Simply Private - Activities
Thornybush, Greater Kruger

Dawn and dusk game drives are available at Monwana Game Lodge, making the most of the perfect photographer's light and animal movement.

Game Drives

Traverse the Thornybush Game Reserve in specially designed open Land Rovers that provide you with a comfortable 360° view. Well trained rangers are on hand to give you an informative and insightful drive. The Thornybush Game Reserve, located alongside the Greater Kruger National Park, has an extensive range of wildlife including the Big 5, making for some exciting game drives.

Bird Watching

The Monwana Game Lodge prides itself on the wide variety of birds guests can encounter here, giving bird lovers an amazing show. Even from the privacy of your veranda, you can enjoy a spectacular bird watching experience.

Dining Experience

Enjoy gourmet cuisine as the well-trained chefs at Monwana Game Lodge prepare sumptuous 3-course meals for you. Guests can always experience a true South African Braai accompanied by delicious Cape wines. Celebrate with your loved ones with a private candlelit dinner under the brilliant star lit skies.

Bush Walks

Take a stroll on the wild side with a safari on foot. Guided by experienced rangers, you get to be up close and personal in wildlife territory with no engine noise. Bask in a complete connection with nature.

When to Visit

Monwana Game Lodge is scenic throughout the whole year. Every season brings with changes in nature: from the summer’s lush thick greenery, which grazing animals enjoy and predators also enjoy, to winter's dry savannahs, providing you with open views far from the motor ways, and magnificent thunderstorms during the rainy seasons. The knowledgeable rangers always know what is exciting to see with every season as they keep track of the herds and predators.

Accommodation in Thornybush

When visiting the Northern Province’s Thornybush Game Reserve, you will likely encounter pampering more suited for royalty....more