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Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Hotel in Phalaborwa

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa is situated 290 metres from the Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate. The hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a sun terrace.

S
Sally
From
Singapore
Clean and modern Stunning restaurant - great drinks, food and service and ambiance Lovely pool area and grass I’m high maintenance and I loved this hotel and only 5 minutes to the gate at Kruger
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
Price from
£168.83
1 night, 2 adults

Lions Place

Hotel in Grietjie Nature Reserve

Situated within the Greater Kruger National Park, Lions Place is located in Grietjie Private Nature Reserve.

N
Nisse
From
Sweden
An absolute little jewel in the Gritjie private game reserve. JP & Danielle and at the time also their daughter Camille gave our honeymoon stay the absolute perfect touch. Extra champagne and a personal congratulations card gives you bubbles in your belly as well. 🥰 JP is an excellent ranger with a lot of knowledge which he enjoys to share and Danielle make the best food to your preferences you can imagine. You can rest assured that you will not leave this place hungry. This is the best safari experience we have ever had. Although we did not see an overwhelming amount of animals but that is a total lottery. This stay was totally A-mazing!!! 🤩😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
£289.14
1 night, 2 adults

Normann Safari Bush Lodge

Hotel in Phalaborwa

Normann Safari Bush Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Phalaborwa. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Shaun
From
South Africa
Breakfast was great, room clean and comfortable, pool was awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
£57.55
1 night, 2 adults

Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Hotel in Mica

Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp is set in Mica and has a pool with a view and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

N
Nonhlanhla
From
Eswatini
It was beautiful, completely remote, spacious and it was giving 💯 Bush staycation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
£178.60
1 night, 2 adults

Masorini Bush Lodge & Safari Tents

Hotel in Phalaborwa

Featuring garden views, Masorini Bush Lodge & Safari Tents in Phalaborwa features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a bar and barbecue facilities.

L
Laurence Doin
From
Canada
Very kind personnel. This place is a beautiful haven. Clean, intimate setting.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
£82.22
1 night, 2 adults

Ngalali Retreat

Hotel in Grietjie Nature Reserve

Situated in Grietjie Nature Reserve, 26 km from the Phalaborwa Gate to Kruger National Park, Ngalali Retreat features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a...

G
Gloria
From
Germany
Ngalali Retreat makes you feel home far away from home. It's the people that made this experience unforgettable - whether its Xander & Elly with their uncomparable knowledge about all the animals and plants around the area or Lorenza, Elisa and the whole team around Helen that make you feel taken care of at any time. No wishes remained unfulfilled. You can spot animals directly from the pool or all around the area - e.g. at the water hole. We will definitely come back, as our Hearts felt heavy when we Had to leave this beautiful place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
£200.98
1 night, 2 adults

Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

Hotel in Phalaborwa

Featuring a garden, a year-round outdoor pool and inner courtyard views, Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse is located in Phalaborwa. The property features pool and garden views.

E
Ezenwa
From
United Kingdom
The room was huge! In addition the staff were both absolutely amazing. Great people who made me feel very welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
£92.27
1 night, 2 adults

Mbizi Bush Lodge

Hotel 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.

D
Danielle
From
United Kingdom
Food, people, game drives and animals around the pool. Amazing stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
£319.75
1 night, 2 adults

Greenfire Game Lodge

Hotel in Balule Game Reserve

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.

A
Amy
From
Singapore
It’s nestled in the Babule Game Reserve. The facility is great and clean. The rooms here face the river. We got to experience the tranquility of our surrounding jungle/forest. Given, our guide, is exceptional, experienced with tracking wild life and loves them. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. Carol and her team are marvellous hosts. Food is good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
£534.43
1 night, 2 adults

Muweti Bush Lodge

Hotel in Grietjie Nature Reserve

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.

