Experience the Beauty of African Wilderness at Thornybush’s Kamara House
Experience the Beauty of African Wilderness at Thornybush’s Kamara House
A Luxury Safari Accommodation in South Africa
Opened in May 2023, Kamara House stands as Thornybush Nature Reserve's latest luxury safari accommodation, a key component of Game Lodge's recent refurbishment. Positioned along a small riverbed, this private house is tailor-made for multigenerational families or small groups.
Upon arrival, the affable staff and your dedicated butler handle every detail, allowing you to unwind throughout the day — whether it's lounging with a book on sunbeds or observing passing wildlife from the rim-flow plunge pool. At Kamara House, the aim is not to dazzle with extravagance but to offer you a space that aligns with the essence of mindful travel.
Unique Activities
Enjoy a Private Vehicle Safari
For a heightened bush encounter, consider reserving a private open-air safari vehicle, where the seasoned guides will customise game drives to cater to your preferences. This option is perfect if you have a keen interest in birds and trees or require flexibility in departure and duration times, especially when travelling with young children.
It's also an excellent choice if you plan a private and special occasion, such as an engagement, ensuring a personalised and exclusive safari experience. You can even join a family safari, wellness safari or wedding safari. Whichever experience you choose, each moment at Kamara House is thoughtfully tailored for your enjoyment.
Lodging
Stay in a Mindful and Luxurious Accommodation
At Kamara House, the interiors blend contemporary elements with organic textures and tones, mirroring the natural ambience of the bush. This villa-style residence features two en-suite bedrooms, while the third room is interconnected with the main bedroom.
Post-dinner, gather around the table to share stories about the day's sightings or retreat to your deck for a bit of stargazing, accompanied by the distant roars of lions. Two bedrooms seamlessly connect to the main living area, with one of them providing access to an adjoining children's bedroom, ensuring the little ones can sleep in proximity.
Dining
Savour Authentic Food and Wine
Your personal chef at Kamara House ensures meals are well-prepared and can be enjoyed either outdoors in alfresco style or within the spacious dining area. Utilising local ingredients, the aroma of freshly baked bread invites you to savour it.
Whether it's a traditional barbecue in a lantern-lit boma or a fireside feast in a starlit riverbed, dining experiences at Thornybush are distinctive and enchanting. Enjoy platters of seasonal fruit, yoghurt and homemade muesli, followed by a choice of continental or full-cooked breakfast, accompanied by coffee, Mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Here, the menus are thoughtfully paired with excellent South African wines, and a commitment to using fresh produce from local suppliers and community farms underscores their culinary ethos.
Sustainability Story
Thornybush exemplifies a commitment to sustainability and conservation, embodying the evolving landscape of travel towards more mindful and impactful experiences. Their dedication to sustainability isn't just a part of what they do — it's a defining aspect of their identity. One noteworthy initiative is the Wild Shots Outreach program, which actively involves young individuals from underprivileged backgrounds in wildlife and conservation through the lens of photography.
Established in November 2015, the Wild Shots Outreach program seeks to immerse young minds from disadvantaged communities in the wonders of the natural world through interactive photography. Focusing on high school students from government schools and unemployed youth residing along the outskirts of the Greater Kruger National Park, the program imparts new skills through engaging course content.
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