The windy month is in full swing occasionally accompanied by little dust-devils and wannabe tornados. While these weak attempts at swirling and twisting greatness are futile, they do result in us having to step up dust-patrol at the lodge. Fortunately, we are not in the league as other countries when it comes to natural disasters. Even…
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Aug
Aug
In spite of winter chills, Buffalo Thorn Lodge has been a hive of activity and feverish excitement! The activity was in response to an event that occurred earlier in the year. On 02 March 2024 there were reports of a 3.8 magnitude earthquake 35 KMS West of the lodge. It was felt by staff and…
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Jun
Jun
Only now in late May, are the winter chills finally arriving at Buffalo Thorn Lodge. There appears to be no collaboration between this week’s chilly blasts and the very early onset of Influenza A (historically swine flu) sweeping the country. It’s coldish now, but influenza A struck the nation already about 45 days ago. For whatever has kept the chills at…
As you well know, the whole country has been experiencing above average heat waves with little to no rain. That however didn’t stop us from having a fantastic month at Buffalo Thorn Lodge. The African bush remains a frenzy regardless of seasonal extremes. In the heat, the waterhole was the highlight with constant sightings of…
In Johannesburg as well as in the NW Province, summer is in full swing. Buffalo Thorn Lodge has regularly been experiencing temperatures exceeding 40’C. Our guests are warriors, and these temperatures have not detracted them from enjoying ice-cold beverages by the pool. All this, while watching game coming to the lodge waterhole to equally relieve parched…
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Jan
Jan
Finally – the heavens have opened, and the parched soils of Black Rhino received much needed rain! During the first week of December, we had 82mm and then another 20mm of rain within the very next week. The bush has exploded into an oasis of lush green shoots and leaves. New life is abundant. The…
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Dec
Dec
With the dawn of the year peeping over the horizon, there is a huge amount to reflect on at Buffalo Thorn Lodge. From the amazing rain at the outset of 2023 (which backed our wildlife through another typically rough winter), to the immense fires that ravaged through the greater Pilanesberg National Park. The Pilanesberg still…
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Nov
Nov
France has provided a picturesque backdrop for an exciting Rugby World Cup (RWC 2023). From the French chateaus and wine estates to restaurants and fan decorated pubs, the hosting cities have become a palette of colors. International teams sporting different colored jerseys have added to the frenzy of designs and hues with controversy stimulating the…
September was a busy month at Buffalo Thorn Lodge, with huge amounts of adrenaline and excitement to boot. With the change of season, as well as with the windy weather, all the trees are flowering and pervasive fragrances are abundant. Spontaneous sightings coupled with lingering scents, are reason enough to visit this bush wonderland. Everything…
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Sep
Sep
So much is happening at Buffalo Thorn Lodge and in the Pilanesberg. This extinct alkaline volcano is the place to be. It’s only one of three such volcanic structures in the world. It’s also teeming with wildlife. We have decided this month to dedicate our newsletter to the fastest mammals on the planet i.e., the cheetah. Speed is…