Bookable within 30 days of travel
All rates are in ZAR and include VAT unless otherwise stated.
GENERAL TERMS:
- 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
ALL LODGES: (Saseka Tented Camp, Thornybush Game Lodge And Simbambili Game)
RATE INCLUDES:
- 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
RATE EXCLUDES:
- 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
- Transfers and flights
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 requirements
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 arranged
- Private vehicle needed for kids under 6 to join game drives (R14,500/day, bookable 24–48 hrs prior)
Child rate under 12
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
LEVIES AND FEES 2026
Thornybush Private Nature Reserve
A fee of R650 per person per day will be an additional charge. The fee covers the following levies:
➢ Community levy
➢ Conservation levy
➢ TOMSA levy
Sabi Sand Wildtuin
A fee of R850 per person per day will be an additional charge. The fee covers the following levies:
➢ Community levy
➢ Conservation levy
➢ TOMSA levy
Sabi Sand Gate Fee is payable directly at Gowrie Gate (for guests staying at Simbambili)
➢ light vehicle entry fee R374 per entry
➢ per person entry fee R172 per entry
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.