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Patience, Head Chef at Saseka Tented Camp, has shared her recipe of a much loved menu item – Thai Fish Cakes. With a slight Indonesian flair, it still keeps true to traditional ingredients and methods. Plus it’s a really straightforward recipe and works perfectly with a simple Asian crunch salad, so why not give it a try at home! 

Ever wondered why birds start singing too early in the morning? Or which birds are responsible for the waking call of Africa? Discover the five most common calls of the morning chorus.

What we do know about Patience Nkwane is that she can cook, very very well. What you may not know about Patience is that she has a huge heart and loves helping those less fortunate than her in any way possible.

Supporting the livelihoods of our people | World Wildlife Day 

I don’t normally write reviews for places I have been and, while I have been to many memorable places, I felt that Thornybush and Saseka Tented Camp, in particular, deserved a review not because my time there was memorable, but because it was unforgettable.  

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal on earth – Here are our top five reasons why we as a (wildlife-loving) human race should continue to forge a path to protect them.

Hyena are in fact some of the most incredible creatures, they are highly intelligent and have a deeply complex social structure.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that donated to the Thornybush Family Food Fundraiser, what a success it has been!

We have decided to investigate the four most commonly shared “facts” about hippos, and share the truth about these animals.

John Ndlovu is a tracker at Game Lodge, by using his “magic factor” he always ensures his guests are happy.

Thornybush Game Lodge will be serving this delicious salad over the festive season, it is made from aubergines with a peppadew salsa

What makes a safari wedding so unique and special; long days spent with people you love in a beautiful bush environment.

We are now offering Covid-19 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests to guests staying at any of the Thornybush lodges

A word from our CEO on 2020 – the year that was NOT what we expected or planned for. It wasn’t all bad, so we reflect on the positives and look forward to the future.

We would like to say a huge thank you for all the support from our fellow South Africans throughout the chaos of the past year