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Ungulates are everywhere! During the average South African safari, you’ll come across them daily. They are some of the most numerous in Thornybush Private Natur

One of the most widely held beliefs surrounding the praying mantis is the female’s habit of ripping her mates head off after copulation.

Meet Jeffrey Mabasa of Serondella Game Lodge – the man who traded in the hustle and bustle of the big city for Wildlife and the bush and became a tracker. Read

Many of us think of the eerily translucent, wide-eyed type lizard when we hear the word gecko. However, the gecko infra-order is one of the largest in the order

Amazing food is part of the deal when you enjoy a South African safari with Thornybush. We pride ourselves on presenting a range of dishes with a local touch. R

You’re almost guaranteed to see leopard on safari at Thornybush. Find out why these animals are in danger.

In early 2019, Thornybush will be opening the doors of its newest luxury tented camp – Saseka Tented Camp – which will offer a luxurious and exclusive safari ex

During your South African safari at Thornybush Lodges, you’ll discover that there’s more to plants than meets the eye. Not content with passively extracting nut

Meet Laiza Ndubane of Simbambili Lodge who is not only a long-time staff member at Simbambili, but also a multitalented and respected entrepreneur in her own ri

Ants and termites have an important role to play in nature. Aspects of their lifestyle which cause irritation and distress in suburbia are welcomed in the bush.

Meet Kilmon Ndlovu, one of our guests’ favourite characters and Field Guide at Chapungu Tented Camp where he has been sharing his knowledge and love of the bush

The African Civet is a relatively common inhabitant in our neck of the woods. But it’s still a real treat to see one of these elusive creatures make an appearan

Africa is filled with creatures struggling in a sometimes-hostile environment, competing for food among some of the most dangerous creatures alive. But the hone

When you stay at one of Thornybush’s luxury safari camps, you will get to take part in early morning and evening game drives with an experienced game guide and

Once you’ve stayed at Thornybush for a few days, you are likely to have ticked the Big Five off your list already. The real challenge to begins in tracking down