South Africa Game Lodges | Thornybush Private Game Reserve in Timbavati, South Africa | Luxury Game Lodges

THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE (Timbavati - Limpopo)

Exclusive living in the middle of the African bushveld.

Set in the heart of the lowveld, with the magnificent northern Drakensberg mountain range standing watch, lies over 11,000 hectares of pristine African bushveld. The reserve with mixed woodland savannahs rolling into riverine water courses, lies adjacent to the greater Kruger National Park. Thornybush Game Reserve is home to an abundance of birds and mammals including the Big Five.

Six exclusive lodges, each share this wildlife sanctuary, are individually designed with the objective of exceeding our guest’s expectations and providing an unrivalled safari experience. Main Lodge is the flagship and is set along the banks of the seasonal Monwana River. The lodge comprises twenty luxurious double suites flanking extensively decked living areas, library, curio shop and magnificent pool commanding the perfect position with the ever active water hole at its backdrop.

All lodges offer dawn and dusk open vehicles safaris with a qualified ranger and tracker team. Walks are also encouraged for the more adventurous. Sumptuous cuisine and an array of other facilities including sparkling pools await your return from exciting safaris.