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A wooden deck with a thatched roof, furnished with a sofa, a coffee table, and a plant.
A cozy loft-style living room with a staircase, wooden beams, and a TV.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a thatched-roof structure and lounge chairs.
A cozy seating area with a brick wall, a cushioned chair with a zebra pillow, and a small table with a glass vase.

1. Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

Sunbirds Oasis Lodge
LP
Australia
Amy
£151
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Sunbirds Oasis Lodge
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture of a zebra.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a mirror.
A spacious room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a dining area. There are framed pictures on the walls and a window with curtains.
A wooden deck leading to a covered outdoor gym area with a stone wall and a metal railing.

2. Monwana

Monwana
Hoedspruit
United States
Anonymous traveller
£3,659
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Monwana
A thatched-roof building with a staircase leading to a wooden deck.
A pool area with a wooden deck, a potted plant, and a view of elephants in the background.
A room with two beds, a sitting area, and a bathroom.
A thatched-roof building with a wooden exterior, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and trees.

3. Tangala Safari Camp

Tangala Safari Camp
Hoedspruit
£629
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Tangala Safari Camp
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a pool and natural landscape.
A wooden bridge leading to an outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and string lights.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a deck, a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a forest.

4. Serondella Safari Lodge

Serondella Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
£1,944
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Serondella Safari Lodge
A tented accommodation with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a dining area with a table set for four, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.
A reception sign for Phelwana Game Lodge with a stone wall and a wooden fence.

5. Phelwana Game Lodge

Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Carolyn
£364
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Phelwana Game Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a vanity, and a window with a view of trees.
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture and potted plants, surrounded by a cobblestone path.
A dining table with pancakes, a bottle of honey, and a pitcher of iced tea by a pool.
A spacious living area with a thatched roof, wooden furniture, and a dining area with a white tablecloth.

6. Thornhill Safari Lodge

Thornhill Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
Brazil
Janaina
£189
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Thornhill Safari Lodge
A wooden deck leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and a restaurant.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass door leading outside, and wooden furniture on a balcony.
A treehouse with a wooden deck and a large window.
A wooden boardwalk with railings, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

7. Panzi Lodge

Panzi Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
G Todd
£135
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Panzi Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls, two cushioned chairs, a small table, and a basket of towels.
Steam room
A modern pavilion with a wooden roof, surrounded by natural vegetation and a stone wall.
A modern villa with a pool, large windows, and a thatched roof.

8. Kapama Southern Camp

Kapama Southern Camp
Hoedspruit
United States
J.
£1,230
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Kapama Southern Camp
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a sunset view.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A room with a bed under a canopy, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a book.
A house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

9. Kubu Safari Lodge

Kubu Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Grant
£137
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Kubu Safari Lodge
A wooden deck with a covered seating area and a bed under a roof.
A room with a coffee station, framed artwork, and a vase with red flowers.
A room with two beds, each with white linens and grey pillows, and a wooden headboard. There are two lamps on each bed.
A poolside table with a bottle, glasses, and a fruit platter.

10. Camp Bethel

Camp Bethel
Hoedspruit
South Africa
Stanford
£106
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Camp Bethel
An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden pergola with hanging lights.
A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, a thatched roof structure, and a bar area with stools.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a thatched roof, and a brick counter.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with a thatched roof.

11. Kubu Bush Lodge

Kubu Bush Lodge
Hoedspruit
£227
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Kubu Bush Lodge
A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a seating area with sofas and a fireplace.
A circular outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
United Kingdom
Noirin
£160
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
A tented accommodation with a bed, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors.
A pool with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A bar area with wooden stools, a brick wall, and shelves with bottles.

13. Little Africa Safari Lodge

Little Africa Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Lonnie
£521
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Little Africa Safari Lodge
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A room with a reclining chair, a small cabinet, and a large wall mural of a forest stream.
A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a pool in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a wooden slatted wall, and a bench.

14. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa
Hoedspruit
United States
Emil
£158
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A fenced outdoor area with a paved walkway leading to a covered structure.
A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, a hat display, and a counter with a computer and cash register.

15. Sleepover Orpen Gate

Sleepover Orpen Gate
Bushbuckridge
South Africa
Benedict Mkansi
£66
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sleepover Orpen Gate
A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a large vase.
A dimly lit room with wooden floors, a table with bottles, and a lamp on a side table.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

16. Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

Ngama Tented Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Julie
£201
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Ngama Tented Safari Lodge
Pool
Interior
Room
Outdoor spa tub

17. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Aerotel Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
£129
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aerotel Hoedspruit
A dining table with two plates of food, a bottle of wine, and a wine glass.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense vegetation.
A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls, two cushioned chairs, a small table, and a basket of towels.

18. Kapama Buffalo Camp

Kapama Buffalo Camp
Hoedspruit
Canada
Kelly
£1,418
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Kapama Buffalo Camp
A spacious living area with a large tree, a wooden table, and a sofa. There are hanging lights and a bookshelf in the background.
A spacious room with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a stone wall.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

19. Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
Bushbuckridge
Singapore
Cheryl
£1,059
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen area.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table, sofas, and a coffee table.
A large, oval-shaped hot tub with a stone exterior, positioned next to a window with a view of greenery outside.

20. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Yashodhan
£106
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
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Top Thornybush Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Simbavati River Lodge

Simbavati River Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our 3 nights stay! The whole staff was very friendly and present when needed. We loved our drives with Sarah and Joseph, their knowledge, patience and enthusiasm made the drives extra special. They made great effort to see the animals we wanted to see on each drives. We saw the big 5 from really close, multiple times! We loved the terrace in our lodge facing the river, during breaks we would watch elephants, waterbuck and hippos cross the river. The food was diverse and very good. Ralph made sure we had everything we needed and was so welcoming."
Noémie 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Simbavati River Lodge
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

10/10 Excellent
"Super accueil ambiance familiale et chaleureuse. Personnel courtois et avenant. Expérience exceptionnelle! Nous avons vu plusieurs animaux grâce à notre guide. Nourriture exceptionnelle! Site sublime en nature."
Marjorie 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

10/10 Excellent
"Superbe endroit! La nourriture est excellente. Nous avons eu la chance de voir pleins d’animaux dont 2 rhinocéros blancs. Le personnel est sympathique et toujours prête à nous aider. Nous recommandons vivement!"
Sylvain 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Todo nos gustó. Limpio, todo bien puesto, comida rica, etc. Pero lo mejor fue el servicio. Se ocuparon de todo."
Juan Fernando 4-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge
Kapama Southern Camp

Kapama Southern Camp

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful villas with attentive staff and delicious food"
Parima 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Kapama Southern Camp
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and real sense of luxury. The pool and grounds are so tranquil and calm and everything is immaculate The staff are attentive and professional and the setting is beautiful with giraffe and zebra roaming around - so lovely. The restaurant is gorgeous. The only tiny bit of feedback is that the restaurant staff got things a bit confused for us and forgot some of the food and got the courses mixed up so the children got their main courses while the adults were served the starter so then had to wait ages for their pudding while we had the rest of the meal, and the side orders of vegetables never materialised but overall we had a wonderful stay "
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa
Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The cherry on top of the cake was the leopard resting in the tree after he ate it's prey!!! Magnificent!!! Once in a lifetime experience!!! The lodge fantastic!! The game drives superb, service top! What else can I say, all fabulous!!"
Elisabeth Maria 2-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Thornybush Game Lodge
Waterbuck Game Lodge

Waterbuck Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place! Great service. Good food. The ranger and game drives were a blast. Highly recommend. "
Nicholas 2-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Waterbuck Game Lodge
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent
"unreal"
George 3-night trip
Posted 11 months ago
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

More cheap stays in Thornybush Game Reserve

Nyamankulu Guest Lodge

Nyamankulu Guest Lodge

228KU Mambumbu, Thulamahashe Dingleydale Mpumalanga
£33
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
4/10 (1 review)
Nyamankulu Guest Lodge
Mist of Gold

Mist of Gold

112 Giraffe Street Hoedspruit Limpopo
£36
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)
Mist of Gold
Offbeat Safaris

Offbeat Safaris

Brussels Ext 4, Off R36 Hoedspruit Limpopo
£72
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Offbeat Safaris
Wild Dog Guest Lodge

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

352 Kierrieklapper Road Hoedspruit Limpopo
£90
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Wild Dog Guest Lodge
Wild Olive Tree Camp

Wild Olive Tree Camp

Orpen Road Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
£139
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
Wild Olive Tree Camp
Asuite-Dream

Asuite-Dream

244 Rotsvy Street Hoedspruit Limpopo
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8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)
Asuite-Dream

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Thornybush Game Reserve?
The best area to stay in Thornybush Game Reserve is within one of the private lodges inside the reserve itself.Staying within the reserve offers the most convenient and exclusive access to wildlife. The lodges are typically spread out, each with its own designated traversing area for game drives, meaning you're not competing with crowds for animal sightings. You'll find yourself surrounded by the natural bush, with animals often visiting the lodge grounds.For couples seeking a romantic and secluded experience, many lodges offer private suites with plunge pools and outdoor showers, providing an intimate connection with the surroundings. The focus is on personalised service, gourmet dining, and expert-led game drives, ensuring a memorable and luxurious safari.Families will also find lodges within Thornybush that cater to their needs. Some lodges offer family suites or villas, and many provide dedicated children's programmes or activities designed to engage younger travellers in the safari experience.
When is the best time to go to Thornybush Game Reserve?
The best time to go to Thornybush Game Reserve for optimal wildlife viewing is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.During these months, the vegetation is sparse, and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers, making them easier to spot. The weather is also generally cooler and drier, with clear skies, which is more comfortable for game drives and other outdoor activities. This period is particularly good for those keen on seeing a wide variety of animals without dense foliage obscuring views.For travellers looking for a more lush landscape and excellent birdwatching opportunities, the wet season, from November to April, can be appealing. While wildlife spotting might require a bit more patience due to thicker vegetation, the reserve is incredibly green, and many migratory bird species are present.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Thornybush Game Reserve.
How much is the nightly rate at a Thornybush Game Reserve hotel?
Prices for hotels in Thornybush Game Reserve often vary, but you can find a great deal from £33 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.