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      Kamara House

      Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa

      Kamara House

      Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa

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      Overview
      Kamara House is an exclusive-use luxury safari villa located in the renowned Thornybush Game Reserve, forming part of Thornybush Game Lodge. Perfectly positioned overlooking a tranquil riverbed, this private safari home is ideally suited to multigenerational families and small groups seeking space, comfort, and complete privacy in the bush.

      From the moment of arrival, guests are fully looked after with warm, attentive service, including a dedicated butler and professional hospitality team. Days can be spent relaxing on sun loungers with a book or observing passing wildlife from the rim-flow plunge pool, offering uninterrupted immersion in the surrounding wilderness.

      With close proximity to Thornybush Game Lodge, guests can easily access the spa for rejuvenating treatments or enjoy pre-lunch drinks on the main lodge deck, adding extra flexibility and indulgence to the stay.

      Dining at Kamara House is a personalised experience, with meals prepared by a private chef and served either alfresco or in the spacious dining area. Each dish is crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread often greeting guests after a morning game drive.

      The villa’s interiors blend contemporary design with natural textures and earthy tones, reflecting the beauty of its bushveld surroundings. Accommodation includes two en-suite bedrooms and a third interleading room connected to the main suite, featuring a shower-only bathroom configuration.

      Evenings are best spent sharing stories around the dining table or stargazing from the deck as the sounds of the bush come alive, including distant lion calls. Kamara House also includes a dedicated private game drive vehicle, guide, and tracker, ensuring a fully tailored and immersive safari experience.

      Reserve
      • Name
        Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
      • Size
        14,000 hectares
      Children

      All ages welcome

      Fast Facts
      • Air Conditioner
      • Camp Fenced
      • Cellphone Signal
      • Child Friendly
      • Childminders
      • Fans
      • Kiddies Activities
      • Malaria area
      • Outside Shower
      • Pool
      • Spa Treatments
      • Tracker
      • Wheelchair Friendly
      • Wi-Fi
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      Why We Love It
      • Kamara House, part of the Thornybush Collection, offers a private safari home experience within a renowned Big Five reserve.
      • Ideal for multigenerational families or close friends, the villa provides a highly personalised and intimate safari setting.
      • Perfectly positioned overlooking a seasonal dry riverbed, offering uninterrupted views and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.
      • This luxury bush villa accommodates up to six guests in comfort, combining privacy, space, and contemporary safari style.
      • Located within the iconic Thornybush Game Reserve, celebrated for outstanding Big Five game viewing.
      • Guests enjoy a fully serviced safari experience with a private game drive vehicle, dedicated guide and tracker, plus easy access to spa treatments at the nearby Game Lodge.
      Good to Know

      Two Suites are connected to the main area of the house and one of the Suites has an interleading children’s bedroom

      Details
      • Maximum Number of Guests: 6
      • Beds: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Setting: Perfectly situated overlooking the Monwana dry riverbed
      Activities
      • Game Drives
      • Bush Walks, on request
      • Spa treatments
      Children

      All ages welcome

      Guests per Safari Vehicle

      6 guests

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      Rates Include
      • Luxury exclusive-use accommodation
      • All meals and snacks
      • All local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits)
      • Minibar drinks
      • Morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced guides and trackers.
      • Wi-Fi
      • Laundry
      Closest Airport

      Hoedspruit – Eastgate Airport

      Drive Time

      5-hour, 30-minute drive from Johannesburg

      25-minute drive from Hoedspruit Airport

      Reserve
      • Name
        Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
      • Size
        14,000 hectares
      Location
      • Thornybush Game Lodge, Guernsey Road, Hoedspruit, South Africa

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      Terms and Conditions
      • All rates quoted are per night for the House, unless otherwise stated
      • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
      • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
      • All accommodation will be subject to availability
      • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
      • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
      • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
      • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
      • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
      • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
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      All ages welcome

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