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For South African residents · 10 Jan to 28 Feb 2027

The Thornybush Collection in the new year

Five lodges and private villas in the Greater Kruger, at South African resident rates you can book now for stays from 10 January to 28 February 2027.

From R 8,000 per person per night sharing, with selected local drinks included

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  • 10 Jan to 28 FebStays in 2027
  • R 8,000From, pppns
  • Up to 63%Off the usual rate
  • 2 nightsMinimum stay
  • Drinks includedLocal drinks and minibar

Bookable now

Pick your lodge

Four of these are in Thornybush Reserve, a short drive from Hoedspruit, and Simbambili is in the Sabi Sand. All are Big Five, in the open Greater Kruger. The same rates are on until 18 December too.

Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush · Greater Kruger

Thornybush Game Lodge

One of the longest established lodges in the business, about 20 minutes from Hoedspruit airport, with a spa, a waterhole and a family suite.

SuiteFrom R 8,000 pppns Save 60%

All ages welcome · 10 Jan to 28 Feb 2027

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Saseka Tented Camp

Thornybush · Greater Kruger

Saseka Tented Camp

Eight tented suites on a bend of the Monwana River, each with its own plunge pool and a deck over the riverbed.

Tented suiteFrom R 10,500 pppns Save 63%

Children from 12 · 10 Jan to 28 Feb 2027

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Simbambili Game Lodge

Sabi Sand · Greater Kruger

Simbambili Game Lodge

Nine thatched suites under jackalberry and knobthorn trees in leopard country, each with a plunge pool, and a main lodge looking onto a waterhole.

SuiteFrom R 10,500 pppns Save 61%

Children from 12 · 10 Jan to 28 Feb 2027

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Kamara House

Thornybush · private villa

Kamara House

A private house in the grounds of Thornybush Game Lodge, with its own pool, chef, butler, and a private vehicle and guide. Drinks and Wi-Fi are included.

Up to 4 guestsFrom R 52,000 per night, whole villa Save 43%
5 to 6 guestsFrom R 78,000 per night, whole villa
7 to 8 guests, with the bush suiteFrom R 104,000 per night, whole villa

Booked for your group alone · 10 Jan to 28 Feb 2027

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Little Saseka

Thornybush · private villa

Little Saseka

A private villa within Saseka Tented Camp, sleeping up to six around a deck with a plunge pool and firepit over the Monwana riverbed, with a private chef and butler.

4 guestsFrom R 64,000 per night, whole villa Save 47%
5 to 6 guestsFrom R 96,000 per night, whole villa

All ages, with a private vehicle · 10 Jan to 28 Feb 2027

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Plan around your dates

Book now, travel in the new year

These rates are on sale today for stays between 10 January and 28 February 2027. Because they are prepaid and fixed to those dates, it pays to settle your dates first. Here is how it works.

  1. 1

    Choose your dates

    Pick at least two nights between 10 January and 28 February 2027. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we check every lodge for you.

  2. 2

    We hold it for 48 hours

    Once a room is free, we place a provisional hold for 48 hours, so you have time to decide without losing it.

  3. 3

    Pay to confirm

    Full payment confirms your booking at the rate you were quoted, however full the lodge gets later.

  4. 4

    If your plans change

    Moving your stay means the rate for your new dates applies, which may be higher than these. Cancelling carries a 100% fee, so we always suggest travel insurance.

Travelling before 18 December? The same rates apply now too. Between 18 December and 9 January, ask us for festive season rates.

Before you book

Good to know

Included at the three lodges

  • Accommodation, all meals and snacks
  • Local drinks: soft drinks, house wine, selected beer and spirits
  • Minibar drinks
  • Morning and afternoon game drives with a guide and tracker
  • Wi-Fi and laundry

Not included

  • Conservation and community levies, paid per person per night
  • A gate fee at Simbambili, paid on arrival
  • Premium brands, gratuities and airstrip landing fees

Booking terms

  • For South African residents. Proof of residency will be requested.
  • Stays from 10 January to 28 February 2027, for new bookings only.
  • Minimum two nights. Rates include VAT.
  • Single travellers pay a 50% supplement.
  • If you change your dates, the rate for your new dates applies.
  • Provisional holds last 48 hours.
  • Full payment is due on confirmation, and the full amount is charged if you cancel, so travel insurance is a good idea.
  • Thornybush's own terms apply.

Children

  • Thornybush Game Lodge welcomes all ages, with triples subject to availability and child rates on request. Children under 6 can join drives on a private vehicle, booked ahead.
  • Saseka and Simbambili take children from 12, with no triples.
  • Little Saseka takes children of all ages with a private vehicle booking.
  • Under 16s must be with an adult on drives, and bush walks are for 16 and older.

Questions we are asked

Thornybush in the new year

Who can book these Thornybush rates?

South African residents, with proof of residency, for new bookings only. The rates apply to stays from 10 January to 28 February 2027 and are bookable now.

What is included?

At Thornybush Game Lodge, Saseka Tented Camp and Simbambili: accommodation, all meals and snacks, local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selected beer and spirits), minibar drinks, morning and afternoon game drives with a guide and tracker, Wi-Fi and laundry. Kamara House and Little Saseka include a private vehicle, all meals, drinks and Wi-Fi. Conservation and community levies are extra.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes. These rates need a minimum of two nights.

Can I cancel?

These are prepaid rates: payment is due in full on confirmation and the full amount is charged if you cancel, so we always suggest travel insurance.

We live in Hoedspruit

Talk to people who know the road

We are about 40 minutes from many of these lodges. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we will hold the right room for you.

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