Thornybush Game Lodge
Location Guernsey Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa View on Google Map Photo Gallery Video Gallery
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Malamala Rattray’s Camp
MalaMala Game Reserve, one of the largest private Big Five game reserves in South Africa, shares an unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Rattray’s is the most luxurious of MalaMala’s camps, and offers a glimpse of an era long past when distant travellers to Africa married the magic of the wild with an elegance and refinement that have been immortalized in the epic tale of Karen Blixen in ‘Out of Africa’.
Malamala Camp
MalaMala Game Reserve consistently produces the most exciting wildlife experience this side of the equator! The Safari Industry’s blueprint to the luxury photographic safari, MalaMala has been custodian of this massive thriving tract of land since 1927.
MalaMala Game Reserve is one of the largest private Big Five game reserve in South Africa. Comprising 13 300 ha (33 000 acres), MalaMala shares a 19 km (12 mile) unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, and lies strategically sandwiched between the National Park and the Sabi Sand Reserve.
Every aspect of MalaMala Camp and Sable Camp is designed to appreciate and enjoy the view of the surrounding wilds. Pathways wind their way along the perimeter of the camp to reveal individual ochre colored units tucked into the greenery which flanks the Sand River. Massive trees and rolling green lawns are filled with birdsong, with the occasional antelope or elephant which seeks the succulence of greenery.
Thornybush River Lodge
Embark on a journey into the beating heart of Africa at The River Lodge. Here you will be wrapped in luxury and surrounded by the finest game viewing opportunities in a magnificent, secluded setting amid the vast bushveld panoramas of the 14 000 hectare Thornybush Nature Reserve, forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park. At The River Lodge, Big Five experiences blend seamlessly with 5-star service and amenities. With just four suites including the superb 2-bedroom Royal Suite, the lavish accommodation is limited to 8 guests, ensuring a personalised wilderness experience where the opportunity to reserve the entire camp for exclusive use is a reality.
Thornybush Jackalberry Lodge
Understated luxury under thatch encourages sensory indulgence which will put you back in touch with nature, ensuring a refreshing and uplifting stay. The views from each Suite are superb and your private patio is the perfect place from which to submerge yourself in nature’s harmony. You will have ample time to imbibe the sights, sounds and smells of the bush on twice daily game walks and drives, and while dining in the boma.
Thornybush Shumbalala Game Lodge
Shumbalala Lodge has been described by many who have visited it as a feast for the senses and a journey for the soul. A place where the setting was designed by nature, the spirit supplied by the hosts and the comfort derived from the soft linen and fabrics. This Lodge represents extraordinary style and taste and accredited by the star grading council with a five star rating. Accommodation and tasteful public areas are home to a maximum of eight special guests.
Thornybush Chapungu Tented Bush Camp
Let your spirit fly free. Where the soul of bygone Africa meets the present. Chapungu is the Shona name for the Bateleur Eagle, the majestic bird that quarters the skies above our tented camp nestled deep in the savannah of Thornybush. Here you can enjoy the elegance and style of a bygone era combined with all the trappings and convenience of modernity. Tranquil and intimate, the 8 en-suite air conditioned tents are washed with afternoon sunlight and colour, and offer outstanding bushveld views from their private decks, each with an outdoor bath.
Thornybush Serondella Lodge
Serondella Lodge is set in the mid-section of 14 000 hectares of pristine African Bushveld. It is the exclusive pleasure of your hosts, a highly qualified ranger and tracker team, to take you on a journey of the soul as you experience close encounters with all that is Africa. All of this is surpassed only by the supreme intimacy, superb cuisine and absolute attention that Serondella offers by restricting the Lodge to a maximum of 8 guests. The Lodge’s 4 comfortably appointed Suites are set on a meandering Monwana tributary, each one carefully positioned to ensure privacy and stunning vistas.
Simbambili Game Lodge
Simbambili Game Lodge, located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, is a must for the romantic at heart. Each of Simbambili Game Lodge’s Suites has been designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, whilst being carefully positioned to enhance privacy. The Central kaleidoscope to all Suites is the sweeping savannah, which can be viewed from the privacy of your own en-suite bathroom or private plunge pool.
Each of the 7 luxury Suites offers spectacular views to the popular “Watering Hole”. The Honeymoon Suite, ideally situated to offer honeymoon couples a romantic private stay, featuring an indoor lounge area. The exclusive Waterhole Suite offers extra luxury with a private air-conditioned lounge and dining area in addition to the usual features and a preferential view of the waterhole.
Another feature of the Suite decks, apart from the wonderful views, is a private plunge pool to soothe away hot summer afternoons and a private daybed for daydreaming and resting in the heat of the day.
Thornybush Waterbuck Lodge
Positioned perfectly in the Southern part of the magnificent 14 000 Thornybush Nature Reserve, this 4-star Lodge is particularly ideal for exclusive use bookings. The area around the Lodge is home to all the animals found within the reserve especially Thornybush’s largest elephant herd.
The Lodge is situated in the high water table area of the reserve and is sighted on a dammed estuary of the main water supply to the site. The lush undergrowth around the Lodge is evidence of a continual flow of water all year round. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of all amenities including a very private, Family sized swimming pool.
The Lodge consists of 4 fully air-conditioned luxury Suites, all with generous bathrooms and lovely views across the African terrain. Each Suite has been ideally positioned to maximize privacy. The Lodge boasts a comfortable lounge area with an open-plan dining room all under thatch. There is also a wonderful breakfast deck overlooking the estuary as well as an appointed bar with easy access to all hospitality areas.