Originally Posted by
KI-NRT
The exception is Thornybush Game Reserve (home of Royal Malewane and a handful of other properties), which is fenced off from both Timbavati and Kruger N.P. This definitely diminishes the experience. However, part of the reason is to "protect" the large mammals there, including the rather healthy population of Black Rhinos.
There is supposedly a plan underway to take the fences down, but I've heard these rumors for several decades, so count me a skeptic on this front.
and the adjacent Kapama, as well. (which also has two very well-reviewed lodges)