Baobab Hill House
RETURN AFRICA STATEMENT ON THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK INCIDENT
RETURN Africa is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of Ernst and Dina Marais of Mossel Bay in the northern Kruger National Park. We extend our sincere condolences to their family, friends, and all those affected by this terrible event. The incident occurred at the Crooks’ Corner lookout site, south of the Luvuvhu… Continue Reading RETURN AFRICA STATEMENT ON THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK INCIDENT
CEO UPDATE: PAFURI COLLECTION – A SECOND FLOOD, DFFE APPROVAL, AND THE PATH FORWARD
The Luvuvhu does not ask permission. On the 15th of March 2026, the river rose again. A second flood struck the Pafuri floodplain, prompting a further evacuation of the camp and resulting in the undermining of Tent 3 – the fifth tent we have lost across both flood events. It was a sobering moment. To… Continue Reading CEO UPDATE: PAFURI COLLECTION – A SECOND FLOOD, DFFE APPROVAL, AND THE PATH FORWARD
THE FLOODPLAIN BREATHES AGAIN
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rich Sowry (@mopanerich) The floodplain exhales. In early January the Luvuvhu river spilled over its banks, and the air now carries the scent of damp earth and new growth. Devil’s thorn, a yellow-flowered ground cover which flourished on the dry earth is now giving way to… Continue Reading THE FLOODPLAIN BREATHES AGAIN
PRESS RELEASE: BAOBAB HILL HOUSE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR UPGRADES – WILL REOPEN ON 29TH MARCH 2026
RETURN Africa announces the temporary closure of Baobab Hill House to allow for a series of upgrades designed to enhance comfort and convenience for families and groups. Perched on an outcrop above the Luvuvhu River, Baobab Hill House is cherished for its simplicity, privacy and wilderness immersion. The modest improvements will elevate the guest experience… Continue Reading PRESS RELEASE: BAOBAB HILL HOUSE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR UPGRADES – WILL REOPEN ON 29TH MARCH 2026
CEO UPDATE: PAFURI COLLECTION – REBUILD AND OPENING TIMELINES
As the waters of the Luvuvhu continue to recede, the floodplain is entering a period of recovery. New growth is visible everywhere, a reminder that renewal is intrinsic to this landscape. It is in this context that we share a further update on the Pafuri Collection. Over the past weeks, our CEO, PJ Massyn, together… Continue Reading CEO UPDATE: PAFURI COLLECTION – REBUILD AND OPENING TIMELINES
THE GIRL GANGS OF PAFURI EXPOSED – DISCOVERING THE MYSTERIES OF PAFURI’S HYENAS
Last month we covered THE GIRL GANGS OF PAFURI; if you’ve missed it you can read it here. The charismatic, energetic character of Pafuri is to become the muse of Dr Neil Parkin’s expedition to South Africa. So, what is Neil’s objective? Neil’s “primary mission” as he puts it, is to “rehabilitate the much-maligned reputation of the spotted hyena, Crocuta… Continue Reading THE GIRL GANGS OF PAFURI EXPOSED – DISCOVERING THE MYSTERIES OF PAFURI’S HYENAS
