Thornybush Game Lodge : Thornybush Game Reserve : South Africa

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Thornybush Game Lodge

Location

Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park is the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Accommodation and facilities

Accommodation consists of stylish air-conditioned suites, with extensive living areas overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. There are 18 suites, 2 family suites and accommodation caters for a maximum of 40 people collectively.

From within the sumptious individual suites, each with full en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and private decks, sweeping vistas over the savannah and ever active water hole can be enjoyed. Bathrooms boast large glass windows, offering unique game viewing in and past the river bed. Superb attention to detail and highly personalised service make for a memorable stay.

Each air-conditioned suite has its own telephone, minibar, room safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Activities and game viewing

Shortly after you depart in your open landrover, your experienced rangers and trackers will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor.

After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee and tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned and indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter. In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles and warm blankets.

Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the lora and fauna of the region and to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail.

Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.

he afternoon game drive is preceded by high tea and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight. Once again, you will break somewhere out in the bush, in a remote, scenic spot to watch the sunset, where sundowners and snacks are offered to guests whilst you once again stretch your legs.