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BushTime at Mabula

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 98 reviews for BushTime at Mabula
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Janine S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine S
Large group

We would love to have stayed longer and will hopefully be back someday.

The game drives, quad bike tours and horse rides were superbly done with very professional, informative guides. We enjoyed every day at the resort and the units were beautifully cleaned each morning.

Linda W - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda W
With friends

Bosveld op sy beste!

Wat 'n heerlike bosveld ervaring! Van vroegoggend wildsritte tot laatnag kuiers onder die sterre.

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Bushveld at its best!

What a lovely woodland experience! From early morning game drives to late night visits under the stars.

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Renate M - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renate M
With friends

Baie lekker.

Alles was baie goed. Die enigste ding wat beter kon wees, sou wees om die leeus te kon sien. Twee van die bewaarders was behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die een wat die 'night drive' gedoen het, kon bietjie meer gesels en inligting gegee het.

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Very nice.

Everything was very good. The only thing that could be better would be to be able to see the lions. Two of the wardens were helpful and friendly. The one who did the 'night drive' could have talked a bit more and given information.

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Eloise M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eloise M
Family with young children

Salig, rustig, lekker.

Ons het heerlik ontspan in die bosveld. Lekker vir 'n gesin met klein kinders.

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Blissful, peaceful, delicious.

We had a wonderful time relaxing in the forest. Nice for a family with small children.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Very nice for young and old.

Great getaway for a family with small children.

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Mignon V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mignon V
Family with teenagers

BushTime at Mabula was 'n fees. Wildsrit wat ingesluit was, was 'n hoogtepunt!

Fantastiese wegbreek.

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BushTime at Mabula was a festival. The included game drive was a highlight!

Fantastic getaway.

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Daantjie J - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Daantjie J
Family with young children

Lekker naweek saam familie.

Baie lekker eenheid op die berg met eie paadjie. Watergat voor met baie diere wat kom suip elke dag. Lekker dag gehad by Modjadji Restaurant. Hoof restaurant is ongelooflik duur.

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Have a nice weekend with family.

Very nice unit on the mountain with its own path. Water hole in front with many animals that come to drink every day. Had a nice day at Modjadji Restaurant. Main restaurant is incredibly expensive.

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Marie J - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marie J
Family with teenagers

Rustig in die bos.

Lekker huis, mooi natuurskoon, fantastiese wildsrit, vriendelike en effektiewe personeel.

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Quiet in the woods.

Nice house, beautiful scenery, fantastic game drive, friendly and efficient staff.

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Karel V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karel V
Family with teenagers

Baie goeie diens en waarde vir geld.

Ons as gesin het baie lekker gebly.

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Very good service and value for money.

We as a family had a very nice stay.

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Carmela H - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carmela H
Family with young children

Rustig, heerlik.

Jammer dat die restaurant om 7 uur toe gaan en daar was geen plek om na 7 te eet nie. Ek moes ook duur betaal vir WiFi om soms te kan werk, maar dit het ook nie gewerk nie.

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Peaceful, lovely.

Too bad the restaurant closes at 7 and there was no place to eat after 7. I also had to pay dearly for WiFi to work sometimes, but it didn't work either.

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Gwen D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gwen D
Large group

Dit was uitstekend.

Sal beslis weer gaan. Het dit baie geniet.

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It was excellent.

Will definitely go again. Enjoyed it a lot.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Corne B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corne B
Family with teenagers

Ontspannend.

Die selfsorg-verblyf is goed toegerus, gemaklike beddens, voldoende warm water, en skoon. Die ontvangspersoneel was behulpsaam. Ons het egter gesukkel om iemand by die verblyf te kontak ná-ure met 'n probleem en moes die ontvangs by die lodge skakel. Die wildritte is baie aangenaam. Die beskikbare a la carte-restaurant is ongelukkig nie op Vrydae/Vrydagaande oop nie - ons wou graag na 'n wildsrit iets gaan eet. Die alternatiewe buffetete by die lodge is nie regtig die moeite werd nie.

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Relaxing.

The self-catering accommodation is well equipped, comfortable beds, sufficient hot water, and clean. The reception staff were helpful. However, we had difficulty contacting someone at the accommodation after hours with a problem and had to call reception at the lodge. The game drives are very enjoyable. The available a la carte restaurant is unfortunately not open on Fridays/Friday evenings - we wanted to have something to eat after a game drive. The alternative buffet meal at the lodge is not really worth it.

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Yvonne S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Yvonne S
With friends

Enjoyable bush experience that we return to.

We enjoyed it. Well equipped units.

Gordon P - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gordon P
With partner

Very relaxing.

Stay was very nice. I just would have liked to be closer to my house. I had to carry a lot of bags far.

Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Best forest holiday yet.

Hello, stay was nice. No error found. Unfortunately there was a smoke smell in the unit. Previous people smoked wildly we think. Furniture and curtains rich with smoke.

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Pritesh J - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pritesh J
With friends

Enjoyable and peaceful.

It was an enjoyable time, in a lovely area; it was peaceful and quiet.

Pieter P - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter P
With partner

Great self-catering accommodation. Friendly staff and good service.

Great accommodation for spending time away in the bush. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will go back again.

Meredith V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Meredith V

Loved it.

Had an amazing time, just too short. Will be back with family soon.

Anonymous Guest - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Game drive very much enjoyed, places to eat are good, chalets lack air conditioning.

Forest and animals are beautiful, chalets lack renovation, such as air conditioning, roof fans are inadequate and old, they do not help the heat.

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Jannine M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jannine M
With friends

Heerlike Bosveld-wegbreek.

Ons het die tydjie by BushTime at Mabula vreeslik geniet! Die personeel van BushTime by Mabula is vriendelik, professioneel en baie behulpsaam. Die eenheid is baie mooi, met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die Bosveld. Die gratis krediete wat ons kon aanwend vir wildritte was 'n aangename verrassing en die gidse is baie kundig. Ek kan nie wag om terug te keer nie!

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Lovely Bushveld getaway.

