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Game Lodge at Thornybush Private Game Reserve
This lodge focuses on offering families a safari that’s all about modern comforts.
The largest in the Thornybush Game Reserve, this lodge is a cosy home-away-from-home. It’s been carefully designed to ensure absolute comfort, with modern yet cosy communal areas that invite you to unwind after electrifying game drives. There’s an Amani Spa, an award-winning African spa brand, and a swimming pool to cool off when the day starts to heat up.
Depending on your planned activities for the day, you can enjoy breakfast either at the camp, or gazing out across the riverbed or bush. Lunch is served at around 1.30 after you’ve had time to recover from your exciting game drive and high tea is served before you embark on your evening safari. Dinner, in comparison, is a relatively grand affair, with a three-course meal served either in the outdoor boma, the lodge’s restaurant, or out in the bush.
Back at your luxurious air-conditioned suite, you can enjoy beautiful views from your private deck out across the riverine thicket or seasonal Monwana River, which changes with the passing of each season. Each suite features an en suite, extensive living area and outdoor shower. Of the 20 suites at the lodge, two are specifically designed for families, offering a larger deck with its own plunge pool and a sofa bed for children under 12.
Rooms
20 suites
These contemporary suites are designed for comfort and privacy.
- air-conditioning
- double bed
- private deck
- plunge pool
- minibar
- bath and shower
- outdoor shower
- tea and coffee making facilities
Family Suite Families with children under 12 are well accommodated in these larger suites.
- air-conditioning
- double bed
- lounge area with sofa bed
- large private deck
- plunge pool
- minibar
- bath and shower
- outdoor shower
- tea and coffee making facilities
Facilities
Dining room, boma, bar
Whats Included
Lodge Package • All meals • Tea and snacks • Two daily safari activities • Optional bush walk
Friendly and filled with passionate, personable staff, this lodge is ideal for a safari with kids. The dedicated Family Suites mean you’ll have peace of mind with children under 12 easily accommodated on a sofa bed in the lounge area. A range of children’s activities is also available to keep the kids busy at the lodge.
Children over 6 are welcome on game drives at Thornybush Game Lodge.
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