Our American-based family joined us at the Lodge for 5 wonderful days where we feasted on the sights and smells of the bush as well as, of course, lots of biltong!  What would the bush be without biltong, Amarula in morning coffee accompanied by Ouma rusks and a g’n t (gin and tonic) in the…

With the winter fast approaching, Buffalo Thorn Lodge is the best place to snuggle up by a bonfire. Our new Bushveld Boma has been completed, and is perfect for starry nights and long bush conversations. Viewing decks have recently been built in the eastern (Crater View) and western (Sundowners) corners of the lodge to enhance…

As winter creeps closer the bush is still lush green, as late rains across the country helped the vegetation to prepare for the coming cold. We’ve had a very productive April with lots of memorable sightings of Elephants by the BTL waterhole and Tale the “Resident” cheetah female with her 3 cubs. The Rutting season…

These past few weeks have been quite eventful. With the bush showing signs of the coming winter,  the animals are getting in their last feast of the greenery. We welcomed the recent rainfall, ending the rainy season on record highs. With the seasonal migrant birds slowly departing, a late arrival was spotted – the European…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…