Kubu Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Sauna
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Portion 20 Guernsey Private Conservancy, Argyle Road to Timbavati, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bush Pub & Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬43 min drive

About this property

Kubu Safari Lodge

Lodge by the river
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Kubu Safari Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms, wedding services, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Kubu Safari Lodge include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 240 per person (one-way)

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 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 and debit cards
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

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kubu Safari
Kubu Safari Hoedspruit
Kubu Safari Lodge
Kubu Safari Lodge Hoedspruit
Kubu Safari Lodge Lodge
Kubu Safari Lodge Hoedspruit
Kubu Safari Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Kubu Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Kubu Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kubu Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Kubu Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 240 per person applies.

Where is Kubu Safari Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is steps from Selati Nature Reserve and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Kapama Private Nature Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Drakensig Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Kubu Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Wow. Wir durften vier Tage über Weihnachten 2022 in der Kubu Lodge verbringen. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist super. Manfred und Nicole haben eine wunderbare Unterkunft erschaffen, die einen den Busch fühlen lässt. Viel Komfort, tolles Essen, aber bodenständig. Der Staff ist super, offen und witzig. Wir haben uns von Sekunde 1 an pudelwohl gefühlt.

4/10

Très mauvaise surprise au moment de régler la note le matin du départ : pas de carte bleue possible, pour un montant d environs 6000 zar ... Et rien n était indiqué sur notre réservation. Pas très logique lorsque l'on se fait référencer sur les plateformes web. Pas d accès téléphonique et web limité : seule solution : aller retirer la somme en cash a 20' de là. Près de 1 h de trajet pour pouvoir régler ma note. Bilan : vu le manque de support du propriétaire pour aider a résoudre le problème (qui vient de son refus de permettre les paiements par carte), je déconseille vivement cet établissement.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Muito bom lodge, equipe super atenciosa e prestativa, vale a pena pelo preço, unica coisa que deixou muito a desejar foi do local nao aceitar pagamento em cartao, apenas em dinheiro ou deposito, um lugar que recebe turistas do mundo todo, é inaceitavel que nao aceite nenhum tipo de pagamento em cartao.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Für jemanden, der natürliche Bedingungen preferiert eine ideale Unterkunft, die Natur Südafrikas zu erfahren. Die Geschichten von Nicole sind grossartig!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

While the physical accommodations were nice the owners were downright rude and unpleasant. It is astonishing how people in the hospitality industry could be so inhospitable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

My husband and I stayed at the Kubu Lodge for 11 nights. The staff and owners, Nicole and Manfred, were pleasant, friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and kept clean. Breakfast was a delight every morning with fresh fruit, fresh bread and eggs made to order. The ladies knew my husband liked mushrooms and they made sure he had them on his plate every morning. We ate several dinners there and particularly enjoyed the meals prepared in the boma. We saw many animals as we drove into Hoedspruit everyday. The Kubu Lodge is a peaceful place that calls one to rest and be refreshed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Unser Aufenthalt war super,großes Frühstück und sehr nette Gastgeber.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Eigentlich gibt es nichtviel zu kritisieren, das Zimmer war toll, sehr sauber und mit allem Komfort. Die Betreiber haben viele Angebote die Umgebung zu erkunden , Safaris in den Krüger Park bzw in private benachbarte Game Reserves inklusive. Das Essen abends war manchmal etwas zu sehr " Mainstream " und richtet sich nach der Herkunft der Reisegruppen - finde ich schade- wer will schon Rotkohl in Südafrika ? Ansonsten gibt es aber nichts zu meckern, ich würde wieder hinfahren.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Lodge au milieu des arbres et d'une reserve privee, pas facile d'acces mais depaysant. La distance par rapport a la ville la plus proche fait que la cuisine de la patronne est un must mais cela reste tres familial et assez basique. A conseiller pour ceux qui veulent vivre pres des reserves et qui ne souhaite pas un trop grand confort.