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Accommodation

Can accommodate 16 persons (special arrangements for 4 more)
One two bedroom chalet –one double bed with two single beds, shower,toilet. Sleeps 4 each.
Two one room chalets with four single beds, shower, toilet. Sleeps 4.
Two loft rooms in the lapa with two single beds each. .Bathroom and shower downstairs. Sleeps 2 each.
Minimum 2 nights over a weekend and 3 nights over a long weekend.

Leopard Room

Chalet 1
2 Bedroom

The Leopard Room is the largest of the thatch chalets. It has a double bed in the main room ,with a smaller room accomodating two single beds. The separate bathroom consists of a shower. basin and toilet. The chalet has a tea/coffee tray and you can enjoy a cup of tea while you sit on the bench on the porch , enjoying the silence of the bush.

The bedding consists of sheets and a blanket ,with a throw for summer. An extra blanket is supplied for each bed , and is packed in the cupboard.

Rooms are smoke -free ,but smoking is allowed on the porch if the sand ashtray is used. There is also a fire extinguisher in each room.

The room is serviced each morning when the room is vacated.
 
Front view ,with patio
Side view
 

Guinea Fowl Room

Chalet 2
1 Open Plan Room- Sleeps up to 4

The Guinea Fowl room is a single room with a shower ,basin and toilet included.. The room has 4 single beds with bedside tables and lamps. It is recommended as a group venue , i.e. 4 ball golfers, family , children groups.

Each bed is set with sheets, a blanket and a throw. Two pillows are supplied. The room has a tea tray and a two seater bench outside for you to enjoy the outside . Smokers are requested to only smoke in this area using the sand ashtray. There is a fire extinguisher on the luggage stand.

All accomodation is serviced each morning ,when the room is vacated.

Kudu Room

Chalet 3
1 Bedroom

The Kudu room is a single room with a shower ,basin and toilet included.. The room has 4 single beds with bedside tables and lamps. It is recommended as a group venue , i.e. 4 ball golfers, family , children groups.

Each bed is set with sheets, a blanket and a throw. Two pillows are supplied. The room has a tea tray and a two seater bench outside for you to enjoy the outside . Smokers are requested to only smoke in this area using the sand ashtray. There is a fire extinguisher on the luggage stand.

All accomodation is serviced each morning ,when the room is vacated.
Front view of chalet
Shower en suite
Three of the single beds

Gecko Room

Loft 4
1 Open Plan Room - Sleeps up to 4

The Gecko Loft room is a single room situated above the lapa area and accessed by a flight of stairs.. The room has 2 single beds with a bedside table and lamp. It is directly above the shower , toilet area on the ground floor. The ablutions are not on suite but are situated downstairs. Tea and Coffee are available downstairs in the kitchen.

Each bed is set with sheets, a blanket and a throw. Two pillows are supplied. Extra blankets are also situated in the rooms . Smokers are requested to only smoke on the deck or at the boma using the sand ashtray. There is a fire extinguisher at the stairway and one in the kitchen.

All accomodation is serviced each morning ,when the room is vacated.
View of loft room window above lapa
Two beds in loft room
Stairs to loft rooms

Chameleon Room

Loft 5
Sleeps 2

The Chameleon Loft room is a single room situated above the lapa area and accessed by a flight of stairs.. The room has 2 single beds with a bedside table and lamp. It is directly above the shower , toilet area on the ground floor. The ablutions are not on suite but are situated downstairs. Tea and Coffee are available downstairs in the kitchen.

Each bed is set with sheets, a blanket and a throw. Two pillows are supplied. Extra blankets are also situated in the rooms . Smokers are requested to only smoke on the deck or at the boma using the sand ashtray. There is a fire extinguisher at the stairway and one in the kitchen.

All accommodation is serviced each morning , when the room is vacated.
Stairs to loft rooms
Two single beds
Downstairs Toilet

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.

 
Group at waterhole
Male & Femal Kudu
Eland


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.

 
Pool in the bush
Pool with lapa behind
Pool rim flow and garden


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 liquor licence if purchases are required.)
There is a separate male and female toilet in the lapa.

 
Table Tennis
Pool Table
Games Room


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.

 
View of the Springbok flats
View to left from deck
Loungers on deck


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.

 
Scullery
Kitchen
Fridges & Bar

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General Activities


Besides the activities available in the vicinity, and those at the lodge, visitors may just want to walk in the veldt. The main dirt roads are safe and easy to follow. The road is rocky and in places will only suit a 4x4 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.

 

Road route
Lodge on hill
Large Sweet Thorn Tree


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.

 
Boma at night
Bonfire
Boma and cactus garden

Activities in Thornwood Lodge Area

Zebula Country Club and Spa Five Star Nature Reserve
  • Game Drives and Spa
  • 18 hole Golf Course
  • Restaurant 15km
  • Contact Reception: 014 734 7700
  Elements Golf Course
  • 18 hole Golf Course
  • 11km
  • Contact Gerald: 082 490 4735
Mabula Private Game Reserve
  • Hosts the Big 5
  • Day visists and reserved game drives
  • 12 000ha 600 Animals
  • 18km away
  • Contact: 014 734 7000
  Mabalingwe
  • Hosts the Big 5
  • Restaurant
  • Day visits and your own game drives
  • 12 500ha
  • Contact: 014 736 9000
Mabula Pro Safaris
  • Hunting and Game Drives
  • Quad Biking
  • 11km away
  De Wildt Cheetah and Wild Dog Sanctuary
  • Day visits - other carnivores to see
  • 15km away
  • Bookings and more information: 083 257 7395 / 014 734 1735
L'Abri Farm
  • Horse Ridges
  • 2km away
  Forever Resort
  • Warmbaths Hot Springs and Mineral Baths
  • Golf Course, Spa and water fun, Skiing, Wave pool
  • Day visits and restaurant
  • 40km from Warmbaths
  • Information: 014 736 2200
Thaba Kwena
  • Largest Crocodile Farm in South Afica that is open to the public
  • Breeding and feeding
  • Guided tours daily from 9am-4pm
  • Tea garden and Curio shop
  • 45km away
  • Contact: 014 736 5059
  Diepdrift Nature Reserve
  • Day visitors
  • Restaurant
  • 4x4 trails and Game Drives
  • Hunting, Camping, Hiking
  • 14km away
  • Contact: 014 734 1729
Balloon Safaris
  • Bill Harrops Original Balloon Safaris
  • Early morning trips over Mabula Game Reserve
  • 6-8 seater @ R2859.00 pp
  • Contact: 011 705 3201
  Equus Horse Safaris
  • Horse Back trips
  • Contact: 014 721 0063
Strawberry Farm and Lapa
  • Curios, Breakfasts and Lunches
  • Pick strawberries in season
  • Big screen TV and Bar
  • 38km back to Warmbaths
  • Contact: 014 736 3827
  The Dock
  • Country Pub, Pub Lunches and Restaurant
  • Parties and Live Events
  • Contact: 086 033 5800
Many Historical Sites in Warmbaths
  • See Warmbaths Information Office or Tourism Office at the Water Front for directions
  • Places of interest include: Voortrekker Cemetary and British Blockhouse behind the Muncipal Offices
   

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