We really enjoyed the time at BushTime at Mabula! The staff at BushTime at Mabula are friendly, professional and very helpful. The unit is very nice, with a beautiful view over the Bosveld. The free credits we were able to use for game drives was a pleasant surprise and the guides are very knowledgeable. I can't wait to return!

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Ashleigh G - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ashleigh G
Large group

It was a wonderful experience.

It was a wonderful stay, the units are absolutely beautiful and the wild life was amazing.

Edith D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Edith D
Family with young children

Lekker.

Bos, groot 5, kuier saam met gesin. Alles werk. Was lekker.

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Nice.

Bos, age 5, visiting with family. Everything works. Was nice.

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Todd C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Todd C
Family with teenagers

Absolutely the best experience.

Totally relaxed holiday, set in nature, friendly staff and value for money.

Linda W - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda W
Large group

Bobaas bosveld!

Die prag van die natuur omring jou in die gemak van luuksheid.

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Boss woodland!

The splendor of nature surrounds you in the comfort of luxury.

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Jacques B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques B
Family with young children

Was heerlik! Baie rustig en die natuur is pragtig.

Baie lekker gewees. Ons sal vir seker weer gaan.

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Was delicious! Very peaceful and the nature is beautiful.

It was very nice. We will go again for sure.

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Elizabeth C - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elizabeth C
Family with teenagers

Rustig bosveld op sy beste.

Gerieflik gebly. Eenheid word gediens, personeel vriendelik. Was in nr. 27. Gerieflik naby swembad.

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Tranquil woodland at its best.

Comfortable stay. Unit is serviced, staff friendly. Was in no. 27. Conveniently near swimming pool.

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Rene L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rene L
Family with teenagers

Rus in die bos.

Naby aan sentraal Gauteng, maar in die bos voel ver van alles.

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Rus in die bos.

Close to central Gauteng, but in the bush feels far from everything.

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Dominique D - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dominique D
Family with young children

Always love visiting Mabula.

The staff are friendly. And the game viewing is great. Over a weekend booking we only got 1 game drive which wasn't sufficient.

Mark G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark G
Family with teenagers

It was a very good holiday.

It was an awesome experience. Very refreshing and it was a perfect environment to unwind.

Lydia V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lydia V

Pragtige uitsig en chalet gerieflik ingerig.

Was vir ons 'n plus dat wildritte en ander aktiwiteite ingesluit is.

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Beautiful view and comfortably furnished chalet.

It was a plus for us that game drives and other activities were included.

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Susan D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan D
Family with teenagers

Mooi bosveld.

Baie lekker gebly. Mooi en netjies. Verhitte swembad was maar bitter koud en ongelukkig nie meer 'n kaggel in eenhede nie, maar verder puik.

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Beautiful woodland.

Very nice stay. Nice and neat. Heated pool was bitterly cold and unfortunately no longer a fireplace in units, but otherwise great.

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Chris D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris D

Dankie vir 'n heerlike langnaweek by Mabula.

Skoon lug, sterre, bosse en diere altyd goed vir die siel.

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Thank you for a lovely long weekend at Mabula.

Clean sky, stars, forests and animals are always good for the soul.

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Natasja R - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Natasja R
Family with teenagers

Heerlik en ontspannend.

Mabula tel definitief onder die beste van 'n bosveldvakansie. Ons was meer as tien jaar laas by Mabula, maar was nie teleurgesteld nie. 'n Goeie ervaring en baie ontspannend. Miskien is dit a.g.v. die feit dat ons al voorheen daar was, maar ons het 'n paar areas opgemerk waar verbetering nodig was: 1. Die bad kamergeriewe is 'n groot swakpunt. Behalwe dat die bad en stort hopeloos te klein en onvoldoende is vir enige gesin, is dit ook verwaarloos. Die handdoekreling is losgebreek en dieselfde vir die haak agter die deur. 2. Die wildritte was ongelooflik, maar ons onthou dat Mabula komberse uitgedeel het, veral vir nagritte - dit was baie koud en nie aangenaam as jy vir twee ure in die wind ry nie. 3. Die restaurant se kos is heerlik, maar diens is nie so goed nie. Ontbyt was alles okay, maar vir aandete het ons letterlik vir 30 minute gewag vir ons kelner en was lankal klaar geëet voordat ons die rekening gekry het - met 'n buffet-restaurant verwag 'n mens baie beter diens. 4. Netwerk en sein was 'n massiewe probleem a.g.v. beurtkrag. Wanneer die krag terugkom, het MTN-sein vir ure daarna nie teruggekom nie. Dit is bekend aan BushTime en hulle het gesê Vodacom is beter - 'n bietjie laat wanneer jy reeds daar is om iets daaraan te doen en daar is nie gratis WiFi nie, jy moet betaal vir WiFi by die hotel.

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Delicious and relaxing.

Mabula definitely ranks among the best of a bushveld holiday. It has been more than ten years since we last visited Mabula, but we were not disappointed. A good experience and very relaxing. Maybe it's because the fact that we have been there before, but we noticed a few areas where improvement was needed: 1. The bath room facilities are a major weakness. Besides the bath and shower being hopelessly too small and inadequate for any family, they are also neglected. The towel rail was broken loose and the same for the hook behind the door. 2. The game drives were amazing, but we remember Mabula handing out blankets, especially for night drives - it was very cold and not pleasant when you drive in the wind for two hours. 3. The restaurant's food is delicious, but service is not so good. Breakfast was all okay, but for dinner we literally waited for our waiter for 30 minutes and had already finished eating before we got the bill - with a buffet restaurant you expect much better service. 4. Network and signal was a massive problem due to load shedding When the power comes back on, MTN signal doesn't come back for hours afterwards. This is known to BushTime and they said Vodacom is better - a bit late when you are already there to do something about it and there is no free WiFi, you have to pay for WiFi at the hotel.

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Adel T - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Adel T
Family with young children

Baie lekker en gerieflik.

