Mbizi Bush Lodge
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Mbizi Bush Lodge

Lodge
Plot 109, Phalaborwa, Limpopo 1390, South Africa
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With a stay at Mbizi Bush Lodge in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be steps from Greater Kruger National Park and a 4-minute drive from Grietjie Game Reserve. This lodge is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Kruger National Park and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Selati Game Reserve.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Top local pick
Ideal location
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Amenities
Hiking
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Front Desk with Limited Hours
English
Dutch
Hindi
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Property Description
With a stay at Mbizi Bush Lodge in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be steps from Greater Kruger National Park and a 4-minute drive from Grietjie Game Reserve. This lodge is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Kruger National Park and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Selati Game Reserve.
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4.8/5
Amazing
Cleanliness4.8
Amenities4.8
Location4.8
Service4.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Hendrik Van Eck Airport
(27.1 km)
Airport: Hoedspruit Airport
(73.6 km)
Landmarks: Grietjie Private Nature Reserve
(2.5 km)
Landmarks: nDzuti safari camp
(2.7 km)
Landmarks: Rusermi River Lodge
(2.9 km)
Landmarks: Wildlife Adventure Africa
(8.1 km)
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Bush Cottage 3 (4)
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Bush Cottage 3 (4)

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Bush Cottage 4
10

Bush Cottage 4

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Bush Cottage 1 (2)
7

Bush Cottage 1 (2)

