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About the lodge
An overview of Serondella Game Lodge.
Serondella Game Lodge is located in the private Thornybush Game Reserve which forms part of the greater Kruger National Park. This gorgeous riverine lodge is a wildlife enthusiast's dream with its abundance of wildlife and various bird species. Serondella translates as "the place of the elephant" which concurs with the frequent sightings of these majestic creatures at the lodge, making Serondella an unforgettable luxury safari destination.
Highlights
- Serondella Game Lodge offers outstanding game viewing in the company of your highly qualified tracker and ranger, along with the superb comfort and hospitality of a luxury lodge.
- Ideal for family getaways or a romantic retreat, Serondella Game Lodge accommodates a maximum of 8 people in 3 suites and a Family Suite with 3 bedrooms, all en-suite. Each offers a choice of bush or waterhole views and is located for maximum privacy and seclusion. The herd is waiting to welcome you.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Serondella Game Lodge and are best accommodated in the family suites.
The Details
Serondella boasts two luxury suites, each featuring en-suite bathroom facilities, air-conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, and private viewing decks overlooking beautiful vistas.
The lodge also has two family suites. The first family suite can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests in 2 interleading bedrooms with its own heated pool, private lounge, and a star bath. The second family suite can sleep a maximum of 6 guests and offers three bedrooms, featuring a private boma, heated plunge pool, and a private lounge.
Facilities at Serondella include an on-site bar, library, laundry service, curio shop, health and beauty spa, swimming pool, fully stocked conference facilities, and an outdoor deck and eating area.
Serondella Game Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a private safari experience.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a luxury suite
- All meals
- Beverages (excluding premium brands)
- Twice-daily safaris in open game-viewing vehicles and additional bushveld walks (at the guide's discretion and depending on the time of year), all with FGASA-accredited field guides and a tracker
- Transfers between Thornybush Game Lodge and Thornybush Airstrip
- Emergency evacuation service by air or road ambulance in case of a life-threatening situation
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
- Our rates are per person sharing unless stated otherwise.
- Single supplements may apply.
- Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 7 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Serondella Game Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily safaris, optional bushveld walks, and round trip transfers from Thornybush Airstrip.
R 27 000
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily safaris, optional bushveld walks, and round trip transfers from Thornybush Airstrip.
R 27 000
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 7 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily safaris, optional bushveld walks, and round trip transfers from Serondella to the Thornybush Airstrip.
R 27 000
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Serondella Safari Lodge's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
After All Is Wed and Done – Honeymoon Special
50% off accommodation rate for one guest of the couple
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
- Valid
- 19 December 2026
- Booking
- Valid within 1 year of wedding date
- Proof
- Valid within 1 year of wedding date (implied proof of wedding date required)
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Serondella Game Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Notable exceptions
- All ages welcome to stay. From age 6, children may join standard game drives at management's discretion; children under 6 can access drives via a private vehicle on request, at additional cost and subject to availability. Willem's Den (3-bedroom family suite, up to 6 pax) is fully inclusive of a private vehicle, effectively unlocking drives for younger children at no extra charge when that suite is booked. Bushveld walks remain restricted to ages 16+ at management's discretion. Babysitting available evenings 19:00–22:00 at R200/hour per room (max 2 children per babysitter). Two family suites (Botsotso, 2-bed/4 pax; Willem's Den, 3-bed/6 pax) plus flexible exclusive-use configurations support multi-generational travel.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Serondella Game Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Serondella Game Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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