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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 restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are potted plants and a deer statue.
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
CA $253
CA $291 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Sunbirds Oasis Lodge
A thatched-roof building with a staircase leading to a wooden deck.
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.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a glass cabinet.

2. Tangala Safari Camp

Tangala Safari Camp
Hoedspruit
CA $979
CA $1,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Tangala Safari Camp
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture of a zebra.
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 spacious interior with a high ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a large dining area.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a mirror.

3. Monwana

Monwana
Hoedspruit
United States
Anonymous traveller
CA $5,559
CA $6,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Monwana
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a pool and natural landscape.
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.
An aerial view of a thatched-roof house surrounded by dense greenery, with a swimming pool and a hot tub visible.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a forest.

4. Serondella Safari Lodge

Serondella Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
CA $3,415
CA $3,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a view of the outdoors.
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
CA $589
CA $685 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Phelwana Game Lodge
A wooden deck leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and a restaurant.
A wooden boardwalk with railings, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
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.

6. Panzi Lodge

Panzi Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
G Todd
CA $216
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Panzi Lodge
A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a large vase.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bedside table, a floor lamp, a chair, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

7. Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

Ngama Tented Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Julie
CA $317
CA $369 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ngama Tented Safari Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls, two cushioned chairs, a small table, and a basket of towels.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area.
A modern villa with a pool, large windows, and a thatched roof.
Steam room

8. Kapama Southern Camp

Kapama Southern Camp
Hoedspruit
United States
J.
CA $2,044
CA $2,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Kapama Southern Camp
A wooden deck with a covered seating area and a bed under a roof.
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.
A wooden boardwalk with a yellow warning sign about wild animals.

9. Camp Bethel

Camp Bethel
Hoedspruit
South Africa
Stanford
CA $176
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Camp Bethel
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 house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A home gym with exercise equipment and a small swimming pool.

10. Kubu Safari Lodge

Kubu Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Grant
CA $224
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Kubu Safari Lodge
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 poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with a thatched roof.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a large window, a bathtub, and a cowhide rug.

11. Kubu Bush Lodge

Kubu Bush Lodge
Hoedspruit
CA $360
CA $418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Kubu Bush Lodge
A tented accommodation with a bed, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A pool with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors.
A stone wall with a wooden fence, a yellow towel, and a tiger mural.

12. Little Africa Safari Lodge

Little Africa Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Lonnie
CA $926
CA $1,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Little Africa Safari Lodge
A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
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.

13. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
United Kingdom
Noirin
CA $259
CA $301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
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.
A room with a reclining chair, a small cabinet, and a large wall mural of a forest stream.

14. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa
Hoedspruit
United States
Emil
CA $259
CA $298 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-lit garden area.
A modern house with a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.
A stone wall with a modern architectural design.
A wooden staircase with a metal railing and a hanging light fixture.

15. Serurubele Boutique Hotel

Serurubele Boutique Hotel
Bushbuckridge
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
CA $97
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Serurubele Boutique Hotel
Pool
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Bathroom

16. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Aerotel Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
CA $198
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Aerotel Hoedspruit
A wooden deck with a bench, a glass door leading to a bathroom, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A reception area with a wooden counter, hanging wicker lights, a sign for Kingfisher Creek, and a green cylindrical light.

17. Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit
Netherlands
Anonymous traveller
CA $227
CA $264 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge
An outdoor deck with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and hanging lanterns.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a large window overlooking a pool.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table, a bathtub, a sofa, and a bed.
A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, a round table, and a shower area.

18. Kapama Karula

Kapama Karula
Hoedspruit
Brazil
Brayan
CA $5,673
CA $6,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Kapama Karula
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 poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a stone wall.
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 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
CA $1,736
CA $1,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
A poolside area with a covered seating area, stone walls, and a swimming pool.
A fire pit with logs, a stone structure, and a building with a sloped roof in the background.
A large, oval-shaped hot tub with a stone exterior, positioned next to a window with a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen area.

20. Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
Hoedspruit
United States
Yashodhan
CA $195
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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
CA $51
CA $60 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
4/10 (1 review)
Nyamankulu Guest Lodge
Mist of Gold

Mist of Gold

112 Giraffe Street Hoedspruit Limpopo
CA $57
CA $67 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)
Mist of Gold
Offbeat Safaris

Offbeat Safaris

Brussels Ext 4, Off R36 Hoedspruit Limpopo
CA $134
CA $134 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Offbeat Safaris
Wild Dog Guest Lodge

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

352 Kierrieklapper Road Hoedspruit Limpopo
CA $153
CA $153 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & fees
Wild Dog Guest Lodge
Wild Olive Tree Camp

Wild Olive Tree Camp

Orpen Road Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
CA $217
CA $253 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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 CA $60 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.