Thornybush Lodges

Extraordinary wildlife diversity accompanies Thornybush Nature Reserve’s latest addition to the Collection in the south of the reserve: Waterbuck Lodge. Withdraw into the sounds of the African wild from illustrious suites and recreational areas, or from the freedom of an open-topped game-viewing vehicle.

Thornybush Game Lodge is a five-star property on the banks of the seasonal Monwana River in Thornybush Game Reserve. This lodge, with its beautiful views over the African bushveld, offers a good range of facilities and services, with high-quality game-viewing safaris. A children's program ensures the little ones are also well taken care of.

The River Lodge is a prime example of a picturesque bushveld getaway. Accommodation is grand in size and comfort; silky savannah vistas are serene from your indoor bathtub, your private outdoor plunge pool, or the central rim flow pool and deck; and game is prolific and enthralling.

Dazzling enough to capture the heart of the most seasoned luxury safari-goer, Serondella Game Lodge beckons with riverine enchantment and forest fantasies. The lodge grants guests the unique opportunity of intimate bird and game viewing from the secluded hides and the flexibility of either three thoughtfully designed suites or the self-contained family suite for ultimate satisfaction. 

Monwana Game Lodge is fortunate in its placing right next to the famous Kruger National Park, offering ample luxury with a unique African feel in a champion game-viewing locale. Africa is known as the origin of mankind, and as you feel Monwana taking you back to your rooted beginnings, it is easy to see why.

A world away from the Kruger crowds and unbound by national park restrictions, visitors to Jackalberry Lodge in Thornybush Reserve will be enthralled by this prolific birding and Big 5 wildlife destination. Indulge in morning and afternoon/evening game drives with the added benefit of being able to off-road in pursuit of the reserve’s inhabitants. 

Thornybush Private Game Reserve enjoys all of Kruger’s wildlife without the hordes of tourists. Twice daily game-drives, night drives, bush walks, and the ability to off-road are sure to bring visitors close to the Big 5 among others, while Shumbalala Lodge is the ideal bushveld refuge to retreat to at the end of the day.

Adaptable for families, groups of friends, or even informal business getaways, N'kelenga Tented Camp in Thornybush Nature Reserve is a unique self-catering option in one of the country’s finest reserves. Easy access to all amenities and brilliant hospitality guarantees guests the rustic, humbling experience that safari retreats are famous for.