Buffalo Thorn Lodge is an exclusive private, luxury safari lodge; a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the African bush yet one which holds all the excitement of big five game-viewing.
By road, the Lodge is about 2 hours from Johannesburg, in the heart of Black Rhino Game Reserve, within the Pilanesberg National Park. Only 30 kilometres from Sun City, it is in South Africa’s North West Province, a malaria free area.
Perfect for Families, groups and Friend Breakaways.
Our family celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday by spending 4 glorious nights at Buffalo Thorn Lodge. The lodge is absolutely magnificent and suited our family perfectly. We enjoyed two games drives a day with our ranger, Sarah and were very excited to see cheetah on our first drive out. We were also lucky to see elephant and rhinos, and of course, lots of impala, zebra and wildebeest. What made our stay more enjoyable was that our 6 month old grandson was able to join us on the drives. We spent wonderful family time together in this beautiful part of our country! This is definitely more than a 5* game lodge. Thanks to Sarah and the staff of Buffalo Thorn Lodge! WE LOVED IT!!!
I live very far from my family who is in Europe and when a bunch of cousins decided to come and visit so we could share our South African experience with them I looked at the perfect place to organize a gathering of cousins. Buffalo Thorn Lodge appeared to us as the best option. A perfect and self catered lodge where everyone had its privacy (we like each other dearly and love to cheer with some glasses of wine but we do like our own moments too). We had a great time, Jacques our ranger and his wife welcomed us very nicely, took us on game drives which happened to be very fruitful for my cousins and we just had a perfect and relax moment at the lodge enjoying the place. It is highly equipped and everything is meant for a great time. From the beginning (the first contact with the reservations team) to our departure we felt a very high concern for the customers. I do recommend this place for family or friends gathering and wanting to experience a luxury private jewel in a reserve surrounded by the wild life.
We had the most wonderful weekend at Buffalo Thorn! The rooms are luxurious and comfortable! The entertainment areas are well considered and well furnished for sociable gathering by the pool and jacuzzi! We had some amazing sightings (cheetah, lion, rhino & buffalo) and Jacques and his wife were wonderful hosts – friendly & accommodating in all aspects! We look forward to returning in the future, we loved it!