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Thornybush Waterside Lodge

Glance

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At a Glance

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  • Big 5 experience

  • Luxury accommodation

  • Traditional boma dining

  • Outdoor showers

  • Family friendly suites

  • Beautiful lake side views

The 14 000 hectare of pristine African wilderness which is home to the Thornybush Private Nature Reserve is in the Northern part of the Sabi Sand and forms part of the Greater Kruger Park.

 

Thornybush enjoys some of the best game viewing on offer with spectacular ‘Big 5’ sightings plus the elusive cheetah and wild dog make this a ‘Super Seven’ destination.

Rooms

Rooms

The 20 suites at Thornybush Waterside Lodge each comprise of a king size bed, air-conditioning, mini bar, electric safe, hairdryer separate bath and indoor shower, private deck with an outdoor shower. 

 

Thornybush Waterside can also cater for families with two of the suites having interconnecting doors to comprise a 2 bedroom family suite.

Facilities

Facilities

Thornybush Waterside is set on the banks of a lake giving the Lodge breathtaking views of the lake and African bush beyond. The main deck overlooks the lake where you’re invited to watch the animals come down to drink and play in the cooling waters.

 

The Lodge also includes a swimming pool for cooling off from the African heat and a library should you wish to spend time lounging by the pool with a book in hand. Dining is arranged in a mixture of locations from the viewing deck, the traditional boma or privately in the intimate setting of your suite.

 

The Lodge also offers a children’s program and curio shopping.

Activities

Activities

Twice daily game drive in open Land Cruisers with highly professional rangers and Shangaan trackers, both of which enjoy sharing their knowledge and experiences of the African bush.

 

After a scrumptious breakfast you are welcome to join your ranger on an insightful bush walk where he will take you on a journey of discovery explaining in greater detail the medical uses of various plants and tree along the importance of the smaller creatures, like the dung beetles, termites and even the mosquitoes have to the ecosystem.  You will go away with a much greater respect for these tiny creatures that share our planet.

Gallery

Gallery

Facts

Facts

No. Rooms

20

Children

All ages

Childminding

Yes

Twin Beds

Available

Triples

No

Private Pool

No

Lodge Pool

Yes

Air-Conditioning

Yes

Room Fan

Yes

Indoor Shower

Yes

Outdoor Shower

No

Bath

Yes

In-Room Safe

Yes

In-Room Fireplace

No

In-Room TV

No

In-Room Massage

No

Spa

No

What's included:

  • Accommodation

  • All meals, local drinks, teas, coffees; snacks

  • Dawn and dusk safaris in open land rovers and bushveld walks

  • Sundowner local drinks on game drive

Gym Equipment

No

Personal Bar

Yes

Telephone

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Laundry

At additional cost

Check In / Check Out

14h00 / 10h00

Wheelchair Access

No

Power

220v AC

Internet Access

At additional cost

Credit Cards

Visa, Mastercard

Malaria Area

Yes

Airstrip

Yes

Sleep Out Platform

No

Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle

No

Land Based Activities

Game Drives, Bush Walks

Water Based Activities

N/a

Optional Activities

N/a

What's not included:

  • Bar tabs

  • Curio, telephone and laundry expenses

  • Conservation Fee TOMSA Levy

  • Babysitting facilities

Map

Map

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