Thornybush Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park area consists of a collection of luxury lodges and is a popular destination for family safaris and eco-tourism. With the absence of fences, wildlife can roam freely between the Kruger National Park and Thornybush. Creating an opportunity for guests to witness a diverse range of animal species in their natural habitats. For those eager to spot the Big Five, the highly-trained guides and trackers are ready to lead the way. The reserve is known for its excellent chances of seeing lions and leopards. Guests can enjoy the full-blown diversity of a large reserve such as Kruger National Park, combined with the luxury of the intimate safari experiences offered by Thornybush.
Here you’ll be able to enjoy wellness and transformative-based wilderness experiences that help you to reconnect with nature and, in turn, reconnect with yourself.
Thornybush knows every guest enjoys spending their time in their own way. Whether it’s a guided bush walk or wellness treatment, interacting with our local communities, or dining by candlelight on your private deck. Here you’ll be able to enjoy wellness and transformative-based wilderness experiences that help you to reconnect with nature and, in turn, reconnect with yourself. Thornybush also prides itself on its contribution to supporting different community projects in education and sustainable farming. So know that your stay at the reserve will have a meaningful impact. Thornybush promises to be an unforgettable journey into nature!
Thornybush Game Reserve offers an opportunity to explore and appreciate its abundant wildlife, birdlife, and conservation initiatives. The Big Five, exquisite lodges, and personalized game drives make for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that few other destinations can provide. A visit promises close encounters of the wild kind including lions and leopards as well as an unforgettable stay in comfort and style.
The best time to visit Thornybush Game Reserve is during the dry season, which typically runs from May to September. This period offers the most favorable conditions for wildlife viewing and safari experiences. However, it’s worth noting that the reserve can be visited year-round, and each season has its own unique charms and wildlife interactions.
To get to Thornybush Game Reserve you can fly to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS), which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. To complete the final leg of your journey, you can arrange a transfer or rent a car. If you prefer a road trip, you can rent a car and drive to Thornybush Game Reserve. Johannesburg is approximately a 5-6 hour drive away.
Thornybush is known for its high concentration of game and offers an authentic safari experience. Not only will guests have a chance to spot all of Africa’s legendary Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros), but they may also come across giraffes, zebras, hippos, antelopes, and various species of birds.