S
Sushant Anil
From
Saudi Arabia
The location is beautiful! A totally wild and close to nature experience. Our guides, Hardus and Neil, took every small step to make sure our stay was comfortable and nothing was lacking. I'd recommend this to everybody. The game drives were exceptional! Hardus is an extremely proficient guide as well as a MasterChef! Delicious food! Also the support staff working in the background made everything just perfect! The surroundings and.ambience are beautiful! We witnessed so many animals close to the lodge itself! I'd wish we stayed longer!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
£422.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
The location is beautiful! A totally wild and close to nature experience. Our guides, Hardus and Neil, took every small step to make sure our stay was comfortable and nothing was lacking. I'd recommend this to everybody. The game drives were exceptional! Hardus is an extremely proficient guide as well as a MasterChef! Delicious food! Also the support staff working in the background made everything just perfect! The surroundings and.ambience are beautiful! We witnessed so many animals close to the lodge itself! I'd wish we stayed longer!
Guest review bySushant Anil
Saudi Arabia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
We enjoyed every bit of our stay at Casart and we would recommend the accommodation to everyone. The location is a 10/10 and with the infinity pool watching over the water pool, we were able to see amazing animals. The people that work at Casart (especially Sonia, Yannick, and Stanford) are very passionate about the animals and only care about making the stay as comfortable as possible for the guests. The food and facilities are very good as well and we do not have any complaints/tips that would have made the stay better.
Guest review byElise
Netherlands
From £86.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Our stay at Sunbird Lodge was fantastic. Its location in a tropical garden and proximity to Phalaborwa Gate made the two days we spent there relaxing and enjoyable. The absolute best thing was the host Dave, kind and caring, always ready to share a talk and a laugh. He booked us game drives and gave tips on navigating the Kruger ourselves. Thank you Dave for an excellent stay!
Guest review byAnna
Italy
From £190.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews
This was a great hotel to relax and do nothing but reading and swimming. Great bungalow. Great pool with enough seats. Good breakfast. Nice dinners. Staff attentive. It was a real pleasant experience. If you want, Entrence Kruger is nearby. As is the supermarket and petrolstation.
Guest review byjan10e
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
Clean and modern Stunning restaurant - great drinks, food and service and ambiance Lovely pool area and grass I’m high maintenance and I loved this hotel and only 5 minutes to the gate at Kruger
Guest review bySally
Singapore
From £45.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
It is perfect for exactly what it advertise for: Overnight Stop Before Kruger Park. The price to comfort ratio is excellent. Very clean, very comfortable. Very close to Kruger Park gate.
Guest review byTomasz
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
Everything Halaal ? Not to worry if your staying the night there’s no issue -if you bring they have everything just bring your own Halaal grille -
Guest review byZiyaad
India
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Lisa and Anthony were great hosts! What a great place to be! I would recommend everybody to have a stay here!
Guest review byRuud
Netherlands
From £38.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
We always stay here when in Phalaborwa. The rooms are well equipped, comfortable, very friendly owners.
Guest review byZwergseepferdchen
Cambodia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
The staff and owners were amazing, they treated us so well and like family.
Guest review bySean
United Kingdom
From £319.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Food, people, game drives and animals around the pool. Amazing stay
Guest review byDanielle
United Kingdom
From £56.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Breakfast was great, room clean and comfortable, pool was awesome
Guest review byShaun
South Africa
From £102.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Lived the architecture, the friendly people and the calm area.
Guest review byChristina
Austria
From £69.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Location The size of the room The rate on this
Guest review byJoubert
South Africa
From £54.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
The place is good for your money
Guest review byMpho
South Africa

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

**The Kruger Drive — don’t waste your money.**

**The Kruger Drive — don’t waste your money.** Honestly, you can see more wildlife on the farms around Kruger than inside the park. If you’re into trees—especially mopane trees—then you may enjoy it, but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend the drive. I’ve been twice and, both times, only saw an elephant and a few impalas. I know people say the animals move around, but for me, the experience simply wasn’t worth the cost or time. If you’re booking accommodation and staying inside the park, then it may be worth doing. But if you’re only going for the drive, I’d skip it.
Guest review byAza
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

A fantastic private lodge with a beautiful rooms and...

A fantastic private lodge with a beautiful rooms and tastefully decorated. The host Ian is outstanding as a person. If you are there especially for the hide photography I would recommend 4 days. We were unlucky with the two days we stayed in terms of sightings but that all changed the day we left. Hence would recommend at least 3 if not 4-5 days to better your chances.
Guest review byEdvin
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I liked the fact that it is away from civilization into the...

I liked the fact that it is away from civilization into the wild but very safe. We could connect easily with nature and have our quiet time. The experience at night is amazing ..all you can hear are animal sounds an experience we never get with our busy schedules. An amazing reminder of what God has created, peace and tranquility. Seeing the animals was amazing . We prepared food ourselves it was amazing. It's very easy to get around Gravelotte..we were constantly communicating with the hosts. I would avoid having a short stay and book for the whole week. It's worth it. Thank you sooooo much for the excellent service and breathtaking stay. We are definitely coming back. Keep up the amazing service. God bless you.
Guest review byansi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Like most small towns in South Africa the roads are...

Like most small towns in South Africa the roads are neglected with multiple pot holes in most secondary roads. The town has a selection of restaurants and shopping facilities. An ideal stop over before entering the Kruger National Park.
Guest review byDuncan and Marion
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Nice, fairly small private reserve in the Greater Kruger.

Nice, fairly small private reserve in the Greater Kruger. Some very nice and still affordable lodgings available who also provide game drives, game walks etc. Very close to Phalaborwa gate into Kruger.
Guest review byPaul P. Bakker
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

We arrived after 7pm, but was still greeted with a smile.

We arrived after 7pm, but was still greeted with a smile. Within minutes the administration was finalized and we were on our way to the chalet. Since we left at around 5am the following morning, they arranged for some toasted sandwiches and juice to take away since we were too early for breakfast. Would recommend them to other travelers.
Guest review byDiana
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

It about going to church so I won't say much about that...

It about going to church so I won't say much about that place but I know it very it was not for the first time going there, it was first time to be accommodated but I know Phalaborwa very well it's nice,
Guest review byNgobeni
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

its a big 5.

its a big 5. BUT because of so many private properties you can not game drive much of the reserve like other reserves and also within the reserve the owners of the lodges seem to not like each other that much. they gossip a lot about each other ( i did stay in different places in this reserve ) and i did not have this issue in other game reserves.
Guest review byalexandra
Germany

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