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Waterbuck Game Lodge
4.0 star property

Upscale lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Waterbuck Game Lodge

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Suite
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Suite | Private spa tub

Overview of Waterbuck Game Lodge

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Thornybush Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Popular LocationGreater Kruger National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Bush Pub & Inn24 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoma32 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)33 min drive
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Room options

Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve

Located in Thornybush Game Reserve, Waterbuck Game Lodge is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Greater Kruger National Park and Andover Nature Reserve, while Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 45 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 51 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 70 min drive
  • Orpen Gate - 74 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bush Pub & Inn - 24 min drive
  • Boma - 32 min drive

About this property

Waterbuck Game Lodge

Upscale lodge by the river
A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a swim-up bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Waterbuck Game Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterbuck Game Lodge include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 750 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Waterbuck Game Lodge All Inclusive Hoedspruit
Waterbuck Game Lodge All Inclusive
Waterbuck Game Hoedspruit
Waterbuck Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Waterbuck Game Lodge Lodge
Waterbuck Game Lodge Bushbuckridge
Waterbuck Game Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterbuck Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterbuck Game Lodge?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterbuck Game Lodge on Apr 18, 2024 start from CA $943.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Waterbuck Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterbuck Game Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterbuck Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waterbuck Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Waterbuck Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Waterbuck Game Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Greater Kruger National Park and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Nyani Cultural Village. Mafunyani Cultural Village and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Waterbuck Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and value for money
The general staff and cook were excellent. He guide and tracker very knowledgeable and made our trip amazing

10/10 Excellent

Ross and Alicia, Midland, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable
We saw everything we came to Africa to see in three days. Our first game drive yielded three different groups of elephants, a pride of lazy lionesses sleeping off a meal, giraffes, a Cape Buffalo, impalas, a spectacular male kudu and others. By the middle of the second day we had seen each of the Big Five except the leopard. That's when Hannes, out ranger, and Lodrick our tracker decided it was time to focus. We spent three drives following the tracks of a large male who always managed to keep his head down just as we went by. That night Lodrick spotted something and sure enough there he was. It was a terrific thrill to follow him, he finally decided to cross the road and we got some great shots of one of the most elusive and beautiful beasts in the world. And the food was divine, too!
why did the leopard cross the road
cheeky monkey

10/10 Excellent

ashley , canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing lodge!
We loved our time at Waterbuck! They have a max of 8 ppl so your experience is very personalized. Loderick and Franco made the trip as they were great fracker and guide. We are way too much but it was delicious! Look forward to coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Empfehlenswerte, familiäre Lodge
Tolle Lage, schöne Bungalows, Pool mit Liegen und feines Essen. Ganz hervorragend sind die Gsme Drives. Wir haben sehr viel gesehen und viele interessante Infos erhalten. Wir haben den Aufenthalt in der familiären Lodge sehr genossen und können sie nur weiter empfehlen. Danke der ganzen Crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia Kariya

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Experiência legal !
O lodge é muito confortável e bonito ! Achei que por estar no meio da savana teria problemas com insetos , mas não ! São muito cuidadosos com a limpeza e não vimos insetos nas dependências e isso realmente agradou muito ! A alimentação surpreendeu , tudo maravilhoso e farto ! Os games foram razoáveis ! A reserva é muito grande e os animais ficam bem espalhados ! Andamos bastante tempo sem avistar nada ! Mas a natureza é imprevisível , obviamente ! Senti falta de um adaptador no quarto ! Um lodge tão caro e temos que carregar nossos aparelhos na recepção ! Alegaram que os hóspedes acabam levando os adaptadores ! Mas por esse preço da diária não daria contar com essa possível perda ?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo. Funcionários solicitos. Consegui ver os big Five.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

DIVANIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serviço de altíssimo nível. Inesquecível.
Ficamos muito satisfeitos com a estrutura do hotel, os games drives que fizemos e principalmente com o staff do hotel que em nenhum momento mediu esforços para nos agradar. Recomendamos fortemente esse hotel. Hannes and Waterbuck team, congrats for your excellent job. Thank you very much.