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Right next to the expansive Kruger National Park, you'll find the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. Here, you'll have opportunities to relax in the various luxurious accommodations and set out on classic safaris and game drives to see all of the native and endemic wildlife. Let us know when you're ready to start planning your safari adventure through Thornybush Game Reserve in South Africa!
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Dine on the patio by the water at the V&A Hotel

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9 Days from $3,770
Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.
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After arriving in Johannesburg, spend 9 days traveling through KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Park on this authentic safari in search of the Big 5 wildlife. You'll also enjoy a trip to Dolphin Coast where optional boat excursions offer close encounters with bottle-nose dolphins! End your tour with a stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park.
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A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.

Wildlife and the Falls

Johannesburg to Johannesburg
13 Days from $13,695
Enjoy a stay in Johannesburg, a 4-day African river safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights in Johannesburg and 3 nights at a luxury safari lodge in greater Kruger National Park. Along the way, see the "Big 5" plains animals as you do daily game drives.
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Stars of South Africa

Cape Town to Johannesburg
15 Days from $14,695
This two-week adventure combines a stay in Cape Town, a river cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen, and a stay in the private Tintswalo Atlantic game lodge. Experience the best of South Africa with the opportunity to visit national parks, take game drives, and visit Victoria Falls, all in one itinerary!
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A herd of zebras quench their thirst at a watering hole.

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9 Days from $15,303
Begin your 9-day luxurious vacation visiting the highlights of Cape Town, followed by a tour of Robben Island - where you'll learn about the Apartheid years and tour the cell of Nelson Mandela- before spending the last half of your journey doing game drives searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.
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Top  Hotels, Camps & Lodges of Thornybush Game Reserve for 2024-2025

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Chapungu's common areas blend with the natural surroundings

Chapungu Tented Camp

Chapungu Tented Camp is a traditional South African safari lodge located just outside Kruger National Park in the private Thornybush Game Reserve. Enjoy comfortable accommodations after an exciting day of safari activities.
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Royal Malewane

The Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering every modern comfort and convenience. The classic safari experience is unsurpassed with unrivaled game viewing and one of the most qualified guiding teams in Africa.
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Animal Guide to the Thornybush Game Reserve

Right next to the expansive Kruger National Park is the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, where explorers can enjoy safari expeditions and game drives to see all of the signature animals that call this corner of South Africa home.

You'll see the big five: Black & white rhinos, Leopards, Lions, Buffalo, Elephants
Plus, you'll probably come across some of these other fascinating native creatures:
  • African Civet
  • African Fish Eagle
  • Wildcat
  • Caracal
  • Cheetah
  • Serval
  • Giraffe
  • Wild dogs & hyenas
  • Baboons
  • Zebra
  • Hippos
  • Porcupines
  • Monkeys
  • Jackal
  • Wildebeest
  • Impala
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I am a returning client to Adventure Life and am very pleased with their commitment to put together a great trip. Clara replied and clarified to any and all questions we had.
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Jessica was very responsive to my questions and never balked when I asked her to go back and find more options. She really worked hard to find the right cruise for us.
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Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, timely. They have made us feel very comfortable for our trip!
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Adventure Life took care of a lot of details for me because I flew separately and met up with the group at the start of the trip. On the return they dropped me off in Cantania and flew back to the UK as one group. I was the only American on the Exodus trip which was not a problem. Communication between the two companies was good.
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We loved our time aboard the Angel. Beautiful boat and crew. Naturalist Jose Luis was incredible-very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He adapted tours to our group and we all had an amazing trip. Love staying a the quaint hacienda and the recommended activities.
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