N'Kaya Lodge
South Africa (Limpopo Province)
With a capacity of only four exclusive suites, N'Kaya Lodge offers the discerning guest the very best in privacy and is the ideal destination for a quiet, peaceful safari.
Set on the crest of a hill that overlooks the Drakensberg mountain range and shaded by tall trees, N'Kaya Lodge boasts spacious double suites each with private lounges and twin en-suite amenities.
The lounge, bar and verandah are decorated in warm earthy tones and indigenous woods and allows guests to spend their time in between game drives to relax in total tranquility while catching up with some reading or sampling some of the lodge's award winning wines.
At the end of each day, the focal point of the lodge becomes the enormous fireplace in the lounge where guests can listen to the crackle of the fire and the night sounds of Africa as the animals come to drink at the floodlit waterhole.
Thornybush Game Reserve offers unique exclusive safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. This private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the ‘Big Five’, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees.
The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination. Game drives and walks are accompanied by highly trained and experienced rangers and trackers, ensuring that your African Safari experience is truly memorable. A typical day will include an early morning up-close game drive followed by breakfast either back at the Main lodge or in the riverbed or bush. The rest of the day is spent at the discretion of the guest and may include additional bush walks with your ranger & tracker (Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail.
Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.), browsing in the intimate library; being pampered at the exclusive Thornybush Spa or simply relaxing at the pool with your favorite cocktail as you bask in Africa's glorious sunshine.
The afternoon game drive is preceded by high tea, and extends into the evening to view seldom observed nocturnal species and where possible tailored to suit individual guest’s preferences and interests.
Sundowners and snacks are enjoyed by guests during the game drive at a remote, scenic spot. Dinner is served in a variety of locations such as, the Boma, the deck or even in the bush. Guests may socialize with a Cognac or single malt before retiring to bed ahead of another day’s safari experience.