The past year has been a rollercoaster for many of us, yet we persist. We wish you happiness and health over this season, and a year filled with all that your heart desires. Be safe, and let’s take care of ourselves and each other by reaching out to those who need it most, especially over this…
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Dec
Dec
With the fall of much needed rains, the Black Rhino reserve has exploded into a lush, green oasis. This brings the wonder of new life not only in the expanse of vigorous green leaves but in the dozens of young impala, wildebeest and Red hartebeest that are dropped in abundance. With their umbilical cords barely…
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Oct
Oct
Life takes many paths, but the best ones lead to the bush! As night follows day, summer follows spring and this past month saw the first of seasonal rains. It was a wondrous reminder that after an interminably long winter, summer is finally here. The indigenous ‘Shepherds’ Tree’ was more commonly known as the ‘tree of life’ because…
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Aug
Aug
As one of South Africa’s most amazing safari destinations, Buffalo Thorn Lodge has a lot to offer for the ultimate safari experiences! Our five 5-star luxury lodges are situated in the Pilanesberg Game reserve surrounded by extraordinary wildlife. South Africans can now experience this premier safari destination with our exclusive resident rates which includes exhilarating…
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Jul
Jul
As we move towards spring, we can reflect on how the bush has changed through the seasons. From a lush green Utopia to a yellow and dry Savanna. The sightings on Black rhino has been picking up, with frequent sightings of the dominant male lions. The females with the youngsters on the other hand have…
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May
May
With the Winter chills coming in this year a bit earlier than the previous seasons. Why not book directly with Buffalo thorn lodge and get a 50% off during Weekdays and 30% off on weekends & Holidays for a family getaway. Leave the city blues and warm up in the Boma with a well deserved…
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Mar
Mar
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…