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Buhala Game Lodge

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Malelane, South Africa
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Buhala Game Lodge
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Geneva, Switzerland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Buhala is a very nice lodge with a magnificent view. Just next to Kruger National Park, it overlooks Crocodile River. The owner, Sugar, will really make you feel at home. It is of course not the standard of the very fancy and expensive lodges of the Kruger, but the rooms are nice and clean, the staff is friendly and efficient.... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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Was in South Africa visting family and stayed here for a night. The staff is amazing and friendly. The place itself has prime location and is very nice. The food was fantastic. While having breakfast on the veranda, we saw no fewer than 50 elephants drinking and playing in the water. We also saw hippos and crocs. Be aware though,... More

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Dunstable, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

A wonderful lodge situated on the edge of the Kruger National Park over looking the the Crocodile River, didn't want to leave. Management and Staff were First Class and most hospitable. Suite we stayed in was clean, comfortable bed. Food Excellent. Carol the tour Guide was brilliant nothing she didn't know about Kruger and the animals. Would not hesitate to... More

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surrey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

Myself and my husband have just returned home from the most fantastic stay at Buhala Game Lodge. The staff were exceptional and Sugar made us feel so welcome. The food is excellent and we have even asked for some of the recipes to try out at home. We saw Rhinos,Elephants, Hippos, Buffalo and even Leopards while relaxing on the beautiful... More

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Linton, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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We have just returned from South Africa and stayed for 4 nights in an Elephant Suite at Buhala. The website description says that these are 'luxury suites' which is why we booked in order to spend our wedding anniversary there - but we were both very disappointed - on arrival, the suite clearly hadn't been used for some time and... More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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This is a rundown dump. The place is old and dusty and badly neglected. The beds are the worst - expect no rest. The finishes are cheap and bathrooms filthy. Do yourself a favour and choose another place to stay - see previous reviews, we should have listened.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

This 4 star lodge has a 5 star view of the Kruger National Park over the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. As I write this review from the luxuriosly furnished veranda I can see a pod of Hippo sunning themselves on the river bank, a white rhino mother with calf grazing happily alongside a herd of Impala. The bird... More

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France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

The honeymoon suite is a perfect place for enjoying South Africa. We particulary enjoyed the breakfasts on the terrace and the evening meal looking for hippos. Trips to Kruger Park are also a good thing to do while staying in this place.

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Cape Town
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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Great place to stay if you want to golf at Leopard Creek - but would not think this was a four star

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sevenoaks
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011

Great Lodge - like stepping back in time to old colonial days, the owner Sugar Rhodes looks after you and makes you all feel special, the staff are fantastic and the views and food second to none. The standard rooms are huge and in superb condition. Its like a five star game lodge attached the the Kruger Park - stunning.... More

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Malelane, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 284 AUD - 284 AUD

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