4-Day Private Thornybush Luxury Big Five Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival & Transfer to Saseka Tented Camp

Upon your arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private driver and transferred to the luxurious Saseka Tented Camp, nestled within the renowned Thornybush Private Nature Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Greater Kruger region before arriving at the lodge, where you can relax and settle into your elegant tented suite overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. After check-in, enjoy a delicious lunch or refreshments before embarking on your first afternoon game drive with an experienced ranger and tracker. As the sun sets over the African bush, pause for a traditional sundowner before returning to the lodge for a gourmet dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It is rarely busy)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Thornybush GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Saseka Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning & Afternoon Big Five Game Drives

Start your day with an early morning game drive through the pristine wilderness of the Thornybush Private Nature Reserve. Accompanied by an experienced ranger and skilled tracker, search for the Big Five, along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and an abundance of birdlife. Return to Saseka Tented Camp for a delicious breakfast before enjoying leisure time to relax by the pool, unwind in your luxurious tented suite, or take in the peaceful views of the Monwana River. In the late afternoon, venture back into the bush for another thrilling evening game drive, ending the experience with a traditional sundowner before returning to camp for exceptional dining beneath the African sky.

Main Destination:

Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Saseka Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Another Day of Big Five Safari

Enjoy another unforgettable day immersed in the spectacular wilderness of the Thornybush Private Nature Reserve. Set out before sunrise on a professionally guided game drive as your ranger and tracker search for the Big Five and a remarkable variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Return to Saseka Tented Camp for a leisurely breakfast before spending the day relaxing in the comfort of your luxurious tented suite, enjoying the camp's exceptional facilities, or watching wildlife along the Monwana River. In the late afternoon, embark on your final game drive, where every moment offers the chance for extraordinary wildlife encounters and breathtaking photography. Return to camp for a memorable farewell dinner and your last evening beneath the African stars.

Main Destination:

Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Saseka Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Departure & Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

Enjoy your final morning at Saseka Tented Camp with an early breakfast while soaking up the tranquil beauty of the African bush. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have the opportunity to join a final morning game drive, offering one last chance to encounter the Big Five and other incredible wildlife before your safari concludes. After checking out, your private driver will transfer you to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of exceptional wildlife encounters, luxurious accommodation, and the warm hospitality that made your private Thornybush safari a truly remarkable experience.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.