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    Mbizi Bush Lodge

    106 Reviews
    #2 of 5 Specialty Lodging in Grietjie Nature Reserve
    Plot 109, Grietjie Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park 1390, South Africa
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          106 reviews
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          2 weeks ago
          “An absolute gem of a place to stay in truly amazing settings.”
          11 May 2017
          “Tranquility, great food and great hosts”
          Free Wifi
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          Breakfast included
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          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          An absolute gem of a place to stay in truly amazing settings.

          I would like to start by saying that if anyone who is looking on here as i did for feedback on the lodge before booking please do not take any notice of the lady called Mona as if you do you would probably miss out...More

          Thank bettyboo2013
          Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 2 weeks ago

          Thank you so much for you sweet and very nice review. We are glad that you enjoyed your time in the bush and also happy you are defending us. As you surely know, some people are just impossible to please, so we are happy that...More

          Reviewed 16 May 2017
          Big disappointment

          After so many time searching on internet looking for the right place. Reading all the reviews, I thought I found my dream place to be!!! Private in an open big five area, with great reviews. Beautiful pictures of the lodge, a long drive but no...More

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          Thank Mona C
          Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 17 May 2017

          Dear Monique van den Elzen We have received not less than 2 very bad reviews from you after your stay with us. I will use this opportunity to comment on your reviews. During your stay you told us how fantastic you thought the lodge was...More

          Reviewed 12 May 2017
          Tranquility, great food and great hosts

          We arrived at Grietje game resort in the evening hours. Michael and Mette's place is lovely and offered us amazing tranquility and great views of the national park surrounding their place. The dinner that Mette was preparing was simply amazing and both Michael and Mette...More

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          Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 4 weeks ago

          Dear Kathi & Mario Thank you so much for your nice review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Mbizi. You were indeed lucky to have 4 lions all to your selves on your morning game drive. Kind regards Mette & Michael

          Reviewed 7 May 2017
          A good surprise

          Nice & small remote guest house in the savana! The food is excellent, we had some good time. Owner tries to their best to satisfy you in a danish way ;) so everything is on schedule, maybe you would like a little bit more of...More

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          Thank rudy H
          Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 4 weeks ago

          Thank you so much for your nice review. We are happe that you loved the stay and sorry if we stressed you on your vacation, you should have told us. Kind regards Mette & Michael

          Reviewed 21 April 2017
          Wonderful small lodge with open borders to the Krugerpark.

          It is a wonderful lodge to stay for people who like wildlife in the middle of nature , who love the good food in combination with the evening and morning drives. Sitting in the morning on your own terras with a cop of coffee the...More

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          Thank 715sietsep
          Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 22 April 2017

          Dear Sietse Thank you for the nice reveiw, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay in the bush. We also relly enjoyed having you here and it felt as it was friends we waved goodbye to. lots of warm thoughts Mette & Michael

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          About
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          • Breakfast included
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          • US$238 - US$280 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          Mauriciobertola
          hi!!! I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME! I'm organizing my trip and I'm very interested in this hotel but I'm a little confused.... once you check in in this hotel is the safari included or HOW DO YOU DO THE SAFARI once you get to the hotel?? is the safari/hotel the same thing and included or i have to find the safari on my own?? how can i do that? thank you!!!!!
          30 May 2017|
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          Response from Mette K | Property representative |
          Hi The safari is not included, but there are local safaris for ZAR 250 for 2½hour or safaris in Kruger for ZAR 650 to ZAR 2600/ person Just write the lodge and we will arrange the tours for you. Kind regards Mette
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          mdextras28
          Good morning, We're (2) Planning to visit Kruger Park area in mid Feb. Your resort has great review. Planning for a 4-5 days stay there with big five safari in Kruger. Do you have avail. around Feb. 23-28??? Do you arrange big five tour and what are the cost??? I still have some flexibility in my dates. Looking forward to your reply. Michel
          13 November 2015|
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          Response from Mette K | Property representative |
          Hi Michel. Thank you for your interest in Mbizi Bush Lodge. We do have a room available for you in the mentioned period. We can arrange a full day guided safari in an open game vehicle in the Kruger Park, it is ZAR... More
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          Naheed U
          We are looking to do a safari at Kruger from Oct 22-28, We are flexible in those dates. We would like 2 nights. What are the rates? We will be 4 people. What will the tours cost? Do you arrange for them? Naheed
          13 September 2015|
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          Response from Mette K | Property representative |
          Hi Nahee, Unfortunately we do not have availability in the mentioned period. We only have availability before the 15th October and after the 2nd November. Kind regards Michael Kristensen Mbizi Bush Lodge
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