Thornybush Game Lodge, a beloved and iconic safari lodge in South Africa, is thrilled to announce that it has once again been voted as one of the top 10 Travel + Leisure Readers' Favourite Safari Lodges in Africa of 2024. In its 29th year, the Travel + Leisure (T+L) 2024 World's Best survey results showcase the dynamic nature of the global travel landscape, highlighting emerging trends and destinations that are resonating with today's travellers. Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024…
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 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 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…
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