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Makuwa Safari Lodge

Mbabat

With garden views, Makuwa Safari Lodge is located in Mbabat and has a restaurant, a tour desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Some units feature a seating area and/or a patio.

B
Bianca
From
Brazil
The lodge is a place of peace, totally immersed in nature. On the way you can see several animals circulating. The food is wonderful and made with love and served exclusively for you. Simone cooks very well. The owners are always attentive to whether you are well or satisfied. What an amazing place!
Review score
Exceptional
174 reviews
Price from
$218.29
1 night, 2 adults

Timbavati Safari Lodge

Mbabat

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

l
lina
From
South Africa
it was nice to be greeted by Zebra's near my rondavel.
Review score
Very Good
108 reviews
Price from
$154.97
1 night, 2 adults

Lion Tree Top Lodge

Guernsey Nature Reserve (Near Mbabat)

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

N
Neil & Christa
From
South Africa
Very nice and private
Review score
Wonderful
175 reviews
Price from
$260.10
1 night, 2 adults

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

Phelwana Game Lodge is located in the Hoedspruit area and 29 mi away from Kruger Park's Orpen Gate. The lodge offers luxury tents and well-appointed chalets with private pool.

P
Pierre
From
United States
A wonderful staff with excellent food. Very french with local ingredients.
Review score
Wonderful
213 reviews
Price from
$346.43
1 night, 2 adults

African Sky Bush Camp

Rabalias Gate (Near Mbabat)

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

E
Eugenia
From
Canada
The hosting family was incredibly welcoming and the food was fantastic. Monkeys run around the camp in the morning. The room was very nice and spacious.
Review score
Wonderful
91 reviews
Price from
$121.64
1 night, 2 adults

Kusudalweni Safari Lodge and Spa

Guernsey Nature Reserve (Near Mbabat)

Located in Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Region, 0.7 mi from Phelwana Game Farm, Kusudalweni Safari Lodge and Spa features an outdoor pool and hot tub. Free private parking is available on site.

Review score
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
$640.42
1 night, 2 adults

Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

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

c
chad
From
Canada
Secluded, renovated and super quiet, perfect to relax. Nice pool, cool old school outdoor gym and viewing areas where we saw an elephant walk by right in front of us. Also close enough to Kruger park and blyde canyon
Review score
Excellent
383 reviews
Price from
$163.72
1 night, 2 adults

Pezulu Tree House Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

Located within a 50-minute drive of Kruger National Park, Pezulu Tree House Lodge is located in Hoedspruit. It offers a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.

M
Mireille
From
Austria
Lovely staff, location is great. Guide for the safari drive and night drive was excellent! Can recommend this lodge!
Review score
Excellent
429 reviews
Price from
$273.83
1 night, 2 adults

Thornhill Safari Lodge

Guernsey Nature Reserve (Near Mbabat)

Located 27 miles from Orpen Gate, Thornhill Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi.

1
1MelleMel
From
United States
The Food, The STAFF. The Lodge Host. The decor added to such a great feeling to this great place to visit, I will return.
Review score
Excellent
255 reviews
Price from
$191.44
1 night, 2 adults

Little Africa Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Mbabat)

Located 12 miles from Drakensig Golf Club, Little Africa Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a patio and free WiFi.

K
Karen
From
United States
Staff, service, food, atmosphere was so unique and comfortable with a special upscale feel.. Thomas and Mateo our safari guides were great getting us around to see lots of game life. Lions and cheetahs were our favorites. Loved the hot towels on arrival and after safaris. The menu was varied and the food was excellent. Would recommend.
Review score
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
$613.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and have kitchen facilities. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than vacation homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

Lodges That Guests Love in Mbabat

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  • Avg. price/night: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 reviews
    Makuwa Lodge is a wonderful place. Dinner and breakfast and the service were excellent.
    Guest review by
    Christof
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    Excellent · 142 reviews
    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!
    Guest review by
    Geneviève
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 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: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 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: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 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: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 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: $218.29
    Review score
    Exceptional · 174 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