The Thornybush Collection of Lodge offerings consist of twelve Lodges, eleven of which are located in the Thornybush Private Nature Reserve and one in the Northern part of the Sabi Sand.
A well-known destination for local and international visitors Thornybush has earned its reputation as one of the country’s finest bush experiences.
Our chefs at River Lodge know when to put on the Ritz and when to keep it simple, and summertime is the perfect opportunity to tone things down with quick and easy dishes to delight our guests. Here's the magic formula for lemon posset, one of our favourite desserts after a long day out in the bush. Lemon Posset Zest of 4 lemons 225ml Lemon Juice 2...
October 16th is World Food Day, where people from around the globe will be uniting to raise awareness around food scarcity and how climate change affects food production and distribution. Through this awareness and the discussions which arise, the Food and Agriculture Organisation fo the United Nations (FAO), hopes that goals to build a Zero Hunger...
The Thornybush Collection is dedicated to making sure that we uplift, empower and invest in the local communities which surround the lodges, and where the majority of our staff come from. At any given time we're involved in a number of different projects, many of which you can actually see first-hand if you're on safari with us, through our communi...
When you embark on a South African safari at the intimate River Lodge , you'll get to enjoy hearty meals crafted from the freshest ingredients. You can also indulge in a range of sweet pastries, cakes and desserts courtesy of Nomsa Mathebula, one of Thornybush Collection's experienced chefs. An Early Introduction to South African Safaris Nomsa is b...
Amazing food is part of the deal when you enjoy a South African safari with Thornybush Collection, and we pride ourselves on presenting a range of dishes with a local touch. These are some of the things you can expect during your visit. Or alternatively, try them out at home thanks to the recipes published on our blog. Bobotie The origins of boboti...
Heritage Day, which takes place on 24 September every year, is one of South Africa's most celebrated official public holidays. Although it's a day that acknowledges every culture of the Rainbow Nation, the focus is mainly on those elements that have become uniquely South African. These aspects are so ingrained in the South African way of life that ...
