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Thornbirds – Perfect for Outdoor Adventures & Relaxation

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Thornbirds

South Africa - Gauteng

About Thornbirds Camping

Situated in Gauteng, South Africa, within easy reach of Pretoria, Thornbirds is a caravan park, campsite, and guesthouse. Activities on offer include swimming, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Siyaya Bush Lodge, Leopardsong Game Lodge.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: 6
  • Power points: Caravan power point.
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Most have shade
  • Sites Available: 34
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • BnB: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: Yes
  • Dogs Allowed: No
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Shop: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Water taps: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Tar & gravel road
  • Closest Town: Pretoria
  • Directions to campsite: On the road between Hammanskraal and Rust de Winter, 14 km from the Hammanskraal toll gate is a sign for Dinokeng Lodge. Turn off right and follow the gravel road for 2 km. Drive straight to the T-junction, in at the farm gate.
  • Distance to Town: 45 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 25.350400 E 28.402900
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Has Bath: One
  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: River
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Mountain Biking: On firebreaks
  • Swimming: Swimming pool

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Wegsleep # 8, p. 28
  • Comments: Situated on Boekenhoutskloofspruit and next to Dinokeng Game Reserve - a real bush experience.
  • Additional Comments: Holiday resort on a farm in a nature reserve
  • Note: Previously Kloofspruit or Dinokeng
  • Special rules: Music only to listen to yourself
  • Other: Three star lodge with 3 rooms and 2 self catering chalets

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Siyaya Bush Lodge

    tourist attraction, park, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (66 reviews)
    2,6 km from camp
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  • Leopardsong Game Lodge

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (69 reviews)
    3,2 km from camp
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  • Kwalata Game Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve

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    ⭐ 4,3 (964 reviews)
    9,1 km from camp
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  • Dinokeng Game Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (6810 reviews)
    11,2 km from camp
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  • Welgedacht Game Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (7 reviews)
    14,1 km from camp
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  • Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park

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    ⭐ 4,6 (1296 reviews)
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  • Genius Loci Game Ranch

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    ⭐ 4,5 (46 reviews)
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    ⭐ 4,5 (414 reviews)
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  • Fundani Tours

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    ⭐ 4,5 (24 reviews)
    37,4 km from camp
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  • Wolmerton Project

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,5 (23 reviews)
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  • Wonderboom Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (2176 reviews)
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  • Ditsong Pioneer Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (317 reviews)
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  • Ditsong Sammy Marks Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (426 reviews)
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  • Pretoria National Botanical Gardens

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (9953 reviews)
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  • Union Buildings

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    ⭐ 4,5 (1122 reviews)
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  • Hazel Food Market.

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  • University of Pretoria Museums

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (42 reviews)
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