Thornhill Safari Lodge

Thornhill Safari Lodge Nature lodge in South Africa

About this nature lodge rental

Situated in South Africa, this attractive nature lodge for $91 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Offering accommodation in Hoedspruit in the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem, Thornhill Safari Lodge offers guided nature walks throughout the Guernsey Nature Reserve.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

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Thornhill Safari Lodge

4.3

Excellent(226 Reviews)

Nature lodge in South Africa

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of South Africa

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(226 Reviews)

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8.0

Mar 2024

We hebben het heerlijk gehad!

De plek midden in de natuur

10.0

Feb 2024

Expérience incroyable 🤩

Maison principale incroyable !!!! Il faut le voir pour le croire !!! Belle petite piscine . Très bonne cuisine. Personnel très sympathique !!

Rien de spécial....

1.0

Dec 2023

Change your head chef, shes a bad cook

There’s nothing to like about the property…the staff is bad except for the waiters

The location…the road to the property is gravel, which is about 30-45 minutes drive from the gate to the property and there are no clear signs, its easy to get lost The food was bed except for the breakfast…the dinner was worse even my little one couldn’t stomach it

8.0

Jul 2023

A relaxed stay at Thornhill Safari Lodge

The welcome drink and cloth to refresh was a nice touch. The sunset deck was a nice place to chill,see the sunset and get some network to make calls and catch up on some messages. The service from the staff was awesome.They made us feel at home.They even planned a surprise birthday cake and singing on my husband's birthday. The food was nice and homely.

You can only get network at certain spots and free wifi is not available in the rooms. The shower water become cold mid shower on most days.

10.0

Jun 2023

Peaceful stay in Jungle with excellent hospitality.

Nice little lodge in the middle of jungle. Staff was super friendly. Anya and Reese took great care of us. Every night the chef Nmbya cook amazing food for us keeping in mind that I am vegetarian. We even saw Giraffes right outside our property. Antelopes were right outside our room. Our guide and driver Sam was very friendly and soft spoken. He made our safari experience memorable.

Nothing at all. It was perfect.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and friendly

It's a long dirt road to get there but in the end worth it.

7.0

Jun 2023

REMOTE LODGE WITH GOOD RESTAURANT, NICE VIEW AND CLEAN SWIMMING POOL

Nice & clean swimming pool. Fantastic view from the look out deck. Symphatic host. Bar & restaurant available. Spacious room with bath, in & outdoor shower.

Road to the lodge is quite a challenge. WIFI weak or unavailable. No electricity sockets next to bed.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

The tub with windows looking to the bush. The high deck were you can see an awesome sunset.

Not enough light in the bathroom.

7.0

May 2023

Great memories.

The house we stayed in was very large, with plenty of space. The food was lovely and we enjoyed eating with other guests round the roaring fire at the end of each day. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. We also loved seeing the elephants and giraffes each evening as we came back to camp.

The constant loss of power, which I understand is due to load shedding, but it happens very often resulting in no air con, no electricity and therefore no power to even boil a kettle, and we were staying self catering. The road into the camp is also very very bad. We were in a hire car and were not expecting it to be in such a bad state for so many miles!!! It is very dangerous driving in the dark.

8.0

May 2023

Great

The road leading to Thornhill is a mess, erosion from previous floods have not been repaired, it is extremely bumpy and and uneven.

10.0

Apr 2023

Lovely and spacious manor in Guernsey Reserve with great swimming pool

Beautiful garden and nice swimming pool. We stayed in the lovely manor and saw monkeys and ostriches from our porch. The staff and manager were very helpful in organizing our tours. Breakfast was very tasty. And we even received a welcome cocktail.

It is good to know that you have to plan 25 minutes for the gravel road to Guernsey and within Guernsey.

2.0

Apr 2023

Not nice

Nice setting in bush

Left - did not stay…. facility under 3 star standard. Booking.com stated payment at lodge but they charged immediately after booking. Booked night drive to start 17.30 - they said night drive was from 21.00-22:00 but vehicle steering wheel was broken.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Staff ! David is awesome

8.0

Mar 2023

good place to recharge

the location is so deep in the bush and animals roaming free

the style of thatched roof and the deck

10.0

Feb 2023

Great time but much to short

Very friendly staff who care about you, help you whatever you are asking for.

