Thornybush Game Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Safari sanctuary in national park

African wildlife roams freely outside your private balcony at this luxury safari lodge. The outdoor pool and hot tub offer refreshing respite between morning and evening game drives. After a day of adventure, Amani African Spa awaits with rejuvenating facials and body treatments.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Thornybush Game Reserve, Thornybush Game Lodge is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Selati Nature Reserve and Kapama Private Nature Reserve, while Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights. Visit our Thornybush Game Reserve travel guide
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Guernsey Road, Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga, 1380

What's nearby

  • A dirt path with a lion walking away from the camera.
    Selati Nature Reserve
    9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • A leopard resting on a tree branch.
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    36 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    45 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    53 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Ehlanzeni Collage
    55 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    154 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bush Pub & Inn
    23 min drive
  • Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant
    41 min drive
  • Boma
    38 min drive

About this property

Thornybush Game Lodge

  • Luxury all-inclusive lodge in a national park
  • Consider a stay at Thornybush Game Lodge and take advantage of free English breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a body wrap at Amani African Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
    • A gift shop, concierge services, and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Thornybush Game Lodge include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
    • Basic alcoholic beverages included

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thornybush Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thornybush Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornybush Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thornybush Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thornybush Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Thornybush Game Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Thornybush Game Lodge located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly lodge is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Selati Nature Reserve and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Nyani Cultural Village. Acornhoek Plaza and Kapama Private Nature Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Thornybush Game Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Best-in-class in every way. If you’re looking for a luxury lodge with a personal touch, choose Thornybush.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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splendorous and mqjestic. Wild beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The cherry on top of the cake was the leopard resting in the tree after he ate it's prey!!! Magnificent!!! Once in a lifetime experience!!! The lodge fantastic!! The game drives superb, service top! What else can I say, all fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dias mágicos

Fantástica, mágica, incrível, me falta palavras para expressar a minha emoção e gratidão a este hotel! Já ficamos em hotéis luxuosíssimos nos melhores locais do Mundo, mas nenhum é comparável a esse! A reserva natural, os animais, o caprixo da propriedade mas principalmente o carinho genuíno da pessoas que fazem ele ser tão especial. Um forte abraço a Precious, ao Ralson e a nossa tão querida Ranger Lindi❤️ Obrigado por tudo, pela melhor experiência do Mundo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Indescribably excellent in every way. I have traveled all over the world in this ranks at the absolute top.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Struttura bellissima , personale all altezza . I ranger molto bravi . Noi avevamo Rudy e Joe e sono stati eccezionali . Abbiamo fatto molti Safari ma nessuno è stato bravo come loro . Spiegano tantissime cose e con loro ti senti tranquilla . Le camere sono bellissime noi avevamo la family suite . Si mangia benissimo .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about Thornybush is fabulous, from the location of the lodge itself, to actual accomodations, the dining, and last but not least, the twice dsily safari rides where you get to experience the wildlife in their own habitat. Finally, a word about the staff. They are outstanding - knowledgeable, competent, polite, friendly and always helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, wonderful food, and great safaris.

The lodging, food, service, safaris, and spa were all outstanding.
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10/10 Excellent

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luxury at it's best-mel &wayne wonderful hosts

Amazing - wonderful service - can't wait to return!
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A slightly ageing thorneybush venue

The staff and the overall atmosphere was great, the game viewing and guiding excellent, but the lodge needs a little work to bring it up to standard. The rooms while large and comfortable show the signs of lack of investment and refurbishment. Thorneybush need ps to embrace a 5 year refreshment cycle in this lodge so as not to undermine the brand. None the less, still a good stay
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Lodge and Drives.

Thornybush Lodge was first class all the way. The meals were delicious, the grounds beautiful and the service impeccable. The lodge even recognized a special wedding anniversary we were having by surprising us with rose petals, candles and champagne by the tub. The game drives were informative, fun and successful as we saw leopards, lions, rhinos, zebras, elephants, giraffes, numerous interesting birds, and much more. Met other very nice people at the lodge
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10/10 Excellent

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Would go back in a heartbeat

It was amazing and I would highly recommend it. They look after everything so you do not have to worry about anything. The staff are incredible. The guide Chris was awesome and very good at his job. The food was amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

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Just right

We saw the big 5 and much more, accommodations were luxurious, food was abundant and delicious. No Internet in the rooms., only in the main lobby.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helt fantastisk. Anbefales!!!

Helt perfekt. Kunne ikke vært bedre dette oppholdet. Meget god service,mat og utrolig flotte rom som er meget private. Vi kommer absolutt tilbake. Safariguidene var perfekte og forklarte meget mye. Utrolig spennende. Jaluka var vår guide og var perfekt.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent!!!

Outstanding. Our stay at Thornybush Game Lodge from 20-22nd of July 2015 could not have been better. Our guides Jack and Ishi were great. We saw all Big 5 and a host of other very beautiful animals within the reserve. Congratulations!!!!!!