RETURN Africa

When visiting Pafuri take advantage of the opportunity to visit Thulamela, the ruins of an ancient stone citadel recently nominated for national heritage status. After a 20-minute game drive from Pafuri Camp we arrive at a turning circle below a rocky outcrop on the south bank of the Luvuvhu river. This is the starting point… Continue Reading MYSTICAL THULAMELA BY HARALD VAN LENNEP

Embark on an unforgettable odyssey, tracing the path from the vibrant heart of Johannesburg to the tranquil haven of Pafuri in the northern reaches of Kruger National Park. It’s not just a journey; it’s a voyage of discovery, where every mile tells a story of South Africa’s rich tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and wildlife. Our… Continue Reading A ROAD TRIP TO UNTAMED PAFURI BY TIM GRIESEL

RETURN Africa invites adventurers to experience the pristine wilderness of northern Kruger National Park on foot with the opening of its Pafuri Walking Safaris from April through October 2024. Offering a truly remote and secluded safari experience within RETURN Africa’s 23,500-hectare private concession the two intimate walking camps, Hutwini and Nkula, each host just 8… Continue Reading PRESS RELEASE: RETURN AFRICA’S PAFURI WALKING SAFARIS OPEN FOR 2024 SEASON

Welgelegen House, RETURN Africa’s acclaimed guest house in Cape Town, has achieved the #1 ranking in its category out of 80 properties on TripAdvisor. This milestone comes shortly after Welgelegen House received the 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award and was listed #2 out of 189 accommodation providers in the city. Nestled in the tranquil Oranjezicht suburb,… Continue Reading PRESS RELEASE: RETURN AFRICA CELEBRATES WELGELEGEN HOUSE’S #1 RANKING ON TRIPADVISOR

In the northern reaches of the Kruger National Park lies a wild haven called Pafuri. Between April and October each year, you can escape the confines of a game vehicle and experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush on foot. These months bring the walking safari season much to the delight of… Continue Reading ON FOOT IN PAFURI: JOURNEYS OF DISCOVERY & TRANSFORMATION BY ALWEET HLUNGWANI

Imagine saying ‘I Do’ in a remote forest, with birds chirping in approval. You may have a curious vervet or two who did not make the rsvp list but who watch from a respectable distance. The question to ask: what would make you choose the middle of the bush to have your destination wedding? The… Continue Reading AN UNFORGETTABLE BUSH WEDDING BY ENOS MNGOMEZULU

The remote Hutwini Walking Safaris Camp in South Africa’s Makuleke Contractual Park is set to reopen this April after undergoing extensive renovations. Operated by RETURN Africa as part of their Pafuri Collection in northern Kruger National Park, the camp has been upgraded to provide a more comfortable and spacious guest experience. The rebuilt camp features… Continue Reading HUTWINI WALKING SAFARIS CAMP SET TO REOPEN AFTER MAJOR UPGRADES

On 20th August a lioness and her three cubs were relocated from Balule Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit to the Pafuri region of Kruger National Park. The lioness had twice broken out of Balule into neighbouring farmlands in her efforts to avoid competing lions which posed a threat to their lives. After the second recovery operation it was decided to relocate the mother… Continue Reading LIONS RELEASED IN PAFURI REGION OF KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

“IT’S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE PARK – YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE.” Limpopo locals kept uttering variations on this bold statement as we gradually made our way through the province en route to the Makuleke Contractual Park at the northernmost tip of the Kruger National Park.  Excitement was mounting as we wove our… Continue Reading PERFECT PAFURI IN KRUGER

The Makuleke Contractual Park area for the month of April & expectations for May and into the winter months. To start off with there has been a definite change in the fauna and flora behavior during the month of April as the summer months have gone and autumn is in full swing. There are fewer… Continue Reading BUSH NEWS FROM RETURN AFRICA’S PAFURI CAMP