Chapungu Tented Bush Camp
Chapungu is an eight-tent camp in Thornybush. The rate includes meals, dawn and dusk safaris and bush walks.
Walks included
Eight tents
Guests 12+
Accommodation8 en-suite tents
OperatorChapungu
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children12 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Thornybush; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Strengths
- Guided bush walks are included
- Small camp: 8 rooms
- Lower all-in price than most Thornybush lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- No children under 12
- Bar drinks are extra
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
- Exact location not published by our sources
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
8 en-suite tents. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R5,314 | €288 |
From R10,628 per tent per night for two, as shown on SA-Venues on 24 Oct 2026. No date ranges are given. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
Levy not stated by our source; confirm.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Chapungu Tented Bush Camp (Thornybush, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Tent
We have no booking link for Chapungu Tented Bush Camp yet. Contact Chapungu directly for availability and a quote.
Thornybush
Thornybush is a private reserve of about 14,000 hectares near Hoedspruit. In 2017 it removed its eastern fence with the Timbavati, which is itself unfenced from Kruger, so Thornybush became part of the open Greater Kruger system.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Thornybush Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersAsk the camp about transfers.
AccessThornybush. We don't have a verified map position, so it isn't pinned.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveThornybush
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren over 12.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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