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Thornybush Main Lodge


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Hotel class 4 of 5
Kruger National Park, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars
travel_bunny1977 6 contributions
Dubai
Feb 1, 2009

Great fun lodge with excellent service. Rooms cleaned 3 times a day. Private little cabin overlooking dry creek which was running whilst there as it rained. Great huge selection of food. Excellent massage. Manager threw in a nice bottle of vino on the house. Good game viewing in particularly a great viewing of elephants trying to get rid of a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sharp08 1 contribution
Middlesex
Aug 14, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

We have been on Safari before but this one was just amazing! Four of us went for 3 nights in July and had the most fantastic time. Gareth and July were fantastic, we couldn't have asked for a better team. We saw all the big five, plus more. To have a Lion walk along side your vehicle was just amazing.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Prof Bob 12 contributions
San Antonio, TX
May 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Spent three days here while on a tour. What a delight. An extra special place with service second to none and accomodations so much better than expected. Cabins sit overlooking dry creek bed where the game comes and goes at will. Extra large room with very spacius bath room, all with picture windows opening to creek view. All of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
BestRDHever 11 contributions
winnipeg
Mar 14, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Hi there !!! I guess I just want to say that this was the best vacation of my life and Thorny Bush was a highlight for sure. The staff was exceptional, rooms great and the game even better. We saw all of the big 5 and more, leopards fighting for territory and up in a tree, it was spectacular. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
onthescene 1 contribution
Los Angeles
Jan 17, 2007 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

If you're here to see the Big 5 - your expectations will be far exceeded. In a three-day stay, my entire family and I were able to see a laundry list of all the major wildlife attractions South Africa could offer. The guides/trackers were knowledgable and courteous, and the accomodations were extremely comfortable and attractive. I have taken so many... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
London
Jan 12, 2005
23/24 found this review helpful

Just back from South Africa where my wife and I spent two nights on the Thornybush Main Lodge. What can I say, from the courtesy that is extended from the moment you arrive, through the luxury rooms that you stay in. This place is alomst perfect. The games drives are very well orgainsed and your safety is upmost in your... more

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