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.
Michael
South Africa
What a stunning oasis just off Orpen gate road. Staff that go out of their way to assist guests, quick & easy to contact, share stories, connect over tasty meal.
There are plenty of 5* lodges in the area. This is authentic, friendly, and good service at an affordable rate.
Located in Mbabat, Timbavati Safari Lodge offers accommodation in thatched chalets with colourful traditional African design like the huts of the Ndebele Tribe.
Andrewsnakeman
South Africa
I liked the animals roaming around in the evening and the proximity to the kruger gate.
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.
Cobus
South Africa
Awesome accommodation and food! Our guide, Joe, was amázing! A wealth of knowledge over such a wide spectrum. Animals, big and small. Insects, birds, trees, biosphere, I came back having really learnt a lot!
We felt like family after a couple of days. We’ll be back.
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.
Mapholoba
South Africa
Our stay was truly unforgettable, and a significant part of that was the exceptional dining experience. From breakfast to dinner, the food was consistently delicious and beautifully presented. Chef Agreement is clearly a talented and dedicated chef. Her passion for cooking shines through in every dish, and her attention to detail is impeccable. We were particularly impressed by the creativity and flavor combinations in her dishes. The lodge itself was also very well-maintained. Our room was always clean and tidy upon our return, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable getaway. The culinary experience alone is worth the visit
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.
Wayne
South Africa
The entire stay was absolutely wonderful. The hosts and their staff are top-notch - they went above and beyond. Down-to-earth, clean, neat, tastefully decorated yet perfect for the rustic, homely feel.
Located 44 km from Orpen Gate, Thornhill Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.
A
Netherlands
Location in Greater Kruger was beautiful. Animals walking through the resort, a sight seeing spot on height. Diner and breakfast were good, It is friendly, open and also safe. Morning bushwalk is highly recommended, they give you a very good explanation of the life in the area (small things)
Situated along the Nbesi River in the heart of the Blue Canyon Conservancy, Moditlo River Lodge features a rustic lodge with an outdoor swimming pool, boma bonfire and restaurant.
Benjamin
Germany
Very nice and cosy lodge, high class, touching luxury, but not too posh, very friendly staff, super experienced guides and trackers! We had the game drive of our lives with them!
Set 20 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Little Africa Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
Julia
Germany
Still speechless, wonderful service, great Game drives, amazing food, we are still amazed!
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.
If you want a simple yet comfortable and authentic South African bush experience this lodge is for you! Great ambiance, adorable staff, super comfy rooms with a beautiful swimming pool, good food (accommodates vegetarians) . Just outside of Orpen Gate! Seriously a great surprise! We did enjoy it a lot!
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).
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
amazing lodge!
we loved everything here.
felt home since the very first moment Michael & Vicky welcomed us!
best food that we had in SA so please book half or full pension, Michael is an amazing chef :)
the room was big and nice, nice veranda as well.
we also recommend the full day Safari that they cooperate with with the guide Lucky- awesome!
and do the bush walk with Vicky- so exciting and interesting. must do
Carina
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