Prime Commercial Hospitality Opportunity: 4-Star Bush Camp in Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve

An exceptional investment opportunity to acquire Thorn Tree Bush Camp as a fully operational going concern.

Located in the heart of the Dinokeng Game Reserve—Gauteng’s only free-roaming Big 5 residential game reserve—this established 4-star TGCSA-graded hospitality retreat sits just 60 km from Pretoria and 100 km from OR Tambo International Airport.

Sold complete with immovable property, operating business assets, and operational goodwill, this turnkey business offers an investor immediate operational revenue with significant expansion potential.

Key Investment Highlights
Property & Business Structure: Sold as a combined transaction (immovable property together with the operating business of Thorn Tree Bush Camp CC as a going concern).
Capacity Approval: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval for up to 46 guests.
Turnkey Operation: Fully staffed with 4 experienced, dedicated employees ensuring seamless day-to-day management.
Established Brand: 10 years of successful operation with stellar guest ratings across major booking platforms.

Accommodation Portfolio
The camp offers a diverse range of self-catering accommodation options designed to suit couples, families, and outdoor enthusiasts:
Luxury Tented Accommodation: Fully equipped luxury tents (e.g., Elephant Root) featuring en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers, private kitchenettes, boma braai areas, and private splash/hot tubs.
Tented Cabins & Cottages: Air-conditioned self-catering units and family tented camps (e.g., Monkey Thorn Cottage, Fever Tree, Black Thorn) complete with private kitchenettes, outdoor dining gazebos, and fire pits.
Caravan & Trailer Sites: Shaded, spacious bushveld stands with private ablution facilities (heated via wood-fired rocket boilers/donkeys), electrical points, and braai setups.
Wilderness Camping: Remote off-grid wilderness stands offering an authentic Big 5 bush experience.

On-Site Guest Facilities & Infrastructure
Entertainment & Dining: Swimming pool with a view, large thatched lapa, communal boma, outdoor play area, and trampoline.
Kiosk & Dining: On-site shop stocking firewood, ice, and essentials, alongside pre-booked dining options.
Eco-Friendly Systems: Wood-fired rocket boilers, gas geysers, drinkable groundwater supply, and secure perimeter fencing.
Activities & Guest Experience

Guests enjoy open game vehicle drives, guided bush walks with field guides, 4x4 trails, self-drive routes, and bird viewing amidst free-roaming wildlife including lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo.

Note: Confidential operational and financial statements are available to qualified buyers upon request and execution of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).