Thornybush Game Lodge

Overview

Located directly adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park is Thornybush Nature Reserve – roughly 11.000 hectares, a private bush venue which specialises in romantic getaways, bush weddings and business retreats or indabas. With world class, state of the art facilities, and five-star accommodation, Thorny Bush Nature Reserve is home to a series of gorgeous safari camp units, tented camps, and the eponymous Thornybush Game Lodge – a fantastic meeting place of unbelievable adventure and top notch accommodation and facilities. Children of all ages are welcome at Thornybush Game Lodge and a kiddies safari program specially designed for their entertainment will keep them occupied during their stay.

Thornybush Reserve’s eponymous game lodge is home to first class, family accommodation, as well as being a top rate romantic destination, and the haunt of huge groups of local wildlife. With its spa, library, swimming pool and exclusive, air-conditioned suites overlooking the Monwana River, Thornybush Game Lodge is the ultimate safari destination – steeped in the colour and character of one of the most beautiful areas on earth, Thornybush is a safari experience you won’t soon forget.

Children’s Program
Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection prides itself on actively welcoming children of all ages at Thornybush Game Lodge
Kids at Thornybush Game Lodge have a special program prepared for them prior to their arrival
Some of the activities offered for kids include:
Educational walk with rangers
Treasure hunt
Baking
Face painting

Accommodation

Thornybush Nature Reserve’s exclusive private Thornybush Game Lodge provides accommodation consisting of stylish air-conditioned suites, with extensive living areas overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. There are 18 suites, 2 family suites and accommodation caters for a maximum of 40 people collectively.

From within the sumptuous individual suites, each with full en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and private decks, sweeping vistas over the savannah and ever active water hole can be enjoyed. Bathrooms boast large glass windows, offering unique game viewing in & past the river bed. Superb attention to detail and highly personalised service make for a memorable stay.

Wildlife

Thornybush Nature Reserve, located directly next to the Kruger National Park is home to many of the same species – servicing a huge wildlife spotting demand from its guests, including big five spotting, and more than sixty other species such as hyena and cheetah, antelope, zebra, giraffe, as well as more than 280 bird species for the avid watcher’s delight.

Conferences

Thornybush Game Lodge provides well-equipped conferencing facilities that host up to 60 delegates, in the pristine surrounds of the lodge, which is situated close to the Kruger National Park. They offer a range of activities for incentive options or team building exercises, as well as a variety of additional services and entertainment facilities including a wellness spa and bush excursions. Thornybush offers ample accommodation in its secluded suites, which, together with a sublime menu and unrivalled game viewing, offers guests a truly luxurious five-star experience.

Facilities and Services
Whiteboard
flip charts
TV
video
Overhead projector
Data projector available at a small additional charge.

Seating Arrangements
Theater Style – 60
Classroom style – 40
U – shape – 20

Rates
Conferencing rates vary seasonally and are dependent on the number of guests and other personalised requirements. Please contact us and our consultants will quote you on a package tailored to meet your particular needs.

Additional information
Additional conferencing equipment can be hired at an additional cost.
A welcoming game drive on the day of arrival is offered, stopping in the bush or dry riverbed for sundowner drinks and snacks.
Configuration Theatre style 60 Classroom style 40 U-shape 20

More Info

Children:
Children’s rates are based on guests under the age of 12 years sharing with 2 parents, children under the age of 2 stays free of charge
Babysitting services are available, at an additional cost at lodges
All children permitted on the game drive are done so at Management’s discretion, children under the age of 6 years are not permitted on the game drive.Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks

Excludes:
Conservation Fee & TOMSA Levy

Directions

Self-dive instructions:
From Johannesburg to Thornybush Game Lodge:
The N12 to Emalahleni (Witbank), where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway,continue with the N4 in the direction Mbombela (Nelspruit).Approximately 60 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left,travel though the towns of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and eMnotweni (Dullstroom) to Mashishing (Lydenburg) ,take the R 36 (which becomes the R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge,continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road,Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve).Continue 11km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate,guests checking in at Thornybush Game Lodge and nKelenga to follow signage to Thornybush Game Lodge. Nkelenga Guests will be collected from Thornybush Game Lodge,guests checking in at Chapungu Tented Camp, follow signage for Thornybush Game Lodge and continue to Chapungu Tented Camp as directed once in the Reserve.Guests checking in at Thornybush Waterside Lodge, Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella, n’Kaya, follow directions to Thornybush Waterside Lodge once through the Main Gate. Shumbalala, Monwana, Serondella and n’Kaya Guests will be collected from Thornybush Waterside Lodge.