Serondella Game Lodge is a 5-star, family-centric boutique safari lodge set in the private Thornybush Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park. It envelopes one of the most active waterholes in Thornybush and delivers exciting game drives with its award-winning guides.
Each of the lodge’s suites is privately situated in its own tranquil space. There are 2 one-bedroom suites, a two-bedroom family suite and the self-contained “Willem’s Den” a three-bedroom family suite. Each air-conditioned suite has high-quality amenities, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private deck with a plunge pool.
The lodge’s facilities are sprawled along the edge of the waterhole and following a small, dry riverbed. They include a lounge, indoor dining area, viewing deck with rim-flow pool, a gym, and a bush spa. There’s also a boma for meals under the stars, a fire pit for story sharing and an evening bar set up under the trees.
Special offers: Book for 4 nights and only pay for 3 nights. Honeymoon offer: One guest receives a 50% discount on accommodation, minimum stay of 3 nights. These offers are valid until 19 December 2025, excluding 20 December 2024 - 08 January 2025. Terms and conditions apply.
Private 3-bedroom villa for added privacy, space and comfort
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2 Suites, 2 Family Suites & 1 Villa
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
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"Children are allowed on game drives from the age of 6. For families with children under this age, a private vehicle can be arranged at an additional cost."
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Big 5 Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Helicopter Flights
Conservation Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Photographic Safari
Wellness/Spa
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Lucy Ramsden, 9th October 2024
holiday to Serondella Game Lodge
Perfect, but maybe too much food! They have lovely staff, especially our guide Alfred, who was knowledgeable. Everyone was friendly and happy to help with anything. The villa was beautiful, with an incredibly comfy bed and a great bathroom. Wouldn't mind a bathtub as well as a shower! The spa offer…
The Serondella Game Lodge was our favorite accommodation from our trip. The lodge was absolutely beautiful and having a watering hole so close allowed us to see so many animals up close while just enjoying the lodge. The staff was so attentive and welcoming, and the food was so so good! All of the …
A really high-quality lodge. Accommodation (Willem's Den) for a family of 5 was fantastic. The food was great. The location and all-round feel of the lodge are superb. The wildlife experience is fantastic, especially for leopards and lions.
The only niggle was quite an aggressive approach to tipp…
Serondella was an absolute dream!!! The service was unmatched; you are treated so well and the staff truly feels like family. The game drives were always so exciting and upon coming back the staff always had a nice surprise. We wished we could go back from the second we left. We would recommend Ser…
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2 Suites, 2 Family Suites & 1 Villa
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
Big 5 Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Helicopter Flights
Conservation Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Photographic Safari
Wellness/Spa