Ons eenheid was baie gerieflik geleë, 'n kort stapafstand van die swembad en speelarea, maar ver genoeg om die stilte van die bos te ervaar. Al die personeel van BushTime is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Very nice and comfortable.

Our unit was very conveniently located, a short walk from the pool and play area, but far enough to experience the silence of the forest. All the staff at BushTime are very friendly and helpful.

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Hanlie V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hanlie V
With friends

Rustig, wildbesigtiging was waarde vir geld.

Baie lekker. Sou graag 14h wou inklok ipv 15h.

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Quiet, wildlife viewing was value for money.

Very nice. Would like to check in at 2pm instead of 3pm.

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Griet V - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Griet V
With friends

Baie goeie akkommodasie met vriendelike diens.

Ons het dit baie geniet. Alles was netjies en skoon en gerieflik. Ons tyd was net te kort!

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Very good accommodation with friendly service.

We enjoyed it very much. Everything was neat and clean and comfortable. Our time was just too short!

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Surika M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Surika M
With friends

Heerlike rus.

Dit was 'n heerlike naweek. Baie rus.

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Great rest.

It was a lovely weekend. Lots of rest.

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Elias S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elias S
Family with teenagers

We had a wonderful stay and game drive was so superb.

In general, everything was perfect. I wish I could have another stay at BushTime at Mabula with my friends.

Qhawekazi M - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Qhawekazi M
With friends

It was great, wild and above our expectations.

The place was great, and affordable, with good roads and signage. We did get lost and we enjoyed the activities offered especially the Lion Safari game drive. The staff was friendly and we had our own privacy.

Michelle H - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle H
Family with young children

Great find - our family loved it.

The house is well equipped, comfortable, big and the private pool is a win. Service was excellent and the complimentary game drive and kids activities were great.

Leoni K - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leoni K
Large group

Was uitstekend!

Almal gaan uit hulle pad om dit vir jou aangenaam te maak. Selfs die safari's was perfek!

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Was excellent!

Everyone goes out of their way to make it pleasant for you. Even the safaris were perfect!

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Jacques V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques V
Large group

Heerlike bosveldwegbreek.

Ongelooflike lekker kuier in die bos. Perfekte eenheid met als wat mens nodig het en 'n asemrowende uitsig vanaf Sunset Hill. Wildritte en genoeg aktiwiteite. Ons sal vir seker weer terug wees! Dankie.

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Lovely woodland break.

Unbelievably nice visit in the forest. Perfect unit with everything you need and a breathtaking view from Sunset Hill. Game drives and plenty of activities. We will definitely be back again! Thank you.

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Claire R - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Claire R
With friends

Stunning location, great game viewing.

Mabula is a location that delivers on a great bush experience and interesting game viewing.

Khomotso B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Khomotso B
Family with young children

It was so nice and relaxing.

The place is so good and the people are so friendly, it was a good adventure.

Gary W - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gary W
Family with young children

Tame animals close to the accommodation. Game drive with very friendly and knowledgeable ranger (Ress).

Close to Jo'burg and Pretoria. Accommodation far enough apart from each other not to carry noise. Check-in, access to extras, game drives etc. well handled at the reception. Small shop well stocked for the incidentals.

Alan M - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alan M
Family with teenagers

Nice stay, no problems, but I would say only OK, not fantastic.

I stay in a lot of bush accommodation. I had no problems and enjoyed it but it did not excite me, it was OK. I don't think I would go back if I had the choice of a bush holiday. The restaurant was closed on the night we planned to eat out which messed us around and we weren't informed. There was a conference. I don't know why that affects the set up it doesn't in other establishments. When we did eat in the restaurant the waitress had a terrible attitude, don't know why. The game rangers, especially Chantelle were fantastic. But I think self-drive should be offered as well. I think they need to do something about the baboon problem.

Koos A - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Koos A
Family with young children

Baie rustige netjiese blyplek.

Goeie wegbreek vir wildkyk en oorgenoeg ontspanningsgeriewe.

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Very quiet neat place to stay.

Good getaway for wildlife viewing and ample recreational facilities.

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Leoni V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Leoni V
With friends

Lekker huisies en boslewe, net jammer mens kan nie self wildritte doen nie.

Die reën was 'n probleem en siende dat ons nie self kon wildritte doen nie was dit moeilik met kinders in 'n oop voertuig terwyl dit reën. Die een aand in die donker gesit sonder krag. Hul het wel later na ons ontvangs toe gery het, vir ons ekstra ligte gestuur. Ons is ook besteel die een aand, was so 'n aaklige ervaring en nog meer hul noodnommer wat nie werk nie.

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Nice houses and forest life, just a pity you can't do game drives yourself.

The rain was a problem and seeing that we could not do game drives ourselves it was difficult with children in an open vehicle while it was raining. Sitting in the dark one night without power. They did drive to our reception later, sent us extra lights. We were also booked the one night, was such a horrible experience and even more so their emergency number not working.

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Adéle V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adéle V
Family with young children

Wonderlike bosveldvakansie.

Goeie waarde vir geld! Ons was in die selfsorg-eenhede. Baie goed toegerus en privaat. Kinders was mal oor die geriewe en die main lodge en spa is 'n moet. So baie diere gesien en 'n paar spesiale besoekers (diere) gehad.

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Wonderful bushland holiday.

Good value for money! We were in the self-catering units. Very well equipped and private. Kids loved the facilities and the main lodge and spa is a must. Saw so many animals and had some special visitors (animals).

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Rolene D - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rolene D
Family with teenagers

Sien sterre.

Was baie lekker gewees.

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See stars.

Was very nice.

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Salome V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome V
With friends

Die ligging is uitstekend, baie veilig en vele aktiwiteite.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad met vriendelike personeel, 'n skoon en goed toegeruste eenheid. Kan dit vir seker aanbeveel.

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The location is excellent, very safe and many activities.

We had a lovely weekend with friendly staff, a clean and well equipped unit. Can recommend it for sure.

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Monique V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique V
With friends

Onvergeetlik.

