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Kwambili Game Lodge - Your Stay in Thornybush Game Reserve, Limpopo

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Check-in
18Jul
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19Jul
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Thornybush Main Gate, Guernsey Road, Thornybush Game Reserve, 1380
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Next to Kruger National Park
Perfect
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Game lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve with secluded game viewing deck overlooking a permanent waterhole

Accommodations

Kwambili Game Lodge offers chalets or tented accommodation. All units have a patio, electricity, and beds draped with mosquito nets. The tents include air conditioning and a large bathroom setup in the middle with a door for privacy.

Game Viewing & Activities

Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles are conducted by a ranger and tracker. Guests can also enjoy guided bush walks. The lodge has a secluded game viewing deck overlooking a permanent waterhole.

Dining & Common Areas

Meals are served at the traditional Boma, and there is a bar and an evening campfire. The main lodge has a shared lounge and dining area. The restaurant offers home-cooked food, and special occasions like birthdays receive a cake with candle and singing.

Location

The lodge is situated in the Thornybush Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. It is about 60 km away from the Orpen Gate at Kruger National Park. The camp accommodates only 10 guests at a time, offering an intimate experience.

Additional Services

The lodge has an outdoor swimming pool that overlooks the waterhole, allowing guests to watch wildlife while swimming. A 24-hour front desk and airport shuttle service are available. Babysitting and child services can be arranged.

Highlights

Accommodations: Chalets or tented accommodation with patio and mosquito nets

Game Viewing: Secluded deck overlooking permanent waterhole

Dining: Traditional Boma meals and evening campfire

Location: 60 km from Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park

Services: 24-hour front desk and airport shuttle

“What truly sets this lodge apart is the caliber of its guides; their intimate knowledge and ability to tailor the experience to individual interests, whether it's tracking the Big Five or appreciating birdlife, makes all the difference. The accommodations lean towards comfortable bush living rather than opulence, complemented by genuinely home-cooked meals and attentive service that foster a sense of personal connection. It's a place where the focus remains firmly on the wild and the connection to it, delivering an authentic safari without unnecessary frills.”
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James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Zalimpopo

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Kwambili Game Lodge offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Twin Tent
    2 persons
    24 m²
    2 Single beds
    Heating
    Shower
  • Double Tent
    2 persons
    24 m²
    1 Double bed
    Heating
    Shower
  • Tent
    2 persons
    24 m²
    2 Single beds
    Air conditioning
    Heating
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Facilities

Kwambili Game Lodge offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Paid Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Thornybush Main Gate, Guernsey Road, Thornybush Game Reserve, 1380
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Local Cultural Events
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Getting around
  • City Centre
    Thornybush Game Reserve 9 min  ·  5.5 km
  • Airports
    Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) 36 min  ·  24 km
    Ulusaba (ULX) 100 min  ·  66.5 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-18:00
Check-out
from 06:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas at .
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Kwambili Game Lodge from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 40 verified reviews
9.7 /10
Perfect
95 %
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.5/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Location
9.5/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 9 reviews
9.0/10
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