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    Monwana Lodge at Thornybush

    Monwana Lodge at Thornybush Game Reserve offers an intimate safari experience with 5 luxurious suites, of which four overlook the waterhole. The private viewing decks are perfect for observing herds of elephants, antelope, zebra, giraffe, and birdlife from your very own suite. The lodge is a tranquil hideout with a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a bar. Evening meals are enjoyed under the starry skies next to crackling fires in the outdoor boma. Monwana Lodge is suitable for honeymooners, couples, and families with babysitting services available. The five suites at Monwana Lodge promise exclusive privacy, luxurious comfort, and spacious interiors. 

    Thornybush is a private game reserve sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. Known for 14 000 hectares of open savannah woodland with patches of thicket, its superior Big 5 habitat boasts some of the best game viewing in South Africa. Here a full Big 5 sighting within the first 2 days of your safari is very likely. With limited reserve lodges and guests, you can be assured of uncrowded safari sightings and great photographic opportunities. Thornybush also house other 4-star and 5-star safari Lodges on the reserve.

    Passionate guides and trackers at Thornybush Game Reserve strive to connect the dots on each game drive, explaining the ecosystem and how the smallest of insects correlate to the largest mammals. This makes for an intriguing understanding of the wild and makes every sighting even more spectacular. Get up-close to nature during a guided bushwalk and take a night-time safari in search of rare nocturnal animals and big cats with a spotlight. Thornybush Game Reserve offers an abundance of exciting experiences and wildlife activities.

    Activities

    • Game drives
    • Boma
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    • Swimming pool
    • Bush Breakfast
    • Spa treatments
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    Highlights

    • 5-star luxury
    • Exceptional Big 5 sightings
    • Walking safari
    • World-class dining

    Closest airport

    • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    • Thornybush private airstrip

    Children policy

    Children 10 years and older welcome. More Details

    • Children 10-15 years pay 50% of the adult sharing rate
    • Two children under 16 in their own suite, will result in an adult rate for one child
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    Included

    2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, in-room minibar and selected alcoholic beverages.

    Excluded

    Premium brand drinks, cellar wines, gate fees, spa treatments, private-use vehicles, and transfers.

    Seasons

    Peak: 04 January – 19 December

    High: 20 December – 03 January

    T's & C's

    • Rates are per person sharing, per night
    • Single supplement of 50% applicable
    • Rates displayed are from 01 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020

    Accommodation Options

    Suites

    Sleeps 2 Adults

    PAY 3 STAY 4

    Four elegant luxury suites have a private shaded deck and temperature controlled plunge pool. Additional features include extra-long super sized king beds, air conditioning, room fans, mosquito nets, indoor shower, outdoor shower, underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, toiletries Read more, in-room safe, in-room telephone, personal bar, coffee machine, hairdryer, laundry service, in-room dining. Less

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    Peak Season R 54,035 per person, per night

    High Season R 43,430 per person, per night

    Family Suite

    Sleeps 2 Adults, 3 children

    PAY 3 STAY 4

    2- bedroom Family Suites offer a second bedroom with twin beds, with a third extra bed available. Additional features include a private shaded deck and temperature controlled plunge pool, air conditioning, room fans, mosquito nets, indoor shower, outdoor shower, underfloor heating Read more, Wi-Fi, toiletries, in-room safe, in-room telephone, personal bar, coffee machine, hairdryer, laundry service, in-room dining. Less

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    Peak Season R 162,150 per person, per night

    High Season R 130,290 per person, per night

    Monwana Residence

    Sleeps 4 Adults, 2 children

    PAY 3 STAY 4

    Monwana Residence is an exclusive home away from home to enjoy with friends or family with two en-suite bedrooms. Additional features include an expansive wooden deck with ample seating and outdoor dining, temperature controlled plunge pool, shared living area Read more, well-equipped kitchen, beverage station, lounge, dining area and fireplace. Less

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    Peak Season R 256,770 per person, per night

    High Season R 198,335 per person, per night

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    Travel

    By Road

    The reserve is a 6-hour drive from Johannesburg along the N12 highway. Traveling to the reserve from Hoedspruit Airport is a 40-minute road transfer.

     

    Flying

    Fly from major centres in South Africa to Hoedspruit Airport. Alternatively, take a charter flight to the reserve airstrip.

     

    Flight Duration

    • Johannesburg to Hoedspruit: 55 minutes
    • Cape Town to Hoedspruit 2 hours 30 minutes
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