Thornybush Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Lodge is a hotel near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
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Thornybush Game Lodge in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Spa, Wellnes, Family Safari
Spa, Wellness, Bar, Library
Nearest Airport
Ngala Airport
Nearest International Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
1,915
Total Species
61
Mammals
266
Birds
Most Observed Species
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 29.5° | 29.7° | 29.3° | 27.6° | 26.1° | 24.2° | 24.4° | 26.7° | 28.9° | 29.1° | 30.8° | 30.4° |
| Low | 20.3° | 20.3° | 19.3° | 17° | 14.7° | 12.1° | 11.9° | 13.6° | 15.8° | 17.3° | 19.1° | 20.4° |
| Rain | 139 | 160 | 52 | 53 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 36 | 60 | 127 |
| Humidity | 71% | 72% | 68% | 68% | 64% | 57% | 54% | 53% | 53% | 59% | 62% | 69% |
Kruger National Park
South Africa's flagship wildlife destination, Kruger is world-renowned for its exceptional Big Five viewing (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and vast, diverse landscapes ranging from savanna to riverine forests. It offers both self-drive and guided safari experiences, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.
Manyeleti Game Reserve
Bordering Kruger, Sabi Sand, and Timbavati, Manyeleti offers a more secluded and authentic safari experience with excellent Big Five viewing. It's a community-owned reserve providing a less crowded alternative to its famous neighbors.
Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe National Park is a national park in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It forms part of the UNESCO Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape and the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area, abutting on the border with Botswana and Zimbabwe. It contains the historical site of Mapungubwe Hill, which was the site of a community dating back to the Iron Age and the capital of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe.
Sabi Game Park
Adjacent to Kruger National Park with unfenced borders, Sabi Sand is famous for its luxurious private lodges and unparalleled leopard sightings. It offers exclusive game drives, often off-road, providing intimate encounters with the Big Five and a host of other wildlife.
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