Situated on 1,400 ha in Tom Burke, Limpopo
Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge is a 4-star game lodge were you can experience hospitality in the way Africa has always nurtured its favourites. A profound sense of well being surrounds you.
Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge allows you to immerse yourself within the African Bushveld. Set in a private game reserve, the environment is in charge. You can set out on private bush walks or daily game drives where you will encounter planes game such as Kudu, Impala, Nyala, Blue Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, Zebra, Giraffe or the Livingstone Eland- one of Africa’s largest antelope. Night drives will reward you with Jackal, the Aardwolf, Brown Hyena or even the shy Pangolin or Porcupine.
This 4-star luxury lodge offers 8 self-catering chalets, the ideal bush lodge accommodation in addition to a large family unit.
The layout also makes the ideal venue for an exclusive group of up to 18 people. Our new colonial styled interior and architecture embraces nature at every turn and offers all the privacy and superior comfort you would need for uninterrupted relaxation.
The self-catering chalets feature complete kitchens, large double room with sleeper couch and air conditioning, roomy bathroom with double vanity as well as an outdoor rock shower. Each chalet also has a patio with a built in braai and patio set, overlooking the waterhole.
The Retreat Camp which is 5 minutes drive away from the lodge offers additional accommodation for large groups with two separate bomas, 4 kitchens and a swimming pool.
Minimum 4 hunters, 3 nights per booking.
- Full board accommodation is available upon request.
- Warthog permits are available for the transport of the meat @ R150 per hunter
- Caping to be quoted
- Wood: R20 per bag
- Ice: R20 per bag
Self catering accommodation:
- Hunters: R650 per hunter per night.
- Non-hunter: R450.00 pp per night. Non-sharing rate of R650.00 pp per night.
- Dinner: R200.00 pp
- Breakfast: R80.00 pp
NextHunt Review:
The NextHunt team visited Buffalo Thorn in January 2021 and was impressed by what could well be one of South Africa’s best hunting lodges.
Upon arrival, we were welcomed and shown around by Milton, who’s been part of the setup for close to 2 decades. The luxury and style of the lodge and chalets were inspiring, without detracting from beauty of the surrounding bush. Every self-catering chalet was fully equipped, although one has the option of dining at the Boma for breakfast or dinner, which was deliciously prepared by Milton.
Milton also showed us the huge 1000+ year old baobab tree where many a function has been held. Photo’s do not justify the magnificence of this incredible tree.
Not far from the lodge is the Retreat Camp, which offers additional accommodation, again with swimming pool and bomas.
The veld has been cleaned of sekelbos, increasing the carrying capacity of the game, which were as a result in a very good condition. The game was not skittish at all and should provide for a good hunting opportunity. At 16:00 in the afternoons, the buffalos are fed at the game viewing deck, where one can enjoy a cold sundowner.
Everything at Buffalo Thorn was in a good condition and the entire staff were friendly and helpful. Although this visit was a non-hunting one, we cannot wait to return to Buffalo Thorn for a proper hunting trip.
Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge has definitely been one of our favourite destinations and we can now proudly call this venue a NextHunt Verified and Recommended hunting destination.
- January 2021 -
4 - 48 guests can be accommodated.
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