5-Day Thornybush Big Five Safari

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

Fly to the Greater Kruger area

Your trip starts at Johannesburg airport, check-in for your flight to Hoedpsruit. On arrival you are met and transferred to the lodge. After a warm welcome at Thornybush Game Lodge, settle into your spacious suite overlooking the riverbed. Head out on your first afternoon game drive with sundowners in the bush, followed by 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:

Thornybush Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Fantastic game viewing

Enjoy a full day of safari activities. Begin with an early morning drive, followed by a leisurely breakfast back at the lodge. Spend the midday hours relaxing on the deck or at the pool before heading out for another afternoon drive. The lodge’s open-plan design and attentive service create a relaxed, authentic safari feel.

Main Destination:

Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Thornybush Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hop to Saseka Tented Camp

After a final morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Saseka—an elegant camp that blends modern design with natural surroundings. Each tented suite has indoor-outdoor living spaces and private plunge pools. Enjoy lunch and relax before heading out for your first game drive in this new area of the reserve.

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)

Game viewing

Experience the rhythm of the bush with morning and afternoon drives led by expert guides. Saseka offers a slightly more contemporary and refined feel, ideal for those wanting something stylish but still close to nature. End the day with a quiet dinner in the boma or your suite.

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)

Fly to Johannesburg

After a final morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to the Hoedspruit airport for the flight back to Johannesburg. You can also extend the safari with a few days in Mozambique, or fly to Cape Town, or Victoria Falls, chat to us for options.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

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.