BushTime at Mabula
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Janine S - Sep 2024
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We would love to have stayed longer and will hopefully be back someday.
Linda W - Sep 2024
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Bosveld op sy beste!
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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
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Baie lekker.
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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
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Salig, rustig, lekker.
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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
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Very nice for young and old.
Great getaway for a family with small children.
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Mignon V - Mar 2024
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BushTime at Mabula was 'n fees. Wildsrit wat ingesluit was, was 'n hoogtepunt!
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BushTime at Mabula was a festival. The included game drive was a highlight!
Fantastic getaway.
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Gerrit V - Oct 2024
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Awesome lodge!
Daantjie J - Sep 2024
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Lekker naweek saam familie.
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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
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Rustig in die bos.
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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
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Baie goeie diens en waarde vir geld.
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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
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Rustig, heerlik.
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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
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Dit was uitstekend.
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It was excellent.
Will definitely go again. Enjoyed it a lot.
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Corne B - Jun 2024
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Ontspannend.
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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
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Enjoyable bush experience that we return to.
Gordon P - May 2024
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Very relaxing.
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
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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
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Enjoyable and peaceful.
Pieter P - Apr 2024
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Great self-catering accommodation. Friendly staff and good service.
Meredith V - Mar 2024
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Loved it.
Anonymous Guest - Feb 2024
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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
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Heerlike Bosveld-wegbreek.
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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
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It was a wonderful experience.
Edith D - Jul 2023
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Bos, age 5, visiting with family. Everything works. Was nice.
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Todd C - Jun 2023
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Absolutely the best experience.
Linda W - Apr 2023
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Bobaas bosveld!
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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
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Was heerlik! Baie rustig en die natuur is pragtig.
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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
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Rustig bosveld op sy beste.
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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
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Rus in die bos.
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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
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Always love visiting Mabula.
Mark G - Dec 2023
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It was a very good holiday.
Lydia V - Sep 2023
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Pragtige uitsig en chalet gerieflik ingerig.
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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
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Mooi bosveld.
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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
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Dankie vir 'n heerlike langnaweek by Mabula.
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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
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Heerlik en ontspannend.
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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
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Baie lekker en gerieflik.
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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
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Rustig, wildbesigtiging was waarde vir geld.
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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
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Baie goeie akkommodasie met vriendelike diens.
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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
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Heerlike rus.
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Great rest.
It was a lovely weekend. Lots of rest.
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Elias S - Dec 2022
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We had a wonderful stay and game drive was so superb.
Qhawekazi M - Nov 2022
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It was great, wild and above our expectations.
Michelle H - Aug 2022
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Great find - our family loved it.
Leoni K - Aug 2022
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Was uitstekend!
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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
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Heerlike bosveldwegbreek.
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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
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Stunning location, great game viewing.
Khomotso B - Jan 2022
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It was so nice and relaxing.
Gary W - Sep 2022
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Tame animals close to the accommodation. Game drive with very friendly and knowledgeable ranger (Ress).
Alan M - Mar 2022
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Nice stay, no problems, but I would say only OK, not fantastic.
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Baie rustige netjiese blyplek.
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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
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Lekker huisies en boslewe, net jammer mens kan nie self wildritte doen 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
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Wonderlike bosveldvakansie.
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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
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Sien sterre.
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See stars.
Was very nice.
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Salome V - Nov 2021
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Die ligging is uitstekend, baie veilig en vele aktiwiteite.
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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
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Onvergeetlik.
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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
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Die beste natuurbelewenis waarvoor mens kan vra.
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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
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Beautiful and well maintained
Rolanda S - Aug 2021
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Uitstekende tyd gehad!
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Had an excellent time!
Clean, neat and quiet.
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Tshepiso T - Apr 2021
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It was awesome.
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.
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The BushTime Team
Linda W - Oct 2021
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Word een met die natuur!
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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
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Great location, view. Needed downtime.
Salome V - Dec 2021
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Heerlike bosveldkuier!
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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
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Awesome stay!
Herman P - Sep 2021
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Baie rustige en mooi omgewing.
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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
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Great!
Meryl E - May 2021
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We had a very enjoyable stay.
Thandeka N - May 2021
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Amazing, peaceful and great facilities.
Adia M - Mar 2021
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Baie gemaklik en mooi! Word deel van die natuur!
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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
Carien J - Dec 2021
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Teleurstellend.
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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
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Rustige naweek weg van die stad se lawaai. Dit was heerlik.
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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.
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The BushTime Team
Lucas V - Aug 2020
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Beste reservaat ooit waar ek nog was.
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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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The BushTime Team
Lieb P - Mar 2020
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Baie baie lekker tyd gehad.
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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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The BushTime Team
Rudaiba K - Jan 2020
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Absolutely stunning.
BushTime at Mabula 's response
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.
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Bushtime at Mabula
Karmen V - Dec 2020
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Rustige uitspan in die bos.
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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.
Kind Regards,
The BushTime Team
Chris S - Sep 2020
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Good value for money.
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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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The BushTime Team
Petro N - Sep 2020
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Heerlik, rustig
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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,
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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Ane V - Aug 2020
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Rustige kuier in die bos.
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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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The BushTime Team
Jana V - Jan 2020
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Great for a short getaway, beautiful views and plenty of game to see.
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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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The BushTime Team
Nicky M - Sep 2020
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Fantastiese destinasie om diere te sien, baie netjiese fasiliteite en heerlike kos in die restaurant.
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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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Dear Nicky,
Thank you for your great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your Bushtime at Mabula and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Kind Regards,
The BushTime Team
Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
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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
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Not happy.
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
Adriaan Erasmus J - Feb 2020
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Netjies en die eenheid was ruim met goeie geriewe. Spesifieke eenheid nie aanbeveel nie a.g.v. ligging in die oord.
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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.
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Bushtime at Mabula
Carina L - Nov 2020
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Die slegste vakansie ooit. Mabula sien ons verseker nooit weer nie.
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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
Werner P - Dec 2020
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Ongeskikte gidse.
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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.
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Werner P - Jan 2020
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Teleurgesteld!
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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.
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Bushtime at Mabula
Tania O - Apr 2019
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Heerlike bos-ervaring.
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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
Charlene D - Feb 2019
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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!
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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
Alichia G - Nov 2019
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Ons familie love Mabula, was 'n spesiale naweek saam met spesiale mense op 'n spesiale plek.
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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
Dylan S - Mar 2019
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Disappointing stay! We will not be visiting Mabula Lodge again!
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Fantastic week at Bushtime at Mabula!
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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
Claire R - Jun 2018
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Great peaceful location in the bush.
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Thank you for your great review, we hope to welcome you back at Mabula in the near future.
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The Mabula Team
Diani V - May 2018
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Ontspannend, verfrissend en lekker.
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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
Candice F - May 2018
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It was absolutely fantastic.
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Thank you for your great review, we hope to welcome you back at Mabula in the near future.
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The Mabula Team
Christine S - Sep 2018
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Regtig wonderlik.
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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
Delarey T - Jul 2018
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Goeie geriewe en dierelewe, maar waar daar mense is, is geraas.
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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
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Great value bush escape.
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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
Carla G - Oct 2018
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Was baie rustig.
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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
Johanna E - Aug 2018
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Mabula ondervinding.
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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
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Baie gemiddeld vir die prys wat jy betaal.
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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
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Verblyf is baie mooi en goed toegerus.
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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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- Capacity: 400 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Renosterhoekspruit Lane, Rooiberg District, Bela Bela, 0480, Limpopo