View wild game in several unusual ways at Thaba Phuti

The luxurious Thaba Phuti lodge, nested on a secluded cliff in the Magalies mountain range, offers guests opportunities to view wild game roaming the African bushveld in a number of exciting ways. As a guest, you can even view wild game from the comfort of your own private deck overlooking the nearby waterhole and Magalies meander, while enjoying a glass of South African wine.

Each of the seven luxurious rooms at the lodge has its own veranda, ceiling fan, fully stocked bar fridge, en-suite bathroom, telephone, mini-safe and hair drying facility. The beauty of the majestic king size bed and colonial interior of each room, is surpassed only by the scenic landscape below. This setting provides you the opportunity to view wild game from the privacy of your room.

Game drives

A visit to the Magalies mountain range is not complete without a game drive through the grasslands and private game farm on which Thaba Phuti is located. Guests can also view wild game through open vehicle drives in the adjacent Duikerbult reserve. Animals still roam free in this part of Africa where some of the rarest animal and bird species can be spotted.

Guided bush walks

Escape the city rush and get into your safari clothes and boots. Head off to Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge where you can experience guided bush walks. Don’t get crammed between cars and deadlines; get close to the wild animals and birds through our exciting guided bush walks. Smell the fresh air while you listen to animal sounds or inspect the tracks left by kudu and other animals. View wild game in their natural habitat while the experienced guide shares his knowledge and secrets of the bush with you and your companions. There is no reason for concern as you are in safe hands. The only shooting to be done is through the lens of your 35 mm camera.

Morning strolls

Rejuvenate mind and spirit by taking an early morning walk in the area surrounding the lodge to view wild game before the heat of the day drives them into shaded areas. Nothing can be more romantic and uplifting than watching the African sunrise together or to be greeted by the morning chatter of beautifully colored birds.

Bush picnic

Only a bush picnic at Thaba Phuti can be more romantic than a gentle morning stroll at this luxurious lodge. Treat the love of your life to an unforgettable experience where colonial styled dining in the middle of bushveld brings you as close to nature as you can be. Imagine being waited on e with only the animals as witnesses. At Thaba Phuti, you can enjoy a picnic in this most unconventional way.

Hot-air balloon ride

It is not often that we get the chance to glide with the birds with only the wind as our companion. For an adventurous and one of a kind safari trip, take to the air in a balloon and view wild game in a unique way. Let the wind carry you on its wings while you take stunning pictures of the rolling mountains and antelope grazing in the grasslands of the Magalies Meander. The trip can be rounded off with a glass of champagne and a scrumptious breakfast in the boma of Thaba Phuti.

Horseback rides

The guests of our five star lodge can also view wild game through horseback rides. Experienced horse riders find this type of safari the most rewarding experience as the rocky terrain provides a riding challenge, while guests can get extremely close to animals they would not have spotted if they took a vehicle game drive. If you are a skilled horse rider, then this opportunity should not be missed.

We offer our guests a wide variety of options to view wild game because we know that tastes and personalities differ. Whether you prefer a more relaxed stroll, an energetic bush walk, adventurous horseback ride, a more conventional vehicle game drive, a romantic bush picnic, a unique balloon ride experience or just sitting on the deck, at Thaba Phuti your game viewing safari will be unforgettable.