Travelling on safari comes with a lot of preparation and a few questions, especially for first-time safari goers. One of the more serious ones is that about malaria. It is widely known that malaria is one of the most serious and common tropical diseases in the world. However, there is no reason why this disease should deter you from experiencing your bucket list safari. By understanding the facts, and taking the necessary precautions, we at Thornybush are here to help…
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of a safari wedding? Imagine saying âI doâ under the soft shade of a Marula Tree, overlooking a dry riverbed with just the birdsong as a background chorus, or maybe a sunset wedding is on the cards as you exchange vows as the magnificent African sun, sets in a place so deeply connected to the earth and nature. When it comes to your dream wedding you can guarantee that celebrating your holy matrimony at Thornybush, one…
Read MoreIt may be the end of love week, but here at Thornybush we never stop celebrating our love for Safari - that's why we're here to tell you that booking a luxury safari is the most romantic way to celebrate your love, and bask in your newlywed bliss, on honeymoon. Let's face it, planning your honeymoon escape may be the most important holiday youâll ever invest in. Itâs your time to clock in that quality time as a couple, seek…
Read MoreWe recently hosted Zhenya Swan, a videographer and content creator from Germany at Thornybush Game lodge. This is her review of her time with the Thornybush family and her humbling experience visiting the community on one of our community tours to the Nourish Village. We loved her take on her visit, and we hope that we can inspire you, our next guests to come and experience the #thornybushexperience for yourselves. All the safari feels If I am asked what being…
Read MoreInternational Namibian guests, Nikita Rix & Jean Venter decided to book a last-minute safari holiday at Saseka Tented Camp after their Maldives vacation was suddenly off the cards. This is her story and her photography about her stay and what a magical time they had. The best things happen unexpectedly My husband and I had planned a holiday for my 30th birthday for over a year. Three days before our flight to the Maldives, the new variant hit, and all…
Read MoreAs the year starts coming to a close, we are no doubt starting to search for ways to find a bit of reprieve from the monotonous plod of pandemic life. If youâre looking for a well-deserved time out, and an opportunity to top-up that wellness bank, booking a safari could be your way to do just that. We understand that travellers are straddling the fence between booking that long-haul holiday to escape daily life but also are more conscious than…
Read MoreFrom a weekend wedding at ThornyBush Game Lodge to a honeymoon just down the road at Saseka Tented Camp and to top it off, an Easter weekend at Simbambili. Simply put, every lodge beautiful in its own way! A weekend bush wedding My husband and I were due to get married in June 2020 until Covid 19 came along. After postponing our wedding date multiple times, still not knowing if or when gatherings would be allowed, we sat down and made…
Read MoreIf you were to pick up a map tomorrow and blindly point your finger at a destination, be sure youâve chosen the map of Africa as there is no better place than an African safari to recharge, re-centre and reconnect with nature. Picture yourself in the middle of nowhere (ânowhereâ being the most picturesque safari lodge youâve ever laid eyes on, of course), your ears adjusting to the surrounding orchestra of the bush; the chatter of the Southern yellow-billed hornbill…
Read MoreWith all the emphasis on rhino and elephant conservation, little public attention has been called to the plight of one of Africa's most recently endangered species â the wild dog (lycaon pinctus). There are less than 5000 wild dogs left in all of Africa, which equals that of the black rhino and is half as much as the white rhino. While conservation of these large species is of utmost importance, and cannot be emphasised enough, the wild dog faces a…
Read MoreThere's no doubt that a safari setting is one of the most luxurious and romantic locations in which to get married if you love the African bush as much as your partner to be. Glorious sunrises and sunsets, pristine wilderness and prestigious exclusivity are all a part of the package when you book your wedding with Thornybush. Aside from the traditional singers, spa treatments, exceptional field guides, memorable game drives and lingering sunset cocktails, here are just a few of…
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