As the summer comes to an end, we at Buffalo thorn lodge are currently running a 50% Autumn special on all direct bookings. Its the ideal time to be out in the bush as game viewing have been extremely productive. Here is a taste of what you can hope to find while out on safari…
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Jan
Jan
The annual baby boom is upon us. The impala lams are starting to drop which is a symbol that the Summer is in full swing. It also brings hope that 2021 will be a year of growth and Prosperity. . Impalas are so well adapted to their environment, they synchronize their breeding, having all their…
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Dec
Dec
The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…
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Nov
Nov
In October 2019, our resident pride of lions were displaced and pushed out of Black Rhino. Two dominant males came from the south and wanted to take over this new area, so the pride all fled back into Pilanesberg. Lionesses are extremely protective over their young and will defend them to the death. When a…
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Nov
Nov
The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…
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Oct
Oct
Here at Buffalo Thorn Lodge, we are enjoying Alert Level 1 in the September sun. The bush is transforming into a summer paradise. With high temperatures reaching the 30s and mild evenings lounging by the jacuzzi, what more could one ask for? Welcome back With some of the migrant species coming back from their cold…
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Oct
Oct
The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…
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Sep
Sep
Spring has arrived, and with it, we celebrate the universal symbol of new beginnings. As we start enjoying the lengthening days and keep our eyes peeled for the newest of the green shoots that are pushing their way towards the sun, we are excited about the dawning of a brand new season in the bushveld….
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Sep
Sep
The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…
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Aug
Aug
The one advantage of being locked down at Buffalo Thorn Lodge over the past few months is that our live-in game rangers, Evan van Niekerk and Jumari Nel, have had uninterrupted opportunities to take some amazing photographs of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Together we have chosen some of the best photographs…