Thornybush Game Lodge
One of South Africa's most established Big-5 safari brands — a 14 000-hectare private nature reserve adjacent to Kruger, home to Marataba, Saseka Tented Camp and the historic Main Lodge.
A flagship lodge cannot afford a single guest experiencing off-tap water — yet a treatment train large enough to serve the site had to disappear into a single service room without compromising the bushveld aesthetic.
Multi-stage train — pre-filtration, reverse-osmosis, UV disinfection, bulk storage and VSD distribution — housed in one bright, fully serviceable plant room. Lodge-grade reliability the guest never sees.
Working with Dirk and the expert team at Hidroverse has been an absolute pleasure. At Thornybush Game Lodge, we strive to give our guests an exceptional, 5-star luxury wildlife experience, which requires flawless operational standards behind the scenes. For decades, however, we faced severe challenges with low-quality borehole water. The high lime content caused hundreds of thousands of rands in equipment damage and heavy maintenance costs, creating a persistent operational burden.
Hidroverse completely transformed our operations and has made delivering our 5-star guest experience significantly easier. From our initial introduction to the final commissioning, they prioritized simplified, transparent communication and included us in every stage of planning. They truly listened to our specific needs, crafting a custom-designed, state-of-the-art purification plant that now delivers 80,000L of pristine, delicious water daily.
With proactive remote monitoring and highly punctual support, Hidroverse has been an absolute game-changer for us. They did not just install a system; they provided a permanent, reliable solution that protects our infrastructure and ensures top-tier quality for our guests. I cannot recommend Dirk and his team highly enough for any complex water purification challenges.