Saseka Tented Camp is a luxury safari lodge located in the renowned Thornybush Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Following an extensive refurbishment, the camp reopened in June 2026, unveiling beautifully refreshed interiors and guest spaces while maintaining the exceptional hospitality and personalised service for which the Thornybush Collection is known. Named after the Tsonga word for "beautiful", Saseka perfectly combines sophisticated design with an authentic African safari experience.

Set along the seasonal Monwana River, the camp features eight luxurious tented suites designed by renowned architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens. Blending vintage safari elegance with contemporary style, each spacious suite offers a private viewing deck, plunge pool, outdoor shower and uninterrupted views of the surrounding bushveld, creating the perfect place to relax while watching wildlife gather at the riverbed.

The lodge's inviting main area combines natural stone, timber and thatch with stylish interiors, offering elegant lounge and dining spaces that flow onto expansive decks overlooking the wilderness. Guests can enjoy delicious meals prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, relax beside tranquil water features, or browse the intimate curio shop for a memorable keepsake.

A stay at Saseka includes luxury accommodation, all meals and two safari activities each day. Morning and afternoon game drives, led by experienced rangers and expert trackers, provide exceptional opportunities to encounter the Big Five and the abundant wildlife of Thornybush. Guided bush walks are also available, allowing guests to experience the fascinating, smaller details of the African bush on foot. For those seeking relaxation, the nearby Thornybush Amani Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments, with transfers provided from the lodge.

Combining striking contemporary design, outstanding game viewing and warm, personalised hospitality, Saseka Tented Camp offers an unforgettable luxury safari in one of the Greater Kruger's premier private game reserves.

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 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.