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    Mbizi Bush Lodge

    109 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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    5.0
    109 reviews
    • Excellent89%
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    Travellers talk about
    “nature reserve” (8 reviews)
    “the main house” (4 reviews)
    “swimming pool” (10 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    1 - 5 of 74 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Peaceful and perfect...

    We spent a fantastic 3 nights at Mbizi. Michael and Mette made us feel right at home from the minute we arrived. The rooms were lovely and we even had a group of giraffe lope past our porch one morning at sunrise. Unfortunately we didn't...More

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    Thank Ruth P
    Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Ruth Thank you so much for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Mbizi. I hope you will have luck with your Mbizi cheese souffle recipe. When you come back, come in november when we have had some rain...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Peace and Nature

    A beautiful Game Reserve with lots of wildlife, all in very good condition.( March'17) In 4 days we saw Hyena, Leopard,Kudu, Impala, Water-buck, Giraffes, Blue Wildebeest, Jackal, Zebra and a lot of birds. This is the perfect place to chill and absorb the goodness of...More

    Thank Willemien V
    Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Willemien Thank you so much for your very nice reveiw. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you returned home well rested. Kind regards Mette

    Reviewed 6 June 2017
    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 9 June 2017

    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 20 May 2017

    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

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    About
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    • Breakfast included
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    • US$241 - US$278 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Mauriciobertola
    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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    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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