Thorn Tree Bush Camp

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thorn Tree Bush Camp in Klipdrift offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each unit includes a kitchenette, dining area, and modern amenities. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view, enjoy the outdoor fireplace, and unwind in the hot tub. The property features a lounge, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 9.3 mi from Dinokeng Game Reserve, the camp provides easy access to nature activities. Free on-site private parking is available for all visitors. Guest Services: The camp offers full-day security, a minimarket, and a children's playground. Reception staff speak Afrikaans and English, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
8 twin beds
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mills
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful location, area very quiet and clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Sitting by your own private tent with a fire listening to the wildife around you is amazing.”
  • Refilwe
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place is very peaceful and the host is such a loverly lady 😍😍😍 Upon arrival Keke helped us with our bags.. I definitely will come back”
  • Burger
    South Africa South Africa
    “The peace and quiet and being close to nature which is why we chose this getaway. The host also surprised us with champagne to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary!”
  • Franziska
    Germany Germany
    “I can recommend the traditional dinner, the staff was very friendly.”
  • Belinda
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was a great experience, especially for someone who is Adventurous”
  • Leonie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Tranquility and the quietness. Animals close to the fence. Our Hosts were excellent and caring.”
  • Andrew
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything. Just a fantastic spot. Loved the game outside our fence”
  • Caroline
    South Africa South Africa
    “Thorn Tree in the middle of beautiful Dinokeng Game Reserve.”
  • Brenden
    South Africa South Africa
    “Staff were great! Very helpful and kind. They went out of their way to give me and my Fiancé a great experience! The stay was very calm and quiet for us to have a great rest as well.”
  • Martin
    South Africa South Africa
    “The bush camp in a tent was more than what we expected so we enjoyed it. experiencing the rustic ablutions was a thrill for us as we had never experienced it b the host was very friendly and helpful. we will definitely go back there when time...”

Managed by Thorn Tree Bush Camp

Company review score: 9.5Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

As a family we enjoy the outdoors and nature. With every opportunity we spend it where we can get away from the stressful life to relax and enjoy what God gave us. We've been to a great part of South Africa. and various places around the world and enjoyed experiencing the cultures, people and tastes of each place. (Outside Africa we saw a little bit of : New Zealand, Australia, England, France, Belguim, Argentina, Indonesia, Cook Islands, Hawaii & the East) (Inside Africa : South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana & Malawi)

Property info

Thorn Tree Bush Camp is 4 star TGCSA graded and located inside Dinokeng Game Reserve. We bought it as a weekend breakaway, which was also within a comfortable travel distance from the city. After staying here for a couple of times, we decided that we would like to share our little piece of Bushveld with others. It is peaceful, tranquil and relaxing for a weekend and longer. Thorn Tree Bush Camp is about 100 km from OR Tambo International Airport and about 60km from Pretoria.

Neighborhood info

Within Dinokeng various activities are available on request, bookings essential, T&C apply. Activities such as : Bush Walks; Boat Cruises (depends on water level); Game Drives; Microlight Flights; Cultural Tours; Hot Air Ballooning; Picnic Spots; Restaurants & Self Drive Routes. Pretoria being the closest city (60km away) offers beautiful places to visit, the Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, Fort Klapperkop Military Museum, SAAF Museum, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, The Blue Train, Museum of Natural History, Botanical Garden, other Nature Reserves (Groenkloof, Rietvlei, Wonderboom), Loftus Versfeld Stadium, big Malls (Menlyn & Brooklyn), etc. Cullinan is also a good tourist attraction to visit - The Diamond Museum, restaurants, antique shops, etc. Hartebeespoortdam offers a wide variety of cultural stalls, restaurants, The De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre (also known as Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre), etc. The Cradle of Humankind is one of eight World Heritage Sites in South Africa, and the only one in Gauteng. It is widely recognised as the place from which all of humankind originated.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

Thorn Tree Bush Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 90 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thorn Tree Bush Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.