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February 20, 2024
My friend and I (both women in our mid 30s) stayed at Thornybush for 4 nights, and I can't say enough how wonderful an experience it was. The transfer was very easy from Hoedspruit Airport (under 40 mins) and we had such a warm welcome from the Thornybush team. My first impression of the accommodation and facilities was just WOW! And then it got better from there - delicious, generous food at every meal (thanks Ralson who was always so welcoming), great gym and pool (we did yoga whilst elephants were on the river bank!), and we always felt very safe with the support from the evening rangers. Now onto Safari! Thornybush is massive and we saw the big 5 and more multiple times - the animals are plentiful within Thornybush thanks to being open to Kruger and surrounding reserves (I personally wouldn't recommend a closed reserve after learning about this). Watching the animals interact is incredible and our ranger, Lindy, and tracker, KG, were so knowledgable and really cared for the natural environment and their profession. Spending four days getting to know them was a highlight of our trip! We did both the morning and afternoon game drives on most days. One morning we opted for a bush walk instead which is also a cool experience if you're looking to understand the nature and tracking techniques more. As it was the first time for both of us, we didn't quite know what to expect or how much to pay (you gauk when you first see the prices). We did a lot of research and I can't say enough how pleased I am that we chose Thornybush. Worth every penny!