Conservation is at the forefront of every conversation right now, as Africa is paving the road to becoming the conservation continent. All eyes are on us to ensure our words are being put into action, and where some of us do it from the continent itself, others, like Thornybush Co-Founder Jennifer Fox is tackling the conversation from a more global scale. As she travels between her homes in the UK and Hoedspruit, South Africa we managed to catch up with…
Read MoreA guest shares her experience as she visited Nourish Eco Village and tells us why this is such an impactful activity to add to your next stay at Thornybush. Preparing for the Cultural Tour We decided we wanted to spend a day at the nearby village and learn more about how other people in this part of the world lived. We read about the Nourish Cultural Tour on the Thornybush website and thought it would be a fabulous add-on to…
Read MoreHave you thought about gallivanting greener? This new way of travel is about celebrating travel in a more conscious way. We can't always do everything perfectly, but by spending a few more seconds approaching travel a little differently, we can be the change to a greener planet. So if you’re planning on heading to Thornybush as your next safari travel destination, we’ve highlighted a few ways in which you can do it but put a lighter load onto this planet…
Read MoreLast week flying into Hoedspruit from Johannesburg, one of our colleagues overheard an international tourist make an apt observation, “Wow, look at all the solar fields.” In our current reality, especially in South Africa, leveraging energy from the sun has become a trend that’s not only helpful but also essential. In looking to solar, we have stirred our responsibility in moving towards a more sustainable way of doing business. For the planet and for you, we at Thornybush are making…
Read MoreMeet Sabre Meeser and Tiyiselani Sithole, the youngest Field Guide and Tracker respectively, of the Northern Sabi Sands. This dynamic safari guide team is situated at Thornybush’s Simbambili Lodge where they have been taking care of guests on their game vehicle, sighting and tracking world-class wildlife, for the last two years. We wanted to find out more about their relationship, why it works so well and how they have become such good friends. So, sit back, grab that safari-approved GnT…
Read MoreAn Interview with fourth time visitors to Saseka Tented Camp Across the safari-tourism scene South African residents are able to take advantage of discounted rates enabling them to experience numerous luxury safaris for the first time. If there is one good thing that lockdown in South Africa and this pandemic has created it’s the increase in local travellers getting to know their backyard at affordable prices. We at Thornybush have had the pleasure of hosting many local tourists at our…
Read MoreForget what you know about luxury tented camps, because when you visit Saseka you’ll be in for a sensory surprise. Inspired by its surroundings, it’s close call to nature and the romanticism that treads nostalgically on bygone eras, Saseka tented camp is here to show you how luxury and nature blend in with modern and ultra luxurious ease. Situated on a curve of the Monwana River that sweeps through our 14 000-hectare Thornybush reserve, is where you’ll find this crowned…
Read MoreMeet John Ndlovu, otherwise known as John-The-Best. When the many guests over the years decide to give you this title it really adds to the pressure of your daily performance! You have a lot to live up to out there on the tracker seat, making sure that you really do for fill the title bestowed upon you. Luckily for John Ndlovu this is not too hard to accomplish, years of experience mean he has an intrinsic understanding of the bush,…
Read More2020 - the year that was NOT what we expected or planned for Entering 2020 on record high occupancy and revenue numbers, we anticipated a groundbreaking year! We had plans to renovate and relaunch two of our camps - Waterside Lodge and Chapungu Tented Camp, roll out a rebrand and make changes to our guest proposition. But even the best laid plans can go awry – as they did for so many this year. Instead of realising all of our…
Read MoreWe are absolutely thrilled to announce that Thornybush Game Lodge has won a placement in the Condé Nast Traveler 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards in the South African Resorts category. We placed 11th which is a wonderful feather in our cap, and it comes at a time when we are really treasuring all the good news we can get! Thanks to you Winning this prestigious award would not have been possible without all of you. Over 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers…
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