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Bush Cottage 2
7

Bush Cottage 2

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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4.8/5
Amazing
42 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.8
  • Amenities4.8
  • Location4.8
  • Service4.8
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AI Summary
Guests praise the comfortable, spacious, and tastefully decorated rooms. They appreciate the excellent service and the convenient location near the Kruger Park. Delicious meals are also a highlight.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 26, 2024
We visited Mbizi at the end of our stay for two nights. Warm and friendly staff, great game viewing and perfect place to relax after two weeks in the bush. I wouldn't want to drive my car round the roads but Bjorn provided great game drives morning and evening with some spotlighting on the way back.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 3, 2024
Our time at Mbizi Bush Lodge was so special! Bjorn, Divya and their precious boys are the sweetest family and the best hosts. Our family of four had the unique experience of being their only guests when we were there. The property is beautiful; the game drives are fun (even when you do not see any cats or rhinos); the incredible meals by Divya are something special; their oldest son will even let you borrow Scrabble when the weather is windy and cloudy. The welcoming vibe of this property makes us so thankful that we chose this place. Sadly, we missed the elephants drinking from the pool! We were at Kruger one day when they came, and we were in our rooms one day. Bjorn was kind to come get us, but they were done drinking and were leaving the property. It was still great to see them walk right thru the middle of the property. If you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy the African bush with kind hosts, a scenic property, delicious meals, and the most wonderful experience, this is your place! Thank y’all for making my daughter’s 15th birthday trip so memorable!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 8, 2024
We spent 4 days in this camp with unfenced lodge. The rooms had AC which was needed, even though outside was cold. Nice room, shower, safe and a decent pool with elephant visiting daily to drink. That was the highlight. Game drives started at 4:30 for 2 1./2 hours which was really late since it got dark at 5:15 so most of it was in the dark and we started skipping the afternoon drives for that reason. Nothing much is seen after dark in my opinion but some like it. Winter schedules should go to 3:30 like at the other lodges but they did not switch over yet at the end of May. We took a full day trip to Kruger. Other rave about it but we found it lacking. It was 14 hours long with little sightings & lots of driving. Not many other cars either, and other than elephants & buffalo, we found nothing more than at the lodge which would have been a lot easier. But maybe it was an off day since others highly recommend the trip. Food was nice, we were hoping for Indian dishes as shown in the photos but we instead had fusions of different countries. It was sometimes good but sometimes not to our liking. Beet pie, not for us for example. esspresson/cappuccino machine available anytime was nice. The highlight was elephants visiting the pool or running through the camp several times daily! It was amazing & you got very close the animals. Price was also a lot lower & lunch & drives were not included but extra. So if you wanted to skip lunch or a game drive you didnt pay. But they were both really low priced. So the stay was very nice & we would go again. Love the elephant visits to the pool & watering hole & around our rooms in the morning close by. Drives were decent but not a real high animal density in the area, but we did see lion & lots of elephant.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 2, 2024
Where to even begin. We had the best few days at Mbizi. Bjorn and family were so welcoming, accommodating and knowledgeable. The accommodation is beautifully finished, the food is honestly amazing, the pool and the view are both great for some downtime. The game drives were great, we saw so many animals including a leopard and the off roading style was so fun. The value for money at this place is honestly exceptional - would 100% recommend to everyone and will definitely be back! Thanks for a great and relaxing stay guys!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 20, 2024
Our day's at Mbizi bush lodge where the best we had ever experienced. The staff was great, lodge amazing and the food was more than perfect with great wine's! We couldn't have asked for anything else. Already feeling homesick to this place. Hopefully we will return some day. We made some beautiful memories! Thankyou Bjorn & Divya, you are lovely. Kind regards, Athina & Kostas
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 5, 2024
The most amazing place imaginable in Kruger. We saw pictures before we arrived at the lodge, but when we arrive we realize how beautiful the place is, connected to nature, not fenced (which adds to the feeling of excitement and danger, but the owners of the place were very careful and made us feel safe the whole time). The design of the lodge is tasteful, in the spirit of Africa, elegant and calm. The nature around is simply breathtaking, and the most amazing thing is that animals come all the way to the lodge pool to drink water. Elephants, giraffes, zebras and more arrived. It's a magical moment when it happens, I hope for you that you will have such an opportunity because it depends on the animals and not the owner. The owner of the lodge cooks incredible food, every day and every meal the dishes change and they are at the level of a gourmet restaurant. I have no words to describe how special the experience was, I'm so glad we chose to stay at this place, and I wish we had more time (I recommend booking a minimum of 3 nights). There is an option to go for a game drive with the owner to watch the animals around, we did this twice and got to see lions, elephants, giraffes and quite a few other animals, highly recommended, he can tell you a lot about the surrounding.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 19, 2023
We have just come back from a 4 night stay at Mbizi. We had a fantastic time with Bjorn and family. Bjorn took us out on 4 game drives and on every one we saw something epic - sleeping male lions, leopard in a tree, female lions, elephants, giraffes etc. We also did a day in the Kruger. The food was delicious with an Indian influence; cooked by Bjorns wife and other staff. The cottage was clean, in good condition, with air conditioning. The lodge is in a beautifully remote area, with only 8 guest in all, so is pretty quiet/peaceful surroundings. We loved the pool also which was cool and refreshing from the heat outside. Thank you again.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 18, 2023
Mbiz: Stayed here for three nights during our time in Kruger and absolutely loved every minute of it!! The pool area was fabulous and clean and the rooms were spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. The food was all home cooked and some of the best food I have ever had, Divya and the team are amazing cooks! We went on safaris each day with Bjorn and he was very kind, friendly and extremely knowledgeable! This place honestly made our time in Kruger a once in a lifetime experience and will remain a very special place in my heart! Please stay here if you are thinking of visiting Kruger, it was amazing and cannot say a bad word about it!

Services & Amenities

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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–18:00
Check-out: 06:00–10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:00–22:00

Child Policies
Children aged 5 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Opened: 2008
  • Number of Rooms: 4
With a stay at Mbizi Bush Lodge in Balule Game Reserve, you'll be steps from Greater Kruger National Park and a 4-minute drive from Grietjie Game Reserve. This lodge is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Kruger National Park and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Selati Game Reserve.

You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at 3 course dinner included serving guests of Mbizi Bush Lodge. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mbizi Bush Lodge?

The check-in time at Mbizi Bush Lodge is 14:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Mbizi Bush Lodge?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Mbizi Bush Lodge.

Does Mbizi Bush Lodge provide breakfast?

Yes, guests at Mbizi Bush Lodge can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Full English/Irish.

How much does it cost to stay at Mbizi Bush Lodge?

Prices at Mbizi Bush Lodge are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

Which airport is closest to Mbizi Bush Lodge?

Hendrik Van Eck Airport is the closest airport to Mbizi Bush Lodge, and it is about 35 mins from hotel by car (27.1 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Mbizi Bush Lodge?

The cancellation policy for Mbizi Bush Lodge varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest AirportHendrik Van Eck Airport
Distance to Airport27.09KM
Average Price FromDKK1740
Hotel Star Rating3