Title: Thornybush Game Reserve Travel Guide: Best of Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornybush-Game-Reserve-Hotels.d3000000200.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornybush-Game-Reserve-Holiday-Rentals.d3000000200.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Thornybush Game Reserve Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Thornybush-Game-Reserve.d3000000200.Car-Hire-Guide)[Thornybush Game Reserve Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornybush-Game-Reserve.d3000000200.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Thornybush Game Reserve Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Now, unless you're Liam Neeson and have 'a particular set of skills', capturing birds in flight is a task and a half for amateur photographers such as myself! However I was quite proud of this shot, especially the detail on the underside of the wings. Obviously this is a bird of prey, but I am unsure as to what it is exactly. I am hoping that the ornithologists out there may be able to help me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/1a45546c-019b-49b2-92fe-be1a106eb122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Now, unless you're Liam Neeson and have 'a particular set of skills', capturing birds in flight is a task and a half for amateur photographers such as myself! However I was quite proud of this shot, especially the detail on the underside of the wings. Obviously this is a bird of prey, but I am unsure as to what it is exactly. I am hoping that the ornithologists out there may be able to help me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/1a45546c-019b-49b2-92fe-be1a106eb122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An example of the flora to be sampled in this exciting part of the world. However I am not a botanist, so I was unable to identify this flower. Although I thought that it looked similar to a species of Hibiscus? #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/a00e5a00-d7d7-4db6-921b-85a225f927b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise over the Drakensberg mountains. Theres something so peaceful about mountainous environments. Maybe its because their monolithic forms dominate the landscape, leaving one feeling quite insignificant. #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/e63f4050-2127-42be-b63c-2184976c0cb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Lilac Breasted Roller Possibly one of the best photos I've taken. There is such a huge variety of different species of birds living in South Africa, but the lilac breasted roller has to be one of the most beautiful. Shot on my birthday at Thornybush Game Reserve in Hoedspruit. #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/ae76e1f2-81ea-496a-a888-572361c3647e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Thornybush Game Reserve ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000000200) - Top hotels in Thornybush Game Reserve - Top Holiday Rentals in Thornybush Game Reserve ![Thornybush Game Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2222500/2222421/073ef215_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thornybush Game Lodge Guernsey Road Hoedspruit Mpumalanga Stay at this luxury lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. splendorous and mqjestic. Wild beauty Reviewed on 20 Aug 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=2222421&PinnedHotelID=2222421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=2222421&PinnedHotelID=2222421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) ![Sunbirds Oasis Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114770000/114760200/114760197/cc92abb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunbirds Oasis Lodge 219 Guernsey Rd LP Limpopo £155 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) This place is absolutely stunning and much larger than I expected it to be. There are 3 large viewing decks so seeing animals at all hours of the day is easy. The staff are so friendly and surprised the guests with a dance and song after a boma dinner. Food also was amazing. Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=114760197&PinnedHotelID=114760197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) ![Serondella Safari Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93130000/93122700/93122631/f2e63874_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serondella Safari Lodge Thornybush Nature Reserve Hoedspruit Limpopo £2,177 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this all-inclusive lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=93122631&PinnedHotelID=93122631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) [See all 230 properties in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000000200) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Franks Bush Camp](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117760000/117751900/117751870/4e92f4e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Franks Bush Camp Portion 152 of the Farm Guernsey Hoedspruit Limpopo Stay at this chalet in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Drakensig Golf ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Franks-Bush-Camp.h117751870.Hotel-Information) ![Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100425500/100425447/8112c8e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge 695 Hardekool Straat Hoedspruit Limpopo Stay at this cabin in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Selati Nature Reserve and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) Very comfortable accomodation in a lovely spot. Wish we stayed longer! Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Leadwood-Tree-Safari-Lodge.h100425447.Hotel-Information) ![Ubuntu Luxury Villa, with private pool and located on Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76670000/76665500/76665500/cf44c061_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ubuntu Luxury Villa, with private pool and located on Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Hoedspruit Limpopo Stay at this villa in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Selati Nature Reserve are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Loved it Excellent property- perfect for our needs. Loved sitting outside watching birds and animals including giraffe next to us, warthog, duiker, impala, Check in/out easy. Very quiet. Enjoyed dinner from Jackie who cooks a fantastic meal onsite with accompanying wines.Would definitely recommend Reviewed on 25 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Ubuntu-Luxury-Villa.h76665500.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000000200&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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A lion on the road. 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