Representative photoGreater Kruger reserve
Thornybush
Open to Timbavati and Kruger since 2017.
Size14,000 ha
Self-driveNo
DrivingGuided drives
Nearest airportHoedspruit
Lodges listed14
Rates from€288
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.
Good to know
- About 14,000 hectares
- Eastern fence with Timbavati removed in 2017
- Big Five, cheetah and wild dog recorded
- Close to Hoedspruit airport
Best for
Short drive from HoedspruitLuxury and mid-range lodgesBig Five
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National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Ranked on published facts
Top-ranked Thornybush lodges
- Monwana Game LodgeLuxury lodge · Monwana
- Royal MalewaneLuxury lodge · Royal Portfolio
- Chapungu Tented Bush CampTented camp · Chapungu
- Kamara HousePrivate villa or house · Thornybush Collection
- KwaMbili Game LodgeTented camp · KwaMbili
