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Enjoy a true African bush experience in this five-star lodge, located adjacent to the Kruger National Park and renowned for its accommodation and true African bush experience.
Particularly welcoming for families, each of its 20 spacious suites has its own private deck from which guests can enjoy some of the wildlife, which is in abundance here with nearly 150 species of mammals, 34 species of amphibians, and over 500 species of bird.
The mother ship of the Thornybush collection of lodges, where couples, families, groups and even single travellers are all welcomed. Keep your fingers crossed that a ‘runway dinner’ is arranged during your stay – when the airstrip is transformed by candles and gas-lights into a remarkable and memorable dining experience.
Fine cuisine is one of the highlights at Thornybush Game Lodge: high quality ingredients, delicious recipes and an evocative atmosphere will give travellers an unrivalled dining experience. Meals can be savoured on private decks, in the elegant dining room or in the outdoor boma.
Highly comfortable, elegantly furnished and luxuriously decorated, rooms at Thornybush Game Lodge are the perfect retreat for those looking for a top-level accommodation for their Safari holidays. All 15 suites have a wonderful sight over savannah landscapes and they all boast large windows, private deck, outdoor shower and en-suite bathroom. For bigger parties, there is also the exclusive use Kamara House Villa.
Kids all of ages are welcome, although only those aged 6 and over are permitted on Game drives and people over 16 are permitted on Game walks. Thornybush Game Lodge includes lots of bespoke children facilities to please its younger guests. They will be involved in specific educational and fun activities such as walks, safaris and other special programmes. Plus, a babysitting service is available both for daytime and night time.
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
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Chris joined Africa Travel directly from university in 1992 and knows both the company and Africa extremely well.
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Julia’s love for travel began at a young age. Born in Cape Town, she spent many a holiday exploring Southern Africa with her family before starting her career in travel.
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Felicity, who joined Africa Travel in 2004, has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and originally comes from South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province
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Christine fell in love with Africa over 30 years ago, and has been managing the Cape Town office since 2008, and is looking forward to exploring Namibia more.
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Shaun joined the travel industry just over 10 years ago, working first for an online travel booking portal and an ecotourism company, specialising in sustainable travel in Southern and East Africa.
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Debbie joined Africa Travel in May 2009 and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years, enjoying a number of roles, from airline ticketing to accounting.
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Christine first came to Africa as a young woman and immediately felt a connection which has never allowed her to leave. She lived in Johannesburg and in Knysna on the Garden Route, but came to Cape Town 22 years ago and realised it was where she wanted to be!
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Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.
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