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Little Saseka

Thornybush, South Africa·Private villa or house·Thornybush Collection·Info checked October 2026

Little Saseka is an exclusive-use family camp beside Saseka in Thornybush, with a private vehicle, chef and butler. The rate includes meals, local drinks, the minibar, two game drives a day and laundry.

Exclusive use
Private vehicle
Children of all ages
Private chef
AccommodationExclusive-use tents for two adults and two small children each
OperatorThornybush Collection
Safari styleGuided game drives
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Thornybush; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Private vehiclePoolWi-FiLaundry included

Strengths

  • Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
  • Among the pricier Thornybush lodges for your dates
  • Exact location not published by our sources

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Exclusive-use tents for two adults and two small children each. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Jul – 31 Dec 20261 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2026R30,000€1,624
1 Jan – 31 Dec 20271 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027R32,500€1,760

All inclusive, per person sharing, exclusive use (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists lower offers for low and shoulder periods). Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included

Safari.com doesn't mention a levy; confirm. Private vehicle, chef and butler included.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
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Your trip details
Little Saseka (Thornybush, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Family tent (exclusive use)

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Thornybush

Thornybush is a private reserve of about 14,000 hectares near Hoedspruit. In 2017 it removed its eastern fence with the Timbavati, which is itself unfenced from Kruger, so Thornybush became part of the open Greater Kruger system.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Thornybush Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa5 km
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersAsk the camp about transfers.
AccessNext to Saseka in Thornybush. We don't have a verified map position, so it isn't pinned.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveThornybush

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages. Under 12: 50% sharing with two adults, 75% in a separate room with one adult. Drives from 6, walks from 16.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,624 pp / night all-in€9,746 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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