Serondella Lodge - Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Serondella Game Lodge is a place where people can all be in the same place and take in nature and all its beauty. People of all ages and abilities in one place at the same time. Where else can one do that? Having family time together and friends together and enjoying all the things surrounding it. It is also a time to reflect. Serondella with all the majestic trees feels so nice; it has always been a place where you seem to get back to yourself.

All this as well as giving back to nature and learning how smart nature is and all of its hidden mysteries. Respecting all the plants and trees, reptiles, insects and of course all the bigger animals and how nature always interacts with itself. Serondella’s essence is respect for all living things.

With the lodge being situated on the banks of a tributary to the Monwana River within the reserve, there are wonderful and exciting wildlife viewing opportunities, including frequent visits from the Big Five.

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.


2025 Rates

MADOLO, TIMAKA AND BOTSOTSO 
R25,000.00 per person sharing per night

R37,500.00 per person single per night 

R12,500.00 per child per night (6 – 11 years)

WILLEM’S DEN 
R73,870.00 per suite per night (up to 4 guests)

R96,035.00 per suite per night (up to 6 guests)

EXCLUSIVE USE
R206 845.00 per suite per night (up to 12 guests)

Rates exclude conservation fees: R600 per person once-off (regardless of length of stay)

 

Lodge Facilities

  • Viewing decks & plunge pools
  • Waterhole views and outdoor bathtubs in selected suites
  • Air-conditioning, Wifi, Nespresso machines & bar-fridges in each suite
  • Rim-flow pool sunk into the viewing deck overlooking the busy waterhole.
  • Full-time bar service and hospitality from the warm and friendly hosting team
  • Bespoke activities include wildlife conservation experiences, helicopter flights in the Blyde Canyon, bush picnics, and tracking activities for kids.
  • Lodge can cater for private, individual bookings or exclusive-use group bookings.
  • A specially curated team of expert guides and 12,000-hectares of Greater Kruger traverse to explore

Rates Include

- Accommodation in a luxury suite - All meals & Beverages, excluding premium brands - Twice daily safaris in open game viewing vehicle & additional bushveld walks (at discretion of the guide & time of year), all with FGASA accredited field guides and tracker - Transfers between Serondella & Thornybush Airstrip - Emergency Evacuation service by air or road ambulance in case of a life threatening situation - Laundry service

Please contact us for assistance
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Serondella Lodge – Thornybush Private Game Reserve

The lodge has the capacity to accommodate a total of 11 people in 2 luxury suites, 2 inter-leading bedrooms, and a collection of 3 bedrooms in a family suite. Each suite is fully equipped to provide optimal comfort for guests, featuring fully airconditioned luxury suites, a hairdryer, ceiling fans, a mini-bar, mosquito nets, an in-room safe, an indoor and outdoor shower, and finally a private pool. Everything is in place to make your stay as enjoyable and luxurious as possible. Serondella is also family friendly and allows children of any age to stay at the lodge.
Thornybush Private Game Reserve is set in the heart of the rolling Lowveld savannah and is adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa. Home to the Big Five and a variety of other African wildlife species, it has a near perfect year round climate, making Thornybush a perfect destination for a wildlife safari experience. With an abundance of bird-life and wildlife species including the 'Big 5', explore the African bush on foot and from the back of an open safari vehicle. Discover the animal world, from the smallest termite to the giraffe, mongoose and buffalo. Listen to the distant roar of the lion whilst relaxing around the campfire, or simply appreciate the silence, space and brilliant night skies.
Children of all ages are welcome at Serondella Game Lodge and best accommodated in their family suites. Children are charged as follows: 0 – 5 years are accommodated free of charge; Children aged between 6 – 11 years are accommodated at 50% of the adult sharing rate in the family suites; provided that there’s at least 2 children. In the event that only 1 child aged between 6-11 years share with two adults in a family suite, the adult sharing rate will apply. Children under 12 must share with adults in the family suites. From the age of 6, children are allowed on the daily game drives during standard game drive times, at Management’s discretion. From the age of 16, children are allowed on bushveld walks, at management’s discretion. A special children’s program is available for younger guests at certain times of the day. This is not a full day activity. Babysitting services are available in the evenings from 19:00 -22:00 at a cost of R200 per hour per room. Maximum 2 children per babysitter.
From Johannesburg to Serondella Game Lodge Via Klaserie The N12 to Emalahleni (Witbank), where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway. Continue with the N4 in the direction Mbombela (Nelspruit). Approximately 60 km past Middleburg, take the R 540 to your left. Travel through the towns of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and eMnotweni (Dullstroom) to Mashishing (Lydenburg). Take the R 36 (which becomes the R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Ohrigstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass. Continue on until you get to the Khamai Reptile Park on your left. Here you turn right on to the R531 towards Orpen. Continue straight for 32km until you get to the R531/Orpen road turnoff to your left, which you will take. Drive 12.5km on the R531 and there will a sign for The River Lodge/Avoca/Ilkley. Turn left and go through the control gate which is 50 meters after the turn-off. Once you have been given access, continue travelling on this road until you get to the Timbavati Dzonga Gate, approximately 13km. From here you will travel 5.7km and turn left. In another 2.2km keep left until you reach Serondella Game Lodge. Serondella offers scheduled flights between Johannesburg (OR Tambo) and Hoedspruit (HDS), has a landing strip for chartered flights, and arranges transfers at an additional cost.

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