Thornybush Private Nature Reserve

Thornybush Game Reserve is situated in 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld.
The reserve is adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park and offers prime game-viewing territory.

Tourists are guaranteed excellent game viewing opportunities as the knobthorn and sallow grasslands support the Big Five and over 250 species of birds. Thornybush has five lodges, and guests can enjoy drives in open Landrovers at both dusk and dawn, led by knowledgeable and fully qualified rangers.

Thornybush game reserve lies adjacent to the Timbavati Game Reserve and is easily accessible from the town of Hoedspruit. Set in the heart of South Africa's Lowveld, it is an area that has an abundance of bird and mammal species.

The accommodation in the reserve will suit almost any traveller, as it ranges from homely bush comfort to real luxury. The lodges have swimming pools to help guest cool off, while the more adventurous can do exciting bush walks.

More info on lodges found in this area: to open click on the names below.

Kwa Mbili Game Lodge

Tangala Authentic Safari Camp

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