Ons sal Bushtime at Mabula vir enige iemand aanbeveel! Almal het ons so welkom laat voel, al die geriewe is netjies, dit is 'n wonderlike wegbreek vir 'n groep vriende en familie. Al die staff het uit hul pad gegaan om die ervaring die beste te maak.

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Unforgettable.

We would recommend Bushtime at Mabula to anyone! Everyone made us feel so welcome, all the facilities are neat, it's a great getaway for a group of friends and family. All the staff went out of their way to make the experience the best.

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Johann C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann C
With friends

Die beste natuurbelewenis waarvoor mens kan vra.

Ek weet nie waar mens meer natuur, kennis, dierbesigtiging, en diens sal kan kry as by Mabula nie. Dis 'n belewenis.

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The best nature experience one could ask for.

I don't know where one will be able to get more nature, knowledge, animal viewing, and service than at Mabula. It's an experience.

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Chantelle V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle V
Family with teenagers

Beautiful and well maintained

Accomodation was very neat and clean. Game drive was awesome and beautiful resort.

Rolanda S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rolanda S
Family with young children

Uitstekende tyd gehad!

Skoon, netjies en stil.

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Had an excellent time!

Clean, neat and quiet.

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Tshepiso T - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tshepiso T
With friends

It was awesome.

We had a great time. The location, professional staff and clean facilities exceeded my expectations.

BushTime at Mabula 's response

Dear Tshepiso,

Thank you for your wonderful review. It is always a pleasure to read positive comments.
We are delighted that you had a lovely time at BushTime.

Kind Regards,

The BushTime Team

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Linda W - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda W
Large group

Word een met die natuur!

Hier kan jy herlaai in 'n pragtige omgewing, omring deur die natuur met diere op jou voorstoep.

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Become one with nature!

Here you can recharge in a beautiful setting, surrounded by nature with animals on your doorstep.

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Claire R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Claire R

Great location, view. Needed downtime.

Very good to rejuvenate. Great views and well-appointed units. No one's fault, but game drives are fully booked, no social distancing. Great location, just expensive, as you pay per chalet and not per person, we required two rooms for two people. Cost the equivalent for self-catering as it would for an up-market lodge including meals.

Salome V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Salome V
Family with young children

Heerlike bosveldkuier!

Ons is gereelde gaste by Mabula Bushtime, en geniet dit baie. Daar is heelwat vir die kinders om te doen, personeel is vriendelik, daar kan wel meer opgradering aan die eenhede gedoen word, van die kombuiskaste was los, en een laai het gesukkel om oop te maak. Het ons gamedrive baie geniet, soveel diere gesien - tot 'n aardwolf. Ons gids het baie moeite gedoen. Sal beslis weer besoek!

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Great woodland walk!

We are regular guests at Mabula Bushtime, and enjoy it very much. There is a lot for the kids to do, staff are friendly, the units could do with more upgrading, some of the kitchen cupboards were loose, and one drawer struggled to open. Really enjoyed our game drive, saw so many animals - up to an aardwolf. Our guide put in a lot of effort. Will definitely visit again!

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Wikus M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wikus M
With friends

Awesome stay!

Mabula is just the best place to visit with smaller kids.

Herman P - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Herman P
With friends

Baie rustige en mooi omgewing.

Die oord is ideaal vir 'n stil wegbreek van die stad af en die omgewing gee jou 'n ware bosveld-ervaring.

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Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.

The resort is ideal for a quiet break away from the city and the surroundings give you a true bushveld experience.

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Desire P - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Desire P
Family with young children

Great!

Was 'n fantastiese naweek weg!

Meryl E - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Meryl E
Family with young children

We had a very enjoyable stay.

See stars.

Thandeka N - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Thandeka N
With friends

Amazing, peaceful and great facilities.

It was a great time out, kitchen had everything we needed. Bed so comfortable. Only down side was the closed fireplace.

Adia M - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Adia M
With partner

Baie gemaklik en mooi! Word deel van die natuur!

Huis goed toegerus, skoon en netjies. Kamerkaste (oud en pas nie by ander dekor nie) en stort is swak in vergelyking met res van die huis (swak stortkop en glasskeiding is oud en lelik). Dit moet vervang word, res van die huis is pragtig nuut. Stel asb. gaste in kennis dat wildsrit vooruit bespreek moet word. Dis ons hoofrede hoekom ons gegaan het na Mabula is vir die baie goeie wildsritte. Groot terleurstelling toe ons inklok en hoor daar is nie plek vir ons nie (2 persone). Dit maak deel van die akkommodasie se verblyfkoste uit. Na baie mooi praat het hulle vir ons plek gemaak. Lig asb gaste. vooraf in dat hulle ongeveer die wildsrit 'n week vooruit moet bespreek. Een wildsrit per naweek is ook te min. Dit was nog altyd 2 wildsritte per naweek gewees in die verlede. Darem kon ons een kry. Baie mooi, gerieflik en skoon. Goed uitgerus. Maar die koste regverdig nie die standaard nie. Effens te duur. Ons reis baie en kan dus vergelyk. Pragtige reservaat en gerieflik. Baie duur.

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Very comfortable and beautiful! Become part of nature!

House well equipped, clean and tidy. Room closets (old and doesn't match other decor) and shower are poor compared to rest of the house (weak shower head and glass partition is old and ugly). It needs replacing, rest of the house is beautifully new. Please set inform guests that game drives must be booked in advance. That's our main reason why we went to Mabula is for the very good game drives. Big disappointment when we checked in and heard there was no room for us (2 people). This forms part of the accommodation's accommodation costs. After a lot of nice talking, they made room for us. Please inform guests. in advance that they should book the game drive about a week in advance. One game drive per weekend is also too little. It had always been 2 game drives per weekend in the past. At least we could find one. Very nice, comfortable and clean. Well rested. But the cost does not justify the standard. Slightly overpriced. We travel a lot and can therefore compare. Beautiful reserve and comfortable. Very expensive.

