Waterbuck Game Lodge Star Rating

Robert Andersson, South Africa

Waterbuck Game Lodge would be one of my favourite of the 4 star Thornybush Lodges. I liked it because it well shaded and I liked the feeling of being really tucked away in the bush. Like N’Kaya Lodge it is very small and offers secluded, private experience. If you prefer the anonymity of larger lodges this is not for you. If you like the feeling of being ‘at home’ in a relaxed, laid back lodge this is definitely for you.

  • Robert Andersson

Waterbuck Game Lodge is uniquely positioned adjacent to a water estuary in the Southern part of The Thornybush Nature Reserve (bordering the Kruger National Park), and provides extraordinary wildlife diversity within the confines of a closely located watering hole and abundant birdlife.

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

  • Enjoy the large decks surrounding the waterbuck game lodge. These decks overlook a local waterhole which is frequented by hippos.
  • Thornybush Private Game Reserve offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. It is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees.

Facilities

  • Open plan lounge and dining area
  • Indoor lounge
  • Open air boma
  • Library
  • Swimming pool
  • Facilities for re-charging of cameras and telephone etc

Activities

Morning and evening game drive safaris in open top Land Rover, walking safaris, bird watching, fishing and day tours such as white water rafting or village tours.

Meal Basis

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

Child Policy

Children are permitted on request only.

Accommodation

Waterbuck Game Lodge offers 4 Luxury suites each offering ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning and private game viewing decks.

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Honeymoon to South Africa and Mauritius during September 2011

Beautiful room/lodge. Felt very intimate as only 4 rooms, so there were only 2 other couples with us there. Impressed by the food, and the staff were knowledgeable and very warm.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during September 2010

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I loved it. I did not think it was so developed and so clean and there were no potholes on the roads. My conclusion is that I was very ignorant about the country. The level of developement I foundw as far superior to what I had anticipated and the quality of the food was excellent. In terms of crime...

Rated... 5stars

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Ms Rose Marie Sime

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