Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge

Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge is a 4-star luxury lodge that is part of a private game reserve. It offers luxury accommodation for an overnight stay or a family getaway. The new colonial-styled accommodation embraces nature at every turn and offers privacy and superior comfort for uninterrupted relaxation.

The lodge features four luxury air-conditioned chalets with en-suite bathrooms, outside rock showers, bar fridges, and coffee bars. The main building includes a fireplace, satellite TV lounge, Wi-Fi, and a dining room that leads onto a large patio overlooking a waterhole, providing great entertainment. The patio also leads to the swimming pool and the boma, forming the perfect place to gather with family and friends around a crackling fire. The well-equipped kitchen leads onto the patio.

The new Retreat at Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge offers luxury family accommodation, upholding the tradition of elegance and comfort in a setting close to nature. This site provides accommodation for an additional 24 people and is ideal for family gatherings, with its large bomas and swimming pool area.

Buffalo Thorn's philosophy of simplistic luxury and getting back to nature is enhanced not only by the accommodation but also by the professionalism and service of the well-trained staff. Apart from the daily service, the lodge manager will attend to all guests' needs at nightfall, including lighting the fire, setting the table, and assisting in the kitchen. In the heart of the African Bushveld, guests will be refreshed and uplifted by an inspiring sense of open and unspoilt space, big skies, compelling views, and an unmistakable closeness to nature.

The in-house buffalo breeding program can be viewed from the viewing deck opposite the lodge while enjoying a sundowner or an early morning coffee. Game drives and guided bushwalks are among the activities guests can enjoy during their stay. The tracker and ranger has an unparalleled knowledge of animal behavior and a passion for sharing it with people.

Other activities in the surrounding area include a 9-hole golf course, a crocodile farm, a tea garden, and a predator park, all within 60km traveling distance. Limited trophy rifle hunting and especially bow hunting safaris can be arranged during the hunting season.

The essence of a visit to Buffalo Thorn Safari Lodge is the chance to slow down and absorb the natural beauty of a landscape uncluttered by noise and pollution. The lodge invites nature into all living spaces, making it feel as if guests are living among the wild without denying themselves any modern luxuries. Chalets overlook the waterhole, where guests can view animals at leisure. The pure setting and luxury of the overnight chalets make for the ideal romantic getaway or the first night's stay when traveling to Botswana, Zimbabwe, or Maphungubwe on a honeymoon. The arrangement of the chalets, large boma, swimming pools, and well-equipped kitchen make for the ideal venue for a special family occasion. The Baobab tree is the perfect setting for a special sundowner toast.