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…
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Jul
Jul
Given the icy weather in July, sighting have been a challenge. However, the sightings we did get, were indeed quality sightings. Apart from spotting wildlife on game drives, our lodge waterhole has definitely proven to be the high point for July! We have enjoyed daily visits of elephants, zebra and wildebeest. The two 3m decks…
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Jul
Jul
With the Winter solstice now past, we look forward to the warm sunny days to come. At Buffalo Thorn Lodge winter is a pleasant time as the afternoons are warm and the air is crystal clear. Guests almost develop binocular vision at this time of day. Gin and tonics on the deck are the norm…
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Jun
Jun
With the winter chill now in full effect, the bush is receding with game viewing being so much easier. The winter colours present a totally different yet equally beautiful backdrop and charm to that of summer. Frequenting the bush during the winter months is more enjoyable to many of our guests. The impala rutting season…
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May
May
As winter creeps near, there’s already a cold snap in the air. But that didn’t stop us from having a fantastic month in the bush. The sightings have been fantastic as our guests at Buffalo Thorn lodge got to see the big and the small and managed on a few occasions to find the big…
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Apr
Apr
With the season starting to show signs of change, sightings have still been fantastic. The ghosts of Pilanesberg (buffalo) have been seen on almost a daily basis. During the summer the Buffalo mainly reside on Black Rhino as the grazing value of the delicious, sweet grass is superior to that of the rest of the…
With the arrival of the summer rains in January and February, came new life typically unseen during the winter months. Frogs, tortoises and snakes appeared in abundance. These fresh additions to the landscape bring it to life and catapults the opportunities for fascinating sightings to new levels. Working and living in the bush is truly…
