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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 of all ages welcome. Children under the age of 6 years More Details are not permitted on game drives. Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks. Babysitting services are available at an additional cost.

    • Children 6-11 years pay 50% of the adult sharing rate
    • Children 2 - 5 years pay 25% of the adult sharing rate
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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.

    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

    T These extravagant suites feature private timber viewing decks with sun loungers. Indoor bathrooms are designed with large glass windows for bush views while soaking in the bathtub. Magnificently spacious air-conditioned suites feature an elegant open-plan Read morelounge area and fireplace. Coffee facilities, slippers, and toiletries are all little details contributing to a superior stay. Less

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    Price $ 380 per person, per night

    Honeymoon Suite

    Sleeps 2 Adults

    PAY 3 STAY 4

    The opulent Honeymoon Suite features a private timber viewing deck with sun loungers. The luxurious bathroom is designed with large glass windows for bush views while soaking in the sunken bathtub. The spacious air-conditioned suite features an elegant Read moreopen-plan lounge area and fireplace. Coffee facilities, slippers, and toiletries are all little details contributing to a superior stay. Less

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    Price $ 380 per person, per night

    Monwana Suite

    Sleeps 2 Adults

    PAY 3 STAY 4

    The Family Suite comprises 2 bedrooms and features a timber deck with views over the waterhole. Large fully equipped bathrooms comprise a soaking tub and shower. The spacious air-conditioned suite resembles comfort and warmth with classic decor. Coffee facilities, Read moreslippers, and toiletries are all little details contributing to a superior stay. Less

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    Price $ 418 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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