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Thornybush Game Lodge
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About the lodge
An overview of Thornybush Game Lodge.
Elegant and exclusive, Thornybush Game Lodge offers the complete package for individual guests, family holidays, corporate getaways, small groups or wedding extravaganzas. Exhilarating dawn and dusk safaris, an exclusive on-site spa, gourmet cuisine, the world’s finest wines and sublimely luxurious accommodation await the discerning traveller at Thornybush Game Lodge. A fully-equipped conference centre for sixty delegates completes the picture.
Highlights
- The luxury suites are superbly equipped and furnished in the lavish style befitting this five-star lodge.
- All the suites have private wooden decks with comfortable seating, overlooking the reserve and waterhole.
- A number of activities are arranged for children at Thornybush Game Lodge. Sign your kids up for the ‘Ranger in Training’ program when booking your accommodation, and they will enjoy fun, educational activities throughout their stay.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome.
- Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on game drives.
The Details
Thornybush Game Reserve's exclusive private 5-star Thornybush Game Lodge provides accommodation consisting of 18 suites and 2 family suites.
Each Luxury Suite is positioned to offer guests privacy and features an en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private deck with a view of the seasonal Monwana River course or riverine thicket.
The Family Suites are larger than the luxury suites, with a comfortable lounge area, a sleeper couch that converts into a double bed for children, a larger private deck, and a plunge pool.
The facilities at Thornybush Game Lodge include a curio shop, swimming pool, award-winning Amani Spa, conference facilities, babysitting services, a library with internet access, and a charming outdoor boma where guests can enjoy their meals under a canopy of stars.
The Kids at Thornybush Game Lodge program makes it an ideal family getaway. Children receive a complimentary activity backpack and are assigned a ranger upon arrival. Outdoor activities are tailor-made to suit children’s needs and include game walks and drives. At the end of their stay, children are awarded ‘Ranger in Training’ certificates.
Thornybush Game Lodge offers unique, exclusive safari experiences in both open land cruisers and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals, including the "Big Five," 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah, and with a nearly perfect year-round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.
Thornybush Game Lodge is perfect for solo explorers, couples, small groups, and families looking for a luxurious safari adventure.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals and snacks, all local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits), minibar, morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, 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, most current rates available.
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Rates and pricing.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Thornybush 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.
Rates shown are per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
1 Mar 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, and two daily game drives
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, and two daily game drives
1 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, and two daily game drives
Exclusive offer
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The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Nights, Pay for 2 – Valid for bookings made until 28 February 2026. Stay 4 Nights, Pay for 3 – Maximum of 6 travelers per group. Valid for travel between 1 March – 30 June 2026 and 1 November – 15 December 2026.
Honeymoon
Celebrate your honeymoon in style with us. • Stay 3 nights or more and receive a 50% discount on one partner’s accommodation • Offer valid at all lodges excluding Kamara House Villa • Not combinable with any other offers | Valid for travel between 15 January – 30 June 2026 and 1 November – 15 December 2026
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