The Kruger, South Africa

Thornybush Waterbuck Lodge

Private and Homely Waterside Lodge

Sitting by a water estuary in the southern part of the Thornybush Nature Reserve is Waterbuck Lodge, your safari home away from home. Surrounded by a wonderfully diverse array of wildlife, with just four luxury suites, this is a relaxed and intimate game experience.

When you’re not out with your ranger and tracker meeting the resident animals on your game drives, take in the lovely private views from your suite or the sociable main deck.

Gourmet three course dinners and decadent spa treatments ensure your every need is taken care of here. Meanwhile little ones can look forward to plenty of fun with tailored kids activities if you fancy having the lodge all to yourself and book on an exclusive basis.

Highlights

Dusk and dawn game drives

Nature walks

Four luxury suites

Pool

Spa

Boma

Library

Bar area

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Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline