Experience the thrill of game tracking and the excitement of a close encounter with Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo or Leopard.
Thornybush Game Reserve lies adjacent to the
Kruger National Park and as such its 11,500ha of rugged bushveld doesn't actually border Kruger. Nevertheless it does make up part of the
Greater Kruger National Park. With an abundance of bird and mammal species, exceptional game viewing is a virtual guarantee. With rolling lowveld grassland and thick almost impenetrable bush making up the majority of the reserve, it's a good thing that Thornybush's trackers and rangers are reputedly the best in South Africa so they do all the hard searching for you!
And when it come to lodges there are quite a few
exclusive and
luxurious options to choose from. Escape the midday heat with a swim in your lodge's sparkling pool and prepare for another exciting afternoon game drive with a sumptuous feast at lunch-time. Included in our selection of lodges for the Thornybush Game Reserve are a few that are situated in the nearby
Kapama Private Game Reserve, which is equally exclusive and enticing!
NB: Our consultants have been to this region so if you have any questions or requests, just pick up the phone and call.
Don't delay - contact us to plan your tailormade Kruger trip!



With the Big Five hiding out somewhere in the vast open bush it's a good thing that Thornybush prides itself on having some of the best rangers and trackers.
Royal Malewane for example employs South Africa's only Master Tracker, Wilson Masiya, and many who have learned from him work in the reserve. Their vast knowledge is there for your use, so don't be shy, ask your questions and learn something new - it's all part of the safari experience.
The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate it is the ideal safari holiday destination. And with exciting dawn and dusk safaris from open landrovers and bush walks for the more adventurous, there are many options to enjoy the weather and your surroundings. If the excitement gets to much chill out round your campfire as
lions roar somewhere out in the bush. It's just another day in Africa.
Thornybush Game Reserve is approximately 5 hours drive or a 1 hour flight from Johannesburg. Whether staying in a lodge within the Thornybush Game Reserve or in the nearby
Kapama Private Game Reserve, our consultants have been there and will be able to give you all the information you need before you leave.
Contact Rhino Africa now to begin planning your perfect safari itinerary.