Kids Stay Free

Kids Under 18 Stay Free

Lodges

  • Thornybush Game Lodge
  • Jackalberry

Valid for Travel Until

  • 18 December 2021

Excluded Dates

  • 01 – 05 Jan 2021
  • 01 – 05 Apr 2021
  • 01 – 31 Aug 2021
  • 01 – 31 Oct 2021

Includes

  • Luxury accommodation
  • All meals, snacks, safari activities as well as locally branded drinks at Thornybush Game Lodge
  • Game drives and optional bushwalks available (16 years and older and at managements discretion)
  • Wifi

Conditions

  • Children sharing with parents (maximum 2 adults & 2 kids)
  • Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drive. All children permitted on game drive will be at Management’s discretion
  • Babysitting services are available at an extra cost
  • Valid for bookings until 18 December 2021
  • Excludes transportation to and from lodge
  • Thornybush Terms and Conditions apply

Other Deals & Promotions

2021 Thornybush | Fed Air Deal
2021 Thornybush

Fed Air Deal

Includes:
• Accommodation
• Return flights with Federal air
• Departing OR Tambat approximately 11h30, arriving in the Lowveld at 13h00
• Departing the Lveld at approximately 13h30 to arrive at OR Tambo by 16h00
• All meals and snacks
• Morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced guides and trackers
• Wi-Fi

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Best of Both
Inter-Lodge Flights FREE

Combine Lodges

VALID UNTIL:
18 December 2021
EXCLUDES:
01 – 05 Jan
01 – 05 Apr
01 – 31 Aug
01 – 31 Oct

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Enjoy A Night On Us
Pay 3, Stay 4.

Enjoy a Night on Us!

VALID UNTIL:
18 December 2021
EXCLUDES:
01 – 05 Jan
01 – 05 Apr
01 – 31 Aug
01 – 31 Oct

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Honeymoon Special
50% Bride Discount

Honeymoon in the bush!

VALID UNTIL:
18 December 2021
EXCLUDES:
01 – 05 Jan
01 – 05 Apr
01 – 31 Aug
01 – 31 Oct

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Kids Stay Free
Children are welcome

Under 18's Stay for Free!

VALID UNTIL:
18 December 2021
EXCLUDES:
01 – 05 Jan
01 – 05 Apr
01 – 31 Aug
01 – 31 Oct

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Long stay deal
Long stay deal

Stay 5 nights or more and get an incredible experience as part of the deal.

Guests enjoy all of the following treats:
• Family/couple photo shoot and a digital album
• Couples massage
• Donation towards Kit-A-Kid: In partnership with Eco Children, we put together a full uniform consisting of school shoes, a shirt, shorts or a skirt and a jersey. This donation would cover the cost for four children.
• Nourish Eco Village Experience: Spend a few hours immersed in the day-to-day grassroots operations of our partner NGO, Nourish.
You will get to learn about their projects, lend a hand harvesting vegetables for their daily feeding scheme, spend time playing or
reading in the day-care centre and tour the Eco village.

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Single Travelers Welcome
No Single Supplement!

Solo Travel Deals

VALID UNTIL:
18 December 2021
EXCLUDES:
01 – 05 Jan
01 – 05 Apr
01 – 31 Aug
01 – 31 Oct

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Stay a Little Longer
Spend The Night on Us

Pay 2, Stay 3. One Night Free!

VALID UNTIL:
18 December 2021
EXCLUDES:
01 – 05 Jan
01 – 05 Apr
01 – 31 Aug
01 – 31 Oct

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FAQ

What happens in medical emergencies?

Thornybush subscribes to a medical team and evacuation service. However, it is recommended that you include this on your travel insurance policy whilst travelling.

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Malaria prophylactics?

The lodges are situated in low risk malaria area. Precautions are taken annually to treat the lodges and minimize risk. We recommend you consult your medical practitioner on anti-malaria prophylactics.

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How long should we stay?

In order to have the most fulfilling safari experience, we would recommend a minimum of 3 nights stay, enabling you to enjoy your safari in a leisurely manner.

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Can we request something special for our Honeymoon or special occasion?

Absolutely! Please inform our reservations department when making your booking should you wish for something special to be arranged.

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What is the dress code?

Bushveld casual, neutral colours are recommended. Most guests wear long trousers for dinner and always ensure you have a light sweater or windbreaker handy. During summer a bathing costume is recommended to enjoy down time around the swimming pool.

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Is the water safe to drink?

The water in all the lodges is perfectly safe to drink, however all lodges have bottled water available for guests.

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What is an open safari vehicle?

This is a modified four-wheel-drive vehicle, designed to carry between 6 and 8 guests and is used to bring you to within close proximity of the animals. The vehicle does not have a roof or sides and allows for maximum all-round visibility. Our ranger and tracker teams are well qualified and take your safety very seriously. They will communicate the rules of driving on this type of vehicle in the open bushveld before departing on your first game drive.

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Should I bring binoculars?

On game drives you do get quite close to the animals but if you are an avid bird watcher we recommend a small lightweight pair of binoculars to enjoy your bird viewing. Most rangers have a pair on the vehicle but it is recommended that you travel with your personal pair which suits your eyesight.

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What does my safari package include?

The rates at our lodges are all -inclusive which means accommodation, meals, snacks, early morning and evening game drives and optional guided bushwalks. For a full list of lodge inclusions, refer to the relevant lodge rates page.

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Questions on photography?

Safaris are a photographer’s paradise; video or still-equipment should be in sturdy photographic cases.

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What extra costs will I have at the lodge?

The rates for Thornybush are all-inclusive, however there may be some additional costs. For a full list of lodge inclusions,  refer to the relevant lodge rates page.

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Is the fruit safe to eat?

The fruit supplied by the lodges is perfectly safe to eat, however DO NOT pick fruit from trees or pick any berries or fruit up off the ground without consulting your ranger as they may be poisonous.

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How do I get to the lodge?

SA Airlink offers 2 scheduled flights daily between Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) and Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) which takes approximately 55 minutes, and 1 daily flight between Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and Hoedspruit Airport (HDS), which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Transfers can be arranged on your behalf from Hoedspruit Airport to the Reserve, at an additional cost. This transfer takes approximately 30 minutes by road.

Scheduled charter flights taking you directly into one of the Thornybush Nature Reserve Airstrips can be booked through our reservations department.

Private charters are available through several reputable private charter companies. Enquiries / quotes can be obtained through our reservations department.

Directions are available for guests opting to self-drive. Driving time from Johannesburg is approximately 6 hours.

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What is the difference between National Parks and Private Reserves?

National parks are administered by South African National Parks Board which ensures a standardised level of accommodation – facilities and the rates are usually kept low. These parks are mainly self-drive destinations. Game viewing in the Nation Parks are restricted to tarred roads with no offer of off-road safaris. The game viewing in a private park is less restrictive to that of the national parks. Game drives are enjoyed in a private open safari vehicle with a trained guide and tracker team ensuring up-close and personalized game viewing experiences.

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What if I have specific dietary requirements?

Your specific dietary requirements should be communicated with the reservation’s consultant at the time of confirmation, this enables the lodge to ensure your preferred meals are available and supplies are ordered in time for your arrival.

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Our sales team will be able to guide you or answer any of your questions on which safari lodge is perfect for you!

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