Sabie River Bush Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
View from property
Reception
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Tent, Shared Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
R536 Kruger Gate Road, Southern Kruger National Park, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Phabeni Gate - 20 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Kruger National Park - 20 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 22 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Londolozi Game Reserve - 41 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Numbi Gate - 49 min drive - 28.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Galito's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Edlorna Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sabie River Bush Lodge

Lodge by the river, remodeled in 2016
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and mini golf at Sabie River Bush Lodge. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Gecko Lapa, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. A garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sabie River Bush Lodge boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and 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)

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sabie River Bush Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sabie River Bush Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sabie River Bush Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sabie River Bush Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sabie River Bush Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sabie River Bush Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–4:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 705 per person applies.

Where is Sabie River Bush Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kruger National Park, Phabeni Gate, and Paul Kruger Statue. Paul Kruger Gate is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

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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

4/10

I found the management advertising decietful..the say book now and pay later then when you book they engage a company called "paybridge"to deduct 50%of the booking.from credit card without any reference to the sabie R/L.also the food is substandard and menu without prices..the tent that we stayed in had no clothes hanging facilities..this review will be posted to other websites..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Special clean place with ability to view wildlife . Great hard working staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

The proximity to the Kruger national park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

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

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

8/10

La localisation parfaite pour faire des safaris. Notre guide France a été exemplaire pour nous faire profiter de sa grande expérience et a été très prévenant. Le Lodge est situé près de la rivière où séjournent des hippopotames que l on peut voir tous les jours. Les chambres sont propres et la cuisine très bonne. Séjour en mai 2025.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

2/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Incrível, vista maravilhosa para o Kruger, jantar e café da manhã maravilhosos.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Tolle Unterkunft. Perfekter Aufenthalt mit feinem Abend und Morgenessen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Boa localização, atendimento simpático, ótima comida.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay so much. Lodge where so easy to be and we felt our self very safe also. Everywhere where very clean and a hole place where decorated very cosy. Staff where so friendly and always ready to help. Breakfast where very excelent and dinner also. Remember to have vines, they where so good. We had lucky to see 9 elephant in a backyard and 2 hippos. Also location where perfekt about 20 km from Paul Kruger gate. Best regards Minna and Heikki from Finland
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Guter Ausgangspunkt für den Kruger. Von der Terasse lassen sich erste Tiere am Wasserloch beobachten. Internet nicht gut.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Abbiamo alloggiato due sere in due lodge diversi perché in due date diverse. Due camere con un salotto enorme e terrazza vista fiume Kruger eccezionale. La ciliegia sulla torta sarebbe stata vedere da lì degli animali ed invece un ippopotamo si è mimetizzato subito. Avrei gradito trovare un piccolo frigorifero nella zona caffè e che i condizionatori fossero stati meno rumorosi ma la cosa non ha rovinato nulla e ci tornerei anche subito. Colazione e cena semplici ma buoni. Personale cortese e mai invadente. Si capisce che i proprietari ci tengono molto e lo curano con passione. Bravi continuate così e regalate un sogno ad vostri clienti.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Alles perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023