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Bush Dream

20 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 20 reviews for Bush Dream
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Francois V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois V
Family with young children

Very nice place - enjoyed the stay.

See stars.

Bush Dream 's response

It was a pleasure hosting you.

Bush Dream
Steve M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Steve M
Large group

Really had fun.

Very good but remember, a large number of people make noise and it's not nice for security to keep coming due to complaints. In the future, if there are a large number of people, give them a place where there are no neighbours that will complain. Otherwise, the place is brilliant. We really had fun. Thank you.

Bush Dream 's response

You are welcome, Steve. We value you.

Bush Dream
Ponalo Martin M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ponalo Martin M
With friends

It was nice.

It's a nice lodge and very clean. I would recommend it to other people who want to book it.

Bush Dream 's response

Thank you Ponalo. We hope you visit again

Bush Dream
John E - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
John E
Family with young children

Ons het dit geniet om so in die natuur te wees. Die olifante het vir ons kom ku.

Baie lekker gebly, gerieflik met alles wat jy nodig het.

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We enjoyed being in nature like this. The elephants came to eat for us.

Very nice stay, comfortable with everything you need.

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Bush Dream 's response

Hoop julle kom weer spoedig kuier.

Bush Dream
Alizia M - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Alizia M
Family with young children

Short notice weekend getaway.

Lynette that assisted us with check-in arrangements on short notice was excellent, communicated requirements and instructions very well. The unit is situated at the end of Elephant Lodge Street, nice for privacy. The unit is decently equipped; overall, the unit possibly needs some upgrading. Camp chairs that need fixing or replacing. Bedding was lovely!

Marcio D - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marcio D
With friends

Relaxing and peaceful. A lot of animals around the house.

Amazing place to stay, the elephants come close to the house and amazing views.

Bush Dream 's response

Thank you. We hope to see you again.

Bush Dream
Chantelle S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle S
Family with young children

Dit was amazing.

Kinders, grootmense en ou mense het dit baie geniet, baie dankie. Almal was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Dit was amazing.

Children, adults and old people really enjoyed it, thank you very much. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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Bush Dream 's response

Dankie Chantelle. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien.

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Tippie D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tippie D
With partner

Baie lekker en rustig. Feit dat daar nie werkende DStv was nie is lekker, want dit het my van TV weggehou.

Maak asb. net seker dat daar nie rodents in dak is voor mense inboek nie. Alle beddens was vol gras en rodent ontlasting wat uit grasdak geval het.

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Very nice and peaceful. The fact that there was no working DStv is nice because it kept me away from TV.

Please make just make sure there are no rodents in the roof before people check in. All beds were full of grass and rodent droppings that fell from thatch.

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Bush Dream 's response

Dankie vir jou terugvoer Tippie. Ons is so jammer oor die DSTV. Ons is nooit in kennis gestel dat hy nie gekonnekteer was nie. Groot ekskuus. Daar is nie knaagdiere of muise nie. Wel eekhorinkies wat van tyd tot tyd kom inloer.

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Marlene B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Marlene B
With friends

Sal slegs kan aanbeveel indien die volgende verbeter sal word.

Die eenheid kort ernstige aandag! Gordyne baie oud en uitgeleef. Die lugversorgers kort 'n diens, dit vries toe en die filters is ongelooflik vuil. Kampstoele kan maar vervang word net 1 van die 4 stoele was betroubaar om op te sit, en die eenheid huisves 6 gaste. Die hele eenheid kan doen met 'n deep clean. Die sitkamerstel se kussings in erg deurgesit en sit glad nie gemaklik. Die yskas was af toe ons daar aangekom het. Met die olifante wat aand besoek kom doen het was dit 'n groot belewenis.

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Will only be able to recommend if the following will be improved.

The unit needs serious attention! Curtains very old and worn. The air conditioners need a service, they are freezing and the filters are incredibly dirty. Camp chairs can be replaced but only 1 of the 4 chairs was reliable to sit on, and the unit accommodates 6 guests. The entire unit could do with a deep clean. The lounge set's cushions are badly worn and do not sit comfortably at all. The fridge was off when we got there. With the elephants that came to visit in the evening it was a great experience.

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Adrian C - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Adrian C
Family with young children

Do not go there.

What a filthy run down place. Dirty showers, dangerous electrical connections, leaking roof.

Bush Dream 's response

Hi Adrian. I inspected the property with you in person and you met a staff member on site. We have hard water. The showers were not dirty, I showed you and we discussed this. It's a thatch roof and the odd gecko dropping is not unheard of when visiting a game reserve where 90% of the units are thatched. Maybe the game reserve experience is not an experience enjoyed by all.

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Lynette B - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lynette B
Family with teenagers

Die gasvrou is baie hulpvaardig en tegemoetkomend.

Kraakvars, skoon wit linne, en die mooiste sagste handdoeke. Lieflike plek in die bos met diere wat op die voorstoep kom kuier. Sal vir seker weer daar oorbly. Die eenheid het als wat jy nodig het. Absolute salf vir die siel. Nota: Die kussings van die 2 banke en stoele in die sitkamer stel kan vervang word. Dis al uitgesit.

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The hostess is very helpful and accommodating.

