Thornybush Waterside Lodge - Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Thornybush Waterside Lodge is a hotel near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. 5-star rated.
- Location
- Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger & Mpumalanga Lowveld, South Africa, Southern Africa
- Type
- luxury_lodge
- Coordinates
- -24.462643, 31.116703
- Price range
- luxury
- Best season
- June to October for dry season game viewing, offering excellent visibility and animal concentration
- Website
- https://www.waterside-lodge.co.za/
- Activities
- hotel
- Capacity
- 40 guests
- Rooms
- 20
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free options available upon request
- Night drives
- Available
- Child-friendly
- Yes
- Pool/Spa
- Available
PlnrScore: 58/100
Sustainability
Part of Thornybush's broader conservation initiatives, including anti-poaching efforts, wildlife monitoring, and community engagement programs in the surrounding areas.
Wildlife Near This Lodge
1952 species observed within 20 km, 60 mammals, 263 birds.
- Lion (Mammalia, 173 observations)
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 144 observations)
- Southern Giraffe (Mammalia, 141 observations)
- Grey Foam-nest Tree Frog (Amphibia, 123 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 115 observations)
- Nyala (Mammalia, 105 observations)
- Leopard (Mammalia, 102 observations)
- White-backed Vulture (Aves, 92 observations)
- Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 87 observations)
- Vervet Monkey (Mammalia, 83 observations)
Best Time to Visit Thornybush Waterside Lodge
The best months to visit Thornybush Waterside Lodge are January, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 24.88°C, rainfall 131.4mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 71.1%
- February: Good, temperature 24.86°C, rainfall 126.8mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 72.1%
- March: Great, temperature 24.2°C, rainfall 47.4mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 68.9%
- April: Great, temperature 22.25°C, rainfall 39.1mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 67.9%
- May: Great, temperature 19.95°C, rainfall 24.7mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 67.2%
- June: Great, temperature 17.8°C, rainfall 14.4mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 61.1%
- July: Great, temperature 17.68°C, rainfall 6.7mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 57.4%
- August: Great, temperature 19.77°C, rainfall 4mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 55.7%
- September: Great, temperature 22.08°C, rainfall 15.3mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 55.7%
- October: Great, temperature 22.94°C, rainfall 38.5mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 61.2%
- November: Great, temperature 24.99°C, rainfall 72.9mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 61.8%
- December: Great, temperature 25.33°C, rainfall 131.1mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 69.2%
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