Over the last few weeks the black Rhino game reserve have truly changed into a green and lush environment. Thanks to almost 200mm of beautiful rain. Sightings have been plentiful, with frequent Big 5 sightings and our resident female Cheetah, known as “Tale” (which means Royalty in the local Tswana language) on numerous occasions. Being…

Saturday the 20th April was a memorable day indeed. Two of the wild dogs had been seen in the morning but had later disappeared into the Tambotie forest area. We left for our drive at 16:30 and made our way out down Thabo’s loop. Ruan from Lodge #2 called in the sighting of the wild…

We love all aspects of Christmas including tree decorating, shopping, wrapping of gifts and the delicious meals. Even though situated in a wild life reserve, we are close enough to shops and towns to still feel the exciting build up for this time of the year, and can then escape back to the peace, quiet…

Cliff and Trish Jackson – on behalf of the Owners Looking back at our 2018 Buffalo Thorn year, we have to agree that it has been eventful: filled with exciting successes; some challenges as well as the inevitable changes; not to mention the amazing sightings enjoyed by our fabulous guests! One highlight that is definitely…

We are as ever aware of the changing of seasons, not only in the natural, but also in our lives. This is such a time at Buffalo Thorn Lodge. It is with some degree of sadness that we are saying goodbye to Jacques and Nerina. We take this opportunity to thank them for their loyal…

By: Brian Crail It was early Saturday as we left the Lodge on a beautiful January morning and eight of us, plus three young children, were looking forward to the game drive. The birds were singing, the sun was shining, and everyone was smiling. Less than half a kilometer from the gate, we came across…

Mabuso, a huge bull elephant, watched as the herd meandered, eating and exchanging soft rumbling signals while keeping their calves close. We were caught up for over an hour in the almost silent sounds of this herd of more than twenty-five elephants. Over and over again, whispers of “wow”, “ooh” and “aah” came pouring out…

It was with great pleasure that I attended, on behalf of Buffalo Thorn Lodge, these prestigious awards at The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay in Cape Town. The ceremony was a momentous occasion, and far bigger than I expected. The event was attended by over 250 guests plus a few celebrities. We are so proud to…

LAST CHANCE IN THIS COMPETITION! YOU HAVE A ONE IN SIX CHANCE OF WINNING TWO MIDWEEK NIGHTS AT THE LODGE! VALUE OF THE PRIZE IS OVER R 25 000!   Please share your Buffalo Thorn Lodge stories and photographs with us and, if your entry is chosen for our monthly newsletter, you will qualify for the…