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    Buhala Lodge

    308 Reviews
    #1 of 10 Specialty Lodging in Malelane
    12KM Beyond Malelane Town on the N4 | Van Graan Se Dam, Crocodile River, Malelane 1320, South Africa
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      2 adults
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        0 children
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          US$292
          US$285
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          Overview
          4.5
          308 reviews
          • Excellent76%
          • Very good14%
          • Average3%
          • Poor3%
          • Terrible1%
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          Fantastic Bush Lodge with great river views

          We stayed at Buhala Lodage at the start of a golf/safari holiday with 3 other couples and this was the perfect start! The rooms are huge, the staff are very friendly and accomodating and the views over the Crocodile River just perfect. We did not...More

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          EGC travel

          Thanks a lot for all we have lived in such a lovely place. Every body working in the lodge were great profesionnal, very kind, and doing every things for customer to be happy. Looking forward to coming once again.More

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          Response from Colin R, Owner at Buhala Lodge

          Thank you very much for your kind review of Buhala Lodge. All our staff are very proud of what they do and will always strive to make our guests happy. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your time here and we look forward to...More

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago
          A must for the discerning traveler....highlight of our trip to Africa!!!

          Just wanted to drop a quick note and express our gratitude for a truly enjoyable stay at Buhala Lodge....I know it was the highlight of the trip for my family. The lodge is a perfect blend of rustic and modern, with the service and food...More

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          Response from Colin R, Owner at Buhala Lodge

          Thanks for your review AJ. It was a real pleasure having you and your family staying at Buhala and we are all so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. I will pass on your thanks to Moses and the rest, it always makes...More

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago
          Wonderful relaxing haven

          I stayed here one night with friends and I would have loved to have stayed for a week! We were treated so well lovely discretely attentive staff, amazing room opening out onto a large private balcony overlooking Crocodile River. Pre-dinner drinks in the relaxing bar...More

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          Response from Colin R, Owner at Buhala Lodge

          What a super review thanks very much. I will pass on you comments about dinner to our chef who prides herself on accommodating any dietary requests guests might have. Hopefully, next time you will be able to spend a bit longer with us. Colin

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago
          Buhala Lodge getaway

          Top class service from management and staff. Excellent food and brilliant dining atmosphere outside under the trees overlooking the Crocodile River with visits from hippo, buffalo and antelope to keep one occupied. Added bonus of being able to book and play golf at Leopard Creek...More

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          Response from Colin R, Owner at Buhala Lodge

          Thanks for your great review Brian. Hopefully we will see you again sometime. All the best, Colin

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          About
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          • Top amenities
          • Pool
          • Free Parking
          • Restaurant
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          • Free Parking
          • Shuttle Bus Service
          • Airport Transportation
          • Laundry Service
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          • Air Conditioning
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          • Pool
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          Details
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          • US$277 - US$348 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Suites
          • Number of rooms
          • 17
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          Questions & AnswersAsk a question
          janxd2016
          Hallo, Wie teuer sind den so Safari Touren? kann man die dann direkt in den Loges buchen? Danke :)
          21 November 2016|
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          Response from Colin R | Property representative |
          Good morning! thank you for your interest in staying with us! We do our own safari's into the Kruger National Park in an open vehicle, please contact us directly and we can forward all the information to you. we look... More
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          "The Elephant Suite was excellent with fantastic views including when using the outside shower!"
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          "Any room...but one with a balcony is great"
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          "Always ask for a room with a balcony overlooking the River."
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          "i would stay in room in main block with balcony looking over river"
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