If there is one activity to put on your bucket list when visiting Thornybush Game Lodge or Saseka Tented Camp, it should be adding our newest activity to your experience: an immersive guided trail. Whether it’s your first time on safari, or if you’re a seasoned safari traveller, mixing up the usual itinerary with a guided walk through Big Five terrain is a unique way to explore the wilderness around you. Try to swap out one of our world-class game…
Read MoreHaving originally opened its doors back in 1961, the iconic Thornybush Game Lodge had set the scene as a trailblazer in the Greater Kruger National Park safari scene becoming a favourite amongst first-time and seasoned safari-goers… however, even legends need a new look to keep up with the growth and evolution of luxury safari hospitality.. After a seven-week closure, Game Lodge has reopened its doors with a fresh new look, and we don't mean to be biased, but we think…
Read MoreLast week flying into Hoedspruit from Johannesburg, one of our colleagues overheard an international tourist make an apt observation, “Wow, look at all the solar fields.” In our current reality, especially in South Africa, leveraging energy from the sun has become a trend that’s not only helpful but also essential. In looking to solar, we have stirred our responsibility in moving towards a more sustainable way of doing business. For the planet and for you, we at Thornybush are making…
Read MoreThornybush has five superb luxury lodges located in the Thornybush Nature Reserve and the Sabi Sands. With expert guides, dedicated teams and world-class amenities, service, cuisine and activities, Thornybush is a premier international safari destination. If this will be your first time on safari, then this post will give you a good idea of what to look forward to. Activities on offer at Thornybush At Thornybush we know that visiting a game reserve is very much about seeing animals and…
Read MoreIt’s been a long road, full of hope, determination and teamwork. We can finally celebrate the opening of an inspiring project for Thornybush Community, The SEDIWA Hub based in the Nourish Eco Village. We are community driven For those of you who are new to the non-profit efforts at Thornybush, the Thornybush Community was created by Thornybush in 2005. It was established as a registered non-profit organisation, with the objective of nurturing and uplifting the surrounding local communities adjacent to…
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 MoreThe festive season is well underway and what better way to celebrate the end of another fantastic year than by making one of our signature cocktails! We tasked our bar team at each of our lodges to create their favourite festive season cocktails. Here they share their secret recipes and why they chose each ingredient to represent their lodge. So get ready to swirl, shake and sip on a taste of the African bush. Nkhikhi Cocktail by Thornybush Game Lodge…
Read MoreThe following traveller story was provided by Andre Van Kets of Discover Africa Safaris. Andre and his wife stayed at Thornybush Game Lodge in September 2021. This is their first-hand account. For years, Thornybush Game Reserve has been on my safari wish list. After a long Cape Town winter, with little travel under the belt, my wife and I decided to leave our two toddler girls with their grandparents and book a few nights at Thornybush Game Lodge for a…
Read MoreIf there is one activity to put on your bucket list when visiting a Thornybush safari lodge, it should be going on a walking safari. Having had the privilege to experience many of the Thornybush lodges - eating the most delicious meals, going out on world-class game drives, not to mention the luxury of the hospitality, I had never thought to put a walking safari into my itinerary. Until now. And goodness was it the most complimentary experience to my…
Read More2020 - the year that was NOT what we expected or planned for Entering 2020 on record high occupancy and revenue numbers, we anticipated a groundbreaking year! We had plans to renovate and relaunch two of our camps - Waterside Lodge and Chapungu Tented Camp, roll out a rebrand and make changes to our guest proposition. But even the best laid plans can go awry – as they did for so many this year. Instead of realising all of our…
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