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    Thornybush Game Lodge

    344 Reviews
    #1 of 12 Specialty Lodging in Thornybush Private Game Reserve
    Thornybush Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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          Overview
          5.0
          344 reviews
          • Excellent91%
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          Reviewed yesterday
          Most amazing experience ever!

          I'm a bit late leaving this review as we visited in March 2016. My wife booked this for my birthday last year and a 2 year anniversary and I have to stay it was absolutely one of the best experiences ive had. The lodge is...More

          Thank a5h2000
          Reviewed 1 week ago
          Amazing viewing of animals and wonderful staff

          we were very tired from a long drive, but were greeted by friendly staff. we went on our first game drive straight away and saw some amazing animals, then came back to a lovely dinner. this place is so lovely and relaxing. You couldn't want...More

          Thank janetkent17
          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Wonderful game viewing, facilities and staff

          I don't have one negative thing to say about it! Would go back in a heartbeat. Facilities were great, staff was beyond reproach (so friendly and efficient), food was excellent, ranger and tracker were knowledgable and most willing to share their knowledge. We had some...More

          Thank EmoMiami
          Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
          Awesome game viewing!!

          We stayed at the Thornybush Game Lodge as part of a tour in South Africa in April, 2017. It was a fantastic experience and a real highlight of our trip. The main lobby and dining areas are open air and just beautiful. The accommodations are...More

          Thank sschmitz01
          Reviewed 3 weeks ago
          Beautiful Lodge, best tracker and ranger!

          I had an incredible experience! Stayed for 2 nights at this 5 star lodge and were spoiled by exquisite cuisine, and unbeatable game viewing (including the big 5). I loved the early morning game drives with a stop in the bush to have coffee with...More

          Thank Lin1616
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          About
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          • Breakfast included
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          • Free Parking
          • Airport Transportation
          • Breakfast included
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          • Pool
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          Details
          • Price range
          • US$1 114 - US$1 510 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Room types
          • Suites ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 20
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          Ian M
          What should we wear for our Safari, we will be there in the first week of March.
          11 February 2017|
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          Response from ThornybushLimpopo | Property representative |
          Hi Ian, Temperatures only really start dropping around May but always wise to bring along something warm to wear in case of a chilly morning / evening, otherwise dress is informal and comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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          GastrodontUK
          We are visiting from the UK - are Thornybush Lodges situated in a Malaria area? Many thanks - regards
          2 November 2016|
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          Response from Roken74 | Reviewed this property |
          We took malaria tablets whilst in South Africa the beds have netting and we were not aware of mozzies but we did not hance it
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          RadhikaSooraj
          Hi we want to travel from Joberg airport to your lodge with our 3 year old Questions a) Do you accept games drives with toddlers - what is the cost of your game drives b) Can we cook for our child in the kitchen is it allowed?
          27 September 2016|
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          Response from Sandra B | Reviewed this property |
          It is a long drive from joburg to the reserve. I don't think that they will allow young ones on the game drives as the vehicles do not have covering. All food is prepared by them in the kitchens.
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