Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp

Recently refurbished and reopened in June 2026, Saseka Tented Camp offers a luxurious safari escape in the heart of the Big Five Thornybush Private Game Reserve, bordering the Greater Kruger National Park. Combining contemporary design with the timeless romance of a classic tented safari, this intimate lodge provides the perfect setting for travellers seeking an unforgettable African bush experience.

The camp features eight beautifully appointed luxury tented suites, each overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. Every suite includes a private plunge pool, spacious viewing deck, outdoor shower and stylish interiors inspired by the surrounding bushveld, creating a peaceful retreat where guests can relax while watching wildlife wander through the riverbed.

A stay at Saseka includes luxury accommodation, all meals and two daily safari activities. Expert-led morning and afternoon game drives offer exceptional opportunities to encounter the Big Five and a wealth of other wildlife, while guided bush walks provide a closer look at the fascinating smaller details of the African wilderness. Guests can also enjoy access to the nearby Thornybush Amani Spa for a range of relaxing wellness treatments.

The newly refreshed main lodge offers elegant indoor and outdoor lounges, beautiful dining spaces and sweeping views across the surrounding bush, making it the ideal place to unwind between safari adventures. Whether enjoying a gourmet meal, cooling off in the pool or relaxing beside the fire after sunset, every moment at Saseka is designed to showcase the beauty and tranquillity of the African bush.

With outstanding wildlife viewing, warm hospitality and sophisticated accommodation, Saseka Tented Camp remains one of the premier luxury safari lodges in the Greater Kruger and an exceptional choice for your next bush getaway.

About Thornybush Game Reserve

Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, this is the Thornybush Game Reserve. The 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.

The classic bush landscape both absorbs and comforts you as if you’ve happened upon an old friend. A well-known destination for local and international visitors Thornybush has earned its reputation as one of the country’s finest bush experiences. Situated within 14 000 hectares of pristine wilderness, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Thornybush Nature Reserve is a true escape from the madness of city life. This haven, which is just over 5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg has scooped numerous world firsts, both for conservation and hospitality. Thornybush Game Reserve has evolved over the years into a visitor’s paradise. Bush lovers can saturate themselves, not only in the big five, but also in the remarkable fauna and flora.