See all properties

Sabie River Bush Lodge

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sabie River Bush Lodge

Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil water view.
Relax on the deck with a fire pit, surrounded by comfortable seating and a scenic view.
Stroll through the tranquil garden, surrounded by lush plants and a serene pond.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.
Traditional buildings with multiple balconies and beautifully landscaped gardens surround a serene outdoor space.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
R536 Kruger Gate Road, Southern Kruger National Park, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1242
  • Phabeni Gate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kruger National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Paul Kruger Gate
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Skukuza (SZK)

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View | View from room

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, Ensuite

Luxury Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | View from room

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite

Standard Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite

Standard Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View | View from room

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Room, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Room, Ensuite, River View

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, River View | Balcony

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Relax in a serene space with a massage table, large window, and climate control.

Kruger Gate Hotel

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (448)
The price is CHF 294
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Kruger Gate Hotel

About this property

Sabie River Bush Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant
This lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Sabie River Bush Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Features at Sabie River Bush Lodge include free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy African cuisine and pool views while dining at Gecko Lapa
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • 10 miles (16.1 km) from Kruger National Park and 10.2 miles (16.4 km) from Phabeni Gate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Sabie River Bush Lodge. The lodge can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sabie River Bush Lodge was completed in October 2016.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Khokhamoya lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Gecko Lapa – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gecko Lapa

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 15 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - October 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 140 for adults and from ZAR 70 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 705 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 680.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Sabie River Bush Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Sabie River Bush Lodge.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Sabie River Bush Lodge Cork
Sabie River Bush Lodge
Sabie River Bush Cork
Sabie River Bush Lodge Bushbuckridge
Sabie River Bush Bushbuckridge
Lodge Sabie River Bush Lodge Bushbuckridge
Bushbuckridge Sabie River Bush Lodge Lodge
Lodge Sabie River Bush Lodge
Sabie River Bush
Sabie River Bush Bushbuckridge
Sabie River Bush Lodge Lodge
Sabie River Bush Lodge Bushbuckridge
Sabie River Bush Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Sabie River Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 184 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talita Freitas lima do

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect price place, staff

Perfect staff, place. I real,dream come.true Much better then photos show.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eliana

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RICCARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

fathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marko

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

irving

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Special clean place with ability to view wildlife . Great hard working staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good and perfect for us!We needed to be close to an airport and Kruger Park for safari, so that we could fly in, go safari, fly out without long drives as our time was restricted. So this was perfect. It is only ~30 mins from Skukuza airport and also 30min drive to Paul Kruger Gate, entrance to Kruger Park. It is a 3star accommodation but it is super-nice.We stayed in the Luxury Cabin overlooking the Sabie River. It has 2 bedrooms,sitting room,really nicely tiled bathroom, and a fantastic porch to sit and watch the wildlife on the river-a family of hippos was daily viewing and a crocodile sunning on the river bank. There is also a decked area for all guests with small swimming pool, overlooking the river. Again perfect for watching wildlife on the river while enjoying a cold drink! Lovely grounds and gardens meticulously cared for. Very friendly, helpful staff. The bar is nice with satelite TV to show sports- eg Premier league and European football.We were halfboard, breakfast very good (full English, omelette) and dinner also very good and varied each night.They arrange safari for an extra cost (amount very reasonable compared to other places). And the safari guides were great, really knowledgeable and keen to maximise our experience. We saw all the big 5 on the first day-even leopard which is difficult at the best of times. And Skukuza Airport is actually in Kruger Park.So safari starts from pick up at airport as you go to Sabie River Lodge! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views

This is a magnificently situated lodge, with wonderful views over the Sabie River to the Kruger. We had elephant, hippos and otters entertaining us. The staff are wonderful, and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanyi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

makoto

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza Renate

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Eduard

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maiken

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Livit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the Kruger national park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022