Thornybush Game Lodge

Robert Andersson, South Africa

On the whole I think the Thornybush Reserve is simply brilliant with great game viewing and easy access from Hoedspruit Airport. Thornybush Game Lodge is probably what you would call the flagship lodge on the Thornybush Reserve. Whilst being a large lodge you always feel as though you are getting the personal attention of a smaller lodge. The staff were lovely during my stay and the food was outstanding. Of the three 5 star Thornybush Lodge lodges this was actually my favourite. It would suit most parties and I would highly recommend it.

  • Robert Andersson

Set in the heart of the rolling Lowveld and adjacent to Kruger National Park is Thornybush Game Reserve, home of the Big Five and a variety of other African wildlife species. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate it is the ideal safari holiday destination. Enjoy exciting dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers and on walking safaris, take a moment to browse in the intimate library or simply enjoy a treatment in the Beauty Spa or relax at the pool with your favourite cocktail as you bask in Africa's glorious sunshine.

Location

Access by air from the Hoedspruit Airport which is approximately a 30 minute drive from the lodge. The drive time to Thornybush Game Lodge by road from Johannesburg is approximately 6 – 7 hours.

Highlights

  • Thornybush Private Game Reserve offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot.
  • Thornybush is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees.
  • The bush walks are great fun. Accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker the walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. The Shangaan trackers will enthral you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.

Facilities

  • Open plan lounge and dining area
  • Indoor lounge
  • Library
  • Open air boma
  • swimming pool
  • Facilities for re-charging of cameras and telephones etc
  • Nature spa

Activities

Game drives, bush walks and bird watching. Day excursions are available to the nearby Cheetah breeding project or to the Nyani Cultural Village. Helicopter flips and balloon safaris can be arranged outside of the park.

Meal Basis

Full board accommodation including three meals, two game drives and a bush walk per day.

Child Policy

Children are welcome.

Accommodation

Thornybush Game Lodge offers 20 Luxurious air conditioned suites with ensuite bathrooms and outdoor showers. Each suite has a private deck overlooking the Monwana River.

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Read Reviews of the Thornybush Game Lodge

Holiday to South Africa and Mauritius during August 2011

It was incredible; the staff, food and lodge were just wonderful.

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Holiday to South Africa during January 2012

South Africa Review

We loved South Africa. From Table Mountain in Cape Town, Stellenbosch in the wine country, Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and Amakhala in the Eastern Cape we feel we managed to cram in two weeks so many wonderful aspects ofSouth Africa had to show and are desperate to return and see more of th...

Rated... 5stars

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Celia Pool

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