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Griffons Bush Camp

Game Lodge

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 20 reviews for Griffons Bush Camp
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Linda V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda V
With partner

Ons het heerlik oorgebly en die stilte en boskamp laat 'n mens wonderlik ontspan.

Ons het heerlik oorgebly vir 3 dae, die stilte was baie ontspannend weg van die dorpsgeraas. Alois was baie behulpsaam.

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We had a wonderful stay and the silence and forest camp make one relax wonderfully.

We had a wonderful stay for 3 days, the silence was very relaxing away from the town noise. Alois was very helpful.

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Heather B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Heather B
Family with teenagers

An excellent spot to relax and unwind.

Griffons was a delight to discover so close to Johannesburg. Cell signal is intermittent so it's a perfect exccuse to go off grid for a while and recharge yourself instead of your phone. With all the rain there is a fair amount of erosion to the roads to heed their warning of requiring a high clearance vehicle.

Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Hi Heather,

Thank you for your review, we are so glad you were able the disconnect and really relax in the bush, we look forward to hopefully hosting you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Benjamin

Griffons Bush Camp
Johan V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan V
With partner

Griffons is die plek vir stil word en afsondering in die natuur.

Die chalets was skoon en bied gerieflike verblyf. Die buitestort is uniek. Die sentrale kombuis funksioneer goed. Alois is baie vriendelik en het ons bederf met genoeg braaihout en die vuurmaakplek is elke dag skoongemaak. Ons het verkies om nie ons chalet elke dag te laat skoonmaak nie en die skottelgoed in die sentrale kombuis is deur die personeel gewas. Min tot geen selfoonsein nie wat goed is. Daar is ongelukkig net een USB-kragpunt by die kombuis wat van sonpanele werk so as daar aantal mense is gaan dit lol. Die toegangspad net buite Thabazimbi is 'n grondpad wat baie sleg is en dan het mens nog die pas (dink Bakkerspas) wat 'n nagmerrie is. Ons het 'n hele uur aan 10 km gery. Eienaars van sedanmotors moet dit nie sommer oorweeg nie - noodsaaklik SUV met groot wiele as minimum. Alois (veldwagter) het die hele middag vir ons by die hek gewag vir laaste 1 km tot by die kamp. Beter reëling is om hom te bel wanneer mens in Thabazimbi is en hy kan dan beplan wanneer hy by die hek gaan wag. Ek het sy selnommer vir as julle dit wil publiseer. Laaste punt: geen direkte toegang van hier tot Marekele (park) nie. Slegs beperkte begeleide stap (met Alois) op die deel van reservaat - kan ook nie met eie voertuie hier ry nie en wildritte nie beskikbaar hier nie.

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Griffons is the place for silence and seclusion in nature.

The chalets were clean and offer comfortable accommodation. The outdoor shower is unique. The central kitchen functions well. Alois is very friendly and spoiled us with enough braai wood and the fireplace was cleaned every day. We chose not to have our chalet cleaned every day and the dishes in the central kitchen were washed by the staff. Little to no cell phone signal which is good. Unfortunately there is only one USB power point at the kitchen which works from solar panels so if there are number of people it goes lol. The access road just outside Thabazimbi is a dirt road which is very bad and then you have the pass (think Bakkerspass) which is a nightmare. We drove 10 km for a whole hour. Owners of sedan cars should not simply consider it - essential SUV with large wheels as a minimum. Alois (ranger) waited for us at the gate all afternoon for the last 1 km to the camp. Better arrangement is to call him when one is in Thabazimbi and he can then plan when he will wait at the gate. I have his cell number if you want to publish it. Last point: no direct access from here to Marekele (park). Only limited guided walking (with Alois) on the part of the reserve - also cannot drive here with own vehicles and game drives not available here.

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Peter L - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter L
With partner

Great, peaceful, stunning views and great birding and a good selection of trees to identify.

The camp manger was waiting for us at the gate after we were worried about cell reception. We we’re taken to our accommodation and showed around. He made sure we had hot water. Thanks to him. He really made us feel safe and we enjoyed our stay. Loved the view of the mountain to see the vultures.

Samantha R - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Samantha R
Family with young children

Remote and silent except for sounds of the bush. Very rustic.

Loved the outside shower. Magnificent views make the difficult road journey up the mountain worth while.

Fred D - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fred D
With partner

Nice and peaceful. The host does a good job to make you feel welcome.

If you want chrome and glass and all the mod cons, this is not for you. But if you like getting away to a quiet peaceful rustic place one step above camping in the bushveld - then this is great. The wildlife on your doorstep and so many different bird calls - the mind boggles. You are within the Marakele National Park.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very nice and quiet in the Bosveld.

