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The 3 Best Lodges in Mbabat, South Africa

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Makuwa Safari Lodge is located in the Greater Kruger Area, 22 km from the Orpen Gate entrance to the Kruger National Park.

Each room at Makuwa Safari Lodge has three-quarter beds, a bathroom, mosquito nets, a fan and a patio.

That was one of the best hotel experiences that I ever had. The place was very clean, very pretty, the room is big, there s a beautiful pool and everything you need. Butttt the food was insane. I had one of the best meal of my life at the dinner. It’s so fresh and so good! I would came back to eat all the time, it’s like you are in a fancy restaurant for a couple of days. Beside the host are THE MOST AMAZING host that you will ever met. Simone and Morne are super careful, super thoughtful, it changes completely our Kruger experience. What can I said? I wish the restaurant was close to My house so I can go every month , it was so good! I highly recommend.

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9.6
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Located in Mbabat, Timbavati Safari Lodge offers accommodation in thatched chalets with colourful traditional African design like the huts of the Ndebele Tribe. Set 24-minutes' drive from the Kruger National Park, this lodge has a swimming pool and a bar.

The warmth welcome from the staff

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7.7
Good
157 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Located 37 km from Orpen Gate, Shimungwe Lodge offers a restaurant, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

An outdoor swimming pool can be found at the lodge, along with a sun terrace.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£529
per night

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.

Orpen Gate is 35 km from the lodge, while Drakensig Golf Club is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 34 km from African Sky Bush Camp.

Beautifully cooked meals, staff was extremely attentive to my needs even giving suggestions

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9.2
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Situated in the Greater Kruger National Park, Sunset Lodge & Safaris offers luxury rooms with an individual, artistic style. Guests can relax around the elegant pool and terrace with sun-loungers. Free Wi-Fi is available.

From the time you arrive to the time you leave, it feels like Sunset is your home. Vincent and Toni do such a wonderful job of making you feel like you are visiting extended family - extended family that happen to live among the giraffes, zebra, buffalo, antelope, etc. in Africa. They will work with you to ensure your itinerary covers everything you want to do, and are very willing to add on extras (like stopping at a local coffee shop to pick up some gifts to take back home). The food is AMAZING and they will cater to your preferences and adjust for allergies or dietary needs. You won’t be disappointed, my husband and I had an unforgettable honeymoon and we’re so glad we picked Sunset!

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9.4
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

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

Fun and wonderful facilities, the food was excellent! Joe our driver was fun, knowledgeable, caring and so helpful!! Great activities especially the village tour but of course the safari trips wow! They do everything to make your stay wonderful and accommodating. Hope to go back!!

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8.7
Fabulous
418 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Set in Guernsey Nature Reserve, Lion Tree Top Lodge offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation has a hot tub.

At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Lynn, Brian and Donald are the best hosts ever🙏🙏🙏 we strongly recommend the bush walk with Donald. The game drives as well, in Krueger and Manuleti park

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9.4
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

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

All units are air conditioned and have a seating area. A fridge and minibar are also offered, as well as a kettle. Kusudalweni Safari Lodge & Spa features free WiFi throughout the property. Bed linen is featured.

The Room and the Food are both equally as outstanding as the main building in the property. The place is minimal in terms of area and space however, it is all very well designed and cosy We are vegetarians and their chefs really went out of their way to research and create delicious menus for us. They incorporated 4-5 different cuisines across the days we were there. This is something we witnessed for the first time travelling globally. The manager Bruce is a very hospitable person and the owner, although not on the property at all times, was present when we were there and is someone who really appreciates ideas and suggestions. All in all, a beautiful place to visit.

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9.1
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£270
per night

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. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

I wish to visit again. Peaceful place and warm staff

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8.1
Very good
284 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Offering accommodation in Hoedspruit in the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem, Thornhill Safari Lodge offers guided nature walks throughout the Guernsey Nature Reserve. Big 5 game drives are offered daily into Kruger National Park in a Private Nature Reserve at an additional charge.

We woke up with an ostrich staring at us. Many antilopes nearby. Giraffes are coming close, just a few meters from the hotel entrance. Ostrich and monkeys are roaming free in the lodge area. Seen some big cat paws near the backyard waterhole. So watch out. The viewing deck is great.

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8.6
Fabulous
232 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Looking for a lodge?

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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Lodges that guests love in Mbabat

  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 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!
    Darragh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 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.
    Suzanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 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.
    Rajesh Kumar
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 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!
    Ann-Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 reviews
    Amazing food at the Lodge. Comfortable beds, short drive to Kruger and lovely welcoming staff.
    Sarah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £107.74
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 157 reviews
    We could see the game from our lodge window
    Kyoko
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 reviews
    We booked outside of Kruger for a peaceful and quiet weekend away from the busy tourist packed camps. The daily drive to Kruger was short and we enjoyed seeing animals on route daily. The lodge is the perfect stay outside of Kruger but still close enough as if you were at Kruger. The hospitality is absolutely tops and the food was amazing. It was nice to be able to come back from Kruger late afternoon, relax and have a quiet dinner. We stayed three nights and felt that we could have stayed longer.
    Elize
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 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.
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 reviews
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £153.05
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 136 reviews
    Makuwa Safari Lodge was the perfect place to stay at Kruger, it was value for money. Our host Vicky and Mike was amazing, they took great care of us, as we were traveling with our 13 month old baby they were very thoughtful about his food. Mike is an amazing chef, food was amazing..
    nikita
    Family with young children