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Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Thornybush Collection·Info checked October 2026

Thornybush Game Lodge is the reserve's largest lodge, with 18 suites and two family suites. The rate includes meals, snacks, two open-vehicle safaris a day, bush walks and sundowner drinks.

Family suites
Children from 2
Bush walks included
Close to Hoedspruit
Accommodation18 luxury suites, 2 family suites and a bush suite
OperatorThornybush Collection
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children2 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
  • Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 13 km in a straight line)
  • 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
  • Bar drinks are extra
  • Conservation levy on top: €81 for your group
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

18 luxury suites, 2 family suites and a bush suite. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
Room for 2, from1 Jan – 31 DecR12,000€650

From R24,000 per suite per night for two (SA-Venues). 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 levyR250 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included

Conservation, TOMSA and community levy: R250 per person per day. Sundowner drinks on drives are included.

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.
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Your trip details
Thornybush Game Lodge (Thornybush, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Luxury suite

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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 kmThornybush
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 13 km
TransfersAsk the lodge about transfers.
AccessThornybush, off Argyle Road from Hoedspruit.
Coordinates-24.4112, 31.1677
ReserveThornybush

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren from 2; no game drives under 6.
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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