If it’s privacy you seek, Baobab Hill Bush House is the answer. The rustic homestead perches on a ridge just north of the Luvuvhu, shaded by the branches of great baobabs and shrouded in history - it was once the Pafuri ranger’s station. At Baobab Hill Bush House, privacy and comfort reign: four bedrooms sleep up to eight people, and the open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge provide ample space to spend time together. If you’d prefer not to self-cater, the restaurant and bar at Pafuri Camp are at your disposal.

The “Out of Africa” veranda is the highlight of the house, and you’ll find yourself drawn to it for sundowners and stargazing. The property is fenced, making it a child-friendly environment, but if you’d like to explore the surrounding bush, a professional guide and open safari vehicle is on hand. Or perhaps a walking tour is just what the doctor ordered.

About Pafuri / Makuleke Concession

The Pafuri area is one of the few true wilderness areas left in South Africa. Large herds of elephant occupy the area during the dry season while several herds of buffalo are resident. There are resident prides of lion and the Luvuvhu riparian system supports a healthy population of leopard. A small white rhino population also exists. The area is well-known for its strong nyala and eland population however as well as other regional specials like four-toed elephant shrew, Sharpe's grysbok and even a small herd of sable. On the easternmost boundary at "Crooks Corner" the Luvuvhu supports a large population of hippo and crocodile. The concession is widely regarded as one of the best birding areas in South Africa with specialties such as Pel's Fishing Owl, Black-throated Wattle-Eye, Three-banded Courser, Racket-Tailed Roller and Dickinson's Kestrel seen regularly.