Background

“Hebron”, is the first farm which makes up Burchell Game Reserve. It was bought by the family in 1987. At that stage Barry was still in school. He always loved this part of the world and saw the potential then and today this area is the premier game area of Southern Africa.

William John Burchell came out to South Africa in 1809, he did not have any children himself but Barry’s decent is from his brother. Barry is the 7th generation to be born and in South Africa.

In 1990 Barry took over the control of Hebron Farm from his family. He then started building Masada Lodge in 1995. It took a total of nine months to complete. Everything was done by hand. It took about 36,000 man hours, 96 tons of cement, 384 tons of sand, 1,536 tons of stone, 36 tons of timber and 80 tons of thatching grass (ten tons per room and 40 tons for the dining). In 2001, eight couple suites were built and completed. This bringing the lodge to a capacity of 16 rooms. The top boma, which is the main entertaining area of the lodge, was also built.

In 1996 the farm Bergplaas was added to Burchell Game Reserve which was a great addition. After two years of negotiations, the farms Stanhope and Mountain View were added. In the beginning of 1999 the farm Shenfield was added and at the beginning of 2000 Kalmosfontein and Branderskloof were added. At the beginning of 2001 and after four years of negotiations, Wilgerfontein and Neuwe Rus were added to Burchell Game Reserve. At the end of 2001, Heilbron was added and in 2002 Prospects and Doorkom were incorporated in to Burchell Game Reserve. Watekloof was added in 2003 and in 2005, Hopevale was incorporated into the reserve.

TELEPHONE & INTERNET

There is no charge to send and receive emails. Our e-mail address is: frontiersafaris@global.co.za. We have Wi-Fi, therefore internet usage is free and available at the lodge on your personal computer. Rate for the usage of the office telephone at Masada Lodge is $3 per minute.

CELLPHONES

We have excellent cellphone coverage at the lodge and 90 % on the rest of the reserve is covered. Many clients bring there own cellphones. It is advised to confirm with your cell provider that your cell phone will work in South Africa as we work on a tri band system. Cellphone rental is also available at $10 per day, plus calls at the operators cost.

Hunting Packages

$200/night per observer (all packages)

Food Menu

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What to Pack

• One outfit to wear on arrival and departure of safari
• Four shirts (two long sleeves and two short sleeves)
• Two pairs shorts
• Two pairs long pants
• Sweat suit for evening wear
• Warm jacket and sweater/Rain jacket*
• Comfortable hunting boots x 2 that have been worn in
• Four pairs of quality socks
• Hat
• Any medical prescriptions
• Binoculars
• Please bring your own personal toiletries
• Showergel, Shampoo and Soap provided in all rooms
• Camera / Cellphone (make sure to bring a charger)
• 220 volt to 110 volt converter
• Flashlight and extra batteries (South Africa is experiencing severe power outages)
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Firearm and ammunition (optional)- renting of firearms available on request
• Regular underwear
• Thermal underwear
• One down or heavy jacket
• Wool cap
• Raincoat or waterproof jacket
• One pair running shoes or comfortable shoes to wear at night around the fire place.
• Chap-stick/Lip-ice
• Snacks that you would like to eat during your hunt
• Alcoholic beverages , Frontier Safaris will provide South African Beer and South African Wine

Day Trips

Curio Shop