meaning the right 8 seconds can travel further than a month's worth of static content.

Reels aren't just for reach; they're for discovery, authority and momentum.

They turn consistent creativity into compounding visibility.

That's their real power.

Story Best Practices

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Built For Proximity

Where carousels build discovery and reels drive reach, stories build relationship and loyalty through consistent connection.

Micro-Moments of Presence

A sunrise, ranger update, or behind-the-scenes moment creates emotional stickiness and familiarity.

Layered Context

Stories add depth and personality. Think of them as the glue that holds the content ecosystem together.

Low-Bar, High-Return

Polls, sliders, and questions turn passive viewers into active participants. Every tap is a micro-commitment.

Why Stories

Stories are built for proximity. They create the feeling of being closer to the brand, more human, more real, more present.

Stories thrive on frequency, personality, and context. They are the touchpoints that keep a lodge top-of-mind, deepen trust, and guide guests through the softer, emotional stages of the decision-making journey.

Great stories aren't about perfect content. They're about consistent connection.

Guests see stories daily. That repetition builds psychological safety, reduces hesitation, and strengthens belief that "this is the place for me."

Trust through repetition.

Let's Take A Practical Turn

A growth case study to demonstrate the initial mindset that will be applied within my content funnel methodology. A taster of what's to come, if you will.

Dream Phase

Top of Funnel

Emotional storytelling that sparks desire. Wildlife encounters, golden hour moments, the romance of the bush.

Research Phase

Middle of Funnel

Educational carousels, reels, blogs. Safari guides, best seasons, what makes the lodge unique.

Decision Phase

Bottom of Funnel

Newsletters, DMs, lead nurturing. Personalised follow-ups that convert interest into bookings.

Content Architecture

I whipped up some strategic buckets within the context of Chitwa Chitwa

Bucket themes create structure and prevent random posting. They guide high-value guests from curiosity to connection to booking.

Each bucket serves a specific purpose in the guest journey. Together, they create the full first act, establishing voice, visual rhythm, and narrative architecture that moves people through the funnel with intention.

TOP FUNNEL: Awareness and Emotional Discovery

These buckets capture attention, spark imagination, and draw new viewers into Chitwa Chitwa's world.

The Chitwa Chitwa Universe

Immediate, emotional introduction through wildlife, landscapes, textures, light.

Description

The immediate, emotional introduction to Chitwa Chitwa's world. Wildlife, landscapes, textures, light, and atmosphere.

Strategic Purpose

Pull new audiences in through beauty and curiosity.

Stories of the Wild

Wildlife narratives with movement, drama, and emotional depth.

Description

Narratives where wildlife becomes a character. Movement, drama, and emotional insight.

Strategic Purpose

Build intrigue, deepen fascination, connect nature with feeling.

MIDDLE FUNNEL: Understanding, Context, and Identity

These buckets help users understand 'why Chitwa Chitwa' through meaning, culture, design, and the human experience.

The Chitwa Chitwa Experience

Sensory immersion into daily lodge rhythms and guest moments.

Description

The sensory and daily rhythm of staying at Chitwa Chitwa. Morning rituals, game drives, food, staff, lodge details, stillness at the lake.

Strategic Purpose

Show what it feels like to be there.

Portraits of Place

Deep dive into Sabi Sands heritage, ecology, and landscape soul.

Description

A deeper look at Sabi Sands, heritage, ecology, and the landscape's soul.

Strategic Purpose

Anchor Chitwa Chitwa's identity in something bigger than the lodge.

BOTTOM FUNNEL: Connection, Reassurance, Conversion

These buckets build trust, answer the subconscious questions, and move users closer to booking.

Humans of Chitwa Chitwa

The people, personalities, and personal touches that create trust.

Description

Rangers, trackers, chefs, hosts, guides, managers. Their knowledge, humour, presence, rituals, and personal touch.

Strategic Purpose

Create relational trust and the reassurance that 'these are the people who will take care of me.'

Caption Philosophy

A great caption doesn't just inform or reiterate. It hooks. It engages. It transports. Strategic captions increase discoverability, deepen brand affinity, and move guests through the decision funnel.

  • Lead with a curiosity hook
  • Anchor the guest into the narrative (identity-based writing)
  • Layer metaphor or visual language to enhance recall
  • End on a signature tone that reinforces the Chitwa Chitwa mythos
Real Results

Case Study: Bossenberg—From Zero to Authority

How strategic content turned a 4x4 outdoor brand from 0 followers into an engaging local brand with measurable conversions.

84
Weeks Building
233
Posts Published
4.5K
Followers Gained

Last 90 Days Performance

769.6K
Total Views
46.5% paid / 53.5% organic
208.8K
People Reached
85% non-followers
9,449
Profile Visitors
Unique accounts
552
Link Taps
To external website

Content Strategy Breakdown

Carousels66.7%
Reels27.5%
Stories5.8%
Competitive Intelligence

Current Market Activity vs Proposed Deliverables

Real-time analysis of competitor posting cadence and how our plans compare

BrandCurrent ActivityFoundation PlanGrowth Plan
Carousels
Reels
Statics
90-Day Avg
Carousels
Reels
Statics
Monthly Total
Carousels
Reels
Statics
Monthly Total

