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Thornybush

Consisting of almost 14 000 hectares of mainly tree dotted open savannah, Thornybush is one of the oldest private game reserves in South Africa and one of the pioneers of modern photographic safaris. Plenty of lodge options and so quite busy, but this also means that there are many eyes out there spotting the consistently good game in the reserve!

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Monwana

INCLUDES DRINKS! Extremely classy and elegant yet hugely welcoming top-end luxury lodge that attracts rave reviews from guests - in fact, Monwana was voted...

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R9,550 Normal R44,440 per person per night

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Saseka Tented Camp

CLOSED FOR REFURB FROM 28 JAN - 14 APRIL. INCLUDES DRINKS! Stunning modern tented lodge that brilliantly manages to break the traditional tented game...

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R10,500 Normal R28,000 per person per night

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Serondella

INCLUDES DRINKS! An old favourite in Thornybush has been transformed with stunningly contemporary new rooms exhibiting a stylish Afro-Scandi modernism. Serondella is also unusual...

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R9,000 Normal R27,000 per person per night

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Shumbalala

The 5 stone-clad suites make this a wonderfully intimate and classy lodge – sit back and relax on the wooden viewing deck overlooking the...

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R18,800 Normal R20,800 per person per night

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Siviti

Unpretentiously stylish and intimate lodge consisting of 7 hugely spacious suites and a gorgeous 2.bedroomed villa - each with their own private plunge pools!...

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R6,800 Normal R18,400 per person per night

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Thornybush Game Lodge

INCLUDES DRINKS! A recent extensive facelift has brought a bold and fresh new look to this old favourite (it was opened way back in...

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R8,000 Normal R19,800 per person per night

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South Africa, Greater Kruger, Thornybush

Waterbuck Lodge

One of the most charming and attractive of the Thornybush lodges – with just 4 luxurious rooms you’re assured of an intimate and personal...

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R10,500 Normal R11,500 per person per night

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