Bush Junkies safaris

30/10/2026

So looking forward to this historic event tomorrow.

29/10/2026

This event reminds us of the courage and perseverance of this remarkable woman who is still fondly remembered throughout South Africa.

Bloemfontein will revisit a significant moment in South African history on Saturday, 31st of October, when the funeral procession of British humanitarian Emily Hobhouse is re-enacted at the National Women's Monument, marking 100 years since her burial in 1926.

Learners from Oranje and Eunice will play a central role in the centenary commemoration, helping to recreate the historic procession that drew approximately 20,000 people to the monument a century ago.

In 1926, around 100 Oranje learners participated in Hobhouse's funeral procession. This year, 103 learners will take part in the re-enactment, dressed in white gowns and veils, each carrying a palm branch.

Approximately 650 historically accurate costumes have been designed and produced for the occasion by Sylvia van Heerden, a former Oranje learner from the Class of 1980.

According to organisers, Hobhouse's funeral was the first state funeral held for a woman in South Africa and an exceptional honour for a foreign national right here in Bloemfontein.

Among those who attended the original procession were women and boys who had survived the concentration camps of the Anglo-Boer War, adding particular historical significance to the event.

Hobhouse became internationally recognised for exposing the suffering of women and children in British concentration camps during the war.

For those who don't know, despite facing strong criticism in her home country, she had challenged the British government and documented the conditions experienced by those detained in the camps.

Following the war, Hobhouse continued supporting affected communities through agricultural initiatives and the establishment of 26 spinning and weaving schools.

The centenary commemoration will take place at the War Museum and National Women's Monument, with exhibitions and demonstrations forming part of the programme.

The re-enactment and commemorative proceedings will be broadcast live on kykNET from 11:00 on Saturday.

21/10/2026

The Free State province, third largest province in South Africa yet the second least populated (Northern Cape comes first!). From the Gariep in the south to the Vaal river in the north, the beautiful Maluti mountains in the east and the wide open plains of the south west. This is BIG Sky country.
Often overlooked by many tourists and tour operators (which could be a good thing) this region has so much to see and do. History, culture, amazing sights and great people are just a few reasons why you should pop over and see for yourself. The Free State- feel free to roam, to explore and free to be you!

21/09/2026

Lets support our local SPCA, they do so much to assist animals in need and I am sure that we have many bits and pieces laying around which can be used for a good cause.

Donate your second-hand items to our Charity Shop!

📢📢 Please note: Only clean and working items will be accepted.

21/09/2026

It is so wonderful when you receive positive feedback. Thank you Andy

During a trip to South Africa in 2026 I did two tours with Bush Junkies, a day tour of the city of Bloemfontein and a two-day tour of Lesotho. The guide for both tours was Tony Horn. Tony’s deep knowledge of South Africa, its history, people and wildlife made both tours a wonderful and highly insightful experience. If you are planning a trip to South Africa, I would highly recommend Bush Junkies as an excellent choice for day tours and longer trips.
Andy Bennett, Queensland, Australia

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05/08/2026

In conjunction with the Anglo Boer war museum I am offering two day tours to commemorate the remarkable Emily Hobhouse. We will visit the Springfontein concentration camp,the town of Phillipolis and of course a tour around Bloemfontein where her ashes lay at the foot of the Woman's War Memorial. Seating is limited and booking is essential. Please contact me for any information.

23/07/2026

From early August through to September, the dusty valleys and plains of Namaqualand situated on the western coastline of South Africa, is transformed into a wonderland, carpeted with wildflowers that draw visitors from far and near.
Part of the semi-desert Succulent Karoo biome, Namaqualand is home to the richest bulb flora of any arid region in the world and more than 1 000 of its estimated 3 500 plant species are found nowhere else on earth. This area is internationally famous for its spectacular spring wildflower bloom where the semi desert is transformed into a vibrant carpet of millions of colourful daisies, succulents, and other native flora.
Some of the places which I can recommend is the Namaqua National Park, where you will see amazing floral displays, spectacular coastal scenery and various wildlife species.
Then there is the Goegap Nature Reserve located just southeast of Springbok, which features spectacular displays of succulents and indigenous daisies, at the reception offices there is a wonderful Hester Malan Wildflower Garden which features a succulent and a rock garden.
Finally, there is the quaint town of Nieuwoudtville, known as the "bulb capital of the world," this area features incredible displays of the amaryllis family and ends a bit later in the season.
The flowers are totally dependant on the amount of rainfall the region has received so if the rainfall has been low there will not be that many flowers.

22/07/2026

The wide-open plains of the Free State province were once the stronghold of the world’s fastest land mammal, the Cheetah. This region with its grassland plains was the ideal habitat for this predator and would survive on the large herds of herbivores which once roamed here.
Regrettably with the arrival of modern humans the cheetah has all but disappeared, it is estimated that between 4000 to 6000 survive in southern Africa. Their range once extended as far east as India where it is now extinct. It is believed that queen Cleopatra kept cheetah as pets and Akbar the Great was said to have a “stable” of 1000 cheetah.
The cheetah is the only cat that does not have fully retractile claws, whilst a clear black line (the tear mark) runs from the inner corner of each eye to the corner of the mouth.
Though famed for their speed which can be more than 70km/hour this speed can only be sustained for a few hundred metres, they stalk to within a short distance of their intended prey and then sprint in for the kill. Antelope (Springbok, Impala, Duiker etc) up to a mass of about 60kg are their principal prey items.
If you wish to see free roaming cheetah in the Free State, I would strongly recommend to visit Kishindo Tiger Canyon (www.kishindowild.com) where encounters with these remarkable animals will leave life long memories.

08/04/2026

Always grateful to recieve such positive review

★★★★★

26/03/2026

I am always grateful to receive wonderful reviews, this is one of the latest I received on my Bush Junkies Google page.
Thank you Tracy

Tracy White
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I hired Tony with Bush Junkies for a fun 15 day adventure starting in Windhoek, Namibia and ending in Cape Town, South Africa. I had previously traveled briefly for a few days in 2023 with Tony, so I was comfortable booking the longer journey with him. The great thing about traveling with Tony is that the itinerary could be tailored to whatever I wanted. There was no need to see and experience things that weren’t of interest to me. The journey had many highlights: Namibia’s capital city of Windoek, the distinctly German vibe in the coastal city of Swakopmund, the ghost town of Kolmanskop near Luderitz that is being reclaimed by the desert, the Fish River Canyon, and the beautiful scenery along the western coast of South Africa. It was a fun adventure thanks to Tony.