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5-Day Thornybush Fly-In Package
  • Shimungwe Lodge: 4 Nights in 4-star in Thornybush Game Reserve
  • Shimungwe Lodge: All meals, water and hot beverages
  • Shimungwe Lodge: 2 Game drives in an open vehicle, sundowner drinks on game drive
  • Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Return transfers to the lodge
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USD 2445
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USD 2445
Complete package per person
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Lodges

Thornybush Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Lodge
Save 15% on the total accommodation only with honeymoon value adds such as bush sundowners, private candlelit dinners and a surprise bush breakfast. Valid for travel from 1 November - 15 December 2025
Stay 4 nights, only Pay for 3 - Maximum of 6 travellers per group. Valid for travel from 1 November - 15 December 2025 | Valid for travel between 15 January – 30 June 2026 and 01 November – 15 December 2026
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USD 1045
USD 790
USD 1045
Per person per night
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Shumbalala Game Lodge
Shumbalala Game Lodge
Franschhoek Country House & Villas and Shumbalala Game Lodge Combo: 3 Nights accommodation at Franschhoek County & Villas in a Villa Suite including breakfast and a two-course dinner at the Monneaux Restaurant on an evening of choice and 3 nights accommodation at Shumbalala Game Lodge with either a complimentary upgrade to the Presidential Suite (subject to availability) or the 4th night complimentary including all meals, hot beverages, local branded drinks, bottled water, 2 daily game drives, optional bushwalks
One person of the bridal party receive 50% discount on their accommodation - Book a minimum of 4 nights during these dates: 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2025
Stay 4 nights but only pay for 3 nights when booking during these dates: 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2025
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USD 1090
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USD 1090
Per person per night
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Saseka Tented Camp
Saseka Tented Camp
Sabi Sands Thornybush Combo Free charter flight between lodges: Valid until 31 December 2025 | Terms & Conditions Apply
15% off total accommodation only: For travel between 1 November - 15 December 2025 | Terms & Conditions Apply
Stay 4 Nights and Only Pay for 3: For Travel from 1st November – 15th December 2025
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USD 1560
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USD 1560
Per person per night
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Monwana Game Lodge
Monwana Game Lodge
For newlyweds on their honeymoon! Spend 3 nights at Monwana game Lodge and ONE of the happy couple gets 50% OFF of their accommodation
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USD 2845
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USD 2845
Per person per night
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Jackalberry Lodge
Jackalberry Lodge
Honeymoon Value Adds: Bush sundowners, private candlelit dinners and a surprise bush breakfast
Stay 4 Pay 3
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USD 465
USD 350
USD 465
Per person per night
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Serondella Game Lodge
Serondella Game Lodge
Stay 3 Nights And One Of The Happy Couple Gets 50% Off Their Accommodation Rate | Valid Until 19 December 2026 Excluding The Period From 20 December 2025 – 08 January 2026 | Valid Within 1 Year Of Wedding Date
Stay 4 Pay 3 Serondella Invites You To Share Another Night, Free | Valid until 19 December 2026 excluding the period from 20 December 2025 – 08 January 2026
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USD 1400
USD 1050
USD 1400
Per person per night
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Waterbuck Game Lodge
Waterbuck Game Lodge
Franschhoek Country House & Villas and Waterbuck Lodge: 3 Nights accommodation at Franschhoek County & Villas in a Standard Suite including breakfast and a two course dinner at the Monneaux Restaurant on an evening of choice & 4 nights accommodation at either Waterbuck with the 4th night complimentary including all meals, hot beverages, local branded drinks, bottled water, 2 daily game drives. Terms & Conditions Apply
Honeymoon Special (one member of the bridal party will receive 50% discount on their accommodation): 1 Nov – 15 Dec 2025 | Terms & Conditions Apply
Pay 3, Stay 4: Enjoy 4 nights for the price of 3 from 1 November – 15 December 2025. Available at all lodges, including Kamara House Villa. Minimum 4-night stay at one lodge (no split stays). Valid for up to 6 guests. 50% single supplement applies, excluding Kamara House Villa. Not combinable with other offers.
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USD 400
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USD 400
Per person per night
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Siviti Timbavati Plains
Siviti Timbavati Plains
One partner pays full rate and the other partner pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay. - Minimum 4 night stay
Stay 4 Pay 3: Valid until 31 August 2026 Block Out Dates: 17th December 2025 - 11th Jan 2026 - Terms and Conditions Apply
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USD 960
USD 720
USD 960
Per person per night
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Why

The Thornybush experience

Thornybush game reserve is a Big 5 game reserve situated in the Northern part of the Sabi Sand in the Greater Kruger National Park of South Africa. The Thornybush collection consists of 6 lodges that range from value lodges to luxurious villas, there truly is something for everyone across the range of lodges.

The wildlife at Thornybush Game Reserve is of the best in Southern Africa. Wildlife sightings are of an incredibly high quality here, with expert rangers and the ability to go off road at Thornybush combining to provide guests with once in a lifetime safari experiences.

Highlights

- Big 5 safaris

- Near Johannesburg

- Large range of lodges to choose from

- Off road game drives

Guests enjoy a range of activities, including twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks, horse or elephant-back rides, scenic flights in a helicopter or light aircraft, relaxing spa treatments and hot-air-balloon safaris. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway or an action-packed, family adventure, Thornybush has a variety of luxurious lodges to suit your needs.

Must see: Enjoy the vibrant spectacle of a tribal dance performance, complete with traditional costumes and infectious African drumming.  

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