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River House Bush and Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge

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River House Bush and Safari Lodge

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Twin Room
Breakfast area
Interior entrance

Overview of River House Bush and Safari Lodge

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
25 & 27 Visarend Street, Fish Eagle Bend, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Popular LocationInkwazi Shopping Centre2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalelane Gate9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeopard Creek Country Club14 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)58 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Single beds)

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Queen/bunk)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Malalane

In shopping district.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Inkwazi Shopping Centre and 9 miles (15 km) of Kruger National Park with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Malelane Gate and Leopard Creek Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 2 min drive
  • Malelane Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Malelane Gate - 9 min drive
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 14 min drive
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 3 min drive
  • Nando's - 2 min drive
  • Chicken Licken - 3 min drive
  • Wimpy - 3 min drive
  • Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - 8 min drive

About this property

River House Bush and Safari Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at River House Bush and Safari Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
River House Bush and Safari Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at River House Bush and Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1300 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

River House Bush Safari Lodge Malelane
River House Bush Safari Lodge
River House Bush Safari Malelane
River House Bush Safari
River House Bush And Safari
River House Bush Safari Lodge
River House Bush and Safari Lodge Lodge
River House Bush and Safari Lodge Nkomazi
River House Bush and Safari Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

River House Bush and Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view over Croc River, with animals to watch, great sunst. And a charming "old South Africa" feel around it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to nature
Very nicr view over the Crocodile River into the Kruger park. Elegant, hippos Crocodile and manny more to see on the deck with n sundowner in you hand.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Radena, RENTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wildlife views from the large deck overlooking the river were phenomenal, the home cooked meals were really good, the staff was friendly, and our room was comfortable. It was also a great location for day drives into Kruger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous lodge with great staff in a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Lecco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and comfortable Lodge for Kruger
River House Bush and Safari Lodge is an excellent location for visiting Kruger National Park. We have been in the lodge a few times already and we think it is the best option for visiting Kruger from Malelane. The lodge is small and comfortable, nicely furnished and very well managed. Johann and is staff are able to make our stay excellent. Last but not least, considering that the dinner and breakfast are included, this is one of the best option also from the price point of view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

KA MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent experience
The host was very friendly and made my stay so welcome. There are many collection display around the whole property, and feel the heart of how the host decorate the place to make their guests happy. Overseeing the "hippo pool", there are always hippos having fun there. The meals are lovely, home-made food. I have had a very good experience there.

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Familiar and very cosy
Friendly and uncomplicated owners, beautiful surroundings, amazing decoration in the house, view deck over the river is a Highlight. Not only the owners, even the cat seems to enjoy you staying with him.

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Best location ever right on river - elephants and hippos in throwing distance. Hosts could not have been more welcoming, kind and accommodating in this packed, interesting and eclectic lodge - we will be back! Thanks Johan and Duffy

10/10 Excellent

Duncan, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
I felt like I was returning home when I got a warm 'welcome back', the second time I visited the River House. It's a lovely place with lovely hosts and a stunning view across the Crocodile River, past the hippos, into the Kruger National Park. The breakfasts are amazing and it really is a good option if you want to do day trips into Kruger as it's so close to the gates. Personally I book-ended my trip to Kruger with a bit of luxury by staying at the magic River House on the way in and the way out.
View from my loft room
Viewing deck out the front

10/10 Excellent

berith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari lodge
Fantastisk lodge med utsikt över crokodile river med flodhästar som lekte. Kändes som att bo mitt i krugerparken. Ägaren fixade en safari åt oss och vi såg alla big five.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018