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Dear Adia,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review.
It is through our guest's constructive feedback that we are able to improve our facilities and service offered to guests.
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Bushtime at Mabula

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Carien J - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Carien J
With friends

Teleurstellend.

Het 2 Amerikaners geneem vir bos-ervaring. Eenheid is baie ver van aktiwiteite. Nagrit uiters teleurstellend. Geen olifante, leeus of luiperds gesien. Buffels verpiep klein. Spyskaart in restaurant swak. Eenheid sowel as wildrit was baie duur en glad nie waarde vir geld nie. Moes vooraf alles betaal.

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Disappointing.

Took 2 Americans for bush experience. Unity is very far from activities. Night drive extremely disappointing. No elephants, lions or leopards seen. Buffaloes squeak small. Menu in restaurant poor. Unit as well as game drive were very expensive and not value for money at all. Had to pay everything in advance.

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Herman C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman C
Family with young children

Rustige naweek weg van die stad se lawaai. Dit was heerlik.

Tydens hierdie tydperk in SA met die Koronavirus-epidemie was dit lekker om by so 'n skoon, netjies en rustige plek te kon uitspan al was dit net vir 2 dae om mens se battery te herlaai. Sal beslis volgende keer vir langer bly. Ons 4 jarige seuntjie het sy vlakvarkmaats wat elke oggend kom draai maak het baie geniet sowel as die mooi voëltjies en oulike eekhorings. Die ontspanningsarea met die jumping pillow, swembad en speelarea was baie netjies skoon en dit was lekker om bietjie tyd daar ook te spandeer.

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Quiet weekend away from the city noise. It was delicious.

During this period in SA with the Corona virus epidemic, it was nice to be able to stretch out at such a clean, tidy and peaceful place, even if it was only for 2 days to recharge one's battery. Will definitely stay for longer next time. Our 4-year-old boy really enjoyed his warthog friends who came round every morning as well as the pretty birds and cute squirrels. The relaxation area with the jumping pillow, swimming pool and play area was very neat and clean and it was nice to spend some time there too.

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Dear Herman,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Kind Regards,
The BushTime Team

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Lucas V - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lucas V
Family with teenagers

Beste reservaat ooit waar ek nog was.

Sal weer gaan, beter as ander lodges, skoon, netjies en alles werk. Uitstekend.

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Best reserve I've ever been to.

Will go again, better than other lodges, clean, tidy and everything works. Outstanding.

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Dear Lucas,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Lieb P - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lieb P
Family with young children

Baie baie lekker tyd gehad.

Van die ontvangs was alles net 'n plesier gewees. Awesome plek en baie om te doen vir kids.

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Had a very very nice time.

Everything from the reception had been a pleasure. Awesome place and lots to do for kids.

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Dear Lieb,
Thank you for your great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Rudaiba K - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudaiba K
Family with teenagers

Absolutely stunning.

My family had an absolutely lovely time. Staff friendly from the reception to the daily cleaning staff and the staff and the entertainment area. Something to do for every one. Beautiful bush experience with birds, monkeys, warthogs and many more seen roaming free on the resort. Definitely a place I will go back to.

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Dear Rudaiba,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us.

Looking forward to welcoming you back again.

Kind Regards,

Bushtime at Mabula

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Karmen V - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karmen V
Family with young children

Rustige uitspan in die bos.

Ons het heerlik gekuier en gerus in die natuur.

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Peaceful outing in the woods.

We had a great time and rested in nature.

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Dear Karmen,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Chris S - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris S
With partner

Good value for money.

Clean and well kept amenities.

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Dear Chris,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Petro N - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petro N
Family with young children

Heerlik, rustig

Goeie waarde vir geld, baie aktiwiteite vir klein kinders, vriendelike diens, baie diere en voëls

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Lovely, peaceful

Good value for money, lots of activities for small children, friendly service, lots of animals and birds

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Dear Petro,
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Ane V - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ane V
Family with young children

Rustige kuier in die bos.

Die eenhede is ver genoeg van mekaar sodat niemand in mekaar se spasie beweeg nie. Daar was ook 'n swembad naby genoeg vir die kinders om te gebruik sonder op en af ry.

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Peaceful walk in the woods.

The units are far enough apart so that no one moves into each other's space. There was also a pool close enough for the kids to use without driving up and down.

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Dear Ane,
Thank you for your great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Jana V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jana V
Family with young children

Great for a short getaway, beautiful views and plenty of game to see.

We had a lovely 2 night stay at BushTime. The staff is very helpful and gives great service. There is various kids entertainment available which our two enjoyed a lot. The different swimming pools were a welcome refreshment and made the family holiday even better. The game drive was informative and we spotted a lot of game close by. Only small let down was the buffet dinner, which we didn't enjoy (and was pricey). Would certainly go back.

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Dear Jana,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Nicky M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicky M
Family with young children

Fantastiese destinasie om diere te sien, baie netjiese fasiliteite en heerlike kos in die restaurant.

Chalets baie netjies, badkamers bietjie klein. Ons het baie diere gesien, meer as enige ander plek. Natuurbewaarders is fantasties op die wildritte. Dassies en eekhorings het elke oggend kom groet by die chalet, en op dag 1 het 'n klipspringer homself in die chalet ingenooi. Net die olifante was bietjie skaam. Swembaddens is baie gerieflik en skoon.

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Fantastic destination to see animals, very neat facilities and delicious food in the restaurant.

Chalets very neat, bathrooms a bit small. We saw a lot of animals, more than anywhere else. Conservationists are fantastic on the game drives. Badgers and squirrels came to say hello at the chalet every morning, and on day 1 a rockhopper invited himself into the chalet. Only the elephants were a little shy. Swimming pools are very comfortable and clean.