10.0

Jan 2023

It was amazing, very close to the Kruger National Park and perfect for the purpose of our visit which was to relax

The Manor house had a lot of space and was very comfortable

Nothing

9.0

Jan 2023

Good value for money

It was overall very good experience, the staff was super nice, the trips booked through hotel were great

9.0

Jan 2023

The Wild Right on your Doorstep

The location in a private game reserve is excellent. It feels like the wild is just a step outside your door. It is an authentic bush holiday. There are animals roaming near the lodge throughout the day. The staff were amazing and paid special attention to every detail. Special mention goes out to David, the bartender, who always provided the best service with a smile. The rooms were very clean and the facilities are fantastic. Thornhill exceeded our expectations.

There is unfortunately no wifi in the rooms, only in the main lounge/eating area.

9.0

Nov 2022

A wonderful lodge

We had a wonderful stay : the lodge was in a middle of a reserve where we saw a lot of animals. The staff was incredibly nice and the cook amazing ! The house itself was spacious and comfortable !

The pool was not open, too bad for the kids that wanted to enjoy it

10.0

Oct 2022

Lovely place to stay with the family! We will come back

We love the kindness of the staff, the food from the chef and the beauty of the place.

10.0

Oct 2022

Nice stay and amazing Safari experience

We stayed two nights at Thornhill Safari Lodge and enjoyed our stay there a lot. The room was spacious and clean. The beds very comfortable. All the staff was super friendly and helpful with everything. But the best part was the Safari experience! Just amazing! Thank you team Thornhill!

10.0

Oct 2022

I enjoyed staying at the lodge everything was so excellent 👌🏽

The staff,so friendly and the food very nice

Nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Nature at its best.

9.0

Sep 2022

Superb

The staff has been amazing and particularly the Barkeeper David is the heart and soul of the lodge. We've had a great time. The lodge has a great atmosphere.

10.0

Sep 2022

A perfect holiday space for either couples or friends/family.

.The accommodation, their bedrooms are spacious. Everyone has their private space. The perfect bush life that one needs for a holiday. The manager, Nicolette, so amazing.

Nothing was disappointing.

9.0

Aug 2022

Fantastic lodge close to the Kruger, one of our best stays in South Africa!

We stayed in the 5 bedroom house, which is newly refurbished and provides with same standards as a luxury hotel. The house is very large, with equipped kitchen, 6 bathrooms, a living room, a garden and 2 terraces. Lodge staff super friendly and helpful, definitely one of our best stays in South Africa!

Only negative point was the lodge by is located within a private game reserve, and it takes quite some time from the main road to get there, through a gravel road which is drivable with any vehicle but more convenient with a 4WD.

5.0

Aug 2022

Won't rush back there. Not value for money.

The staff were friendly.

The food was very average. The decor is very tired . The rooms are very small. The gardens could be better.

5.0

Aug 2022

Passable

The house was amazing as well as David's customer service he's the best and made the stay a bit comfortable.

The lady who is a manager has racial problems, and not friendly at all

10.0

Jul 2022

Excellent

Food, staff and the accommodation was top class. The place is very comfortable and quiet.

Loadshedding, it's a national crisis therefore it's understandable.

7.0

Jun 2022

The staff were good, friendly and helpful, will definitely recommend this place to anyone.

The breakfast was good however it would have been better if it was variable, we were served eggs, mushrooms, bacon, tomato and sausage as breakfast every day of our stay.

It would be great if tea and coffee or juices were served with lunch and dinner as well

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in South Africa?

The average price for a rental in South Africa is $76 per night. This rental is $15 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Thornhill Safari Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Thornhill Safari Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Thornhill Safari Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Thornhill Safari Lodge?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Thornhill Safari Lodge

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of South Africa

Thornhill Safari Lodge

Nature lodge in South Africa

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of South Africa

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in South Africa?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Thornhill Safari Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Thornhill Safari Lodge?

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