Thornybush Game Reserve Accommodation lodge game drive wildlife bush walks

Informal, intimate and ulimately African

Daily Activities

A precious memory that remains alive ... everything we do is aimed at you achieving just that, so we are flexible and will do our best to meet your needs.

As part of the Thornybush Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park you have every chance to see the Big Five. And they are truly magnificent! Yet we also love and appreciate the uniqueness of every plant, bird, and animal - big and small - and their complex interaction. During your time at Kwa-Mbili, we will show you why nature's diversity is so precious.

On a typical day we will head off for a game drive in the late afternoon. Get a feel for the bush as we travel through thickets and across plains in search of wildlife. We'll find a place with a good view for sundowners - a majestic experience in itself. The atmosphere of the bush changes as darkness settles and we continue on a thrilling night game drive. Follow the beam of the spotlight as it catches a pair, or ten, of glowing eyes...

Back at the lodge, kick back next to the campfire after a culinary feast and lose yourself in the brilliant expanse of an African sky.

A good night's rest sees us up early for a warm drink and traditional rusks, before we strap on our walking shoes. Guided bush walks are an ideal opportunity to see nature's harmony unfold. We teach you the basics of reading tracks - from the tiny patter of a troop of mongoose crossing the road to the confident stride of a lion, show you how termite colonies work and tell you which plants are favoured by indigenous peoples for their uses.

You'll be ready for a full English breakfast in the lapa now, followed with a light lunch later in the day. Wile away the rest of the afternoon around camp at your leisure. Should you wish to broaden your scope, we can arrange for tours to neighbouring places of interest, including cultural or conservation attractions.

Every day brings signs of fresh activity and encounters with different animals, but it's all part of the Kwa-Mbili news update. View the incredible array of bird and animal life from the safety and comfort of the hide.