Bundu Tattoo

18/11/2025

Bundu Tattoo is shutting down permanently…

I just wanted to thank any and all people that supported my artistic journey as a tattoo artist for the past 20 years… I started tattooing at the age of 25 and I’m now 45 years in the shade and there is no shade.

My journey of tattooing began as an artist looking for a way to make daily income until the day that I could afford to follow a true passion which is Wildlife Art for conservation which I believe is my calling.

Tattooing allowed me to move to a town that has been pivotal in my life’s journey. I met my amazing wife Tami Putter through tattooing, from which spawned 3 amazing sons, Thorne, Callum and Hunter, some of my best friends have been found through my journey. Tattooing gave me the time and freedom to start the NPO Rocking For Rhinos which allowed me to truly push my own personal boundaries and passion for big events, production and conservation.

I’ve tattooed at bike rallies, air shows, out of peoples bedrooms, restaurants, bars, in hotel rooms, at music festivals and have opened more tattoo studios than I like to think about.

For those that know me really well you would know that that tattooing is actually an extremely stressful undertaking for myself… I’m such a perfectionist as an artist and I often feel as though I can never achieve in tattoos what I can achieve on canvas or paper in my own time, which often leaves me doubting my own skills as an artist which is unhealthy for my own being… this hasn’t changed in 20years of tattooing. I have now found my calling and space as a Wildlife Artist and conservationist and have indeed had my own personal highlight in tattooing when I was flown to Kenya by Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line to tattoo a Elephant on him while he was on Holiday with family.

I never set out to be the best tattoo artist in the world… it was always a stepping stone to my career as Wildlife Artist… what I can say now is that I do aim to be the most influential Wildlife Artist the world has ever seen and I aim to use my influence and future successes to create some of the most exciting conservation projects events and projects the world has ever seen.

With much love and true respect and sincerity… thank you to all those that have supported my journey up until this point.

Onwards and upwards! 💥🙏🏼

18/04/2025

Wishing everyone a very Happy and safe Easter from us at Bundu Tattoo!

17/04/2025

Throwback Thursday

One for the books — the time I got flown out to Kenya to tattoo an elephant on none other than Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line.

There’s something surreal about creating meaningful ink surrounded by African wilderness, with elephants roaming in the distance and the sun setting over the savanna. This piece wasn’t just a tattoo — it was a connection to nature, spirit, and the wild heart of Africa.

Custom tattoos. Global journeys. Art that moves. Whether it’s in a studio or under African skies, Bundu Tattoo brings stories to life through ink.

16/04/2025

Show off your most loved piece.

We curious to see everyone’s most prize possessions ☺️

15/04/2025

OFFER YOUR GUESTS A WILDLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!

Let’s make your lodge stand out with this one-of-a-kind experience!

Give your guests the chance to take a piece of Africa home forever with a stunning wildlife-inspired tattoo—done right at your lodge, overlooking the beauty of the bush.

Exclusive, on-location tattoo sessions for your guests featuring breathtaking African wildlife designs.

Memorable & meaningful souvenirs
Professional, high-quality artistry
Convenient & private lodge sessions

+27 63 573 0530
Hoedspruit & surrounding areas

14/04/2025

There’s nothing like fresh ink to mark a moment, a memory, or just because you feel like it.
Whether it’s bold, minimal, meaningful, or just plain awesomr — we’ve got you.

Bookings are open.

Your skin, our canvas.

13/04/2025

3 hours design time and 7 hours 45 minutes tattoo time later… this is a massive project I am busy working on with Duwyne in order to help him change up an existing tattoo…

Thanks for the trust Duwyne🙏🏼🤙🏼

Bundu Tattoo

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28/03/2025

One more weekend left for our massive giveaway competition!!
Be sure to follow instructions and best of luck! 💥👍🏼

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨

Want to WIN a FREE 7-hour tattoo session with Gareth Putter at Bundu Tattoo? Here’s how to enter:

✅ Like this post
✅ Tag 3 friends who would love to get inked!
✅ Share this post on your story & tag us to spread the word! (Ensure the privacy of the post is set to public)

The lucky winner will be announced on Monday 31st March 2025
Good luck!!!

Terms & Conditions:
• The winner will receive a free 7-hour tattoo session.
• Custom design work costs are excluded and must be covered by the winner.
• Existing pre-booked tattoo sessions and voucher holders are not eligible to enter.
• The remainder of the tattoo time if not used in one sitting cannot be transferred to another client.
• Time cannot be carried over to another day—whatever time isn’t used on the day will be forfeited.
• The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• The winner must book their session within 3 months of winning.
• Entrants must follow all entry steps for a valid entry.

Contact Gareth for bookings and inquiries
063 573 0530

24/03/2025

Please note… Bundu Tattoo will be closed this week due to the expected arrival of our 3rd son tomorrow. I will however be available on WhatsApp from time to time and will follow up with any inquiries when I get the chance.

Have a cool week 💥🤙🏼
Gareth
0635730530

20/03/2025

Don’t miss out on this incredible giveaway!!! Tag your friends and the page and share share share! Competition ends 31st March 2025, good luck 💥

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨

Want to WIN a FREE 7-hour tattoo session with Gareth Putter at Bundu Tattoo? Here’s how to enter:

✅ Like this post
✅ Tag 3 friends who would love to get inked!
✅ Share this post on your story & tag us to spread the word! (Ensure the privacy of the post is set to public)

The lucky winner will be announced on Monday 31st March 2025
Good luck!!!

Terms & Conditions:
• The winner will receive a free 7-hour tattoo session.
• Custom design work costs are excluded and must be covered by the winner.
• Existing pre-booked tattoo sessions and voucher holders are not eligible to enter.
• The remainder of the tattoo time if not used in one sitting cannot be transferred to another client.
• Time cannot be carried over to another day—whatever time isn’t used on the day will be forfeited.
• The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• The winner must book their session within 3 months of winning.
• Entrants must follow all entry steps for a valid entry.

Contact Gareth for bookings and inquiries
063 573 0530

19/03/2025

Please be advised that some scamming sh*te has stolen the Bundu Tattoo Profile photo and is telling contestants in comments that they have been randomly selected as the winners of the competition and to click a link, don’t do it!! The competition has not ended and we will announce the winner by live draw when it does end. Please report to Facebook Cheers-
Thanks for the notification Izaan Bloem -Gareth