Title: Visit Thornybush Game Reserve: 2026 Travel Guide for Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park | Expedia.com [Hotels in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Thornybush-Game-Reserve-Hotels.d3000000200.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Thornybush-Game-Reserve-Vacation-Rentals.d3000000200.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Thornybush-Game-Reserve.d3000000200.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Thornybush-Game-Reserve.d3000000200.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Thornybush-Game-Reserve.d3000000200.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thornybush Game Reserve Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Thornybush-Game-Reserve.d3000000200.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Thornybush Game Reserve ## Travel Guide ![Now, unless you're Liam Neeson and have 'a particular set of skills', capturing birds in flight is a task and a half for amateur photographers such as myself! However I was quite proud of this shot, especially the detail on the underside of the wings. Obviously this is a bird of prey, but I am unsure as to what it is exactly. I am hoping that the ornithologists out there may be able to help me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/1a45546c-019b-49b2-92fe-be1a106eb122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Now, unless you're Liam Neeson and have 'a particular set of skills', capturing birds in flight is a task and a half for amateur photographers such as myself! However I was quite proud of this shot, especially the detail on the underside of the wings. Obviously this is a bird of prey, but I am unsure as to what it is exactly. I am hoping that the ornithologists out there may be able to help me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/1a45546c-019b-49b2-92fe-be1a106eb122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An example of the flora to be sampled in this exciting part of the world. However I am not a botanist, so I was unable to identify this flower. Although I thought that it looked similar to a species of Hibiscus? #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/a00e5a00-d7d7-4db6-921b-85a225f927b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise over the Drakensberg mountains. Theres something so peaceful about mountainous environments. Maybe its because their monolithic forms dominate the landscape, leaving one feeling quite insignificant. #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000200/e63f4050-2127-42be-b63c-2184976c0cb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Lilac Breasted Roller Possibly one of the best photos I've taken. There is such a huge variety of different species of birds living in South Africa, but the lilac breasted roller has to be one of the most beautiful. Shot on my birthday at Thornybush Game Reserve in Hoedspruit. #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1488/ae76e1f2-81ea-496a-a888-572361c3647e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Thornybush Game Reserve Finished up at this [Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park](https://www.expedia.com/Great-Limpopo-Transfrontier-Park.dx553248622844208957) small country house and wondering what to do or see next? Ask a few of the locals and they might recommend Nyani Cultural Village. It's close to Thornybush Game Reserve. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Wild beauty Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026&selected=2222421&PinnedHotelID=2222421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026&selected=2222421&PinnedHotelID=2222421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) ![Sunbirds Oasis Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114770000/114760200/114760197/cc92abb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunbirds Oasis Lodge 219 Guernsey Rd LP Limpopo $181 nightly $209 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) This place is absolutely stunning and much larger than I expected it to be. There are 3 large viewing decks so seeing animals at all hours of the day is easy. The staff are so friendly and surprised the guests with a dance and song after a boma dinner. Food also was amazing. Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=114760197&PinnedHotelID=114760197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000200) ![Serondella Safari Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93130000/93122700/93122631/f2e63874_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serondella Safari Lodge Thornybush Nature Reserve Hoedspruit Limpopo $2,530 nightly $2,926 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this all-inclusive lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. 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A lion on the road. 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