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Thank you for your great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Poor reception staff

TV in living room did not work first night. Only 21h30 in the evening come to sort out. TVs in rooms didn't work at all all weekend, phones didn't work. Reception did not pick up when dialing. Toilets in 2 rooms leaked. Bedding was washed out and had holes in it. On reporting to reception the lady on duty on Saturday morning was very unsympathetic and just said "Nothing she can do - the lodge is closed". Feel they should have disclosed such information on the webwork during booking. A free game drive was offered. Had a sick cancer patient in our group who went overseas for cancer treatment the Tuesday after the weekend. Sunday night was her last night with her friend and we wanted to make it special by making the room a little romantic and organizing a "sundowner game drive". Lady who did reservations on Sunday morning was once again unfriendly and unhelpful. Sorry can't help point. Proceeded to write in her book. Never received such unfriendly customer service at a holiday resort. Guess they were not up to the opening after the long "lockdown". Game rangers, cleaners and maintenance staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

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Johan V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan V
Family with teenagers

Not happy.

On arrival we had to pay another R250 conservation fee. We were not allowed to go on a game drive by ourselves. If I have known this I would not have booked with this resort.

BushTime at Mabula 's response

Dear Mr. Visser,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
We appreciate our guests feedback and constructive criticism.

We note that you are not happy about the conservation fee payable per vehicle on arrival and that you were not able to do self drives. We apologize that you missed this in the terms and condition advertised on the Travelground / Lekkeslaap website. All reservations made are informed about our terms and conditions.
We also advise that with each booking there is a free safari per person included in their stay.

We trust that you enjoyed your stay in spite of the conservation fee you had to pay.

Kind Regards,

Bushtime at Mabula

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Adriaan Erasmus J - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Adriaan Erasmus J
With friends

Netjies en die eenheid was ruim met goeie geriewe. Spesifieke eenheid nie aanbeveel nie a.g.v. ligging in die oord.

Die spesifieke eenheid (no. 6 Shareblock) het geen uitsig oor die bosveld nie. Dit het die boservaring wat ons verwag het heeltemal ontneem. Vir seker nie die beste keuse van die eenhede in hierdie Groot 5 reservaat nie en vir seker nie die geld werd nie. Restaurant is duur vir gemiddelde geregte en ons het meer as 'n uur gewag vir ons kos. Swak as mens met klein kinders daar sit. Die oord in geheel is baie netjies en goed onderhou en beurtkrag was nie 'n probleem met die kragopwekkers op die perseel nie.

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Neat and the unit was spacious with good facilities. Specific unit not recommended due to location in the resort.

The specific unit (no. 6 Shareblock) has no view of the woodland. It completely took away the forest experience we were expecting. Certainly not the best choice of units in this Big 5 reserve and certainly not worth the money. Restaurant is expensive for average dishes and we waited more than an hour for our food. Weak if you sit there with small children. The resort as a whole is very neat and well maintained and load shedding was not a problem with the generators on site.

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Dear Adriaan,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for bringing these issues to our attention as it is only through regular constructive feedback that we are able to ensure consistent services to our guests.
Kind Regards,
Bushtime at Mabula

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Carina L - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Carina L

Die slegste vakansie ooit. Mabula sien ons verseker nooit weer nie.

Wat 'n ontnugtering! Chalet was vir seker nie 'n 4 ster soos wat ek uit advertensies verstaan het nie. Nêrens word op die website gesê dat geen privaat ritte toegelaat word nie. Jy moet ten duurste van Mabula se ritte gebruik maak, en kry ook nie noodwendig plek op ritte nie weens 'n gebrek aan voertuie. Ons het 'n gestremde kind en wou alleen op ritte omdat ons kind ander mense steur, en ons kon nie geakkommodeer word nie. Een van net 2 ritte wat ons kon meemaak se voertuigsitplekke is gehawend en die drywer het geensins moeite gedoen om by alle wild te stop nie. Hy het slegs gestop by wat hyself wou afneem. Uit die 5 dae wat ons by Mabula was kon ons op net 2 ritte gaan. Alles wat 'n persoon by Mabula wil doen kos ekstra en moet bespreek word. Die superette se tye op die deur is ook foutief. Tye is tot 18:00, en ons is 17:00 weggewys. Kuriowinkel was ook toe in tye wat hy veronderstel was om oop te wees. Grootste teleurstellende vakansie ooit!

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The worst holiday ever. Mabula will surely never see us again.

What a disillusionment! Chalet was definitely not a 4 star as I understood from advertisements. Nowhere on the website does it say that no private rides are allowed. You have to make use of Mabula's rides at great cost, and you also don't necessarily get a place on rides due to a lack of vehicles. We have a disabled child and wanted to ride alone because our child disturbs other people, and we could not be accommodated. One of only 2 trips we were able to experience the vehicle seats were battered and the driver made no effort to stop at all wildlife. He only stopped at what he wanted to photograph himself. Out of the 5 days we were at Mabula we were able to go on only 2 rides. Everything a person wants to do at Mabula costs extra and must be booked. The supermarket's times on the door are also wrong. Timings are until 6pm, and we were turned away at 5pm. Curiowinkel was also then at times it was supposed to be open. Biggest disappointing vacation ever!

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Dear Carina,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are disappointed to read your feedback here and would like to apologise for the experiences that were below the standard we pride ourselves on.
Kind Regards,
Bushtime at Mabula

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Werner P - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Werner P
Family with young children

Ongeskikte gidse.

Na 'n besoek aan een van die aktiwiteite buite Mabula het ons 'n verkeerde afdraai geneem, die grondpad het geen teken op wat sê geen toegang. Na min of meer 'n uur se verdwaal en probeer terugkom by ons kamp het 'n gids met gaste toevallig aangery gekom, ons was verlig en kon rigting vra maar ons was stomgeslaan oor die gids se gedrag. Sonder om ons te groet en enige vrae te vra is ons summier uitgetrap soos stout kinders en gedreig dat ons voertuig afgeneem gaan word en meer. Dit met 2 klein kinders in die kar. Al wat ons wou weet is hoe om terug te kom by ons kamp. Dit was so groot skok ons het ons tasse gepak en uitgeklok. Skokkend pateties.

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Inappropriate guides.

