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    Mbizi Bush Lodge

    114 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
    114 reviews
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    • Very good8%
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    Travellers talk about
    “nature reserve” (8 reviews)
    “swimming pool” (10 reviews)
    “the main house” (4 reviews)
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    1 - 5 of 78 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wonderful place

    We spent 4 nights with Michael and Mette, and the dogs, Rafiki, Luna and Buster and it was amazing. The food, the game drive, relaxing next to the pool and looking for wildlife and really feeling like you are away from it all. No faults,...More

    Thank Benwhitehead7
    Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Ben Thank you for the nice review. Lots of greetings from the dogs, we are still laughing of your story about your border collie jumping from the stairs to the door. We enjoyed having you at the lodge, you were perfect guests too. Kind...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great and Unforgettable Experience

    We (my wife and I) had three days that will be in our memory forever. First, the lodge is amazing, with comfortable bed, excellent and quiet place. Second is related to the food prepared by Mette, if you read the comments you think "Ok, it...More

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

    Dear Enio Thank you so much for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Yes, the lions are fantastic and their loud roaring really make you respect these creatures. We have had a lot of lion activity at night since...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Marvelous location with perfect hosts!

    We stayed 4 nights at Mbizi. We had many animals at the waterhole of the lodge at day and during the night. The rooms sre furnished tastefully and comfortable. Michael and Mette are great hosts. We felt lkke visiting friends and Mette prepared excellent three...More

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    Thank petersI3859PB
    Response from Mette K, Owner at Mbizi Bush LodgeResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Peter amd family Thank you for the nice review, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay and the food at Mbizi. Kind regards Mette

    Reviewed 15 August 2017
    unrivaled authenticity!

    First off, the owners are absolutely dedicated to the place and their clients. You won't find a nicer pair of hosts anywhere in the region. The place itself is beautiful. Zipping a sundowner by the pool, overlooking the South African Wilderness (effectively the Krüger national...More

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

    Dear Tobias Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We are glad you enjoyed you stay with us and happy that you felt the tranquility that we appreciate so much ourselves. Also greetings to Fie Warm regards Mett & Michael.

    Reviewed 14 July 2017
    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 18 July 2017

    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

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    About
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    • Pool
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    • Restaurant
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    • Breakfast included
    • Free Internet
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    • Air Conditioning
    • Refrigerator in room
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    • US$249 - US$278 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
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    Vickie W
    30 June 2017|
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    Response from Benwhitehead7 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Vicky We were here in August and did a game drive with Michael and a guided tour to Kruger during our stay. Would highly recommend the drive with Michael - I think very good value for money and great to do before Kruger... More
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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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    mdextras28
    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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