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Our 4 night stay at Simbambili Lodge was outstanding, from the fabulous welcoming staff to our Butler Mr T, Ranger Tendai & our great tracker Service who all made our time very special, Tendai & Service made such a great… read moreOur 4 night stay at Simbambili Lodge was outstanding, from the fabulous welcoming staff to our Butler Mr T, Ranger Tendai & our great tracker Service who all made our time very special, Tendai & Service made such a great team which resulted in the game viewing completely exceeding both my husband and my expectations, the spacious rooms and peaceful patios, lovely food selection. The Sabi Sands truly does deliver and we we are extremely privileged to have experienced the Simbambili way… and I do hope I can revisit one day!! read less

Sandy B

This is like a 6 star experience. The attention to detail is unbelievable. Every staff member is outstanding, in particular Anthony, Joe, Jimmy, and Pride.

The game viewing was excellent and the knowledge and tenacity of the game drivers is… read moreThis is like a 6 star experience. The attention to detail is unbelievable. Every staff member is outstanding, in particular Anthony, Joe, Jimmy, and Pride.

The game viewing was excellent and the knowledge and tenacity of the game drivers is something special.

We can’t wait to come back

This was truly a special experience read less

tgecelter

We had a fantastic Kruger safari at Thornybush Game Lodge. It was our first since the pandemic, so really great to get back into the bush.

We’ve stayed at various luxury lodges in Kruger and elsewhere. The staff at Thornybush were… read moreWe had a fantastic Kruger safari at Thornybush Game Lodge. It was our first since the pandemic, so really great to get back into the bush.

We’ve stayed at various luxury lodges in Kruger and elsewhere. The staff at Thornybush were a highlight: attentive, professional, friendly.

We had great sightings and will definitely be back for more. read less

Andre V

We stayed 3 nights in Thornybush at Jackalberry and 3 nights at Simbavati River Lodge in Timbavati. Both were great and nice variety. Jackalberry has an artificial pond near the dining area, so during dry season you will… read moreWe stayed 3 nights in Thornybush at Jackalberry and 3 nights at Simbavati River Lodge in Timbavati. Both were great and nice variety. Jackalberry has an artificial pond near the dining area, so during dry season you will see various animals near the lodge. Of the places we’ve stayed, our guide and tracker were two of the best. The tracker saw one leopard that no one else would have seen. The safari vehicles were comfortable and the game drives were super. In addition, we did 2 mid-day bush walks with our guide, coming close to a variety of animals, including giraffe and 2 buffalo. Food was wonderful and the accommodations large and well designed.
Stayed in #5. Staff was very friendly. We would definitely stay here again. read less

Steveh3Texas

From the moment we got there everything and everyone was first class. Meals very good, service by Glory incredible. Loved the game drives with Enoch and tracker Freddy. Best spotting 15 Lions that couldn’t even stand from eating too much… read moreFrom the moment we got there everything and everyone was first class. Meals very good, service by Glory incredible. Loved the game drives with Enoch and tracker Freddy. Best spotting 15 Lions that couldn’t even stand from eating too much Zebra and a Leopard lying on its kill in a tree! read less

277murrayw

We were three couples all close friends/family. We all agree: superior lodging. Met by Jackalberry manager Nataly and assistant Zoey with refreshing cider.
Our exquisite lodging was kept in tip-top shape with Butler Lucy & Comfort,… read moreWe were three couples all close friends/family. We all agree: superior lodging. Met by Jackalberry manager Nataly and assistant Zoey with refreshing cider.
Our exquisite lodging was kept in tip-top shape with Butler Lucy & Comfort, chefs Martha & Maria with amazing meals, Safari snacks, bar drinks, our housekeeper Rose was only too helpful ensuring all our needs were met. Our first Safari and most memorable were adventures including seeing the Big Five and many babies: lion cubs, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, hippos by Safari Ranger Gerhard and tracker Elliott. We miss you! Yes there was a mishap: losing my device while out, easily replaceable. But the memories, THE STAFF and amazing Safari experience made it perfectly wonderful. Thanks Jackalberry! read less

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