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Our gourmet version of this soup from Thornybush Lodge is sure to set you up for a heart-warming success at your next dinner party. Serve it alongside our quick

This party-popping culinary eye candy, courtesy of Simbambili Lodge, will impress even the most difficult dinner party guests and jzeush up any family celebrati

This energy bar recipe comes to us courtesy of Saseka Tented Camp’s pastry chef, Megan Barclay, and is the furthest thing from shop-bought energy bars that you’

South Africa celebrates Mandela Day every year on July 18th and uses it as a day to help the less fortunate. At Thornybush, we do our part through the various c

Meet Skattie Mathebula, a treasured Housekeeper and second-generation staff member at River Lodge, who’s presence always brings an air of magic

Meet Saphia Mukansi, chef and master baker at Jackalberry Lodge, who’s passion for food wows and delights all who have the pleasure to taste her marvellous crea

Meet senior sous chef at Thornybush Game Lodge, Thomas Matowerenyi, who’s many years of experience and interesting experiences at Thornybush make him a fascinat

For a recipe that’s always a crowd pleaser, try this Thai Beef Salad recipe from Monwana Lodge. This cool salad is a perfect meal or side dish for those hot Sou

Roland Mann’s instinctive knowledge of animal behaviour makes him one of Thornybush’s most popular rangers and he currently spreads his time between both Monwan

People from several African countries are known to eat Mopani worms, but what do Mopani worms eat? Leaves from the Mopani tree of course! Read more about the Mo

Nighttime drives are always a great idea at Thornybush Lodges. Guests can be exposed to more wildlife experiences than at any time of day, together with sundown

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