Greater Kruger, South Africa
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
All meals, Beverages excluding premium brands and 5 more
4 rooms
Private Suites, Botsotso Family Suite, Willem's Den
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
30 min from Thornybush Main Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$2,320
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Serondella is a small safari lodge beside a busy waterhole in Thornybush, within South Africa's Greater Kruger. Its four bookable suites include two private suites, the two-bedroom Botsotso Family Suite and three-bedroom Willem's Den. Private plunge pools and outdoor living spaces make it easy to spend time at the lodge between twice-daily game drives. Shared spaces include a waterhole-facing pool deck, lounge, dining area and boma, with a gym and spa elsewhere in the grounds. Children of all ages are welcome, while standard game drives start at age six and bush walks at sixteen, at management's discretion.
“A strong choice for families who want room to spread out without losing the intimacy of a small lodge, with private plunge pools and a waterhole to watch between game drives.”
Known for
A waterhole beside the lodge brings wildlife viewing into the time between Big Five game drives.
Your stay
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three for stays until 19 December 2026. Applies to published rates only, cannot be combined with other promotions, and uses the standard booking and cancellation policy.
Conservation levies and applicable airstrip landing fees are extra. Transfers other than those between the lodge and Thornybush Airstrip are not included.
Spa treatments, helicopter flights, private game-viewing vehicles, premium beverages and personal purchases cost extra.
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When to go
Wildlife: Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Wildlife: Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Wildlife: Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Wildlife: A warm transition into the dry period, before the cooler May-to-September safari season.
A warm transition into the dry period, before the cooler May-to-September safari season.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Dry winter conditions concentrate wildlife around water; pack warm layers for morning and evening drives.
Wildlife: Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Wildlife: Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Wildlife: Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer conditions bring greener vegetation and seasonal rain; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.