The Thornybush Game Reserve lies of over 10,000 hectares of pristine African Bushveld. The game reserve is situated in the centre of the Lowveld and adjacent to the world-famous Kruger National Park. Thornybush Game Reserve is the home of Big Five and a variety of other African wildlife species. The reserve is predominantly open near year round but best time to visit in April to September.

Thornybush Game Reserve is the ideal destination for the wildlife and safari lover because Thornybush Game Reserve has every thing which is expected by any wild lifer.

Attraction 
Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve is of very high standard and one of the best in the world. Thornybush is famous for the big five and is home to more than 60 species of wildlife, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, hyena and cheetah as well as a multitude of general game, antelope species, giraffe, zebra and incredible birdlife. The reserve is paradise for the birdwatchers, where more than 280 bird species have been recorded. Expert rangers and trackers lead all game activities.

A safari to the Thornybush Game Reserve is unique in that we go off-road to track and find the animals and night safaris using a spotlight are also permitted

The Thornybush Game Reserve offers a variety of camps and lodges. Visitor’s favourite lodges are Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp & Thornybush Main Lodge.

How to reach
 
By Air 
There are daily flights from Johannesburg International to Hoedspruit Airport (also called Eastgate).

By Road
All the Thornybush Game Reserve lodges are accessible via road with a sedan rental car from anywhere in South Africa. Obviously the drive time depends on where you are driving from! To self drive from Johannesburg will take approximately 6 hours

Climate
Summer is very hot, humid and rainy and Winter is cool and dry in the Thornybush Game Reserve.