We are an owner-run collection of luxury lodges and private villas set across two of South Africa’s most iconic reserves: Thornybush Nature Reserve and the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. United by a passion for safari, conservation, and community, our lodges offer exceptional Big Five sightings, warm hospitality, and a deep connection to nature.
Discover our thoughtfully designed safari lodges and private villas, where style, comfort, and a strong sense of place come together. From relaxed, contemporary spaces to classic safari charm, each stay is shaped by passionate service and attention to detail, creating moments as memorable as the landscapes around them.
Each of our lodges, tented camps and villas offer its own unique African safari experience — from elegant thatched spaces overlooking waterholes to intimate tented suites beside seasonal riverbanks, all rooted in the heart of the wild.
Thornybush Nature Reserve
Set along the Monwana River in the Thornybush Nature Reserve, Saseka Tented Camp features eight luxury tented suites, each with a private game viewing deck and plunge pool, outdoor shower, and contemporary finishes. A private villa, Little Saseka, is available for families and groups.
Thornybush Nature Reserve
One of the oldest lodges in the Greater Kruger, Thornybush Game Lodge features 15 luxury suites, each with indoor and outdoor showers, and a private deck overlooking the riverbed and waterhole. A private villa, Kamara House, is available for families and groups.
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Simbambili Game Lodge, set amongst the old Knobthorns and Jackalberries overlooks a busy waterhole. Nine spacious suites each with a private deck and plunge pool. The lodge offers a relaxed, intimate safari stay.
Our exclusive-use villas offer a deeply personal way to experience the bush. Each villa feels less like accommodation and more like your own private safari home – a place where the rhythm of the wild sets the pace of your day. Unwind, reconnect, and savour special moments, shared only with those who matter most.
Thornybush Nature Reserve
Little Saseka offers families and friends the rare luxury of their own private safari retreat. A beautiful living and dining area opens onto an expansive deck, where a private pool overlooks the seasonal Monwana riverbed. This exclusive-use villa, accommodating up to six guests, is crafted for relaxed, effortless bush living.
Thornybush Nature Lodge
Overlooking the bush, this 3 bedroom villa, is ideal for multigenerational families or small groups seeking space, privacy, and a shared safari experience. Enjoy bush views, private pool, personal chef, spacious dining and more.
Thornybush Nature Reserve
Set overlooking an active waterhole in Thornybush Nature Reserve, this private tented bush villa will open on the 1stApril 2027. It is designed for families and small groups seeking privacy, space and uninterrupted connection to the wild. With three Meru-style tented suites and a spacious family tent, the villa accommodates up to eight guests in comfort.
At Thornybush, our purpose is to open your heart and soul to the wonders of safari and the wild beauty of the Greater Kruger Park.
Whether you’re celebrating something special, travelling with family, or just taking time out, each safari with Thornybush unfolds in its own special way. From thrilling twice-daily game drives and immersive bush walks to leisurely, unhurried moments back at the lodge, each day offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
Our luxury safari lodges are set within Thornybush Nature Reserve and the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. They offer exceptional wildlife viewing, diverse landscapes, and some of the most sought-after safari experiences in Africa.
At Thornybush, we have committed ourselves to embrace the journey of being a company that is overtly responsible in all our operations. Through community upliftment, conservation action, and sustainable practices, we invest in a future where wildlife thrives and local communities prosper.
A visual journey into the heart of Thornybush: golden game drives, quiet bushveld reflections and soulful safari experiences. Follow @thornybush.safari on Instagram for a closer look at life in the wild.
"*" indicates required fields
