|
|
 |
|
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE / LIMPOPO PROVINCE |
|
|
|
|
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 Sabi Sand Reserve with mixed
woodland savannahs rolling into riverine watercourses lies adjacent to
the greater Kruger National Park. Thornybush
Game Reserve is home to an abundance of birds and mammals
including the Big Five.
It is here at the Thornybush Private Game
Reserve, where attention to detail and highly personalised
service make for a memorable stay which awaits discovery by the
discerning traveller.
Accommodation
Six exclusive lodges, each share this wildlife sanctuary, are
individually designed with the objective of exceeding guest’s
expectations and providing an unrivalled safari experience.
Diverse accommodation caters for most guests’ needs, from rustic
understated comfort to luxury of the finest order. All lodges have
sparkling swimming pools and offer exciting dawn and dusk safaris from
open landrovers with fully qualified rangers and trackers, and bush
walks for the more adventurous.
Main Lodge: The 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.
N’Kaya: Tastefully decorated in warm
earthy tones and indigenous woods, the n'Kaya Lodge combines luxury
with natural simplicity. The spacious double suites, each with private
lounges and twin ensuite facilities, ensure optimal space for the
discerning guest.
Serondella Lodge: Suspended wooden
walkways link treetop hides to luxuriously appointed suites set along
the meandering Monwana tributary. This lodge is flanked by two
waterholes, here guests can enjoy an abundance of big game and
birdlife from spectacular viewing decks.
Jackelberry Lodge: The towering
Drakensberg Mountains provide a majestic backdrop for this 10-bedded
rustic camp. If you are looking for spectacular views, understated
comfort and ethnic ambience that blends harmoniously with nature,
Jackalberry is ideal. The bush around the lodge teams with game and
more than 250 different species of birds can be seen, a paradise for
birdwatchers. Relax by a crackling campfire after a hearty traditional
bushveld dinner, and listen to the night sounds of Africa.
Chapungu Lodge: Authentically furnished
in colonial splendour, handpicked pieces fill the lodge and its five
air-conditioned en-suite tents, enhancing the ambience and comforts
typical of a bygone era. Enjoy scenic views from the vantage of the
elevated deck with an active water hole in close proximity. Whether it
is around the fire in the boma or from the classically appointed
dining room, savour Chapungu's culinary delights. |
|
