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Thornybush Waterside Lodge

Off Guernsey Road | Thornybush Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Am staying at Waterside, day 3 of 4. We have stayed at a number of lodges in Sabi Sands and Madikwe over the years and are familiar with the different sites. Waterside Lodge is excellent value on all fronts: Lodge: Well set out over looking a water hole / lake. Usual viewing deck with other type lounges ect. Rooms: Well... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

If I have any complaint at all it's that we were constantly being fed! The rooms were luxurious and our guide and trekker were first rate! We were constantly amazed by the attentiveness of the staff. Incidental costs such as bar and Internet were minimal. I would highly rate this lodge!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

We had a wonderful stay at Thornybush Waterside Lodge. In particular, the food and service were outstanding. Some of the best food we've had at a bush lodge (and we've been to several). The staff were great, especially our butler. The rooms are not the most luxurious we've stayed in but very comfortable. Game viewing was good but slightly hindered... More

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Tzaneen, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Such an amazing place! Wonderful staff and environment. Suitable both for the overseas and local guests. Game drives and individualised guest treatment made it a truely memorable experience. We are planning to hold our wedding at Waterside.

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

I have stayed there for 3 nights in Feb/2013 and it was perhaps the best lodge I ever stayed, even compared to some other places we stayed around South Africa and luxury resorts elsewehere. The service is impeccable, with our designated butler available for whatever my friend and I wanted very promptly. Food was delicious and with a lot of... More

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miami
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I'm a little late with my review, we stayed at Waterside Lodge July 25th for 4 nights with our 2 children aged 9 and 6. It was our first visit to South Africa and Waterside Lodge completely BLEW OUR MINDS!!! The accommodation was top notch, we had 2 interconnecting rooms with plenty of room for the 4 of us. The... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Spent 28, 29 and 30 December 2012 at this game reserve: it was our first stop in on a nine day vacation in South Africa and quite easily the most memorable two and a half days of our trip. The lodge had everything you expected; great rooms, good meals and very well-planned game drives- both early-morning and evening conducted by... More

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Toamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

The Waterside Lodge was booked for us by the company Go2Africa and we spent several days there, including Christmas 2012. Perhaps I am not used to 5 star service, but this was an experience unlike any we have ever had. Our "butler" (Peter), game guide/driver (Floris) and tracker (Richard) as well as the kitchen and house-keeping staff provided our family... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We stayed here for 5 days and 4 nights just after Christmas. We booked directly with the Thornybush Group, which I recommend- they own a number of properties on private game reserves in the area, and can help with accommodations across all properties if the first one you want is full, etc. It's a little but inconvenient to make the... More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

First off, the staff as well as the property are truly phemonenol! As soon as we arrived, the staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel right at home followed by a prestine orientation... The wonderful lodge offers and evening and morning game drive, and each one couldn't have gone better!! Our tracker & driver, Morne and Willes were utterly... More

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Additional Information about Thornybush Waterside Lodge

Address: Off Guernsey Road | Thornybush Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 11 Speciality lodging in Thornybush Private Game Reserve
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Thornybush Waterside Lodge(Graded 5 star by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)20 Luxury Suites (40 Guests)Set on the banks of a tranquil lake encompassed with breath-taking views of the African bushveld, Thornybush Waterside Lodge affords instant relaxation.The lodges 20 comfortably appointed air-conditioned Thatched Suites blend into the natural habitat and are located along pathways surrounded by an abundance of trees and manicured gardens. En-suite air- conditioned accommodation tastefully decorated by crisp white bedding.Highly skilled rangers and trackers ensure Big 5 game viewing opportunities during dawn and dusk safaris, whilst bushwalks are for the more adventurous. Guests are invited to relax and take in the African surrounds after breakfast on the main deck area overlooking the lake, the swimming pool or alternatively retreat to the comfort of your suite.Thornybush Waterside Lodge will from mid-January 2012 have access to an even greater Reserve making game viewing some of the best in the Country. ... more   less 

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