3 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Kwa Mbili, meaning “Two Reflections” in the local Shangaan language, symbolizes the harmony between people and wildlife — a perfect representation of this intimate and authentic safari lodge.
Located in the heart of the Thornybush Game Reserve, one of the most prestigious private reserves within the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem, Kwa Mbili offers guests a deep, immersive, and close-to-nature Big 5 safari experience. The lodge is surrounded by unfenced wilderness, allowing wildlife to roam freely through the reserve, creating unforgettable encounters right from the doorstep.
This 3-day safari invites you to enjoy twice-daily game drives, optional bush walks, luxury safari tents or chalets, and personalized hosting — all combining privacy, comfort, and the raw beauty of Africa’s most iconic bushveld.
Tour Highlights
- Stay inside Thornybush Game Reserve at Kwa Mbili Safari Lodge
- Big 5 morning & afternoon game drives (departing from the lodge)
- Optional guided bush walks
- Expert ranger & tracker team
- Sundowners in the bush + early-night spotlighting
- Small, intimate lodge for authentic safari atmosphere
- Luxury safari tents or chalets with ensuite bathrooms
- Boma dinners under the stars
- Excellent chances of seeing lions, leopards & elephants
- Seamless transfers with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
Itinerary
- DAY 1: Arrival & Afternoon Safari
- Arrive via Hoedspruit Airport or road transfer from Johannesburg (arranged by Africa Moja Tours).
- Check into your safari tent or chalet, enjoy welcome drinks, and a light lunch.
15:30 – Afternoon Game Drive
- Set off from Kwa Mbili for your first Big 5 safari. Enjoy sundowners in the bush before transitioning into early night-time viewing.
- Return to the lodge for a boma dinner under the African sky.
Overnight: Kwa Mbili Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner
- DAY 2: Morning & Afternoon Safaris
- Wake early for coffee, snacks, and your morning adventure.
05:30 – Morning Game Drive
- Search for predators, elephants, plains game, and rare sightings.
Return for breakfast and leisure time: pool, hide, or relaxation. - Lunch is served at the lodge.
15:30 – Afternoon Game Drive
- Explore new areas of Thornybush Reserve. Capture golden-hour photography and experience the bush at its most dramatic.
- Return to camp for dinner and an evening by the fire.
Overnight: Kwa Mbili Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- DAY 3: Final Morning Safari & Departure
05:30 – Morning Game Drive
- One last game viewing experience, perfect for ticking off remaining wildlife sightings.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and depart for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Departure
Hoedspruit Airport or road transfer from Johannesburg
Departure Time
7:00
Return Location
Hoedspruit Airport or road transfer from Johannesburg
Included
- 2 nights at Kwa Mbili Safari Lodge
- 2 x morning game drives
- 2 x afternoon game drives
- Optional guided bush walk
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Coffee, tea, snacks
- Sundowners
- Conservation & reserve fees
- Expert ranger & tracker team
Not Included
- Premium drinks
- Flights
- Transfers (available upon request)
- Gratuities
- Spa treatments
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Kwa Mbili is located inside the Thornybush Game Reserve, a premier Big 5 area with excellent sightings year-round.
Four in total: two morning drives and two afternoon drives, all departing from the lodge.
Yes, guided bush walks may be offered depending on weather and ranger availability.
Guests can choose between luxury safari tents or thatched chalets, both with private ensuite bathrooms.
Children are welcome, but age restrictions may apply to bush walks and game drives.
Kwa Mbili offers excellent game viewing year-round, with peak predator activity often during the dry winter months (May–September).
Neutral safari clothing, warm layers for mornings, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, binoculars, and a camera.
Approximately 45–60 minutes by road.
Yes—popular add-ons include Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe, Kruger National Park, and Panorama Route.