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South African Resident Rates

Thornybush Lodges

2026 SA Resident Rates

6 January 2026 - 15 December 2026

Accommodation

Thornybush Game Lodge

Luxury Suite

No. of Suites

16 Suites

Per person P/N

R8,000

Single P/N

R12,000
Triples on request, for children below 12. All rates are in ZAR and include VAT.
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Accommodation

Saseka Tented Camp

Luxury Tented Suite

No. of Tents

8 Tented Suites

Per person P/N

R10,500

Single P/N

R15,750
No triples allowed, children 12+ only. All rates are in ZAR and include VAT.
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Accommodation

Simbambili Game Lodge

Luxury Suite

No. of Suites

9 Suites

Per person P/N

R10,500

Single P/N

R15,750
No triples allowed, children 12+ only. All rates are in ZAR and include VAT.
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Exclusive-use Villas

2026 SA Resident Rates

6 January 2026 - 15 December 2026

Accommodation

Kamara House Private Villa

Located in Thornybush Game Lodge

Occupancy

1 - 4 guests
5-6 guests
7-8 guests

Exclusive Use P/N

R52,000
R78,000
R104,000
Incl. all meals, private vehicle, drinks and Wi-Fi. Rates are in ZAR and include VAT.
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Accommodation

Little Saseka Private Villa

Located in Saseka Tented Camp

Occupancy

4 guests
5-6 guests

Exclusive Use P/N

R64,000
R96,000
Incl. all meals, private vehicle, drinks and Wi-Fi. Rates are in ZAR and include VAT.
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Included

  • Accommodation
  • All meals and snacks
  • Local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selected beer and spirits)
  • Minibar drinks
  • Morning & afternoon game drives with expert guides & trackers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry

Excluded

  • If booked on reduced or special rates, all beverages are excluded
  • Premium brands and craft gins
  • Gratuities
  • Conservation fees and TOMSA levy
  • Airstrip landing fees

General Terms & Conditions

  • Valid to SA residents (Proof of residency will be requested)
  • Rates are per person sharing, per night (except Kamara House).
  • No triples allowed at Simbambili and Saseka Tented Camp.
  • Little Saseka rates do not include a private vehicle and private meals at the above rates
  • A private vehicle can be requested and will be charged at a rate of R17,500 per day for Little Saseka
  • Private meals will be charged R2,000 per day for 1-2 adults sharing
  • If Guests are travelling with children in Little Saseka, they will be charged the full adult rate per night, and private meals & private vehicle is compulsory. Private meals will be charged at R2000 per day to a maximum of 4 Guests, and the private vehicle will be charged R17,500 per day
  • Special applies to new bookings only
  • Subject to 2 nights minimum stay
  • 50% single supplement will apply to single requests
  • Any changes to travel dates, the available rates for that period will be applicable
  • Bookings will only be held provisionally for 48 hours
  • Thornybush terms will apply
  • 100% full payment will be required on confirmation
  • 100% cancellation fees will apply if the booking is cancelled

Reserve Fees & Levies

Additional charge to the accommodation rates. 100% of the conservation and community levies go directly to the reserves, supporting anti-poaching, habitat protection, local jobs, and education. Your stay helps sustain the Greater Kruger and Sabi Sands ecosystems and their communities.

Thornybush Nature Reserve:

  • 2026: R650 per person/day. Includes community and conservation levies, and TOMSA
  • 2027 R700 per person/day (TBC). Includes community and conservation levies, and TOMSA

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve:

  • 2026: R850 per person/day. Includes community and conservation levies, and TOMSA
  • 2027: R950 per person/day (TBC). Includes community and conservation levies, and TOMSA

Gowrie Gate (Simbambili):

  • 2026: R374 per vehicle and R172 per person. Payable directly at the gate.
  • 2027: R390 per vehicle and R190 per person (TBC). Payable directly at the gate.

Kosher Meals Policy

  • SA/Special Rate Guests: R1250 pp/pn
  • Minimum 2 weeks’ notice for Kosher requests
  • Full-Rate International Guests (1–5 pax): No charge, but limited offering (no kosher supervision or disposables)
  • Large Groups: Rates on request, guided by level of kosher requirement

Children Policy

Thornybush Game Lodge (excluding Kamara House)

  • All ages welcome; triples allowed (subject to availability)
  • Under 6s not permitted on drives; babysitters can be arrange
  • Private vehicle needed for kids under 6 to join game drives (R17,500/day, bookable 24–48hrs prior)

Child rate under 12

  • Child rate on request

Saseka Tented Camp and Simbambili Lodge

  • Children 12+ welcome
  • Little Saseka accepts children of all ages with private vehicle booking
  • All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on drives
  • No children under 16 allowed on bush walks
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