Thornybush Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park
Features
- Each Luxury Suite has an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers and private deck with a view of the seasonal Monwana River.
- Whilst the size of the Lodge attracts special gatherings and weddings, the configuration of the self-contained luxury suites provides for privacy and solitude for couples and smaller groups visiting this special Lodge.
- Thornybush Game Lodge also hosts a sixty seater conference centre located conveniently two minutes walk from the Lodge Reception areas.
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes (for Big 5 Sightings Only)
- Camp FencedYes
- Child PolicyAll ages welcome
- PoolYes - At The Main Area Only
- SPAFull Spa
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaYes
- WI-FIYes
- Back-up PowerGenerator
Location
Thornybush Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park
Getting There
5.5 hours by road from Johannesburg. Daily scheduled flights to Hoedspruit Airport and a 45 minute road transfer.
Accommodation
18 Luxury Suites
2 Family Suites
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If you would prefer to chat to a Bush Lodge Expert for advice and recommendations, please contact us on 0861 00 44 55 (South Africa) or +27 11 468 3476 (international) or email info@bushbreaks.co.za.
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability.
- Proof of SA residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge.
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
Terms & Conditons
Rates Include
Important Notes
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted are only applicable to SA Residents only. Special Discounted rates for International Residents are available on request
- Rates exclude Community, Conservation & TOMSA levies of R 450 per person per day, to be pre-paid upon booking. (Subject to change)
Single Accommodation Policy
- There will be a supplement of 50% on the per person sharing rate for single accommodation.
Child Policy
- Children of all ages are welcome at Thornybush Game Lodge.
- Should two adults be travelling with 1 child under the age of 12 years, a triple room may be requested (limited triple rooms available).
- Should there be two adults and two children travelling, 2 rooms need to be booked with 1 x adult and 1 x child in each room.
- Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for child rates.
Game Drive Policy For Children
- Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on game drives. Baby sitters can be arranged at an additional charge.
- In order to guarantee a game drive for children, a private vehicle should be booked at an additional cost of R 13,500 per day. (Subject to change and availability)
- Children between the age of 6 & 12 years are permitted on drives at the discretion of the game ranger.
- Children under 16 years are not permitted on bush walks.
About Thornybush Game Lodge
Luxury suites line the banks of the seasonal Monwana River: all suites have spectacular views of the active waterhole. Spaciously appointed, each glass fronted suite has mini bar fridge, telephone, in and outdoor showers, air conditioners and generous decks.
Our collection of five exclusive lodges in Thornybush Game Reserve is a 11 500 Hectare reserve situated adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park
About Thornybush Game Reserve
Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, this is the Thornybush Game Reserve. With an abundance of bird and mammal species including the ‘Big 5’, it is also home to five exclusive lodges.
Diverse accommodation caters for most guests needs from rustic understated comfort to luxury of the finest order. All lodges have sparkling swimming pools and offer exciting dawn and dusk safaris from open land rovers with fully qualified rangers and trackers, and bush walks for the more adventurous.
An African safari can be a life-changing experience. We hope Thornybush is that for you.
Lodge Features
Boma
Conference
Lodge Pool
Curio Store
Spa
Getting There
FROM THE SOUTH ON THE R40
ON THE R40 FROM BUSHBUCKRIDGE
- Continue through Acornhoek towards Klaserie (do not turn at Acornhoek)
- Continue for about 7 km
- Turn right onto R40 Phalaborwa, Eastgate Airport, travel 1 km
- Turn right onto Guernsey Road (large brown thornybush sign on left)
- Travel 11,6 km (note: the road gives way to dirt at 7,5 km)
- Turn left at the T-Junction (brown Thornybush sign)
- Continue a further 6,3 km to Thornybush Game Reserve gate on right
- Follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge for all guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya and Nkelenga
- Guests arriving to Chapungu Tented Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.
FROM THE NORTH ON THE R40
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate
- Follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge for all guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya and Nkelenga
- Guests arriving to Chapungu Tented Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.
FROM JOHANNESBURG
- The N12 to Emalahleni (Witbank), where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway
- Continue with the N4 in the direction Mbombela (Nelspruit).
- Approximately 60 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
- Travel though the towns of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and eMnotweni (Dullstroom) to Mashishing (Lydenburg)
- Take the R 36 (which becomes the R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate
- Follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge for all guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya and Nkelenga
- Guests arriving to Chapungu Tented Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.
FROM PRETORIA
- Take the N4 in the direction Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Approximately 60 km past eMalahleni (Middleburg) take the R 540 to your left
- Travel through the town of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and eMnotweni (Dullstroom) to Mashishing (Lydenburg)
- Take the R 36 (which becomes the R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate
- Follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge for all guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya and Nkelenga
- Guests arriving to Chapungu Tented Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.
FROM SWAZILAND
- From Jeppe’s Reef border post, follow the R 570 north in the direction Malelane
- Take the N4 highway in the direction of Mbombela (Nelspruit) for 64 km
- On arrival in Mbombela (Nelspruit) turn right on the R 40 in the direction White River
- Turn right onto R569 Numbihek, travel 2,9 km
- Turn left onto R538 White River, travel 1,7 km
- Turn right onto R40 Phalaborwa, travel 41 m to Hazyview
- Turn left at T-Junction onto R40 Phalaborwa
- Travel 75,8 km through Hazyview, Bushbuckridge & Acornhoek (do not turn at Acornhoek)
- Turn right onto R40 Phalaborwa, Eastgate Airport, travel 1 km
- Turn right onto Guernsey Road (large brown sign on left)
- Travel 11,6 km (note: road gives way to dirt at 7,5 km)
- Turn left at the T-Junction (large brown sign)
- Continue a further 6,3 km to the Thornybush Game Reserve Gate on right
- Follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge for all guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya and Nkelenga
- Guests arriving to Chapungu Tented Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.
FROM KMIA (KRUGER MPUMALANGA INTERNATIONAL)
- Exit KMIA premises
- Turn right onto R538 (R40) White River, travel 3,2 km
- Turn left onto R538 (R40), travel 0,1 km (Note: only 100 metres)
- Turn right onto R538 White River, travel 4,4 km
- Turn right onto R569 Numbihek, travel 2,9 km
- Turn left onto R538 White River, travel 1,7 km
- Turn right onto R40 Phalaborwa, travel 41 m to Hazyview
- Turn left at T-Junction onto R40 Phalaborwa
- Travel 75,8 km through Hazyview, Bushbuckridge & Acornhoek (do not turn at Acornhoek)
- Turn right onto R40 Phalaborwa, Eastgate Airport, travel 1 km
- Turn right onto Guernsey Road (large brown sign on left)
- Travel 11,6 km (note: road gives way to dirt at 7,5 km)
- Turn left at the T-Junction (large brown sign)
- Continue a further 6,3 km to the Thornybush Game Reserve Gate on right
- Follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge for all guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya and Nkelenga
- Guests arriving to Chapungu Tented Bush Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.
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