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!

Best Safari Tours of Thornybush Game Reserve for 2019-2020

Dine on the patio by the water at the V&A Hotel

South Africa Snapshot

9 Days from $3,241

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.

Zulus & Zebras

7 Days from $1,927

Experience the unique Zulu culture of small villages and the thrill of searching for Africa's Big 5 on this week-long safari through South Africa. Starting in Johannesburg, you'll visit Kruger National Park, the Kingdom of eSwatini, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park en route to your departure point in Durban City.

Top Hotels, Camps, and Lodges of Thornybush Game Reserve

Hotel Name	Location	Type	Summary
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. …
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 …

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: