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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
  • Round-trip Flights: OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Round-trip Transfers: Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Shimungwe Lodge
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USD 3235
USD 2595
USD 3235
Complete package per person
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Thornybush Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Lodge
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
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.
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USD 1210
USD 810
USD 1210
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
Honeymoon Special (one member of the bridal party will receive 50% discount on their accommodation): 7 Jan - 2 Apr, 8 Apr - 31 July, 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2026 | Terms & Conditions Apply
Stay 4 nights but only pay for 3 nights when booking during these dates: 7 Jan - 2 Apr, 8 Apr - 31 July, 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2026
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USD 1275
USD 955
USD 1275
Per person per night
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Saseka Tented Camp
Saseka Tented Camp
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
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.
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USD 1715
USD 1145
USD 1715
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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Royal Malewane
Royal Malewane
Book 5 nights across any two Royal Malewane lodges and enjoy 1 complimentary night. Valid from: 1 March 2025 to 28 February 202​7.
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USD 3120
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USD 3120
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 | Valid Within 1 Year Of Wedding Date
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USD 1650
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USD 1650
Per person per night
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Waterbuck Lodge
Waterbuck 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): 7 Jan - 2 Apr, 8 Apr - 31 July, 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2026 | Terms & Conditions Apply
Stay 4 nights but only pay for 3 nights when booking during these dates: 7 Jan - 2 Apr, 8 Apr - 31 July, 1 Nov - 15 Dec 2026
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USD 705
USD 530
USD 705
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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