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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. Free WiFi access is available, The rooms feature a fan, mini-bar, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Mbizi Bush Lodge serves a 3-course dinner and a full breakfast. Guests can relax on the terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. The property offers free parking. The lodge is 20 mi from the Kruger National Park's Phalaborwa Gate and Hans Merensky Golf Club 21 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anton
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Dinner and breakfast were excellent. For dinner we tasted ostrich that was cooked in the best manner Elephants and impalas walking around and getting back from evening safari we met hyena close to the lodge. It made our staying with positive...
  • Tijsco
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful location, unfortunately no wildlife spotted during our stay. Dinner is really good and breakfast even better. Nicely decorated and clean rooms. You can do a game drive multiple times per day if you like.
  • Leonardo
    Brazil Brazil
    Spend 6 nights at Mbizi Bush Lodge and enjoyed every single moment. Infrastructure is excellent and well maintained, the rooms are spacious and provide a lot of privacy. It is located inside a private reserve and does not have fences around it so...
  • Nicole
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners and staff were friendly and Bjorn was super helpful with helping us problem solve when we had a issue with our car. They were focused on making sure that we had a great time and it felt like a luxury trip with an affordable price. Bjorn...
  • Andreea
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We were looking for an authentic experience while being comfortable and we found that at Mbizi. Waking up with animals in front of your room is an amazing feeling. The property is extremely clean, safe and the food is delicious! We had great...
  • Tom
    Israel Israel
    Lovely place, intimate, well designed. GREAT FOOD! Depends on how lucky you are, you can watch the animals right across the lodge and room balcony.
  • Lane
    United States of America United States of America
    The place is homey and welcoming- the food is amazing and everyone is so kind. There were warthogs hanging out in the property.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great for access to Kruger Park. Host were very kind with excellent service. Food was all freshly prepared, including catering well for Gluten Free dietary requirements.
  • Tim
    Germany Germany
    Our stay at Mbizi was the absolute highlight of our trip to South Africa. The only mistake was staying for only two nights. Thank you for the great experience!
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful surroundings, lovely comfy bed, clean accommodation, warm friendly staff, amazing delicious food and of course the amount of elephants we saw at the property was incredible.

Area info

Amenities of Mbizi Bush Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Dutch

House rules
Mbizi Bush Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mbizi Bush Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Mbizi Bush Lodge

  • Room options at Mbizi Bush Lodge include:

    • Double
  • Mbizi Bush Lodge is 2 miles from the center of Grietjie Nature Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mbizi Bush Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Mbizi Bush Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The prices at Mbizi Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.