The crackle of the fire

An African bush veld experience is never complete without a boma braai experience under the vast African night sky. With the sound of the crackling fire in your ears and the dancing flames in your eyes, surrounded by the African bush veld, with curious four legged on lookers watching as well, it is no wonder that a boma braai is conducive to a relaxing atmosphere.

Situated on a secluded hill in the heart of the African bush veld in the North West Province is an exclusive lodge that provides personalized treatment to all its clients; Thaba Phuti game lodge. Thaba Phuti offers a wide variety of activities for the guests of the lodge including:

  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Black gun target shooting
  • Silhouette shooting
  • Gentle morning strolls in the African bush veld
  • Guided bush walks for the more energetic; only on prior arrangement
  • Game drives, viewing the African wildlife from the comfort of a game vehicle
  • Early morning hot air balloon trips, for those who would like to see the beauty of the area from a bird's eye view.
  • Freshwater fishing, fishing for either Kurper, Bass or Carp in the well stocked dams.
  • Canopy tours
  • Horseback trail; due to the rocky terrain, only for experienced horse riders

After a day of fun-filled activities an evening with a boma braai is just what your body and mind need to evoke feelings of relaxation and erase the remnants of city life and stresses from your mind. Thaba Phuti has an area that is specifically designed for a boma braai, that creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests and promotes interaction between the other guests to make life long friends.

A boma braai at Thaba Phuti need not be dull as the accompanying bar, the Rhino Bar, provides drinks and has a 24 hour satellite connection so there is no chance of missing your team and their next big match. A boma braai will enable you to socialize with others or just reminisce about the days events.

The most important aspect of a boma braai is the African cuisine that you will enjoy, perfected by our world-renowned chefs and prepared especially for you. To round of your boma braai dining experience your mouthwatering cuisine will be accompanied by a bottle of wine from Thaba Phuti extensive wine selection in their private wine cellar.

To end of your boma braai experience you can retreat into one of our seven private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and private deck to finish your evening in privacy and luxury. Each room has a king size bed, luxurious finishes, stocked mini bar and a ceiling fan along with Internet and telephone facilities. You can either relax in the comfort of the bed or you can sit outside on the private deck and soak in the sights and sounds of an evening in the African bush.

Thaba Phuti on the whole provides exciting activities for their guests, a relaxing atmosphere, including boma braai and the luxury accommodation, as well as personalized treatment. Thaba Phuti will give any guests an all round authentic African experience that will be remembered for many years to come.

For more information on the Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge and the facilities on offer please contact us @ Cel: 082 800 3292 OR E-mail Addresses: reception@thabaphuti.com OR info@thabaphuti.com