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Pay 3, Stay 4, 1 FREE night!

Lodges

  • All Lodges

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 Saseka Tented Camp and Thornybush Game Lodge.
  • Game drives and optional bushwalks available
  • Laundry services available at Saseka Tented Camp
  • Wifi

Conditions

  • Subject to minimum 4 night stay
  • Valid for bookings until 18 December 2021
  • 50% single supplement applies
  • 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 should I pack for my safari?

The dress code is informal and neutral colours are recommended. A warm jacket for winter and evening safaris. Comfortable walking shoes, a bathing costume, binoculars, camera and video camera. Sunhats, sunscreen and sunglasses. A select range of safari clothing and amenities are available for purchase in our Curio Shops.

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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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What is the weather like?

Daytime summer temperatures (September – April) are high and may soar above 36°C/97°F. Evenings and early mornings are warm. Winters (May – August) have chilly nights and crisp early mornings (minimum 3°C/38°F), but the days are fine and warm. Rainfall occurs predominantly in the summer months from October to April in the form of magnificent late afternoon/evening thundershowers.

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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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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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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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Will I see the Big 5 at Thornybush?

Thornybush and the Sabi Sand are big 5 reserves, so yes, the chances of seeing them are very high. We can however not guarantee what will be seen on safari as wildlife roam freely. However, we will do our utmost to ensure you get to see everything you have come to see.

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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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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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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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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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Do the game drives go off road?

Yes, game drives are in 4-wheel drive game viewing vehicles, so if the opportunity arises, your guide will go off-road. None of the roads in Thornybush are tarred, they are all maintained dirt roads.

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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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Do I need any vaccines for South Africa?

Please consult your general practitioner or medical travel clinic for detailed information regarding possible vaccines requir

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