Chitwa Chitwa

chitwa.co.za

11Nov '24
7Nov '24
6Nov '24
26.7posts/month
8
2/week
20
5/week
4
1/week
16
posts/month
12
3/week
40
10/week
8
2/week
28
posts/month

Camissa House

camissahouse.com

0August 2024 (7 statics)
05 since '22
0
0posts/month
8
2/week
20
5/week
4
1/week
16
posts/month
12
3/week
40
10/week
8
2/week
28
posts/month

Silvan Safari

silvansafari.com

2Nov '24
3Nov '24
4Nov '24
11.3posts/month
8
2/week
20
5/week
4
1/week
16
posts/month
12
3/week
40
10/week
8
2/week
28
posts/month

Ellerman House

ellerman.co.za

3Nov '24
1Nov '24
6Nov '24
10.0posts/month
8
2/week
20
5/week
4
1/week
16
posts/month
12
3/week
40
10/week
8
2/week
28
posts/month

Current Average Across Brands

12

posts per month

Foundation Plan Average

16

posts per month (+33%)

Growth Plan Average

28

posts per month (+133%)

Monthly Deliverables by Brand

Total Monthly Investment

R77,996/month

Click To Add / Remove Plans

Select Foundation or Growth for each brand. Total updates automatically.

BrandFoundation PlanGrowth Plan (Recommended)
Statics
Stories
Reels
Carousels
Blog
💰Price
Statics
Stories
Reels
Carousels
Blog
💰Price

Chitwa Chitwa

chitwa.co.za

4 posts (1/week)20 stories (5/week)4 basic reels (1/week)8 carousels (2/week)1 blog post
R14,999
/month
8 posts (2/week)40 stories (10/week)8 reels (2/week)12 carousels (3/week)2 blog posts
R32,999
/month

Camissa House

camissahouse.com

4 posts (1/week)20 stories (5/week)4 basic reels (1/week)8 carousels (2/week)1 blog post
R14,999
/month
8 posts (2/week)40 stories (10/week)8 reels (2/week)12 carousels (3/week)2 blog posts
R32,999
/month

Silvan Safari

silvansafari.com

4 posts (1/week)20 stories (5/week)4 basic reels (1/week)8 carousels (2/week)1 blog post
R14,999
/month
8 posts (2/week)40 stories (10/week)8 reels (2/week)12 carousels (3/week)2 blog posts
R32,999
/month

Ellerman House

ellerman.co.za

4 posts (1/week)20 stories (5/week)4 basic reels (1/week)8 carousels (2/week)1 blog post
R14,999
/month
8 posts (2/week)40 stories (10/week)8 reels (2/week)12 carousels (3/week)2 blog posts
R32,999
/month

Click on any plan column to select it for that brand. The total investment updates automatically.

Click on any plan column to select it for that brand. The total investment updates automatically.

Total Monthly Investment

R77,996

Click blocks to add optional services for each brand. One-off costs with 20% discount applied.

Chitwa Chitwa
Camissa House
Silvan Safari
Ellerman House

All add-on prices include 20% discount. These are once-off costs, not monthly recurring.

Foundation Plan

Match + Improve Framework

R14,999/month per brand

Consistent weekly output: 1 post, 2 carousels, 1 basic Reel, and 5 Stories per week, plus 1 blog post per month.

Each brand receives the same professional cadence, ensuring a professional presence that matches or exceeds current market standards.

Recommended

Growth Plan

Industry-Leading Presence

R32,999/month per brand

Aggressive weekly output: 2 posts, 3 carousels, 2 Reels, and 10 Stories per week, plus 2 blog posts per month.

This accelerated cadence positions each brand as a category leader with significantly more content volume and strategic variety that drives measurable engagement.

Impressions → Enquiries → Revenue

My service structure is designed to meet you where you are — whether you need consistency or growth.

Foundation

Consistency & narrative structure

R14,999
per month

Match + Improve Framework

Match what you're doing, then significantly improve it.

→ 1 post/week becomes 3 posts/week

→ Static posts become carousels

Core Deliverables

12 posts per month (3 per week)
4 high-value carousels
5 stories per week (20 per month)
1 blog post (social-aligned)
Caption writing + sequencing

A foundation built on structure, consistency, and meaningful storytelling.

Recommended for Chitwa Chitwa

Growth

Full funnel strategy & premium production

R32,999
per month

5-Bucket Funnel Method

Strategic content across five intentional buckets. No more than two unfilled per fortnight.

Core Deliverables

16 posts per month (funnel-optimised)
4 reels per month (10 seconds each)
2 cinematic reels per month (20-30 seconds)
10 stories per week (40 per month)
2 story-driven blogs
Instagram growth campaign

Note: Filming not included — see add-ons

High-end production, strong funnel impact, and commercial expansion.

Jarryd Lemmer - Social Media Strategist

I'm Louw Lemmer. For over a decade I've been capturing stories for brands, behind the lens, in the edit, and through the strategy that holds it all together. I've built communities, directed campaigns and created visuals that carry meaning, not just polish.

I care about detail, but I care even more about connection. My work is rooted in storytelling that feels honest and modern. I believe the strongest brands aren't built through hard sells, but through narratives that people want to engage with, remember and return to.

Chitwa Chitwa

Lekker, Philip, you made it to the bottom.

If you're keen to explore next steps, just drop me a WhatsApp.