After a visit to one of the activities outside Mabula we took a wrong turn, the dirt road has no sign on it saying no access. After about an hour of getting lost and trying to get back to our camp, a guide with guests happened to drive up, we were relieved and could ask for directions but we were dumbfounded by the guide's behavior. Without greeting us or asking any questions, we were summarily kicked out like naughty children and threatened that our vehicle would be taken and more. This with 2 small children in the car. All we wanted to know was how to get back to our camp. It was such a shock we packed our bags and checked out. Shockingly pathetic.

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Dear Werner,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are disappointed to read your feedback here and would like to apologize for the experiences that were below the standard we pride ourselves on.
Kind Regards
Bushtime at Mabula

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Werner P - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Werner P
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld!

Swak besprekingstelsel en bestuur. As gesin met klein kinders het ons na al die opsies in Mabula gekyk en besluit om in die Modjadji-kamp te bespreek, spesifiek omdat dit die oop vlaktes bied en naby al die kinderaktiwiteite en vermaak is. Met 'n groot verbasing is ons geskuif na Sunset Hill, bo op die berg en glad nie kindervriendelik. Swak styl en diens, ons is ingedoen, want as julle ons sou kontak en verwittig van die skuif sou ons nie voort gegaan het met die bespreking. Geen bestuurslid bied enige verduideliking of verskoning. Boonop werk die yskas in eenheid 56 nie. Patetiese diens en glad nie die geld werd, inteendeel behoort julle my terug te betaal. My fout was om nie die resensies te lees nie, dit is duidelik hierdie is nie die eerste keer dat julle besprekings opmors nie.

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Disappointed!

Poor booking system and management. As a family with small children, we looked at all the options in Mabula and decided to book in the Modjadji camp, specifically because it offers the open plains and is close to all the children's activities and entertainment. To our great surprise we were moved to Sunset Hill, up on the mountain and not at all child friendly. Poor style and service, we are done in, because if you had contacted us and informed us of the move we would not have continued with the booking. No management member offers any explanation or apology. Additionally, the refrigerator in unit 56 does not work. Pathetic service and not worth the money at all, on the contrary you should refund me. My mistake was not reading the reviews, it's clear this isn't the first time you've screwed up bookings.

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Dear Werner,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for bringing these issues to our attention as it is only through regular constructive feedback that we are able to ensure consistent services to our guests.
Kind Regards,
Bushtime at Mabula

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Tania O - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tania O
Family with teenagers

Heerlike bos-ervaring.

Mabula het my aangenaam verras met vriendelike personeel, skoon en gerieflike eenheid en pragtige uitsig.

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Lovely bush experience.

Mabula pleasantly surprised me with friendly staff, clean and comfortable unit and beautiful views.

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Dear Tania,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Charlene D - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlene D
Family with teenagers

Mabula het ons ontvang met 'n verwelkomingsdrankie en boereworsrolle vir honger tieners. Die diere was in oorvloed, ons het omtrent alles gesien wat ons harte begeer het. Netjies, pynlik skoon en rustig. Dankie Mabula!

Sien sterre.

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Mabula received us with a welcome drink and boerewors rolls for hungry teenagers. The animals were in abundance, we saw just about everything our hearts desired. Neat, painfully clean and peaceful. Thank you Mabula!

See stars.

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Dear Charlene,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Alichia G - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alichia G
Large group

Ons familie love Mabula, was 'n spesiale naweek saam met spesiale mense op 'n spesiale plek.

Mabula is 'n fantastiese plek, was al twee keer daar en sal weer soontoe gaan. Ligging, blyplek en aktiwiteite amazing!

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Our family loves Mabula, was a special weekend with special people in a special place.

Mabula is a fantastic place, has been there twice and will go there again. Location, accommodation and activities amazing!

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Dear Alichia,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Dylan S - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Dylan S
With friends

Disappointing stay! We will not be visiting Mabula Lodge again!

Extremely disappointing! We were informed that our booking had to be changed from a 10 sleeper house and 2 x 6 sleeper houses which was intended for a 30th birthday party for 20 people with children, just 2 days before arrival. The reasons provided were that the owners had now paid the ''levy'' and wanted to use the unit we had booked, despite our payment already being made. As an alternative, we were given 4 x separate 6 sleeper units, which is also very deceiving as they do not specify that there are only 2 bedrooms and 2 single couches available - not ideal for couples and young children, not to mention the units were far apart from each other which meant that in order for the group to be together we had to get in our vehicles and drive to a unit or the entertainment area which defeated the whole idea of having a birthday party with a group of friends. In addition, 2 of the units did not have water for the entire weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). We had no electricity for most of the weekend as well. On the Saturday afternoon, when we inquired about the game drive which we had booked for 20 people, we were informed that there was no booking on their system despite the booking being made in writing, weeks in advance as per the lodge's instruction. Fortunately a plan was made and the game drive happened. The buffet food on the Sunday was also very average and limited variety especially at R 205 p.p. Overall, not a great experience as we had planned this weekend away since January 2019 and I am sure that we will find far more suitable lodges with better treatment and service as well as value for money going forward.

Eva M - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eva M
With partner

Fantastic week at Bushtime at Mabula!

We can highly recommend Bush Time at Mabula. The staff was courteous and friendly and the accommodation was very neat and clean. The game driver (Liam) took every effort to find the big five (found four) and was very informative. Our overall experience was just exceptional and great. This place is a real gem.

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Dear Eva,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Claire R - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claire R

Great peaceful location in the bush.

Mabula Self-catering is a good value option for being in the bush. Great views, peaceful location and access to game drives and the main lodge if and when needed.

BushTime at Mabula 's response

Thank you for your great review, we hope to welcome you back at Mabula in the near future.
Kind Regards,
The Mabula Team

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Diani V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Diani V
Family with teenagers

Ontspannend, verfrissend en lekker.

Pragtige eenheid wat uitkyk op die bos. Kom nie agter daar bly ander gaste langsaan nie. Die natuurskoon is pragtig en aktiwiteite volop.

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Relaxing, refreshing and delicious.

