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Waterbuck Game Lodge

Waterbuck Game Lodge

Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Create lifelong memories at Waterbuck Game Lodge, where family adventures begin and smiles are guaranteed for every age, you'll be on a river and 12 minutes by car from Selati Nature Reserve. This lodge is 100 minutes drive to Kruger National Park and 25 minutes drive to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Ideal for families, our rooms come with a fully-stocked minibar, daily housekeeping, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities and complimentary high-speed WiFi, rollaway beds and extra space for little ones. Conveniences include bathrobes and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

  • Game viewing on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Garden
  • Wedding services
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safari on site
  • Free self parking
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives.

Other details

At Waterbuck Game Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Selati Nature Reserve - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Nyani Cultural Village - 17.8 km / 11 mi
Mafunyani Cultural Village - 25.8 km / 16 mi
Tintswalo Hospital - 26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Acornhoek Plaza - 27.3 km / 17 mi
Ehlanzeni Collage - 27.9 km / 17.3 mi
Kapama Private Nature Reserve - 28.4 km / 17.6 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 34.2 km / 21.3 mi
Drakensig Golf Course - 38.6 km / 24 mi
Umhlametsi Game Reserve - 40.6 km / 25.2 mi
Madrid Game Farm - 45.1 km / 28 mi
Zebra Dam - 47.9 km / 29.8 mi
Kolgans Dam - 49 km / 30.4 mi
Kruger National Park - 50.2 km / 31.2 mi
The preferred airport for Waterbuck Game Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS) - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • No front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 850 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Thornybush Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 1380, South Africa
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