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Makuwa Safari Lodge

Mbabat

With garden views, Makuwa Safari Lodge is set in Mbabat and has a restaurant, a tour desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

S
Sebastian
From
Switzerland
Really nice place and very friendly hosts and staff. Food was super delicious, rooms have been very clean and the pool is nice to cool off. Simone and Morne are super and we enjoyed every moment. Thank you for the experience and we look forward to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$230.12
1 night, 2 adults

Timbavati Safari Lodge

Mbabat

Located in Mbabat, Timbavati Safari Lodge offers accommodation in thatched chalets with colourful traditional African design like the huts of the Ndebele Tribe.

B
Bernie
From
United Kingdom
Staff made us feel welcome from arrival to us leaving. The pool and bar area was very comfortable and fitting for the African experience! The meals were delicious and plentiful! The mosquito nets over the beds were very welcomed! Having the wild life on the door step was lovely to see. Assistance from Jondre and his team to get our car out of the mud after the welcomed rains was greatly appreciated! I Would definitely recommend a stay at Timbavati!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
US$178.34
1 night, 2 adults

Lion Tree Top Lodge

Guernsey Nature Reserve (Near Mbabat)

Set in Guernsey Nature Reserve, Lion Tree Top Lodge offers accommodation with a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation has a hot tub.

T
Tshifularo
From
South Africa
Everything was expected and beautiful .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$272.11
1 night, 2 adults

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

Phelwana Game Lodge is located in the Hoedspruit area and 47 km away from Kruger Park's Orpen Gate. The lodge offers luxury tents and well-appointed chalets with private pool.

M
Marcella
From
United States
I simply loved everything… if I tell you that I was actually depressed to leave to go to the second lodge we booked, would you believe this? - the room was really impeccable, this was my favorite part. We stayed at the Harrier luxury tent. The “lake” goes behind the tent so you can hear all the frogs and animals etc. it’s really amazing. The outdoor shower was crazy good. The room is soooo quiet otherwise. You don’t hear NOTHING except a bunch of different animals. We even heard leopard sounds and a giraffe in the morning. It’s really that amazing. - let me tell you I’m super picky with bedding and sheets and comfort of the bed and I was like AMAZED by how good the bed was. The sheets were high quality… was great 10/10 - the lodge is small so you get really individualized attention, which some might like some might not - they have lots of animals pretty much all the main ones minus lions and rhinos I think. The leopard and hiena are more rare but we did see them in the property so it was SOOO worth it. Flora the guide was super cool and we did an extra drive with her at ngiht to look for the leopard. This for me MADE THE TRIP. Because I felt like I was close to the people working there and we could talk and adjust and be flexible with the stuff. This was a big plus, since I don’t like these SUPER structured commercial lodges (we saw some like that…)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$397.73
1 night, 2 adults

African Sky Bush Camp

Rabalias Gate (Near Mbabat)

With garden views, African Sky Bush Camp is situated in Rabalias Gate and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and year-round outdoor pool.

C
Chiara Giardina
From
Italy
extremely kindly, always available, structure really lovely and the dinner is AMAZING!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
US$162.13
1 night, 2 adults

Kusudalweni Safari Lodge and Spa

Guernsey Nature Reserve (Near Mbabat)

Located in Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Region, 1.2 km from Phelwana Game Farm, Kusudalweni Safari Lodge and Spa features an outdoor pool and hot tub. Free private parking is available on site.

M
Marutha
From
South Africa
The place was everything and more I could ever ask for, everything was just perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$699.24
1 night, 2 adults

Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

With garden views, Sunbirds Oasis Lodge is set in Hoedspruit and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

M
Mikateko
From
South Africa
Staff, environment, services and the whole place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Price from
US$197.17
1 night, 2 adults

Franks Bush Camp

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

Featuring garden views, Franks Bush Camp in Hoedspruit features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available.

N
Ngwevez
From
Abkhazia
Everything was awesome, i enjoyed my stay. I'd advise everyone who needs a Getaway to go to Geurnsey lodges.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$168.98
1 night, 2 adults

Kapama River Lodge

Kapama Private Game Reserve (Near Mbabat)

Part of the Greater Kruger area, Kapama River Lodge is situated in the expansive 15,000-hectare Kapama Private Game Reserve.

V
Viktoriya
From
Switzerland
absolutely everything! the staff, the food, the room, the scenery and of course the game drives ! the rangers are amazing! time of our lives
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews
Price from
US$1,452.75
1 night, 2 adults

Kapama Karula

Kapama Private Game Reserve (Near Mbabat)

Part of the Greater National Kruger Park, Kapama Karula is situated in the expansive Kapama Game Reserve. Kapama Karula arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced...

H
Helene
From
South Africa
Luxury accommodation, attentive friendly staff, game drives with highly knowledgeable ranger and tracker.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$3,835.26
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    Makuwa Lodge is a wonderful place. Dinner and breakfast and the service were excellent.
    Guest review by
    Christof
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    Breakfast was wonderful, tasty and carefully prepared by Simone. She is a great chef and puts effort into the preparation and presentation of the meals. The lodge is conveniently located between Blyde River and the Orpen gate. The management couple, Morne and Simone, is very friendly and top class hosts. Simone packed an amazing breakfast on our departure morning (5am).
    Guest review by
    Lorraine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    This stay was incredible, Simone and Morne made my trip to Kruger so easy and enjoyable, from the packed lunches to the homemade dinners and chats I couldn’t recommend this lodge more. They really make it special, I booked this last minute not really knowing what to expect but I’m so so glad I did! Went as a solo traveller and it was perfect!
    Guest review by
    Darragh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    On the way to Makuwa safari lodge welcomed by a leopard couple we found a true chef in Simone and two decades of safari knowledge in Morne in an amazing place. Lions roaring at the campfire in the evening, delicious dinner and breakfast plus the service of Prince as a personal guide in Kruger.
    Guest review by
    Suzanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    Very clean with lot of free land around the lodge. Highly dedicated couple looking after the lodge. Excellent meals (vegetarian). Knowledgeable guides Morne and Shane provided lots of information about animals on safari tour. Simone and Morne very accommodating and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Rajesh Kumar
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    The hosts Simone & Morne are amazing. They are welcoming and very caring. They gave us great recommendations, organized different safaris and were always there to help. The food at the lodge was prepared with love and it was delicious, from breakfast to dinner! We can also recommend the bush walk they are offering - Morne has great knowledge of the area, animals, and plants. It was lots of fun to explore the bush with him! Thank you for the unforgettable experience!
    Guest review by
    Ann-Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$228.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    What a great place run by lovely people. Simone and Morne are amazing hosts who made us very welcome. The lodge location is beautiful with impal greeting us as we arrived. The food and service were fantastic. Morne gave us great advice for our self drive safari in the Kruger and Simone made a fantastic dinner. We really enjoyed sitting round the fire taking to them.
    Guest review by
    David
    Family with young children