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A cozy outdoor bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden deck, and lanterns providing ambient lighting.

A well-lit outdoor area with a dining setup and a building in the background.

A restaurant with a central counter, wooden tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and decorative items on the walls.

Two elephants by a pool with rocks and trees in the background.

1. Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Bushbuckridge

Raymond

CA $1,296

CA $1,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a path.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple dome-shaped structures, pathways, and scattered greenery.

A rustic lodge with thatched-roof buildings, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

2. Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris by Newmark

Bushbuckridge

Jill

CA $1,146

CA $1,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden table with breakfast items, a view of a pool, and a chair.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge seating, and a bar area with ambient lighting.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa, a dining table with candles, and a bar area.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a wooden deck, and lush greenery including ferns and palm trees.

3. La Lechere Guest House

Phalaborwa

Ajitpal

CA $167

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it's the Royal Game Guest House. There are large red vases and a potted plant near the entrance.

A spacious outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

A pool area with brick pillars, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a red blanket, a desk with a kettle, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Royal Game Guest House

Phalaborwa

Geoffrey Paul

CA $75

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A rustic house with a thatched roof, a porch with chairs, and a dirt path leading to another building.

A sign for "Setapane Lodge & Safari" with a clear view of the surrounding greenery and a road.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a thatched roof structure.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a large window.

5. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Phalaborwa

Tina

CA $133

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious patio with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a covered patio.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a patterned wall. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling with a thatched design.

A rustic lodge with a thatched-roof dining area, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

6. Sunbird Lodge

Phalaborwa

Paul

CA $99

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted mirror, and a door.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wooden ceiling, a wall-mounted cabinet, a window with curtains, and a rug.

An outdoor area with a gravel surface, a metal fence, and multiple light poles.

A swimming pool with a brick patio, surrounded by palm trees and a brick wall.

7. Happy Time Guest House

Phalaborwa

CA $27

CA $27 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

A garden with a pathway, palm trees, and a wooden structure.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

Phalaborwa

KABELO

CA $106

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bedroom with a bed, a painting, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A small, single-story building with a tiled entrance and a wooden door.

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, large windows, and a paved walkway.

A modern kitchen with a grey wall, a window with blinds, a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

9. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

Phalaborwa

Willem

CA $87

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A tent-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a fan.

Two thatched-roof huts with wooden frames, surrounded by trees and grass.

A circular hot tub surrounded by lounge chairs in a garden setting.

A spacious indoor area with a high wooden ceiling, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

10. Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

Bushbuckridge

Dan

CA $807

CA $1,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden pergola with hanging lights.

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, a thatched roof structure, and a bar area with stools.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a thatched roof, and a brick counter.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a large window, a bathtub, and a cowhide rug.

11. Kubu Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

CA $354

CA $412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A wooden cabin with a glass door, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a thatched roof, comfortable seating, and a central fireplace.

12. Simbavati River Lodge

Bushbuckridge

"We loved our 3 nights stay! The whole staff was very friendly and present when needed. We loved our drives with Sarah and Joseph, their knowledge, patience and enthusiasm made the drives extra special. They made great effort to see the animals we wanted to see on each drives. We saw the big 5 from really close, multiple times! We loved the terrace in our lodge facing the river, during breaks we would watch elephants, waterbuck and hippos cross the river. The food was diverse and very good....

Noémie

CA $1,868

CA $2,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a well-lit patio area.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, a wooden barrel, and wall art.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool, stone walls, and a pergola.

An interior view of a restaurant with a wooden ceiling and a view of the outdoor seating area.

13. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Phalaborwa

Tobias

CA $250

CA $287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden deck leading to a seating area with chairs and a table, surrounded by natural vegetation and trees.

A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a plate of food.

A spacious living area with a large window, a green sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

14. Klaserie Drift Misava

Bushbuckridge

Stephanie

CA $2,306

CA $2,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling light, and an air conditioning unit.

A white bedside table with a lit candle, a bottle of essential oil, and a geometric candle holder.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a fan, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a glass table, two teal chairs, a white vase with flowers, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a wooden shelf above the counter.

15. Homely Escapes

Phalaborwa

Mongwe

CA $52

CA $52 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A pool area with lounge chairs and a rustic wooden structure.

A rustic dining area with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a rustic ceiling.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a large window.

16. Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

Bushbuckridge

Daniel

CA $1,823

CA $2,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a deck overlooking a natural habitat with elephants.

A tented accommodation with a sofa, armchairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf.

A rustic cabin with a gabled roof, surrounded by dense trees and dry grass.

17. Khanya Conservation Camp

Phalaborwa

CA $268

CA $308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and hanging lights.

A rustic room with a wooden table, a hanging basket, a ladder, a bucket, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy indoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A bed with a canopy, two pillows with nature prints, a bedside table with a glass, and a view of trees through a window.

18. Simbavati Trails Camp

Bushbuckridge

Virginia

CA $1,196

CA $1,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a small desk with a remote control.

A modern living room with a black sofa, a black armchair, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a toaster, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a white refrigerator. There is a dining table with white chairs and a potted plant.

19. Viata Luxe Guesthouse

Phalaborwa

Bertram

CA $108

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a sunset view.

A house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A home gym with exercise equipment and a small swimming pool.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

20. Kubu Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Grant

CA $291

CA $335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Top Umbabat Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Simbavati River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Geiger’s camp, the staff, guide and tracker go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. The staff was very friendly and outgoing and took the time to learn more about all the guests and take a genuine interest in where we came from and our different experiences. One thing that was a little disappointing for us was that we never got to have the boma experience, which was something we were really looking forward to. Also while the food itself was quite good, the menu consisted of main courses serving varieties of game meats. While I myself enjoyed it, it would have been nice to have a heads up or alternative options for those who aren’t feeling as adventurous. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay."

Royal Game Guest House

8/10 Good

"Property is a little tired and in need of updating nevertheless for the price and friendly and helpful staff it’s well worth staying with quick access to Kruger park gate so would recommend"

Tomo Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The most incredible place we have ever stayed in. The service was amazing, the food was wonderful, the setting was incredible and the safari guides were just the best. I couldn’t fault anything about this place."

Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences

10/10 Excellent

"Alles was perfect. Wat een heerlijke plek. Zoveel rust. Kruger ligt op een half uur rijden. Zelf safari gereden en veel gezien. In de middag heerlijk aan het zwembad gelegen."

Simbavati Waterside

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Beautiful lodge and friendly staff. Food was also amazing. Would highly recommend!"

Nyala Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay - a beautiful setting, amazing staff than go above and beyond, fantastic rooms, and unbelievable safari drives with knowledge and super friendly guides. 10/10 experience, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone!"

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Simbavati Hilltop is top notch! From the 9 times per day (yes, that is NINE times) that you are fed, to the staff, game drives, views and rooms! Not only do you have your own plunge pool overlooking the river, but there is also a shared, larger pool. There is also a daybed at the room, outdoor shower, fully stocked complimentary mini bar and very comfortable bed! We saw hippo and elephant from our room. On game drives, lions feasting on a giraffe, hyena and wild dogs interacting, 2 leopards and more. We have now stayed at all of the Simbavati lodges in Timbavati and Klasarie and they are all excellent! Highly recommend!"

Thornybush Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The cherry on top of the cake was the leopard resting in the tree after he ate it's prey!!! Magnificent!!! Once in a lifetime experience!!! The lodge fantastic!! The game drives superb, service top! What else can I say, all fabulous!!"