Activities at Thornwood Lodge
Game Viewing
We have kudu, blesbok, impala, eland, gemsbok, zebra, bushbuck, nyala, steenbok and duiker. There are transient baboons, monkeys, porcupine, caracal, jackal, warthog etc.
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Group at waterhole
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Male & Femal Kudu
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Eland
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The Pool Area
The rim-flow pool is situated close to the lapa and is most appreciated during the heat of summer. The pool area has lovely views and the guest can lie in the sun on the loungers and enjoy both the pool and the sounds of the bush.
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Pool in the bush
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Pool with lapa behind
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Pool rim flow and garden
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Games Room
Below the lapa is the games room . There is a pool table and a table tennis table . A deposit is required for the equipment . The darts board is at the bar ,darts are not supplied- bring your own together with your DSTV card for TV in the lapa.
The lapa also houses the bar -(there is a liquour licence if purchases are required.)
There is a separate male and female toilet in the lapa.
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Table Tennis
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Pool Table
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Games Room
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Deck
There is a lovely view from the deck in the lapa. The view is south facing and one can see sunrises on your left and sunsets on your right over the Mabula hills. The aminals can be seen from the deck , especially in winter when the veld is thinner.
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View of the Springbok flats
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View to left from deck
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Loungers on deck
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Self Catering
Thornwood Lodge is a self catering venue. Guests can cook in the fully equipped kitchen, on electricity or gas, or braai outside in the boma. The kitchen contains enough utensils for about 20 people . It has fridges and deep freezers and a microwave, kettle, toaster etc. The kitchen is serviced early in the morning, before breakfast and then again later at lunch time.
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Scullery
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Kitchen
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Fridges & Bar
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General Activities
Besides the activities availible in the vacinity, and those at the lodge, visitors may just want to walk in the veld. The main dirt roads are safe and easy to follow. The road is rocky and in places will only suit a 4×4 vehicle or bicycle (your own).
The game paths are easily visible in winter and can be followed to get nearer the game . The road also follows the boundary and a walk along here is about 3-4 km .
Other routes that transverse the property can also be followed.
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Road route
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Lodge on hill
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Large Sweet Thorn Tree
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Boma
The boma is separate, and is a cosy area, enclosed and equipped with chairs and a serving area. There is a bonfire slab and a braai.
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Boma at night
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Bonfire
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Boma and cactus garden
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