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Thornybush Nature Reserve

Thornybush is a 15,000-hectare private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area of South Africa that shares a 22-kilometre fenceless border with the Kruger National Park.

Our vast diversity of wildlife has seen us emerge as a leading global African safari destination where guests can encounter general game, hundreds of bird species and the big five on a Thornybush safari.

With expert guide-and-tracker teams leading the way, you’ll gain an understanding of our entire ecosystem and fall in love with the sights and sounds of the African bush.

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Why Visit Thornybush?

  • Unfenced and part of the Greater Kruger National Park
  • Great diversity of wildlife and general game
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Unique safari tent experience at Saseka
  • Easy access by air
  • Big 5 safari animal sightings
  • Plains game
  • Honeymoon safaris
  • Family safaris
  • Photographic safaris
  • Fly-in safaris
  • Celebrations, weddings, birthdays and special occasions

Prolific Wildlife and Predatory Activity

Lion

Very Common

Big 5

Leopard

Very Common

Big 5

Buffalo

Very Common

Big 5

Rhino

Very Common

Big 5

Elephant

Very Common

Big 5

Cheetah

Rare

Magnificent 7

Wild Dog

Common

Magnificent 7

Hyena

Very Common

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Giraffe

Very Common

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Zebra

Very Common

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Hippo

Very Common

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Warthog

Very Common

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YOU CAN EXPECT THE FINEST INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCE FROM OUR INCREDIBLE PRIVATE AND SPECIALIST GUIDES.

Traveller Reviews

5 star rating
Thornybush Saseka is a must stay! Wow, doesn’t even come close to expressing how wonderful our stay was at Thornybush Saseka Camp! All the staff including Pride, showed amazing hospitality and our guides, Joe and Delta, while on our drives, provided more wow moments then... read more
TripAdvisor
5 star rating
Unforgettable experience There is a quiet luxury at Seseka that delivers a feeling of exceptional comfort without being over-the-top. Every detail has been carefully considered- to the interior of the spacious accommodations to the natural elements of design throughout the... read more
RFMSP
5 star rating
Spectacular and amazing We had two nights and three days there, the rooms were beautiful and very nice. The food and service was first class. Our guide and tracker had lot of experience and were very helpful explaining the wild life. The place... read more
Acho C.

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