Lodges 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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Marcel

From

Germany

Unfortunately, due to the current extreme heavy rain, it was not possible for us to arrive as we were stuck in the storm area. The host was very polite throughout the communication and eventually even made sure we got a refund. That's what I call outstanding service! Thank you very much for that. Hopefully it will work out for the next stay in South Africa, we would be happy.

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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Kim

From

United Kingdom

The best experience. Spent 12 days on safari over 5 lots of accommodation, some basic and some the top of the range and this was by far the best experience. Small beautiful in/keeping camp with only 3 luxury tents, and the staff were just great. And importantly, so were the animals. Animals at all times treated with respect by knowledgeable, cool, calm guides Hardus and Niel. It was simply the best. Great cooking too Hardus 🍖. Plenty of water holes around so you will see animals, close by too. Day and night. (Worth noting not all parks had water sources or they were dried up and so, naturally, the animals were elsewhere.)

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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Chris

From

Australia

It is an amazing place staffed by people who care and absolutely beautiful

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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Morgane

From

France

Unforgettable experience ! Total immersion in the bush, so close to the animals. The game drives were amazing, our guides were so passionate and they taught us so much about the animals. The food was delicious ! We didn’t want leave …

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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Khoza

From

South Africa

The staff was exceptional from arrival - Big shout out to Dear, Lux, and Percy - Best of the best

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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Sarah

From

United States

The Staff is amazing, they do what they can to make this the perfect holiday for you. We had the apartment with a private pool viewing towards the park, it was huge, well equipped and very clean. The day starts at 5 AM with waking up, first Game drive roughly from 5:30 til 8:30, breakfast at 9:00. Then you can have a bush walk or go to a hide&view place or just relax. At 14:30 lunch is served. 16:30 the evening game drive starts and you are back for dinner at 21:00. (This was in March, schedule changes based on sunrise/set) The food was excellent and plenty to eat. The game drives were the absolute highlight, we saw the big 5 and many more animals in just two days. The price is definitely great for what you are getting and also fair compared to other Lodges. We 100% staying at Naledi!

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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Elliott

From

United Kingdom

The property was very good, had great facilities such as a nice pool area and the honesty bar. The staff were amazing and really made us feel like family. We even went out for a meal with them on our final evening. Bianca the chef was amazing, all her meals were so good and diverse. Selby our game driver was the best we could’ve asked for, he was amazing at spotting all the animals and taught us so much, was a genuinely nice guy aswell. We already want to come back and will miss all of the staff. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a safari. We had a perfect experience. The hospitality was amazing aswell, they really do all the little details that made our trip so good.

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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Guillaume

From

France

Everything was perfect from start to finish — from Victoria’s kindness to Johnathan, who was an excellent guide during our safaris. The place is stunning and the food is excellent. You can go there with complete confidence.

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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MARTIN

From

Sweden

Our stay at Greenfire was over all expectations. We loved it!! Carol, Rose and Given, and all other staff were super lovely. Given was our tour guide and driver during the whole stay. He is the best. Very knowledgeable, so kind and guest friendly. Within 24h we had seen the big five - in very close view. We have learned so much about animals, trees/plants, birds and the life of SA. Our daughter said she learned more these days than in school. The whole setup was super nice. Wake up at 5am. First game play begin at 5.30. Back around 9-ish. Breakfast. Cold dishes buffet style, and eggs any style served a la carte. You are free to relax and rest between breakfast and lunch. We hang out by the pool and we also sat on the terrace and watched "bush tv". Lunch is served 2.30pm. Buffet style, delicious and very generous. Second game play is at 4pm. And it finishes at 7-8pm. Then the dinner is served. Every dinner was 3 course meal with an extra sorbet. Really really good! After dinner we went to sleep, and we slept so deep. Bar prices were so affordable, if not even cheap. After the first safari and night, our 12 years old daughter went from reluctant to even travel to SA, to she wanted to come back and stay at Greenfire. We're telling all our friends to go and stay in Greenfiire, it's a fantastic experience. And their location is great too. Just in front of a river bed. You are seeing a lot of elephants and buffaloes, hyenas walking past the room. Our next trip will be to Greenfires other lodge in Namibia desert. And during New Year's eve and day we were served a lot of bubbly. Amazing and big-hearted.