The River Lodge At Thornybush Private Game Reserve

The most intimate of Thornybush’s lodges, The River Lodge accommodates a maximum of just eight guests. Each is arranged so it’ll feel like your own private escape, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors that pull back to reveal the luxuriant foliage beyond. And while each Suite feels secluded, you can book all four suites and claim the place for yourself with family or group of friends. The lodge serves as the main communal area where guests can reconvene after some downtime by the curved infinity pool. The casual dining area has a family table in front of an open kitchen, where mealtimes feel like a gathering of friends sharing food that’s been lovingly whipped up by the passionate team of staff.

Each Suite is elevated and opens out onto a generous private deck so guests can really feel immersed into the beautiful bushveld. Stylishly decorated, they all feature a plunge pool, four-poster canopied beds, a beautiful standalone bathtub looking out onto the deck and an outdoor shower. There’s a Royal Suite with two bedrooms, so small groups or older families can enjoy their own slice of African paradise.