Spa Hotels in Thornybush Game Reserve

Spent part of our honeymoon here and it was heaven on earth. The prices are high, but worth it. We hope to return one day to this paradise.

All meals were excellent, the game drives were superb and the personal attention by staff allocated to us was super. However the first haldf we had to share the game drives with another couple - it was far better when we could go on our own later in the stay

The food is amazing, good quality. Staff was friendly, the facilities are great.

Everything, comfortable area, nice food, friendly people, best rangers, ….. we would definitely come back!

Everything was exceptional, from the beautiful clean suite with outdoor shower to the good service from the staff. I really liked that housekeeping is done twice a day.

Comfort, food and the Safaris! It was probably the best experience of my life! Best hotel for sure!!!

Everything. The lodge is gorgeous, the food was very good and the staff could not be kinder. We had a great time and the game drives were amazing.

Staff was amazing, service was excellent, the safari trips were great and we've seen everything we wanted. Food was also really lovely. Overall I had an amazing time and would definitely recommend

Great service starts right from the moment you walk in. The butler greeted us at the door with drinks, which was just wonderful. Be ready for surprises at any moment here! The three days we spent here are truly memorable! Let's talk about the villa itself first. The facilities are very complete. The name Ukannyi comes from a Marula tree next to our house, which drops fruits onto the floor every day, making a fascinating sound! Get used to living with local wildlife. One day, we encountered a family of warthogs coming to graze. They stayed in our front and back yards for a long time while we were reading and swimming, and they were leisurely grazing. Giraffes also came near our house; I was really looking forward to a giraffe poking its head into our outdoor shower, haha! The villa has a large beautiful living room, dining room, and kitchen. A chef comes to our room to cook three meals a day for us. Sometimes we eat inside, sometimes outside, and every meal is different and very delicious. On the last evening, to bid us farewell, the butler dressed in beautiful local attire, giving us a huge surprise. Be ready for surprises at any moment here, but I won't spoil too much! The room has 3 bedrooms, each large and comfortable, and we slept very well. There is also a swimming pool, which the 2 children especially liked to play and swim in. The twice-daily safari activities are the most exciting part. Although it takes 3 hours each morning and evening to look for animals, we were not tired at all. Apart from the leopard, we saw all of the Big Five multiple times, and as a consolation, we were very fortunate to see cheetahs. The feeling of returning to nature is just too wonderful! I'm really looking forward to coming back! Many thanks to our butler, trackers,guides, chefs, and all the staff for bringing us such wonderful memories!

From start to finish our stay at Rhino’s Rest was fantastic and we didn’t want to leave! From the beautiful meat and cheese platter on arrival to the champagne and cake for a birthday everything was more than we could have imagined. Adél goes out of her way to ensure you have an amazing stay and the best text ever received “lions on the property - please be careful” was a significant highlight. The drives were well organised, flexible and relaxed - Adél provides the snacks and the home made dip was incredible! The house was spotless and getting laundry done an added bonus! We will definitely be returning soon!