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…
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Jul
Jul
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 shots of the real residents of Black Rhino Game Reserve. Everyone knows that being in nature is healing, and…
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Jul
Jul
During the past few weeks of lockdown under Alert Level 3 we, as guides here at Buffalo Thorn Lodge, have been treated to some phenomenal leopard sightings. The animals seem to be a lot more relaxed without our regular stream of visitors, and this month has been all about the leopards of Pilanesberg. To some…
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Jul
Jul
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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Jun
Jun
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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May
May
During the past month or so, the lions of lockdown (as we call them) have probably been the most entertaining, with constant sightings of them at the lodge, patrolling their territory and vocalising. The original coalition of males, all related from the same pride, have split into two groups: a pair of four-to-five-year-old males with…
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Apr
Apr
March has been an interesting time in the bush. As the whole world unite against a common enemy, Mother nature is reaping the benefits. With the lowered emissions of day to day commute, the air is becoming cleaner and Rivers are clearer. Fauna and flora are coming out and certain animals have been sighted for…
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Feb
Feb
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…