Sabi Sand & Thornybush, Greater Kruger, South Africa

Thornybush

Overview

About Thornybush

A collection of luxury lodges in the renowned wilderness of Sabi Sand and Thornybush, known for Big 5 encounters. The people, from guides to camp staff, are the real secret to the experience.

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Properties

4 properties

Each property within the collection — with imagery and direct booking links via the Travel Hub Collection.

Saseka Tented Camp

Thornybush, Greater Kruger

Rooms: 9 Tents, 1 Family Tent
From: $751 – 1,000 pppn
Min age: 12+ (bush walks 16+)
Offers: Contact for details.

Insider tips

— One of the few tented camps in the Kruger area — contemporary design, incredible food, and a more affordable price point.

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Facilities

General:Dedicated SpaExclusive Use Villa/sPrivate AirstripWifi (Throughout)

Rooms:6-10 RoomsAir-Conditioning / Room CoolingPrivate Plunge PoolsRooms with Bath

Activities

Land & air:Access to Hot Air Balloon siteBig 5Cultural ExcursionsGame DrivesNature Walks/Walking SafarisPrivate Vehicle (on request)

Sustainability

80%+ Local Food ProcurementCarbon Offsetting ProgrammeCommunity: Investment in Local ProjectsEmployees: Positive Employment InitiativesProactive Conservation EngagementRenewable Energy Generation e.g. Solar panelsWaste Policy e.g. prevention or recycling

Type of travel

Family FriendlyHoneymoon / CouplesSafari & WildlifeWeddings & Elopements

Closed: NoneUpdated: 13 June 2026

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Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush, Greater Kruger

Rooms: 15 Suites
From: $751 – 1,000 pppn
Min age: None (game drives 6+, bush walks 16+)
Offers: Contact for details.

Insider tips

— Excellent game viewing from the lodge thanks to the dry riverbed. Works equally well for families and honeymooners.

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Facilities

General:BabysittingExclusive Use Villa/sPrivate AirstripWifi (Throughout)

Rooms:3rd Bed in Room11-20 RoomsAir-Conditioning / Room CoolingFamily RoomsInter-connecting RoomsNon-Tented RoomsRooms with Bath

Activities

Land & air:Access to Hot Air Balloon siteBig 5Cultural ExcursionsGame DrivesNature Walks/Walking SafarisPrivate Vehicle (on request)

Sustainability

Type of travel

Accessible TravelExclusive-Use OptionFamily FriendlyHoneymoon / CouplesSafari & WildlifeWeddings & Elopements

Closed: NoneUpdated: 13 June 2026

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Kamara House

Thornybush, Greater Kruger

Rooms: 2 Ensuite Bedrooms + 1 Interleading Room
From: $751 – 1,000 pppn
Min age: None (game drives 6+)

Insider tips

— Private house overlooking a riverbed — ideal for multigenerational families or small groups. Stroll to the Game Lodge spa.

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Facilities

General:BabysittingDedicated SpaSwimming PoolWifi (Throughout)

Rooms:1-5 Rooms

Activities

Land & air:BirdwatchingClient Conservation ActivitiesCultural ExcursionsGame DrivesNature Walks/Walking SafarisPrivate Game Drives (as standard)Ranger & Tracker (as standard)

Sustainability

Community: Investment in Local ProjectsEmployees: Positive Employment InitiativesRenewable Energy Generation e.g. Solar panelsWaste Policy e.g. prevention or recycling

Type of travel

Family FriendlyHoneymoon / CouplesKosher-Friendly / Religious RequirementsSafari & Wildlife

Closed: NoneUpdated: 29 June 2026

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Simbambili Lodge

Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger

Rooms: 9 Suites
From: $751 – 1,000 pppn
Min age: None (game drives 6+, bush walks 16+)
Offers: Contact for details.

Insider tips

— Unbelievable leopard population. The lodge waterhole brings elephants right up to lunch.

reservations@thornybush.com

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Facilities

General:Dedicated SpaWifi (Throughout)

Rooms:6-10 RoomsAir-Conditioning / Room CoolingHoneymoon SuiteNon-Tented RoomsPrivate Plunge PoolsRooms with Bath

Activities

Land & air:Big 5Cultural ExcursionsGame DrivesNature Walks/Walking SafarisPrivate Vehicle (on request)

Sustainability

Type of travel

Honeymoon / CouplesSafari & Wildlife

Closed: NoneUpdated: 30 June 2026

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Saseka Tented Camp Thornybush Game Lodge Kamara House Simbambili Lodge

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