Thornybush is proud to announce that they have been accepted as a member of The Long Run, a trailblazing community of nature-based tourism businesses united in their commitment to driving holistic sustainability worldwide. Thornybush has already taken substantial strides towards reinforcing its dedication to environmental conservation and community enrichment and by joining The Long Run, the company can further its sustainability journey aligning with other likeminded travel companies on a global level. We're in it for The Long Run Long…
Read MoreHave you thought about gallivanting greener? This new way of travel is about celebrating travel in a more conscious way. We can't always do everything perfectly, but by spending a few more seconds approaching travel a little differently, we can be the change to a greener planet. So if you’re planning on heading to Thornybush as your next safari travel destination, we’ve highlighted a few ways in which you can do it but put a lighter load onto this planet…
Read MoreIf 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 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 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 you’re 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 MoreWhen it comes to packing for your luxury safari holiday, all you need to do is head over to Pinterest and find a “safari packing list” template, and off you go. But what if we told you that there are some things on that packing list that you won’t find on Pinterest AND will make a bigger impact on your safari experience? Introducing Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travellers like you to make a lasting impact in…
Read MoreElephants have roamed the world for a long, long time. 55 millions years, in fact. So who better to take advice from, than an elephant, who surely knows a thing or two about how to survive life in the wild. Elephants are the pillars of Africa’s balance in the ecosystem. Trampling forests and shrubbery may be seen as an art of destruction by human eyes, but in fact this is to create space for smaller shrubbery to grow and flourish.…
Read MoreIt’s a warm African afternoon and your guide welcomes you on your first 4x4 safari outing, after reminding you about the rules of a game drive, you set off to find your first wildlife sighting. Game drives are the best way to truly experience the African bushveld. Armed with a professional guide and tracker in an open game vehicle, the feeling of becoming one with nature has never been so attainable. But knowing the rules of how to behave…
Read MoreParacelsus, the 16th-century physician, wrote: “The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician”. According to the “2020 Top Wellness Travel Trends”, South Africa is one of the up and coming wellness destinations in the world, leading the innovation behind health and wellness tourism. It’s no surprise to us here at Thornybush, that the transformative experience one feels on safari is where you’ll discover how the wilderness awakens your own true nature. Why Wellness Travel in South…
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