2020 - 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…
Read MoreIt seems we are all constantly searching for places to go that allow us to bond with our families; outdoor locations that re-awaken our soul and allow us to appreciate nature, all the while not breaking the bank. Thornybush now has three self-catering camps - Jackalberry Lodge, Nkelenga Lodge and Waterbuck Lodge - and they all offer great value while creating a memorable safari where you can experience all of the above. An affordable exclusive experience Self-catering safaris offer something…
Read MoreMove over Kim Kardashian; when it comes to the bushveld, the waterbuck has the best-known bum in town. The iconic circular white marking found on the posterior of this large, llama-like antelope, is sometimes explained as punishment for ignoring the 'fresh paint' sign before using the restroom in Noah's Ark, or as the result of an ill-tempered villager flinging a pot of whitewash at an intrusive buck in the dead of night. Practical Uses However, the waterbuck has its own…
Read MoreThe Monwana River is the lifeblood of Thornybush Private Nature Reserve – not just for the animals that call this place home, but for the people who visit here too. Of the twelve lodges in the Thornybush offering, the following are located on the river or its tributaries: Monwana Game Lodge Thornybush Game Lodge Serondella Game Lodge Shumbalala Game Lodge Saseka Tented Camp The Monwana River itself is a tributary of the Komati River, which flows into the Olifants River,…
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