Thornybush Game Lodge
The original Thornybush lodge — established safari luxury with Big Five in a 14,000-hectare private reserve
About Thornybush Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Lodge is a safari lodge in the Thornybush private nature reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. The reserve shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, allowing the Big Five to roam freely across vast protected wilderness.
Game drives are conducted in open vehicles with experienced rangers and trackers, with morning, afternoon, and night drives available. The private reserve offers exclusive traversing rights with minimal other vehicles, off-road tracking capability, and guided walking safaris — experiences not available on Kruger’s public roads.
All meals, drinks, and safari activities are typically included in the rate, with dining ranging from bush breakfasts to atmospheric boma dinners under the stars.
What's Included
Rooms & Accommodation
Room
Comfortable accommodation with en-suite facilities
Safari Experience
Wildlife Commonly Seen
Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, wild dog, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, kudu.
Best time to visit: Year-round; May-September for dry season
Amenities & Facilities
Location & Getting There
Address: Thornybush Game Lodge, Thornybush, South Africa
GPS: -24.411, 31.168
Access via Orpen Gate. Distance: 55 km, approximately 1.5 hours.