Introducing Kamara House at Thornybush Game Lodge!

Opened in May 2023, this exclusive-use luxury safari home is situated in the renowned Thornybush Nature Reserve and is part of the recent refurbishment at Thornybush Game Lodge. Perfectly set overlooking a small riverbed, Kamara House is perfect for multigenerational families or small groups.

In true Thornybush fashion, from the moment you arrive you and your group will be completely taken care of with the friendly staff and a dedicated butler. One can spend the day relaxing on sun loungers with a book or watch passing wildlife from the rim-flow plunge pool. Its proximity to Game Lodge makes it easy for guests to stroll across to the Spa for a wellness massage or pre-lunch drinks on the main deck.

Meals are prepared by your personal chef and served alfresco-style outside or in the spacious dining area. Each dish is created using the freshest ingredients with little to beat the smell of home-baked bread wafting through the house as you arrive back from your morning game drive.

The interiors at Kamara House are a contemporary mix of organic textures and tones that echo its bush setting. The villa-style house has two en-suite bedrooms, and the third room is interleading to the main bedroom which provides a shower only. After dinner, sit around the table chatting about the day’s sightings or stargaze from your deck as the lions roar in the distance. Kamara House has a dedicated game drive vehicle, guide, and tracker.

About Thornybush Game Reserve

Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, this is the Thornybush Game Reserve. The reserve is home to an abundance of species - 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, and 336 trees. The reserve is a predominantly open savannah and with a near-perfect year-round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.

The classic bush landscape both absorbs and comforts you as if you’ve happened upon an old friend. A well-known destination for local and international visitors Thornybush has earned its reputation as one of the country’s finest bush experiences. Situated within 14 000 hectares of pristine wilderness, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Thornybush Nature Reserve is a true escape from the madness of city life. This haven, which is just over 5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg has scooped numerous world firsts, both for conservation and hospitality. Thornybush Game Reserve has evolved over the years into a visitor’s paradise. Bush lovers can saturate themselves, not only in the Big Five but also in the remarkable fauna and flora.