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Reviews of Bushwise Safari lodge Kruger Park

3.5 out of 5
Bushwise Safari lodge Kruger Park
2821 Seekoei Street, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Willlem, San Diego

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overlooks kruger national park and has a great quite vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Tim on Nov 12, 2019
Hi Willem Thank you for your review and great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bushwise and hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in SA

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Annette on May 9, 2019
Hi Luc, Thank you so much for taking the time to evaluate our establishment - much appreciated. Myself and the rest of the Bushwise team are looking forward to welcoming you back real soon. Annette

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Awesome establishment, very friendly and caring people (especially Tim), I just didnt enjoy the twin beds in our awesome room. I think they might need new beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Annette on Jan 2, 2018
Hi Paul, Delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for taking the time to write this review about Bushwise Safaris. We also appreciate your positive critic about the beds, apologies that we haven't had a room with a double/queen size bed available during the time you made your booking and our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Hope you had a safe trip home and looking forward to see you again in the near future. Annette

8/10 Good

Moreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Annette on Jan 10, 2018
Good day, Thanks so much for taking the time to rate your stay at Bushwise Safaris, we really appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only had a chance to spend 1 night at the lodge, but we really enjoyed our short stay. We were welcomed with a private dinner and they were gracious enough to open the bar while we relaxed at the pool. Wonderful and informative staff. There was a walking path near the lodge that allows you to get your first glimpse into Kruger.
Response from Annette on Jan 10, 2018
Hi there, Isn't it amazing to go for a walk/run/cycle along the border of the Kruger on the banks of the Crocodile river where you can see all the animals that the Kruger has to offer while doing so? We are so blessed to live in this amazing part of our beautiful country. Hope that you will be able to come back to Bushwise soon and stay for longer this time. Warm wishes from a sunny bushveld.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was more like a bed and breakfast
Hard to find. Dirt roads to get there, no signage. Not sure why it's on what if as an international accomodation.
Response from Annette on Jan 10, 2018
Good day 'Anonymous' I always send an email with directions to Bushwise Safaris in my confirmation letter. You can also find directions on the listing that you used to book your stay, and also on our own website. A pity you didn't take the time to read my email, you would have found it much easier to get here. We are very popular under international accommodation, for being in such a wild and remote area is one of the main reasons our guests prefer to book with us. Hope this explains it better.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spent only one night but it was very enjoyable, especially with animals in the hotel property and surroundings. Wonderful lodge and friendly helpful staff. Will definitely return.
Response from Jason on Nov 22, 2016
Hi there, Thank you for choosing to stay with us, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay here. I look forward to seeing you in the near future. Look out for our upcoming specials. Kind regards, Jason

4/10 Poor

IRENE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2016
Hi Irene, I am not sure why you only gave us two stars? Rick said that you and your husband mentioned that you had a great stay with us? Hope the renovations at your own house is going well, looking forward to be your neighbour soon. Warm wishes from a sunny bushveld. Annette

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge for a safari
Bushwise was everything we expected and more. The staff was super friendly, we saw animals both in Kruger park and at our front door daily, and the dinners under the African sky are not to be missed!
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2016
Hi Mike, Thank you for your wonderful review, it is always so nice for us as owners to hear that our staff lived up to our guests' expectations and that you had a wonderful time at Bushwise during your stay with us. Looking forward to see you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Alan, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Coffee/tea making facilities in the room would make it nicer in the morining

10/10 Excellent

Katya and Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Close to Kruger Park
Great stay with inter personal relations from Tim and Annetrte (owners).Woukld highly recommend to others.
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2015
Hi Wayne/Katya The bush is getting dry again, lots of animals coming to drink in the river right in front of the lodge so the game viewing from the balcony is spectacular. Hope life is treating you both well. Take care

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Lodge
Es war für uns ein fantastischer Aufenthalt. Wir wurden sehr herzlich und persönlich empfangen. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Die Zimmer waren optimal ausgestattet verbunden mit tollem Blick in die Natur. Unsere im Vorfeld reservierten Ausflüge und Safaris waren perfekt durch die Inhaber der Lodge und deren Mitarbeiter organisiert. Wir danken für den wundervollen, unvergesslichen Aufenthalt und kommen gern wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Annette on Jan 5, 2019
Hi Silvia, We really appreciate your lovely review - thank you. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our lovely piece of paradise and that our staff lived up to your expectations - we're very lucky to have them and we are also extremely proud of our Bushwise team. Looking forward to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom café da manhã e jantares (estavam incluso na estadia), equipe atenciosa, fica dentro de um parque privado ao lado do Kruger, é como um condomínio de casas. Vimos animais soltos pela região inclusive próximo ao hotel. Em razão de estar ao lado do Rio Crocodilo é possível ver os animais, vimos hipopótamos, elefantes, impalas e aves. A piscina é ótima para refrescar na volta dos passeios, mas a ressalva é que a mesma tem um sistema de sucção (na parede da piscina), do lado oposto ao bar, que não possui proteção, assim, quem tiver crianças ou cabelo comprido, atentar-se quanto a isto.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Annette on Jan 5, 2018
Hi there, We really appreciate your kind words about Bushwise, the accommodation and meals. You are right, to have the all the wild animals of Africa in our garden on a daily basis is like living in paradise. Thanks so much also for making us aware of the suction outlet in the swimming pool wall - we weren't aware the the lid had came off. We will attend to it soonest. Have a wonderful day further and hope to welcome you back here at Bushwise real soon. Annette

10/10 Excellent

Henrik, Lund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little lodge with view to Kruger
Great small lodge 20 metres from the Kruger fence, could see elefants and hippos. Good breakfast and dinner, not fancy. Their safari guide is really good and we really recommend going with the lodge's safari. They have a big open van for ten people and we were only 2 or 4 persons going at the same time. The bigger hotels have more people in their vans. No public wi-fi, expensive to use wi-fi.
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2016
Hi Henrik, I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our game viewing safari. After all, this is why people come to visit us, to experience the wonders of the African bush and its creatures. Some times being away from internet is a blessing anyhow. Until next time...

8/10 Good

Sven-Olof, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice atmosphere!
Wi-fi kostad 80 rands per dag och apparat, dvs för oss med varsin IPhone och ipad 320 rands per dag.
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2016
Hi Sven, Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. Regarding our internet fee: Internet facilities are available at the lodge. Living in a remote area, our expenses are quite high in order to offer you this facility, therefore a fee of R80 per device per day (12 am to 12 am) is applicable. Because of this, we also kindly request that you restrain from sending big files or photo's or using Skype while connected or we will have to charge you more. Hope this explains it better? Hope you're having a great day. Annette

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toppen lodge med supertrevligt värdpar
Mycket mysig lodge med supertrevligt värdar. Rekommenderas starkt!
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2015
Hi Erik, We really appreciate your kind words about Bushwise. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Ulf T, Bra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unikt läge!
Jag gav inte maximal poäng för hotellets läge. Skälet är att läget är såväl hotellets styrka som dess svaghet. Hotellet ligger i en vildmarkspark som angränsar till Krugerparken. Det innebär en mycket fascinerande omgivning för hotellet. Det innebär tyvärr också att hotellet ligger mycket isolerat. Man bör hyra bil för att ta sig till hotellet. Står man ut med detta, så har hotellet ett mycket fascinerande läge.
Response from Annette on Jul 4, 2016
Hi Ulf, You are so right, for us it is magic to live hear where it is so remote, away from the hectic life in the city, so if you want to really relax Bushwise Safaris is the place to be.