Thornybush Private Nature Reserve

Kwa Mbili Game Lodge

THE LODGE

Owners Neil and Melanie Stuckenberg welcome you to Kwa-Mbili, their friendly and informal lodge with colourful African décor and an intimate atmosphere. Because we limit guests to 10 per day, special efforts are made to ensure that your stay will be as enjoyable and informative as possible!

The lodge offers a comprehensive infrastructure:

" Accommodation in either thatched chalets or safari tents
" Thatched relaxation and dining areas
" Friendly bar and curio shop
" Comfortable hide overlooking a water hole
" Filtered splash pool
" All-weather aircraft landing strip (prior arrangement re landing rights and fees essential)
" Telephone, fax and e-mail facilities
" Laundry service

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ACCOMMODATION

Kwa Mbili offers guests a choice of accommodation with electricity and fans in all units.
The thatched chalets are decorated in colourful African style. Each chalet has its own en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Each chalet has a patio where guests can sit and enjoy the natural surroundings.
The safari tents are furnished with either double or single beds. Each safari tent has its own en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
The safari tents have thatched roofs over them to protect them from too much sun as well as shelter the bathroom areas from rain. The tents also have sheltered patio areas.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

We endeavour to meet specific needs - our programme is therefore quite flexible.
Even though Kwa-Mbili is part of the "Big 5" Thornybush Nature Reserve which offers abundant game and bird species, our philosophy is that a safari experience should be holistic. The bush offers much more than the well-known animal species! We try to impart a little knowledge and understanding of the complex interactions within the bush environment to our guests. We want our guests to leave with not only good memories of the bush, but with an appreciation for the diversity of nature.

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Typically… Late afternoon, depart on a game drive, enjoy sundowners in the bush before continuing on an exciting night game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening under African skies around the camp-fire. The next morning, after an early wake-up call, depart on the early morning safari. Coffee/tea and traditional rusks are served in the bush and then continue the morning safari on foot or by vehicle.

The focus is on the small things in the bush - learning to track animals, how termites live, what the various trees and plants are used for, etc. Discovering the small universe on foot will truly teach you to look at nature in a different way. After the exhilarating walk, a full English breakfast is served in the lapa. Please enquire about the extended drive.
A light lunch is served around 13:30. The day can be spent at leisure: Read and relax around the filtered pool or spot birds and animals from the hide. Alternatively, numerous attractions in the area can be visited.

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MORE TO SEE AND DO!

Using Kwa-Mbili as a base...

Tired of packing and unpacking every day? Use Kwa-Mbili as your base from which to discover a number of wonderful attractions in the area. You can do these excursions in your own car - we will give you directions or you can go on a guided tour.

Kruger National Park
A day-trip into this world-renowned park will be an unforgettable experience. Travel a vast distance in the bush through various eco-zones and different vegetation types. We provide a picnic lunch, a map and directions that will take you to some wonderful natural spots, or if available a fully guided and catered tour

Panorama Route
A day-trip to the 3rd largest canyon in the world. Visit the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck potholes, God's Window and the rainforest at the top of the mountain. Lunch on delicious pancakes after browsing in one of the best art & craft shops in South Africa. For the energetic there are numerous walks around some spectacular waterfalls.

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Half-day trips to:

" A traditional Shangaan village (Nyani)
" An animal rehabilitation centre (Moholoholo)
" A breeding project for cheetah and other endangered species
" A reptile park
" A silk farm
" Rafting on the lake at the bottom of the canyon (seasonal)
" Golf on the Hans Merensky Golf Course (Phalarborwa)
" A hiking safari in the Blyde River Canyon
Kwa-Mbili offers special Safari Packages that include some of the excursions above.

Safari Packages (to view tours click on tour below)

3-Night Standard Safari Package (SS1)
3-Night Wildlife/ Culture Safari Package (WW1)
4-Night Wildlife / Scenic Package (WS1)

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