Crisp, clean white linen, and the nicest softest towels. Lovely place in the woods with animals that come to visit on the front porch. Will stay there again for sure. The unit has everything you need. Absolute salve for the soul. Note: The cushions of the 2 sofas and chairs in the lounge set can be replaced. It's already put out.

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Bush Dream 's response

Ons waardeer jou terugvoer Lynette. Kom kuier gerus weer.

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Martie M - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martie M
With partner

Ons het heerlik gekuier!

Stylvol ingerig. Gerieflik en naby swembad.

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We had a lovely stay!

Stylishly equipped. Comfortable and close to the swimming pool.

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Bush Dream 's response

Dankie Martie. Kom kuier gerus weer.

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Jaco P - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco P
With partner

Baie baie lekker.

Sien sterre.

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Very very nice.

See rating.

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Gali M - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Gali M
With friends

Great experience.

Great experience indeed. Waking up to nature was amazing.

Sandra G - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra G
With partner

A peaceful environment.

A lovely chalet in a fantastic nature reserve with an abundant bird life.

Bush Dream 's response

Your most welcome Sandra.

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Herman R - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman R
With partner

A magical bush dream experience indeed!

Our stay at Bush Dream exceeded our expectations! It was magical to be close to nature (in fact in nature), comfortable, private and safe. From the exquisite views of the bush and mountains (spectacular sunrise and sunset views) to many visits of various birds and animal species, it represents the ideal breakaway - will recommend to anyone and will most definitely be back!

Deanne K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deanne K
With partner

Peaceful, private, well positioned house to view game.

Everything you need for a comfortable getaway. Television in the bedroom needs updating. Will definitely return to Bush Dream.

Jean V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Jean V
Family with young children

Aaklig!

Seker een van die slegste ervarings wat ons tot dusver gehad het by Mabalingwe. Yskas nie gewerk nie, kaste se deure is los, laaie is gebreuk, kombuisblad is heeltemal gebreuk en trek weg van die muur af, dak lek, boma-area is vuil en glad nie na gekyk nie, lyk terrible. Stortkoppe is vuil en werk nie goed nie, nie een keer ons vuilgoed kom wegvat soos ons aangevra het nie, diens is terrible, kombuiskaste self vrot weg, geen afdak op stoep of koelte, krag heeltyd afgegaan (2 dae sonder krag). Overall terrible!

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Horrible!

Probably one of the worst experiences we have had so far at Mabalingwe. Fridge not working, cupboard doors are loose, drawers are broken, kitchen worktop is completely broken and pulling away from the wall, roof leaks, boma area is dirty and not looked at at all, looks terrible. Shower heads are dirty and don't work well, not once did we come to take away our rubbish as we requested, service is terrible, kitchen cabinets themselves are rotting away, no cover on porch or coolness, power goes out all the time (2 days without power). Overall terrible!

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Bush Dream 's response

Dankie vir jou terugvoer en jammer dat julle ervaring nie lekker was nie. As daar nie krag was vir twee dae nie soos u nou noem sou julle ons tog sekerlik ge-kontak het? En indien ons nie beskikbaar was nie seker die park in kennis gestel het. Daar was geen melding daarvan gemaak tot die dag van u vertrek nie? Tog vreemd dat iemand hulle familie sou laat bly in die donker en sonder krag?
Verder as daar nie krag was nie sou die yskas nie werk nie. Julle het geskakel vir die yskas en iemand het dadelik uitgegaan. Daar was gevind dat die yskas wel in 'n werkende toestand was. Die vorige gaste het die yskas te koud gestel en dus het dit opgevries. Daar is aan u verduidelik om die yskas af te los totdat die ys ontdooi het en daarna net weer die yskas aan te skakel op 'n hoer temperatuur. Daarna het ons nie weer van u gehoor nie. Weereens as u wel vir 2 dae sonder krag was sou die yskas tog nie so opgevries gewees het nie. Daar is sentrale vullisverwyderings areas orals in die park waar u u vullisakke kon plaas. U het gekies om nie van skoonmaakdienste gebruik te maak nie dus was dit tog sekerlik u plig om self u swartsakke net in 'n drom te plaas sodat die park se personeel dit kan kollekteer. Ons neem kennis van u klagtes en probeer verbeter waar moontlik. Hoop u volgende ervaring is meer positief.

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Hope F - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hope F
With partner

Baie lekker en uit die gewoel. Baie rustig en goed toegerus.

Die verblyf was goed en die bed baie gemaklik. Dis min dat mens lekker slaap as jy uitslaap, maar die hoofslaapkamer se bed is uitstekend (boonste kamer). Daar was 'n paar krane wat gelek het en wat nuwe velletjies nodig het - waterbesparing word oral gevra, maar dis nie mootlik met die krane wat so lek nie.

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Very nice and out of the hustle and bustle. Very quiet and well equipped.

The accommodation was good and the bed very comfortable. It's rare that you sleep well when you sleep in, but the main bedroom's bed is excellent (upper room). There were a few taps that leaked and needed new skins - water saving is demanded everywhere, but it is not possible with the taps that leak like that.

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Bush Dream 's response

Dankie vir julle terugvoer ons waardeer dit opreg. Ons gee dadelik aandag daaraan.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Not value for money.

The perception that is created is that the unit is located in the forest. However, it is part of a resort. The home owner acted immediately when we had to complain about very noisy neighbors. The house was neglected and no cleaning services were available. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the unit.

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