Thornhill Safari Lodge

About Thornhill Safari Lodge

Thornhill Safari Lodge is located within the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem - South Africa, a mere 30km from Kruger Park's Orpen gate.

Thornhill Safari Lodge is the ideal answer when you are looking for accommodation near the Kruger Park and the absolute best game viewing experiences. We offer affordable getaways in 13 authentic thatch-roof chalets at Thornhill Safari Lodge. Vibrant fabrics and local hardwood furniture all create that rustic yet stylish bush atmosphere. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, air -conditioning, mosquito nets and wooden decks that overlook the lodge, pool area and surrounding bushveld.

We cater for group bookings, couples, families and honeymooners. Transfers can be arranged from both Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports.

Thornhill Safari Lodge offers a variety of rooms to choose from, catering for each guest’s individual needs. All our rooms are individually decorated and comfortable, each with private en-suite bathrooms. We can accommodate a variety of accommodation needs, from a luxury honeymoon suite to a standard family room.

All our rooms offer:
• Air-conditioning
• Mosquito nets over the beds
• Hot water showers
• Coffee and tea stations
• Wooden decks that overlook either the bushveld or the pool area

Honeymoon Suites
We have two honeymoon suites, which are perfect for the romantic getaway. Each suite offers extra-length king size beds, en suite bathroom with corner bath tubs, outside showers and air-conditioner.

Luxury Family Rooms
The luxury family rooms are suited for the family with small children that want to share a room with their parents. Offering one extra length king size bed with two single extra length beds or the room can accommodate four single extra length beds. Each luxury family room has an air-conditioner.

Standard Rooms
The standard rooms offer an intimate old safari style room with either an option of a double room with a 4 poster bed, twin rooms with two single beds or a triple room with three single beds, all standard rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are fitted with overhead fans and air-conditioners.

Facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Bar
• Viewing deck
• Lounge and reading area
• Free Wi-Fi internet connection
• Paid laundry service

Activities
We offer the following optional activities departing from Thornhill Safari Lodge:
• Big Five Game Drive
• Guided Nature Walk – included in your stay
• Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
• Panorama Day tours

Safari: Experience a morning game walk, a full day safari in the iconic Kruger National Park, a sunset game drive in a neighbouring reserve viewing general game species or embark on an exciting Big 5 game drive, all conducted in open view vehicles.

Spa: Spa treatments can be arranged by a travelling spa - prior booking is essential.

Family friendly: Thornhill is family friendly and welcome all ages of children. We conduct child friendly game walks and game drives, focusing on the interesting and smaller details of the bush to the children.

Romantic: We can arrange romantic turn downs in your room, with rose petals and a bottle of champagne. Special private candle light dinners can be arranged on our sunset deck. Couples massages on the sunset deck by prior arrangement only.

Covid Safety Approved: Thornhill has implemented Covid-19 protocols, educating staff and introducing rigorous procedures and routines regarding enhanced cleaning, physical distancing and for our food and beverage offerings.

Self-drive Safari Package: Located within the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem, 40km from Kruger Park's Orpen gate and close to the Drakensberg Escarpment, making us the perfect base for self drive guests wanting to explore the various tourist attractions that surround us.

Guided Safaris: All our game drives and walks are conducted by fully qualified field Guides with many years experience and a wealth of knowledge to make your safari experience a truly memorable one.

Family Safaris: We pride ourselves in offering the perfect family vacation with our homely atmosphere, home cooked cuisine and a host of child friendly activities on offer.

Romantic Safaris: Personalised candle lit dinners, sipping cocktails on our sundowner deck all make for the perfect romantic safari escape at Thornhill.