Located within the Thornybush Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park, and forming part of Thornybush Game Lodge, Kamara House is an exclusive-use safari villa designed for multigenerational families or small groups seeking a classic safari experience with the privacy of a standalone home. Overlooking the Monwana dry river bed, the villa enjoys frequent visits from passing game, creating armchair-safari moments from the deck and rim-flow plunge pool.

Accommodating up to 4 adults and 2 children, the villa is supported by a dedicated team including a butler and a personal guide and tracker with a private game-viewing vehicle. Meals are prepared by your personal chef, and served alfresco-style outside or in the spacious dining area.

The interiors are contemporary yet warm, using natural textures and earthy tones that echo the surrounding bush and showcase traditional African touches. Two thatched ensuite bedrooms connect to the main living area, with one room featuring an interleading children’s bedroom so younger guests are never far away from their parents. The fourth bedroom is the Bush Suite, which can be added upon request. Bathrooms include generous bathtubs framed by large windows for views onto the surrounding bush, and indoor and outdoor showers – the latter for open-air rinses beneath the stars.

The open-plan living and dining areas flow onto a spacious deck, ideal for relaxed meals, afternoon downtime, or stargazing in the evenings as distant lion calls carry through the reserve. A walkway leads to a traditional boma – perfect for post-drive stories told around a crackling fire. Guests also have access to the nearby Thornybush Game Lodge Wellness Centre for spa treatments or a change of scenery between activities.