It's a very nice and peaceful place to just get away from the hectic life. Just look please. to fill the tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms. Other than that we had no complaints.

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Lotta S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lotta S
With partner

Charming bush camp in the wild.

We had an amazing time at Griffons Bush Camp! As the two words “bush” and “camp” suggest, it’s not a five star luxury lodge. Instead, it’s a true back to nature experience with solar lights, outdoor shower and braai under the stars. Alois gave us a warm welcome and was there every day to make sure all was good (like lighting the fire for hot water and even for our braai) and the owners Rob and Thelma clearly have a passion for wildlife and really made us feel at home. The setting at the foot of the mountain is magic. The road up to the camp is rough, but we took it slow and it’s doable with a normal car. We saw wildebeest, zebra, impala, monkeys and numerous birds, and could actually smell the leopard on our bush walk with Rob. We will certainly be back!

Gertruida T - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gertruida T
With partner

Hemels, rustig en ontspannend.

Die toesighouer op die perseel het uit sy pad uitgegaan om ons verblyf so aangenaam en gerieflik as moontlik te maak, en wou net help waar hy kon. Die stilte en die rustigheid het weer ons batterye herlaai en was ons reg vir die nuwe jaar wat wag. Dankie Alois vir jou vriendlikheid en hulpvaardigheid, veral met my motor se battery wat pap geword het en hy hom vir my kom herlaai het.

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Heavenly, peaceful and relaxing.

The on-site supervisor went out of his way to make our stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible, and only wanted to help where he could. The silence and the tranquility recharged our batteries and we were ready for the new year that awaits. Thank you Alois for your kindness and helpfulness, especially with my car's battery that went flat and he came to recharge it for me.

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Pieta V - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieta V
With friends

Vreugdevol en ontspannend.

Kliëntediens is baie goed en laat mens baie tuis voel. Ek sal vir seker hulle aanbeveel vir diegene wat opsoek is na 'n wegbreek van die besige lewe af.

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Joyful and relaxing.

Customer service is very good and makes you feel very much at home. I would definitely recommend them to those who are looking for a break from the busy life.

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering Pieta, ons is bly dat jou verblyf was rustig.
Groete, Rob - Griffons Bush Camp.

Griffons Bush Camp
Annemarie K - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annemarie K
With partner

Rus vir jou siel.

Wonderlik om in die buitelug te stort.As dit rêrig koud is,dan doen jy dit vinnig. Warm water by Chalet no 4 word nog deur 'n donkie voorsien. Vir mense wat rustigheid wil hê, is dit net die plek om te wees.

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Rest for your soul.

Wonderful to shower in the open air. If it's really cold, then you do it quickly. Hot water at Chalet no 4 is still supplied by a donkey. For people who want tranquility, this is just the place to be.

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

Mooi omgewing en rustig.

Ons het baie lekker by Griffons Bush Camp gebly. Alois het baie moeite gedoen, was baie hulpvaardig en vriendelik. Die omgewing is baie mooi en dit is baie rustig. Net jammer dit was so droog. Die pad teen berg op was ook sleg. Ons het net gewonder hoe Alois alles self kan doen - vuurmaak vir warm water, kamp aan die gang hou, wildritte (oggend en aand), begeleide staptoere, skottelgoed was, beddens oortrek ens. Jammer dat hy nie hulp het nie. Ons moes egter vroeër terugkom weens 'n paar omstandighede buite ons beheer. Dankie dat die bestuur ekstra moeite gedoen het om een van die chalet vir Cheryl (vriend) te gee. Dit word waardeer.

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Beautiful surroundings and peaceful.

We had a great stay at Griffons Bush Camp. Alois made a lot of effort, was very helpful and friendly. The environment is very beautiful and it is very peaceful. Just a pity it was so dry. The road up the mountain was also bad. We just wondered how Alois can do everything himself - fire for hot water, running camp, game drives (morning and evening), guided walking tours, washing dishes, making beds etc. Too bad he doesn't have help. However, we had to come back earlier due to some circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for the management making an extra effort to give one of the chalets to Cheryl (friend). It is appreciated.

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Danke vir jou resensie, Klaus.
Ons is bly day jy jou tyd geniet het, asook die natuurskoon van Griffons. Ja, Alois is 'n wonder, hy is eintlik ons 'front man'. Agter hom is drie ander werkers, wat wasgoed, transport, voorraad en meer beplan, en ons dank hulle ook.Die sleg nasional pad, is buite ons beheer, maar mense in Polo's ens. het aangekom, net stadig. Ons is bly ons kon nog 'n chalet vir Cheryl reël.
Sien uit om julle weer op 'n stadium te sien.
Groete van Griffons

Griffons Bush Camp
Frans D - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Frans D
With friends

Min privaatheid, huise is opmekaar.

