Going on Safari in Thorny bush game reserve is one of the greatest holiday experiences I have had. I stayed as a single person (on the back of a work trip) at Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp and it was like nothing else I have experienced. I wanted a bush, as opposed to a hotel experience, and that is what I... More

There are 8 well spread out tents in the camp and each one is large with an outside bath. They are well furnished. The staff are very friendly and efficient. Dining is good and at various outdoor locations (weather permitting) including a lovely Boma with a roaring log fire. The game drives are over a large area, first class and... More

Chapungu met or exceeded all of our expectations. From our property manager Kirsty to the guides Sipps and Oscar- we had a fantastic 3 days in the Thornybush Reserve. The tented camp layout and design makes for an ideal romantic getaway for couples. The tents are a perfect mix of rustic charm and luxury. Loved the shower overlooking the bush... More

Worth every penny! All the staff were very attentive, with special call outs to Gerhardt (ranger) and Lucas (tracker). 3 days and 2 nights; 4 game drives; 1 bush walk. We saw lions (twice), Leopard with cubs, cheetahs, Rhinos (3 times), crocodile, hippo, and multiple sightings of elephant, giraffe, buffalo, nyala, impala, bushbuck, warthog, zebra... The list goes on an... More

We stayed 2 nights at Chapungu. Every single person who works there is lovely, the game drives with Kilmon and Aubrey were so incredible getting right up to the animals. The tented rooms were luxurious and the fan/air-con combination was just what you needed for a good nights sleep. The food was delicious with amazing service by Daniel. The highlight... More

Our experience was absolutely stunning. The game drives were great. Our ranger Gerhard was very knowledgeable and showed us around the reserve with a lot of patience. The sightings we had were brilliant. Have to mention one of the episodes when our land rover would not start and a Lion just beside our car. It was already 7 pm local... More

We were at Changungu 8-10 Dec 2012. The tents are hot and stuffy when the weather is hot. The air-con is not strong enough. The tent is pretty small but it is clean. The experience of really being in the bush strikes you when you open your door and see a warthog grazing just in front of your tent! The... More

We stayed at Chapungu Lodge in November for 4 nights. This was our first trip to South Africa and our first safari and the whole experience at Chapungu far exceeded our expectations. With only 8 luxury tents it means it is not crowded and Nataly, Gerhard and the team create a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The tent itself is... More

My sister and i stayed here mid-October this year for four days three nights in cabin 4. This was our first stay safari; i had previously done self drive in Pilanesberg last year. Upon arrival you are greeted at the entrance of Chapungu, luggage wisked away to your cabin, car parked for you and a refreshing lemonade awaiting in the... More