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Thornybush Private Game Reserves

Situated on 10,000 hectares of pristine African bushveld in the Olifants Valley near Hoedspruit, adjacent to the Timbavati Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park. 25km from Hoedspruit Airport. Thornybush has 6 exclusive lodges, each with its own personality, offering superb cuisine and warm hospitality, surpassed only by close and frequent encounters with Africa’s ‘Big Five’. All the lodges offer daily open vehicle safaris and walks in the company of qualified rangers and trackers.

MAIN LODGE:
Main Lodge comprises of 20 luxurious air-conditioned, en-suite chalets, with extensive living areas overlooking the seasonal Mowana River. Each chalet has full en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and private decks, with highly personalised service.

N’KAYA:
Shaded by tall trees, you will enjoy the luxury, natural simplicity and privacy of these 4 double thatched air conditioned suites, with a spacious lounge and twin en-suite facilities.There is a central dining area and boma.

SERONDELLA: Uniquely linked by suspended wooden walkways, these 4 superbly appointed luxury chalets are under thatch among magnificent trees and offer an intimacy with nature from the viewing platforms. Unashamedly luxurious, with excellent cuisine in the dining room or boma. SHUMBALALA: 4 luxury suites nestled under the trees on the banks of a river bed and provides the exclusivity of a small camp, combined with highly personalised service and excellent cuisine in an informal atmosphere. CHAPUNGU: Furnished in colonial splendour, you will appreciate the ambience and comfort of these 5 large, airconditioned en-suite tents. Culinary delights can be savoured in the dining room or around the boma. SIMBAMBILI: Overlooking the meandering Manyeleti River, this highly individual lodge offers eight luxurious suites with private plunge pools and salas, all beuatifully decorated in an African style and designed to blend in with the environment and positioned to enhance privacy.

	Main Lodge	N'kaya	Serondella	Shumbalala	Chapungu	Simbambili
Prices per person per night from	£212	£111	£125	£222	£125	£255

Prices per person per night, based on two people sharing.. Prices for other Luxury Suites on request. Price includes full board, tea, snacks, sundowners and dawn and dusk safaris.