We have 10 luxurious en-suit chalets, covered by a canopy of large riverine trees on the banks of the Klaserie River.

Relax on your chalet's wooden deck and enrich your senses with the sights and sounds the river has to offer.

We specialize in open vehicle game drives and bush walks. You will not only get up close and personal with the Big 5, but also get an understanding of the smaller things that make up nature.

We also offer a children’s program. Relax in the African bush, while we take care of your kids.  Our highly qualified guides will make their stay unforgettable, teaching them interesting thing facts of the bush.  Children of all ages are welcome!

End a long day with a sundowners and superb cuisine in our thatched pub and dinning area, which overlooks a waterhole. Our friendly staff will go out of their way to make your stay unforgettable.

We also offer:

• Total privacy
• Spectacular scenery and sunsets
• A rock pool
• Photographic opportunities
• Tailor-made tours

Come and stay with us and we will make your visit a roaring experience hard to beat.

The African Bushveld is equal to tranquillity and absolute beauty. We are nestled in the heart of all this - being part of the world renowned Thorneybush Private Game Reserve.

Ruimte River Lodge is a 3 star lodge, centrally located to all the major attractions in the area like the Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, scenic hot air balloon flights, elephant safari's and more...

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Pretoria or Johannesburg to Witbank, Middelburg turn of to Belfast through Dullstroom, Lydenburg, Ohrigstad through the J.G. Strydom tunnel after the Abel Erasmus pass and continue to Hoedspruit. Once in Hoedspruit ride straight through the town over the railway line to the four way stop. Turn right onto the R40 towards Bushbuckridge and Eastgate Airport. Drive for 7 kms till you reach the left turn off for Eastgate Airport / Thornybush Game Lodge / Ruimte. Turn left here and follow this road past the airport for 16 kms until you reach a right turn called Guernsey Rd. Take the right turn onto Guernsey Rd. which becomes a gravel road. Drive for 8 km past the Mokwalo White Lion breeding project and we are +/- 1 km on the right side of the road.

From Nelspruit to White River, Hazeyview, Buchbuckridge, Acornhoek turn right on the R40 towards Hoedspruit, 1 km turn right on the Guernsey Rd. The tar road becomes a gravel road after a while. Go over the Klaserie River at the T-junction turn left, continue on the road for about 8 km turn left at the Ruimte sign opposite the Thorneybush main gates on the right