Thorn Tree Bush Camp
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- Family-friendly site in Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve
- An hour’s drive from Pretoria; an hour and a half to Jo’burg
- Stargazers’ paradise: top spot for views of the clear night sky
Live out your African safari dreams, full of spectacular animals and personal feats of derring-do, at Thorn Tree Bush Camp, a family-friendly site 35 minutes’ drive from the small town of Hammanskraal in Gauteng.
Thorn Tree is in Dinokeng Game Reserve, a Big Five reserve, so expect to spot elephants, buffalo, rhinos, lions and leopards – every guest gets a free two-hour guided game drive (whatever you do, do not leave your camera at home) or, if you’d prefer to feel the adventurer’s spirit take you, you can ditch the guide for a self-drive tour (just remember to buy the permit).
After spending your day exploring the reserve, head back to site to continue living the Bushveld life: take a dip in the pool to cool off, then kick back next to your tent soaking up the tranquillity of nature while you listen to the roar of lions and the screeching of owls drifting across the bush.
When it’s time for your dins, fire up the braai (pile it high with goodies from the supermarkets in Hammanskraal) or try out one of the restaurants nearby. After you’ve eaten your fill, put your feet up next to the boma and turn your eyes to the skies – this is a top spot for spectacular sunsets and stargazing.
Site type
Open all year
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Thorn Tree Bush Camp
41 Laksman Street
Dinokeng Game Reserve
Hammanskraal
Gauteng
South Africa
0400
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-25.37518°N
28.40107°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
There are some packages provided by the team at Thorn Tree Bush Camp that you might want to try out before you venture out into Dinokeng Game Reserve on your own. As well as that free guided game drive, there’s a guided bush walk (you might even spot some residents of the reserve that you’d usually miss from the vehicle) and night drives that will bring you face-to-face with some of the reserve’s more nocturnal animals.
While the Big Five are, well, a big draw, there’s plenty else to do nearby if you’d had your fill of gentle giants and slinking cats. Start with scuba lessons and clay pigeon shooting less than five minutes from the site before heading further afield for hot air ballooning, microlight flights or brewery tours, all within 20 minutes’ drive of Thorn Tree.
If your idea of prime game is more water-based, you can grab your rod and reel and head to Rust de Winter dam (35 minutes) for a spot of fishing, and if you’re craving more variety from your fauna, the Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park is half an hour away.
The small town of Cullinan, 45 minutes from the site, is a must for abseiling, quads, horse riding, hiking and tours of the old diamond mines, but if you’re seeking a far more urban experience, set your sights on Pretoria (50 minutes) or Johannesburg (roughly an hour and a half).
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- Does Thorn Tree Bush Camp have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Thorn Tree Bush Camp dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Thorn Tree Bush Camp? There are some packages provided by the team at Thorn Tree Bush Camp that you might want to try out before you venture out into Dinokeng Game Reserve on your own. As … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorn Tree Bush Camp?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.