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Main lodge at Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp, Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp

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Perched on a bend of the Monwana River, Saseka Tented Camp is a sought-after safari destination in the Greater Kruger National Park.

The nine tented suites, with views over the riverbed, are spacious, private and comfortable. Glass doors open out to your own private viewing deck with a plunge pool and in a private corner, there is an outdoor shower with bush views. Inside, a signature mix of old and new is interwoven into every design detail; traditional rattan furniture is next to leather headboards and soft draped ceilings covered with botanical pressings of the Lowveld’s indigenous flora.

Why we like Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp

The main area at Saseka Tented Camp is an elevated deck with tiered levels where guests can enjoy drinks and meals. An extraordinary ceiling filters shadow and light as if you were sitting in the shade of a tree, with a stone water feature trickling in the background. This camp will capture your heart and provide you with an incredible, immersive bush experience.

Activities

Venture out on a morning or afternoon game drive with an expert guide and tracker for incredible sightings of the Big Five and general game. For a different safari, accompany a highly qualified guide on a bush walk. Experience the thrill of being on foot in a Big Five reserve, while learning about tracking, birdlife and the smaller creatures who are residents of the reserve.

Dig into a traditional barbeque in a lantern-lit boma or a fireside feast in a starry riverbed, or celebrate a special occasion with an a la carte dinner served on your private deck. Visit the Tango K9 Anti-poaching Unit to see first-hand how these highly trained dogs and their handlers operate to combat poaching in the Greater Kruger National Park.

Sustainability

Thornybush created the Thornybush Community, a non-profit organisation with the objective of nurturing and uplifting surrounding communities. This includes projects such as the Thousand Herbs and Vegetable Garden, a co-operative of five women who oversee the growth, supply and distribution of fresh vegetables and herbs to surrounding communities and safari lodges.

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Nearby experiences

  • Family Holidays
  • Safari
  • Big Cats
  • People and Community

Price guide

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Location

Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp is located on the Monwana River in the Greater Kruger National Park, with the Orpen Gate reachable in 41 km.

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