Foto's op webtuiste weerspieël nie die plek nie. Teleurgesteld toe ek daar kom. Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Not a lot of privacy, the houses are cramped next to each other.

Photos on website don't reflect reality. Disappointed when we arrived. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Good day Frans,

Our sincere apologies for your inconvenience.
The main cause, and our mistake, is that you were allocated the wrong chalet, chalet number
Three, which faces the construction of our new family unit, this will be concealed by new shrubs and trees shortly.
As per your booking, your were allocated chalet number four, which is secluded and private, as are the other chalets, except number three at this time.
Once again, our apologies for this, as Griffons is actually sought out for its peace and quiet and privacy, as you'll see on other reviews below.

Griffons Bush Camp
Salome B - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome B
With partner

Wonderlik

Die enigste negatief is die slegte pad wat jy moet ry om by Griffons uit te kom.

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Wonderful

The only issue is the bad road you have to navigate to get to Griffons.

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Dankie vir jou waarderde 'review'
Ons hoop ons sal julle weer sien !

Vriendelike groete,

Rob en Thelma

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Nevel N - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nevel N
With partner

Lovely stay.

Make sure you have sufficient ground clearance.

Cecile P - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cecile P
With friends

Pragtige omgewing.

Griffon Bush Camp het baie potensiaal, maar is ’n bietjie verwaarloos. Die kombuis se dak lek, die tafeldoeke op die stoeptafels is in swak toestand. Die plek het bietjie onderhoud nodig. Dit is ’n ware "hidden gem". Alois was ’n ongelooflike gasheer!

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Beautiful area.

Griffon Bush Camp has a lot of potential but it is a little neglected. The kitchen's roof is leaking, the tablecloths on the tables are in a bad condition. The place needs a lot of maintenance. It is a true hidden gem. Alois was an unbelievable host!

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Baie dankie Mev Prinsloo.
Ons waardeer dat u terugvoer. Ons sal beslis aandag gee aan die bogenoemde dinge.
Groete,
Griffons Bush Camp

Griffons Bush Camp
Michal F - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Michal F
With partner

Fantastiese, rustige natuur-naweek!

Ideaal vir 'n wegbreek van die stad se gejaag en tegnologie. "Back to basics" met gemak. Alois is 'n fantastiese gasheer en verseker dat daar niks kort nie.

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Fantastic, peaceful nature weekend!

Ideal for a break from the city's hustle and bustle and technology. "Back to basics" with ease. Alois is a fantastic host and ensures that nothing is missing.

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Dankie Michel - ons sien uit om julle weer te sien !

Rob en Thelma

Griffons Bush Camp
Tjaard B - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Tjaard B
With partner

Die beskrywing van die Griffon's boskamp op webtuistes is misleidend vir die eerste keer en amateur bosbesoeker.

Die ligging van die kamp aan die voet van die Waterberg en die Aasvoëlneste is van die mooiste wat jy kan kry. Die kamp self het baie positiewe elemente om te geniet en veral te rus. Ongelukkig is die kamp miskien nie vir almal nie. Besoekers wie jammer voel vir hul duur of sedanmotors moet liefs nie die pad na die kamp aandurf nie. Die wild in die kampomgewing is baie beperk (bietjie buffels, sebras, vlakvarke, jakkals) en geen voëllewe hoegenaamd nie. Alleen staptogte buite die kamp word nie meer toegelaat nie. 'n Aandbosrit word teen billike koste aangebied en is baie aangenaam - net jammer van min wild en beperkte boom/plantspesies. Die erge 2016 bosbrand word nou reggestel deur nuwe groei en is miskien rede vir min wild. Die enigste ander opsie is dat jy heelwat kilometers na die Marakele Natuurreservaat oor die gemelde baie swak klipperige pad moet aandurf om enige Groot Vyf te besigtig. Die boskamp beskik natuurlik net oor basiese geriewe, maar dis 'n gawe selfhelp en terug-aarde-toe ervaring. Sonder voorafreëling/betaling is daar geen basiese dienste beskikbaar soos geadverteer nie. Gaan liefs in 'n vriende-groep, anders gaan dit vir party te stil raak, want jy word in die kamp-area vasgevang met min natuur om te waardeer (behalwe die berg). Die kamp is net-net waarde vir geld maar vir bietjie meer kan jy 'n "beter" ervaring in die omgewing kry. Die eienaar verwaarloos die kamp.

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The description of the Griffon's forest camp on websites is misleading for the first time and amateur forest visitor.

