Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park in northern South Africa, within the famous Thornybush Nature Reserve is Thornybush Game Lodge. Registered by the Tourism authorities as a five star offering, this Lodge is renowned for small groups, weddings, milestone birthday celebrations or business indabas.

Whilst the size of the Lodge attracts special gatherings, the configuration of the self-contained luxury suites provides for privacy and solitude for couples and smaller groups visiting this special Lodge. Whether you are a couple looking for an exclusive, romantic, private safari; a family looking to occupy your little ones or a Group with a diverse range of requirements, Thornybush Game Lodge is the place. Thornybush Game Lodge also hosts a sixty seater Conference centre located conveniently two minutes walk from the Main Lodge Reception areas. A state of the art newly constructed Spa facility tops the agenda for discerning guests visiting this well known Lodge.

Thornybush Game Reserve's exclusive private Thornybush Game Lodge provides accommodation consisting of stylish air-conditioned suites, with extensive living areas overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. There are 18 suites, 2 family suites and accommodation caters for a maximum of 40 people collectively.

From within the sumptuous individual suites, each with full en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and private decks, sweeping vistas over the savannah and ever active water hole can be enjoyed. Bathrooms boast large glass windows, offering unique game viewing in & past the river bed. Superb attention to detail and highly personalized service make for a memorable stay.

Room Configuration:

18 Luxury Suites: Each Luxury Suite has an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers and private deck with a view of the seasonal Monwana River course or riverine thicket and have been carefully designed and spaced to provide privacy.

2 Luxury / Family Suites: Each Family Suite is larger than the Luxury Suites with lounge area and sleeper couch; that converts to a double bed to accommodate children. These suites also have a larger private deck, each with its own plunge pool. Maximum capacity 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 years or 3 adults.

Room facilities:

• Air-Conditioning
• Telephone
• Mini Bar
• Safe in room
• Separate Bath and Shower
• Outside shower
• Hairdryer
• Tea and coffee making facilities.

Lodge facilities and services:

• Wake up calls
• Laundry services
• Pool
• Thornybush Spa
• Library with Internet Access
• Boma
• A fully equipped conference facility
• Curio shop
• Children's programme
• Baby sitting.

In addition to the 20 guest Suites, Thornybush Game Lodge also has 2 Pilot/Guide rooms.

Warm African evenings under the stars make Thornybush Game Lodge an ideal home away from the world. The sheer enjoyment of un-spoilt nature, the invigorating air and the open vistas, will leave you relaxed and energized for your return to civilization.

All your meals are included during your stay at Thornybush Game Lodge. Carefully prepared and sumptuous, breakfast, lunch and dinner are enjoyed either in the boma, bush or lodge.

Thornybush Private Game Lodge offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.

Other activities on offer include:

• Thornybush Game Lodge Spa experience
• Children's activity schedule
• Day excursions: Panorama Tour, Cheetah Breeding Project, Balloon Safari, Scenic flights.

The perfect way to achieve a successful conference or board breakaway is to combine business and pleasure... Thornybush Conference Centre can accommodate up to 60 delegates, and is fully equipped.

Conferences can also be combined with an assortment of bush themed team-building and leisure activities.

Beach and Bush Adventures, one of South Africa's top corporate teambuilding and event organising operators, offers a variety of teambuilding and activity options which can take place onsite at Thornybush.

To learn more about what we can do for you and your organisation, please contact us at: bookings@beachandbush.co.za or phone Sean on +27 82 902 5672.

Rates Include:

• All meals, teas, coffees and snacks.
• Accommodation.
• Dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers and Bushveld walks.
• Sundowner drinks on game drives.

Rates Exclude:

• Bar, curio, telephone and laundry expenses.
• A Tourism levy of R5.70 per person per night, applicable Gate fees (as per the above) and a Conservation Fee effective 01 January 2009.
• For self drive guests, the Thornybush Reserve gate entrance fee of R 45.00 per vehicle is applicable and payable on departure. This expires on 31/12/2008.