Excellent safari in a private reserve

From elegant, luxury accommodation to sublime cuisine to an animal filled reserve, Thornybush Game Lodge offers a first class safari experience. Found in the famous Thornybush Nature Reserve beside the Kruger, your game drives and walks here promise plenty of Big Five experiences.

When you’re not out exploring the open savannah, your stylish, self-contained suite offers the perfect place to relax. Take in views of the seasonal Monwana River from your private deck or, if you opt for a family suite, from your private plunge pool.

The friendly team here at Thornybush welcomes all ages, with family accommodation and a special safari program designed just for the little ones. Tailored drives, meals and activities will keep the kids entertained, while babysitters and childminders ensure you can enjoy some romantic safari moments to yourselves.

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The impact of your stay:

Thornybush, bordering Kruger National Park, strategically conserves abundant flora and fauna. Focused on community education, their Kids in Conservation initiative imparts environmental knowledge to local youth through a camp course, fostering understanding of nearby protected areas and exploring cultural heritage. Illegal wildlife trade threatens South Africa’s wildlife. Thornybush combats this with an in-house anti-poaching unit and collaborations with local non-profits, actively participating in humane rhino dehorning initiatives. The painless process allows rhino horns to naturally regrow, akin to human fingernails. Thornybush actively supports animal conservation through scientific research collaborations with local universities and researchers. Their game drive reports contribute to larger conservation projects, including ground hornbill, rhino tagging, and leopard identification initiatives.

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