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Thornybush Lodge

Contact Details:
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Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, which is the Thornybush Game Reserve .

Whilst the size of the Lodge attracts special gatherings, the configuration of the self-contained luxury suites provides for privacy and solitude for couples and smaller groups visiting this special Lodge. Whether you are a couple looking for an exclusive, romantic, private safari; a family looking to occupy your little ones or a Group with a diverse range of requirements, Thornybush Game Lodge is the place. Thornybush Game Lodge also hosts a sixty seater Conference centre located conveniently two minutes walk from the Main Lodge Reception areas. A state of the art newly constructed Spa facility tops the agenda for discerning guests visiting this well known Lodge.

With an abundance of bird and mammal species including the Big 5 , it is also home to five exclusive lodges.

Diverse accomodation caters for most guest needs from rustic understated comfort to luxury of the finest order.

All lodges have sparkling swimming pools and offer exciting dawn and dusk safaris from open landrovers with fully qualified rangers
and trackers, and bush walks for the more adventurous.

An African safari can be a life-changing experience.
We hope Thornybush is that for you.

Our Accommodation

Unrivalled big game viewing is complemented by elegant accommodation and sublime cuisine.

Thornybush Game 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 personalized service make for a memorable stay.

Rates

Rates Include

All meals, teas, coffees and snacks.
Accommodation.
Dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers and Bushveld walks. N’Kaya Game Lodge does not offer Bushveld walks.
Thornybush Game Lodge, Shumbalala Lodge and Simbambili Game Lodge include sundowner drinks on game drives.

Rates Exclude

Bar, curio, telephone and laundry expenses.
A Tourism levy of R5.70 per person per night, applicable Gate fees (as per the above) and a Conservation Fee effective 01 January 2009
For self drive guests, the Thornybush Reserve gate entrance fee of R 45.00 per vehicle is applicable and payable on departure. This expires on 31/12/2008.
For self drive guests to Simbambili Game Lodge an entrance fee of R80.00 per vehicle is payable at the Gowrie Gate direct.

2010 Rack Rates

Lodge Name	Room Type	No. of Rooms	01 Jan - 31 May 2010 Per person sharing per night	01 June - 15 July 2010 Per person sharing per night	16 July - 31 Dec 2010 Per person sharing per night
ThornyBush Game Lodge	Suites Family Suites Children 2-11 Years	18 2	R4, 443.00 R4, 877.00 R2, 438.00	R4, 668.00 R5, 124.00 R2, 562.00	R4, 443.00 R4, 877.00 R2, 438.00

2011 Rack Rates

Lodge Name	Room Type	No. of Rooms	01 Jan - 31 May 2011 Per person Sharing per night	01 Jan - 31 May 2011 Per person Single per night
ThornyBush Game Lodge	Suites Family Suites Children 6-11 Years Children 2-5 Years	18 2	R4, 643.00 R5, 096.00 R2, 548.00 R1, 274.00	R6, 965.00 R7, 644.00

Directions

Road transfers and self drives route east from Johannesburg on the N4, until the Belfast turn-off is reached. Proceed through Belfast and on to Dullstroom, continue through Lydenburg and Ohrigstad. At this point guests destined for Simbambili should turn off along the R531 at the Orpen sign, shortly before the Orpen gate the Simbambili sign will direct guests off the main road and onto a dirt road in a southerly direction. Guests travelling to Thornybush should continue on to Hoedspruit and follow signs to Thornybush. Guests arriving by air at Hoedspruit (Eastgate Airport) can either transfer by road or by air to Thornybush and Simbambili.