"Spread over 28,417 acres of bushveld, the ThornybushPrivateNature Reserve shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park. The surrounding savanna, together with several rivers and tributaries, attracts the Big Five as well as cheetahs, guaranteeing guests the quintessential safari experience. During your time at Thornybush, you’ll be paired with a resident tracker and safari guide, who will share with you their encyclopedic knowledge of the South African bush and help you spot everything from antelope to elephants. All of the common areas at Thornybush Game Lodge have beautiful thatched roofs and plenty of plush couches tucked into quiet nooks for relaxing. In the 20 suites (two of which accommodate families and feature private plunge pools), guests can also look forward to spacious living areas that open up to wooden decks overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. After a hot afternoon walk with your guide, an outdoor shower or dip in the common pool is a must. Thornybush Game Reserve is an easy 45-minute drive from Hoedspruit Airport; transfers can be pre-arranged through the lodge."