Hunting safaris & a bushveld lodge in the heart of Limpopo
Family-hosted, all-inclusive hunting safaris and an eco-friendly bushveld lodge in malaria-free Thabazimbi — crafted for international hunters, families and corporate guests.
The estate
A working game farm and an eco-friendly bushveld lodge under one roof — where fair-chase hunting and the quiet warmth of a family-hosted estate meet in malaria-free Thabazimbi.
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- Malaria-free
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Hosted personally by André & Lida, welcoming hunters, families and corporate guests from across South Africa and abroad.
A guided trophy safari in the Thabazimbi bushveld
Hunting
World-class trophy hunting across pristine bushveld
From plains game to dangerous game, Bougasvlei Safaris offers tailor-made, fair-chase hunting across pristine malaria-free bushveld. Whether you hunt with rifle or bow, our professional hunters put you on quality animals while you enjoy true African hospitality.
Rifle & bow · Walk-and-stalk · Professional hunters · Plains & dangerous game
The lodge
An eco-friendly bushveld lodge, built for slow evenings
Return each evening to a warm, eco-friendly lodge where home-cooked meals, a crackling firepit and the sounds of the bushveld await. Our accommodation blends authentic African character with the comfort that hunters, families and corporate guests expect.
- All-inclusive catering & home-cooked meals
- Eco-friendly, sustainable hospitality
- Boma & firepit under the African stars
- Private, peaceful bushveld setting
Why Bougasvlei
An African safari that stays with you
01Family-run & personally hosted
You're never just a booking. André and Lida host every guest themselves — deep local knowledge and genuine hospitality from arrival to departure.
02Quality hunting, ethically managed
Fair-chase rifle and bow safaris across well-managed bushveld, with 20+ species and strong trophy quality guided by experienced professional hunters.
03Eco-friendly & malaria-free
Sustainable, low-impact hospitality in a secure, malaria-free reserve — comfort and peace of mind without compromising the wild.
04For families and international guests
A family-friendly estate with seamless logistics, transfers and trophy-export guidance that hunters, families and corporate groups can trust.
05Private & unhurried
A quiet bushveld retreat where your group has space and exclusivity — time to slow down and reconnect around the fire.
The gallery
Bougasvlei, in photographs
The game
Twenty-plus species across the property
From dangerous game to classic plains game — a curated field guide to what you can hunt at Bougasvlei.
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Cape Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Sable
Hippotragus niger
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Cape Kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
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Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
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Blue Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
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Zebra
Equus quagga
In the Limpopo bushveld
A premium base for your South African safari
Set in the malaria-free bushveld of Thabazimbi, Bougasvlei Safaris brings together everything that makes hunting safaris in South Africa so special — quality game, experienced professional hunters and the warm, personal hospitality of a family-run estate. Our location in the heart of Limpopo places you within easy reach of OR Tambo International, yet a world away in pristine African wilderness.
As both a working game farm in Thabazimbi and an eco-friendly bushveld lodge in Limpopo, we offer a complete experience under one roof. Hunters enjoy fair-chase rifle and bow safaris across 20+ species, while families and corporate guests relax into comfortable, sustainable accommodation, home-cooked catering and unhurried bushveld days. It is this balance — serious hunting and genuine comfort — that sets a great hunting lodge in South Africa apart.
Whether you are planning trophy hunting in South Africa for the first time or returning for another season in the Limpopo bushveld, our team tailors every detail to your group, your species list and your dates. The result is a safari that feels exclusive, effortless and unmistakably African.
Plan your safari
Ready to plan your Bougasvlei safari?
Tell us your preferred dates, species and group size — we'll craft a tailor-made hunting or lodge experience and reply within 24 hours.