Beautiful unit overlooking the forest. Don't realize there are other guests staying next door. The scenery is beautiful and activities abound.

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Goeiedag Diani,

Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer. Ons hoop om u weer in die toekoms op Mabula te verwelkom.

Vriendelike groete,
Die Mabula Span

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Candice F - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Candice F
With friends

It was absolutely fantastic.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Mabula. Ryan and Clara made our stay exceptional we will definitely be back to enjoy the stay again. Thank you to everyone who made it just stunning I'd recommend all to go and experience it.

BushTime at Mabula 's response

Thank you for your great review, we hope to welcome you back at Mabula in the near future.

Kind Regards,
The Mabula Team

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Christine S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine S
Family with young children

Regtig wonderlik.

Sal definitief weer besoek.

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Really wonderful.

Will definitely visit again.

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Dear Christine,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Delarey T - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delarey T
With friends

Goeie geriewe en dierelewe, maar waar daar mense is, is geraas.

Dit is vir my moeilik om te sê dat ek die ondervinding by BushTime geniet het. Ek het gemengde gevoelens. Ons het baie mooi diere gesien en die geriewe is regtig baie mooi. Maar vir twee aande in 'n ry het ons mense in verskillende eenhede gehad wat musiek gespeel het, wat volgens my en my familie die bosveld-ervaring bederf het. Ons het juis bosveld toe gegaan om die geraas van die stad te ontsnap. Dit was opgeneem met bestuur, maar dit blyk my nie dat daar duidelike reëls is in verband met musiek nie, dus voel ek ook die bestuur het dit nie reg hanteer nie. Dus sal ek BushTime ongelukkig altyd onthou vir die negatief, as ek bure met musiek wou ervaar het ek maar in die stad gebly.

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Good amenities and animals to view, but where there's people, there will be noise.

I find it difficult to say that I enjoyed my experience at BushTime. I have mixed feelings about it. We saw beautiful animals and the amenities are really beautiful. But for two nights in a row there were people in different units who played music. This ruined the bushveld experience my family and I had come for. We decided on a bushveld getaway to escape the noise of the city. The noise was reported to management, but it seems that there aren't clear rules regarding music at this establishment, so I don't feel that management handled this properly. Therefor I'll always remember our stay at BushTime negatively. If I wanted to experience noisy neighbours, I would've stayed in the city.

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Claire R - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Claire R
With friends

Great value bush escape.

Beautiful bushveld, good value option. Game drives just a bit routine. I know the route off the top of my head, always the same.

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Dear Claire,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Carla G - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Carla G
With partner

Was baie rustig.

Mabula was rustig en stil, presies wat ons op soek na was. Mabula se lodges is goed toegerus, maar kan doen met 'n bietjie van 'n facelift. Die strooikussings en throws het effe bedompig geruik,en ons kon ook nie vensters oopmaak vanweë die apies nie.

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Was very calm.

Mabula was peaceful and quiet, exactly what we were looking for. Mabula's lodges are well equipped but could do with a bit of a facelift. The straw cushions and throws smelled a bit stuffy, and we couldn't open the windows either because of the monkeys.

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Dear Carla,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your comments and we are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Bushtime at Mabula

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Johanna E - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Johanna E
With friends

Mabula ondervinding.

Mabula het my datums en chalet nommer verkeerd gehad. Die wildrit is in die wintertyd te laat en te lank. Die wildbewaarder het 'n oordeelsfout gemaak toe hy in die pad van die reuse olifant met ons as gaste beland het ten spyte daarvan dat 'n persoon op 'n ander voertuig hom gemaan het. Mabula is nie vir my 'n opsie vir ontspanning nie.

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Mabula experience.

Mabula got my dates and chalet number wrong. The game drive is too late and too long in the winter time. The game warden made an error of judgment when he ended up in the path of the giant elephant with us as guests despite being warned by a person in another vehicle. Mabula is not an option for me for relaxation.

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Tanya H - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Tanya H
Family with young children

Baie gemiddeld vir die prys wat jy betaal.

BushTime at Mabula gaan glad nie uit hul pad uit om jou te akkommodeer nie. Hul adverteer wildsritte vir die kinders, maak hul opgewonde om uit te vind daar is net 1 voertuig wat 9 kindertjies kan vat op die wildsrit tussen 3 lodges. Die kaggels binne-in die eenheid is toegemaak, so jy kan dit nie gebruik nie. Lugreëling in die kamers was raserig. Vensters en kombuiskaste is vuil. Personeel wat handdoeke kom vervang stap net binne sonder om te klop. Die eenhede is glad nie privaat en in die bos soos dit lyk op die webtuiste nie. Daar is net 1 geyser vir 8 mense, so ons het meeste van die tyd nie genoeg warm water gehad nie. Ons het vir seker al baie beter diens en fasiliteite gehad by ander lodges teen 'n fraksie van die prys.

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Very average for the price you pay.

BushTime at Mabula will not go out of their way to accommodate you. They advertise game drives for the children, get them excited to find out there is only 1 vehicle that can take 9 children on the game drive between 3 lodges. The fireplaces inside the unit are closed, so you cannot use them. Air conditioning in the rooms was noisy. Windows and kitchen cabinets are dirty. Staff who come to replace towels just walk in without knocking. The units are not at all private and in the woods as they appear on the website. There is only 1 geyser for 8 people, so we didn't have enough hot water most of the time. We have certainly had much better service and facilities at other lodges at a fraction of the price.

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Trevor S - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Trevor S
Family with young children

Verblyf is baie mooi en goed toegerus.

Restaurant het nooit plek beskikbaar nie alhoewel jy met 'n afslagkaart toegedien word. Indien jy plek kry, is daar basies niks om van te kies nie, want die potte is leeg. Warm swembad is net beskikbaar tot 16:00 en ander aktiwiteite meestal net deur die week.

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Accommodation is very nice and well equipped.

Restaurant never has space available although you are treated with a discount card. If you find a place, there is basically nothing to choose from, because the pots are empty. Hot pool is only available until 16:00 and other activities mostly only during the week.

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