The location of the camp at the foot of the Waterberg and the Vulture nests is one of the most beautiful you can find. The camp itself has many positive elements to enjoy and especially rest. Unfortunately, the camp may not be for everyone. Visitors who feel sorry for their expensive or sedan cars should preferably not venture down the road to the camp. The wildlife in the camp environment is very limited (little buffalo, zebra, warthog, jackal) and no bird life whatsoever. Alone walks outside the camp are no longer allowed. An evening bush drive is offered at a reasonable cost and is very enjoyable - just a shame about the lack of wildlife and limited tree/plant species. The severe 2016 forest fire is now being corrected by new growth and is perhaps the reason for little wildlife. The only other option is that you have to venture several kilometers to the Marakele Nature Reserve over the aforementioned very poor rocky road to view any of the Big Five. The forest camp only has basic facilities, of course, but it's a nice self-help and back-to-earth experience. Without prior arrangement/payment there are no basic services available as advertised. Preferably go in a group of friends, otherwise it will get too quiet for some, because you will be trapped in the camping area with little nature to appreciate (apart from the mountain). The camp is just barely value for money but for a little more you can get a "better" experience in the area. The owner neglects the camp.

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Griffons Bush Camp 's response

Beste Tjaard,

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering, ons waardeer dit opreg.

Die berg pas pad is 'n nasionale pad en ongelukkig word dit nie goed versorg deur die munisipaliteit nie.

Ons verstaan nie wat u bedoel met "daar is geen basiese dienste beskikbaar soos geadverteer nie" - alles wat ons adverteer word aangebied.

Ons het 'n groot bosbrand gehad onlangs, op 15 September 2017, maar die wild is besig om terug te keer na die nuwe groen gras wat nou op kom. Die berg beperk sommige van die Groot 5 om na ons kant van die park te beweeg.

Groete,
Thelma - Griffons Bush Camp

Griffons Bush Camp
Neels N - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Neels N
With partner

As jy 'n plek soek om weg te kom van die stadsgewoel en om met jou siel te gesels, is dit die plek.

Ons het die plek baie geniet. Die feit dat daar net vier chalets is maak dit rustig. Ons was die eerste aand die enigste mense. Die volgende dag het nog 'n gesin aangekom. Ons plek was netjies en die buitelug-badkamer was 'n lekker ervaring. Die aande om die vuur was net goed vir die siel. Dit is net die laaste +- 10 km van die pad (dit is 'n bergpas) wat baie sleg was, maar dit was deel van ons naweek se avontuur. Ons het ook heelwat diere rondom die kamp gesien. Moenie die honderde aasvoëls vergeet wat in die berg neste het nie. Die plek doen gestand aan sy naam Griffons BUSH camp.

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If you are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get to know your soul a bit, this is the place.

We enjoyed this place a lot. The fact that there are only 4 chalets makes it peaceful. We were the only people there the first night. The next day another family arrived. Our place was neat and the outdoor bathroom was a nice experience. The evenings around the fire were good for the soul. It is just the last +- 10 km of the road (it is a mountain pass) that were very bad, but that was part and parcel of our weekend adventure. We also saw lots of animals around the camp. Don't forget the thousands of vultures who nest in the mountains. The place is worthy of the name Griffons BUSH Camp.

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Hilde L - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hilde L

Pragtige ligging, heerlike buitelug stort en voortreflike diens deur Alois.

Baie mooi ligging, netjiese huisies en goed toegeruste kombuis. Daar was egter geadverteer dat mens op vele staproetes kan gaan - ons het aangeneem dat ons dit op ons eie kon onderneem, maar toe blyk dit ons mag net met Alois se begeleiding stap. Hy was 'n uitstekende gids, maar die advertensie is misleidend. Hy het elke dag hope hout vir die vuur verskaf en die kombuis is na al ons kooksessies weer skitterblink skoongemaak. Die ys- en vrieskas fasiliteit is nie heeltemal voldoende nie, veral toe 'n ander paartjie op die tweede dag arriveer en ons tussen ons twee yskaste moes deel wat nie baie koud word nie. Die buitelugstort was heerlik en ons is in die kamp besoek deur ape, bobbejane, 'n nuuskierige vlakvark en dis 'n voëlkyker se droom!

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Beautiful location, lovely outdoor shower and excellent service by Alois.

Very nice location, neat houses and well-equipped kitchen. However, it was advertised that one could go on many walking routes - we assumed that we could undertake them on our own, but then it turned out that we could only walk with Alois's guide. He was an excellent guide, but the ad is misleading. He provided piles of wood for the fire every day and the kitchen was sparkling clean again after all our cooking sessions. The fridge and freezer facilities are not quite adequate, especially when another couple arrived on the second day and we had to share between our two fridges which do not get very cold. The outdoor shower was lovely and we were visited in the camp by monkeys, baboons, a curious warthog and it's a bird watcher's dream!

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 2 Groothoek, Bakkers Pass, Alma Rd, Thabazimbi District, 0387, Limpopo
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