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Saseka Tented Camp

Thornybush, South Africa·Tented camp·Thornybush Collection·Info checked October 2026

Saseka is a nine-tent camp in the north-east of Thornybush, each tent with a private deck, pool and outdoor shower. The rate includes meals, local drinks, the minibar, two game drives a day, Wi-Fi and laundry.

Private pool in every tent
Minibar included
Laundry included
Guests 12+
Accommodation9 tented suites, each with a deck, pool and outdoor shower
OperatorThornybush Collection
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children12 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Thornybush; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Private poolLaundry includedWi-Fi

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Private or plunge pools
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • No children under 12
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
  • Among the pricier Thornybush lodges for your dates
  • 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

9 tented suites, each with a deck, pool and outdoor shower. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Jul – 31 Dec 20261 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2026R28,000€1,516
1 Jan – 31 Dec 20271 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027R31,000€1,678

All inclusive, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists lower offers for low and shoulder periods). 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 walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included

Safari.com doesn't mention a levy for this camp; confirm. Laundry and minibar included.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

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Your trip details
Saseka Tented Camp (Thornybush, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Tented suite with pool

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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
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa5 km
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.
AccessNorth-east Thornybush. 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
Children12 and older; walks from 16. No triples.
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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€1,516 pp / night all-in€9,096 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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