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Tshukudu Bush Camp

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Situated in the Central Lowveld near the Blyderiver Canyon and adjoining the greater Kruger National
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Tshukudu Game Reserve was started in 1980 on what used to be a cattle ranch. Although many antelope species as well as giraffe were already on the property a variety of animals had to be reintroduced. One of the first were rhinoceros hence the name "Tshukudu" which means "rhino" in Sotho. Today, Tshukudu is teeming with game, the birdlife is prolific and the bush has reverted to its pristine state. The many Acacia and Marula trees give a real feel of the African Bushveld. Ian and Sylvia Sussens built up the Self Catering Bush Camp and the environmental educational camps. After Ian's passing away in 2010, Sylvia and her son - David continue to run the business. David has inherited his Dads passion for the bush and loves to share his deep understanding of nature with all the visitors, children and adults alike.

01/11/2026

On DSTV - Kyknet this week. Meet our Duma🙏🏻

31/10/2026

🐆 WHEN THE SUN SETS, AFRICA COMES ALIVE! 🌙

There is something truly magical about the African bush after dark. While the world grows quiet, a whole new side of nature awakens.

At Thsukudu Bush Camp in the Hoedspruit area, the leopard represents one of the most thrilling encounters in the wilderness. Elusive, powerful and incredibly beautiful, this magnificent predator moves through the darkness with a quiet confidence that reminds us why Africa remains one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations in the world.

But the leopard is only part of the story. Night-time in the bush reveals a different world, filled with nocturnal creatures, mysterious sounds and unexpected sightings that make every moment an adventure.

For Thsukudu, this is what makes the experience so special: guests don’t just visit the bush; they discover its hidden world.

Because when the sun goes down, the adventure is far from over!

Thsukudu Bush Camp — where Africa never stops amazing us! 🇿🇦

29/10/2026

🦩 A VERY SPECIAL SIGHTING AT THSUKUDU 🦩

Some wildlife moments are simply unforgettable — and seeing both flamingo species together is one of them.

At Thsukudu Bush Camp in the Hoedspruit area, guests were treated to the incredible sight of both the Greater Flamingo and the Lesser Flamingo sharing the same natural environment.

These elegant birds are not something you see every day, making this a truly special encounter and another reminder of the remarkable biodiversity found in the Hoedspruit region.

For Thsukudu, sightings like this mean so much more than a beautiful photograph. They highlight the importance of protecting diverse habitats where different species can thrive.

It is moments like these that make the African bush so unpredictable and exciting — you never know what nature is going to reveal next.

Two species. One incredible sighting. One unforgettable African experience.

This is why we protect the bush.

This is why we keep coming back.

This is Thsukudu. 🇿🇦🦩

25/10/2026

There are few experiences in the world quite like seeing Africa’s Big Five in their natural environment — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

For Thsukudu Bush Camp in the Hoedspruit area, having these magnificent animals as part of the surrounding wilderness means far more than simply offering guests incredible sightings.

It represents a healthy, diverse ecosystem where wildlife can live, roam and reproduce naturally.

For every guest who visits, the Big Five become more than animals on a checklist. They become a connection to Africa — its wildness, beauty and incredible conservation story.

This is what makes Hoedspruit so special. You are not simply visiting the bush; you are entering a living ecosystem where every sound, track and sighting tells a story.

Thsukudu gives guests the opportunity to experience that story up close.

This is Africa at its finest.

Wild. Authentic. Unforgettable. 🇿🇦

22/10/2026

It is not just the beauty of the bush that makes this place unforgettable — it is the incredible variety of wildlife that calls this area home.

From rhino, elephant and giraffe to lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo and countless smaller creatures, every day in the bush brings something different.

And that variety means something.

It means the ecosystem is alive. It means different species are sharing, balancing and depending on one another. It means conservation is not about protecting one animal — it is about protecting an entire living system.

For Thsukudu Bush Camp, this incredible biodiversity is part of what makes the experience so special. Guests don’t simply come to “see animals”; they enter a living African environment where nature is constantly moving, changing and surprising you.

This is the magic of Hoedspruit.

You never really know what is around the next corner.

And perhaps that is why we keep coming back — because Africa is never the same twice.

Thsukudu is not just a bush camp.

It is a front-row seat to one of South Africa’s greatest treasures: wild Africa, alive and thriving. 🇿🇦🦏🐘

20/10/2026

Snake season has begun!
Join us on the 1st November 2026 for our accredited Snake Awareness, Identification and Snakebite First Aid Course. Learn to identify snakes reduce the risk of snake encounters and respond correctly to snakebite.
Replace fear with knowledge and understanding.
Contact Tim on 073 934 6156 for bookings and enquiries...places are limited.

18/10/2026

There is always something to do at Tshukudu Bushcamp. Re collaring the rietvlei boys so we can make sure they are doing well.cheetah conservation

17/10/2026

🦏 A NEW LIFE AT THSUKUDU 🦏

There are moments in the African bush that remind us just how privileged we are to call this continent home.

A beautiful new rhino calf has been born at Thsukudu Bush Camp in the Hoedspruit area.

It may look like a tiny rhino taking its first steps beside its mother, but this birth represents something much bigger: LIFE, HOPE and CONSERVATION.

Every rhino calf is a victory for the future of our wildlife. It reminds us that, despite the challenges these magnificent animals face, nature continues and conservation efforts are making a difference.

Thsukudu is more than a place to visit. It forms part of a region where wildlife, conservation and tourism come together to protect the incredible natural heritage of South Africa.

For guests, seeing a newborn rhino in the wild is an unforgettable experience. But for conservation, it means another generation has been given a chance.

Today, somewhere in the bush, a mother walks proudly with her newborn calf.

No crowds. No performance. Just Africa doing what Africa does best.

Welcome to the world, little one.

May you grow strong and roam free for many years to come.

This is Africa. This is conservation. This is Hoedspruit. 🦏🇿🇦

25/08/2026

Sunset drive! Enough said!

20/08/2026

There are moments in the bush that you simply cannot plan for…

This afternoon at Tshukudu Bush Lodge, our game drive delivered one of those unforgettable moments — a beautiful leopard appearing as if on cue, moving quietly through the bush as the afternoon light started to soften.

There is something incredibly special about seeing a leopard in the wild. Powerful, secretive and unbelievably beautiful, they have a way of bringing the entire vehicle to a standstill. No one speaks. Everyone watches. And for a few precious moments, the only thing that matters is being there.

This is why we love the African bush.

Every drive is different. Every sunset tells a different story. And you never quite know what is waiting around the next corner.

Another incredible afternoon at Tshukudu Bush Lodge. Another memory made in the wild.

Africa never disappoints.

Address

Tshukudu Game Reserve
Hoedspruit
1380

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 17:00
Thursday	07:00 - 17:00
Friday	07:00 - 17:00
Saturday	07:00 - 17:00
Sunday	07:00 - 12:00

Website

http://www.tshukudubushcamp.co.za/

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