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Offering accommodations in Hoedspruit in the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem, Thornhill Safari Lodge offers guided nature walks throughout the Guernsey Nature Reserve. Big 5 game drives are offered daily into Kruger National Park in a Private Nature Reserve at an additional charge. The thatched-roof chalets are finished with vibrant fabrics and local hardwood furniture. All bedrooms come with a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is equipped with an overhead fan, air condition, mosquito net and wooden deck that overlooks the lodge, pool area and surrounding bushveld. Thornhill Safari Lodge features a swimming pool, boma and sun deck where guests can dine and relax. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities and excursions as the staff arrange tours of the Panorama route including the Blyde River Canyon; a day trip up Mariepskop the highest peak on the Northern Drakensberg; the Khamai snake and reptile park; a visit to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center or the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center. Thornhill Safari Lodge is 25 mi from Kruger Park’s Orpen gate, while Phalaborwa is 29 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
6.4
Low score for Guernsey Nature Reserve
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  • Bogdan
    Romania Romania
    We woke up with an ostrich staring at us. Many antilopes nearby. Giraffes are coming close, just a few meters from the hotel entrance. Ostrich and monkeys are roaming free in the lodge area. Seen some big cat paws near the backyard waterhole. So...
  • Aditi
    Singapore Singapore
    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....
  • Ashley
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was nice, the bar and reception area was vibey, fun sunset deck with great views, loved the bartender, food was amazing, and we loved that dinner was served around the fire with all the hotel guests.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Thornhill Safari Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Thornhill Safari Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Thornhill Safari Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Thornhill Safari Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Thornhill Safari Lodge

    • Thornhill Safari Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinners
      • Swimming pool
      • Bike tours
      • Game drives
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Check-in at Thornhill Safari Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Thornhill Safari Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Thornhill Safari Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Thornhill Safari Lodge is 0.9 miles from the center of Guernsey Nature Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Thornhill Safari Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Thornhill Safari Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Suite
      • Triple
      • Vacation Home
      • Single

    • Yes, Thornhill Safari Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.