Cabins in Grietjie Nature Reserve

Offering an outdoor pool and a veranda with views of the Northern Drakensbergs, Mbizi Bush Lodge is a small lodge nestled in the Grietjie Game Reserve.

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ZIQI

From

Hong Kong

Exactly what you see from the pictures, and we met elephants coming to drink water at the pool. We like everything here at Mbizi, especially the incredibly good food.

Situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, Muweti Bush Lodge offers the opportunity for wildlife encounters at its waterhole, where elephants and other game come to drink.

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Louis

From

Canada

The staff made us feel like family. Audrey, Neil, Harduus, everyone was extremely friendly and took excellent care. The food was delicious. Many elephants visited the waterhole during our stay. The game drives are thrilling and the guides very knowledgeable.

With garden views, MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge is located in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

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Rodrigo Augusto

From

Brazil

Comfort place, very hospitality and politeness hosts. Nice food! We enjoyed a lot and recommend!

With mountain views, Timbila Game Lodge - Welcome to Land of Leopards and Buffalo is situated in Phalaborwa and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, outdoor pool and terrace.

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Vanessa

From

Brazil

Janke, Peter, Titi and all the staff received us as a family! we felt so welcomed and taken cared of! As i told them at the end, i have no words to describe and thank what we lived there with them!! it was far beyond my expectations!! i highly recommend to anyone who wants to have real connection and experience!!

With Phalaborwa Gate reachable in 27 km, Chacma Bush Camp features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

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Alexandra

From

United Kingdom

Chacma is the perfect place from which to explore the big 5 and the broader SA safari experience. The setting is natural and beautiful with meals eaten outside to make the most of the waterhole and potential for wildlife spotting. Between safari rides comfortable rooms, shady spots across the camp and the pool provide the perfect setting for reading and relaxation. With just three rooms at Chacma, you’re guaranteed a much more intimate experience than staying at a bigger location. As a solo traveller the real highlight was the friendly and fun team behind Chacma: Matt, Josh and Charlie are fantastic, passionate guides who guaranteed that each trip out provided memorable, safe experiences while Karen, Lynx and the wider team at Chacma ensured a comfortable stay. You’ll learn so much from this team and they are only too happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. A special place I can’t wait to return to.

With river views, Nyati Safari Lodge is set in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

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Jay

From

Singapore

Game drives are well organised by experienced and knowledgeable guide who have made the experience superb and memorable. Shoutout to our awesome game drive guide Iggy! Great room design and location overlooking the olifant river! Food prepared by the chef and his team is delicious and the attentiveness of the waitering team is commendable!

Naledi Lodges lies within the Balule Game Reserve and is located 25 km from Hoedspruit. It boasts panoramic views of the African savannah and features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

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Louis de Klerk

From

South Africa

Great location, surpassed only by the friendly staff, whose positive and enthusiastic service made our stay unique and highly memorable! Naledi stands out due to the attention to small details, style, and personalized attention. Thank you!!

Offering garden views, Masodini Game Lodge in Hoedspruit offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

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LORNA

From

South Africa

Everything exceeded my expectations, The reserve was phenomenal, the lodge and staff were great especially Leanne our game ranger. She made sure she found us the big five and much more in 2 days. The best lodge and reserve I've ever been to, we absolutely loved every minute of it.

Situated on the banks of the Olifants River within the Balule Game Reserve, Maninghi Lodge offers accommodation 48 km from Hoedspruit.

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Esmee

From

Netherlands

Chef-kok Riri made the best food! From breakfast to dinner: 10/10. Even when we went out they prepacked a lunch for us which was yummy! The hosts Victoria and Paul were very kind, flexible and helpful and provided us with everything we needed. The location was so perfect and so peaceful with a beautiful garden. Just loved it. Also the room was very nice (with airconditioning yes!)

Surrounded by nature and wildlife, Greenfire Game Lodge is located inside the Balule Game Reserve. It offers a viewing deck, dining room and outdoor pool.

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Claudia

From

Germany

e had a great time at Greenfire Game Lodge and definitely recommend to stay there! The chalets are very modern and stylish (even better than the pics); all having a terrace facing the river where often animals walk by. The food was excellent and the staff very nice. One evening we had an African barbecue which was great (the other evenings is was too cold to sit outside). We made the game drives and a bush walk with Given who is a very engaged and experienced guide. He is very mindful about the animals and the nature, e.g. we appreciated that there is no off-road driving to protect the animals. We saw the big 5 and also wild dogs and - for sure - a lot of other animals. On most of our drives we were only the four of us, i.e. they do not "fill-up" the cars up to the last place. Very nice! Carol and Nigel, the owners of the lodge, stay there and we had a lot of nice and interesting conversations.