Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Overlooking the magnificent bushveld, this small camp accommodates eight comfortable tents each with private facilities, a feature bushveld bath and connected by pathways to the main Camp. The decor of Chapungu Tented Bush Camp is tastefully furnished in old-world colonial splendor, offering guests the opportunity to relive the style and class of that bygone era. An ideal entry level lodge, all meals are taken together to share the excitement of the days game viewing experiences. Just a few minutes drive from Thornybush Game Lodge, visit their spa and inudlge in an early evening treatment.

Please note, Chapungu Tented Bush Camp only accepts guests 16+ years old. 

Offering unrivalled big game experiences and fantastic views over the savannah and nearby waterhole, Thornybush Game Lodge is a very stylish safari retreat which is enhanced by exquisite accommodation and sublime cuisine. 

As a slightly larger safari lodge, Thornybush Game Lodge offers the versatility to cater for couples seeking a romantic setting and seclusion, as well as families and small groups. Children are truly welcomed and entertained at Thornybush, with game drives and special activities tailored to meet their needs, including a complimentary 'Ranger in Training' pack. 

With just four exclusive suites surrounding an inviting communal pool area, nKaya Lodge overlooks the Drakensberg mountain range, and is the ideal place for discerning guests to experiences a quiet, private and peaceful safari experience. nKaya Game Lodge has recently undergone a soft furnings upgrade, with the lounge, bar and verandah decorated in warm earthy tones and indigenous woods. The enormous fireplace in the lounge becomes the focial point where guests can listen to the crackle of the fire and the night sounds of Africa as the animals come to drink at the floodlit waterhole.

Unique to the Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection, nKaya has the flexibility to accommodate either eight single en-suite facilities, perfect for small solo groups, or 4 spacious completely self contained suites with a comfortable lounge area for private entertaining and relaxation.

Secluded amongst the vast bushveld panoramas of Thornybush Private Nature Reserve, The River Lodge discreetly accommodates five luxurious suites overlooking the seasonal Timbavati River. Enjoy exclusive safari experiences either by vehicle or on foot and admire the abundance of wildlife.

Each suite is spacious and decorated in sophisticated African chic. Sit out on your elevated deck with private plunge pool and admire the magnificent views. For ultimate relaxation choose to soak in the bathtub, or be at one with nature in the outside shower, as you look out across the spectacular panoramic views.

Unlike the other lodges, Thornybush Simbambili Lodge is actually situated in the northern part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, nestled amongs dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River. Nine recently renovated suites are elegantly designed immersed within the surrounding natural environment, with private plunge pools overlooking the savanna and woodlands. 

Renowned for regular leopard sightings and an abundance of game species and extraordinary bird life, Thornybush Simbambili Lodge combines an exclusive safari experience with tireless attention to detail and a luxurious personalised service. 

Please note,  Thornybush Simbambili Lodge only accepts guests 16+ years old.