Thornybush Game Reserve

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Now, unless you're Liam Neeson and have 'a particular set of skills', capturing birds in flight is a task and a half for amateur photographers such as myself!

However I was quite proud of this shot, especially the detail on the underside of the wings.

Obviously this is a bird of prey, but I am unsure as to what it is exactly. I am hoping that the ornithologists out there may be able to help me.
An example of the flora to be sampled in this exciting part of the world.

However I am not a botanist, so I was unable to identify this flower. Although I thought that it looked similar to a species of Hibiscus?

#colorful
Sunrise over the Drakensberg mountains.

Theres something so peaceful about mountainous environments. Maybe its because their monolithic forms dominate the landscape, leaving one feeling quite insignificant.
#colorful
The Lilac Breasted Roller

Possibly one of the best photos I've taken. There is such a huge variety of different species of birds living in South Africa, but the lilac breasted roller has to be one of the most beautiful. 

Shot on my birthday at Thornybush Game Reserve in Hoedspruit.

#colorful
This is an absolute gem of a shot; Caracals are one of the rarest animals to see in the wild.

This is a shot of a mother caracal bringing home a kill to share with her young kitten. The kitten came out when the mother called it and the joy and incredulity of our guide's was all the verification I needed to signify that this was maybe a once in a lifetime event. 

I may have exaggerated it a bit, but it was such a special moment!
Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

4 out of 5
219 Guernsey Rd LP Limpopo
Prisen er 1 957 kr per natt fra 16. mars til 17. mars
1 957 kr
16. mars–17. mars
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo i denne jakthytta under turen til Thornybush Game Reserve. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), wi-fi (inkludert) og ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 anmeldelser)
This place is absolutely stunning and much larger than I expected it to be. There are 3 large viewing decks so seeing animals at all hours of the day is easy. The staff are so friendly and surprised the guests with a dance and song after a boma dinner. Food also was amazing.

Anmeldelse skrevet 2. nov. 2025

Sunbirds Oasis Lodge
Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush Game Lodge

5 out of 5
Guernsey Road Hoedspruit Mpumalanga
Du kan bo i denne jakthytta i luksuriøs stil under oppholdet i Thornybush Game Reserve. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), parkering ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 anmeldelser)
Helt fantastisk. Anbefales!!!
Helt perfekt. Kunne ikke vært bedre dette oppholdet. Meget god service,mat og utrolig flotte rom som er meget private. Vi kommer absolutt tilbake. Safariguidene var perfekte og forklarte meget mye. Utrolig spennende. Jaluka var vår guide og var perfekt.

Anmeldelse skrevet 19. nov. 2015

Thornybush Game Lodge
Serondella Safari Lodge

Serondella Safari Lodge

4 out of 5
Thornybush Nature Reserve Hoedspruit Limpopo
Du kan bo i denne jakthytta med alt inkludert under oppholdet i Thornybush Game Reserve. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: frokost (inkludert), wi-fi ...
Serondella Safari Lodge
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.
The Dreamcatcher Lodge

The Dreamcatcher Lodge

3.5 out of 5
623 Kanniedood street Hoedspruit Limpopo
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen med golfmuligheter under oppholdet i Hoedspruit. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (7 anmeldelser)
One of the best accommodations I have had during all my trips to Hoedpruit

Anmeldelse skrevet 10. sep. 2025

The Dreamcatcher Lodge
Franks Bush Camp

Franks Bush Camp

3 out of 5
Portion 152 of the Farm Guernsey Hoedspruit Limpopo
Du kan bo i denne alpehytta under turen til Hoedspruit. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: parkering (inkludert), frokost (mot betaling) og daglig ...
Franks Bush Camp
Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge

3 out of 5
695 Hardekool Straat Hoedspruit Limpopo
Du kan bo i denne hytta under turen til Hoedspruit. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og utendørsbasseng. ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (11 anmeldelser)
Lovely spot surrounded by wildlife. Excellent communication.

Anmeldelse skrevet 7. mars 2026

Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

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