Why Thornybush Game Reserve?
Thornybush comprises 11,500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, and offers an abundance of bird and mammal species, including the "Big Five". Thornybush is deservedly reputed for exceptional personal service, warm hospitality and superb cuisine. Diverse accommodation caters for most guest's needs from rustic understated comfort to exclusive luxury. 

Enjoy a five-hour scenic drive from Johannesburg through Mpumalanga, take a scheduled flight to nearby Hoedspruit, or charter a flight to one of Thornybush's private airstrips.

Thornybush Facilities:
Thornybush Main Lodge includes 20 suites, spaciously appointed, with spectacular views of the active water hole. It also has a fully equipped air conditioned conference center, pool, boma, and library. Besides the Main Lodge, there are five exclusive lodges, all of which have sparkling swimming pools. More about Thornybush Lodges.

Conferences & Incentives:
The unique "Power of the Pride" team building program has revitalized many corporations and sports teams. Designed by commerce graduate and self-confessed bush addict Ian Thomas (author of The Power of the Pride) and Thornybush, this program uses the behavior of lion prides, Africa's most successful predator, as an analogy for business success. This program is designed to encourage corporate team-building, communication, motivation and creative thinking. 

Unique incentive options, exclusive to Thornybush, include the "Thornybush Challenge" and "The Ranger Experience". Revitalize your group or team by combining a bush experience with challenging mental obstacles, and an in-depth look at group and interpersonal relationships.

At Thornybush, no two incentives are alike. Each group's incentive is tailored to maximize every available opportunity. Options include:

A warm welcome: welcome banner; cocktails & hors d'oeuvres served on arrival; personalized notes in guests' rooms; gift baskets; pillow gifts (company details printed on items of artwork, wooden puzzles carved with company name and logo, safari items, etc.). 

Themed evenings: traditional South African braai (BBQ) under the stars in the bush; tribal songs and dances in colorful traditional dress with the African night sky as a backdrop.

Incentive Teasers: Information on Thornybush can be sent to guests prior to the group's arrival.

Wild & Wonderful!
The bush around the lodges teams with game and more than 250 different species of birds can be seen, a paradise for birdwatchers. Fill your days between programs with exciting game drives, and bush walks... a must for the more adventurous spirits. Experience exciting dawn and dusk safaris from open Land Rovers with fully qualified rangers and trackers who willingly share their knowledge of the bush. Or simply relax at the pool with your favorite refreshment as you bask in the glorious sunshine. 

Savor it all... At the end of each intoxicating day... savor an African feast in an informal atmosphere around a "boma" fire, or mouthwatering culinary delights in the dining areas. After dinner, relax by a crackling campfire as you listen to the night sounds of Africa, and share exciting safari experiences over coffee and liqueurs.

Contact us if you're interested in Thornybush... where adventure, the magic of the African bush, attention to detail and highly personalized service make for a memorable stay... and a unique conference or incentive package for any group or team!