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River House Bush and Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
25 & 27 Visarend Street, Fish Eagle Bend, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Malelane Gate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Leopard Creek Country Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

  • 210 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

  • 212 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Single beds) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Single beds)

  • 301 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Queen/bunk) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Queen/bunk)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Malalane

In shopping district.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Inkwazi Shopping Centre and 9 miles (15 km) of Kruger National Park with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Malelane Gate and Leopard Creek Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Malelane Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 46 min drive - 47.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tindlovu - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

River House Bush and Safari Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at River House Bush and Safari Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
River House Bush and Safari Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at River House Bush and Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1300 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

River House Bush Safari Lodge Malelane
River House Bush Safari Lodge
River House Bush Safari Malelane
River House Bush Safari
River House Bush And Safari
River House Bush Safari Lodge
River House Bush and Safari Lodge Lodge
River House Bush and Safari Lodge Nkomazi
River House Bush and Safari Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

How close is River House Bush and Safari Lodge to the airport?

River House Bush and Safari Lodge is 38.1 mi (55-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River House Bush and Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

River House Bush and Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1300 per person, one-way.

Does River House Bush and Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

River House Bush and Safari Lodge offers free breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at River House Bush and Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at River House Bush and Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at River House Bush and Safari Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does River House Bush and Safari Lodge have a pool?

River House Bush and Safari Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does River House Bush and Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does River House Bush and Safari Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is River House Bush and Safari Lodge to downtown Nkomazi?

River House Bush and Safari Lodge is 3.1 mi away from Malalane.

River House Bush and Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pieter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect and quiet

Excellent spot, peaceful and quiet. Hippos, elephants and buffalo seen from deck
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view over Croc River, with animals to watch, great sunst. And a charming "old South Africa" feel around it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to nature

Very nicr view over the Crocodile River into the Kruger park. Elegant, hippos Crocodile and manny more to see on the deck with n sundowner in you hand.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Radena, RENTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wildlife views from the large deck overlooking the river were phenomenal, the home cooked meals were really good, the staff was friendly, and our room was comfortable. It was also a great location for day drives into Kruger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous lodge with great staff in a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Lecco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and comfortable Lodge for Kruger

River House Bush and Safari Lodge is an excellent location for visiting Kruger National Park. We have been in the lodge a few times already and we think it is the best option for visiting Kruger from Malelane. The lodge is small and comfortable, nicely furnished and very well managed. Johann and is staff are able to make our stay excellent. Last but not least, considering that the dinner and breakfast are included, this is one of the best option also from the price point of view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

KA MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent experience

The host was very friendly and made my stay so welcome. There are many collection display around the whole property, and feel the heart of how the host decorate the place to make their guests happy. Overseeing the "hippo pool", there are always hippos having fun there. The meals are lovely, home-made food. I have had a very good experience there.

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familiar and very cosy

Friendly and uncomplicated owners, beautiful surroundings, amazing decoration in the house, view deck over the river is a Highlight. Not only the owners, even the cat seems to enjoy you staying with him.

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Best location ever right on river - elephants and hippos in throwing distance. Hosts could not have been more welcoming, kind and accommodating in this packed, interesting and eclectic lodge - we will be back! Thanks Johan and Duffy

10/10 Excellent

Duncan, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

I felt like I was returning home when I got a warm 'welcome back', the second time I visited the River House. It's a lovely place with lovely hosts and a stunning view across the Crocodile River, past the hippos, into the Kruger National Park. The breakfasts are amazing and it really is a good option if you want to do day trips into Kruger as it's so close to the gates. Personally I book-ended my trip to Kruger with a bit of luxury by staying at the magic River House on the way in and the way out.

10/10 Excellent

J gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

neyda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención desde que llegamos fue muy buena, la comida es casera, y la propiedad y el personal, te hacen sentir en casa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

berith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safari lodge

Fantastisk lodge med utsikt över crokodile river med flodhästar som lekte. Kändes som att bo mitt i krugerparken. Ägaren fixade en safari åt oss och vi såg alla big five.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service exceptionnel, maison de caractère

Excellent séjour. L'endroit a du caractère, mais surtout les hôtes vous accueillent sans communes mesures. Un service rarement vu, même dans les palaces. Ambiance très "à la maison", qui n'est pas pour tout le monde, mais avec du personnel extrêmement charmant et attentionné. Bel espace surplombant la rivière ou voir les éléphants et autres animaux se rafraichir en buvant un verre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Exzentrische Unterkunft am Fluss

Grosse Lodge direkt am Crocodile River mit toller Aussichtsterasse. Das Haus ist vollgestopft mit einem Sammelsurium von Kunst und Gegenständen vergangener Zeiten und wirkt ekzentrisch, staubig und dunkel. Das Zimmer und seine Einrichtung war originell aber nicht sehr praktisch, die Klimaanlage vermochte das Zimmer kaum runterzukühlen. Das Essen war sehr gut, die Köchin sehr nett, der Service durch die beiden Hausherren locker aber nicht sehr professionell. Vor dem Servieren des inklusiven Abendessens fragte niemand nach unsern Wünschen, als wir nach der Vorspeise doch noch sagen konnten, dass ein Hauptgericht vegetarisch sein sollten, klappte es dennoch. Die vom Hausherrn in Aussicht gestellte Hausführung fand nicht statt, und als wir bei der Abreise die Abrechnung der unserer Meinung nach sowieso ungerechtfertigten 10% Schlussgebühr bemängelten, da sie deutlich mehr als 10% betrug, wurden wir vom Herrn am Empfang angeschrien, er sei nicht für die Abrechnungen verantwortlich, das sei Sache seines Partners. Die Differenz konnte er aber nicht erklären, und nachdem er 15 Minuten geschmollt hatte, zahlten wir ihm das, was wir für korrekt hielten, und wurden aus dem von innen abgeschlossenen (!) Haus gelassen. Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis schlecht.

6/10 Okay

Anne, NRW

Preis- Leistungsvehältnis stimmt nicht.

Die Lage des Hotels ist gut, unser Zimmer war jedoch sehr dunkel und hatte nur eine minimale künstliche Beleuchtung. Das Abendessen war okay. Bei Abreise wurde auf den schon in Deutschland gezahlten Hotelpreis nochmal eine 10-prozentige Servicepauschale gefordert.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

BRUNO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrível. Não reservar

Reservei a acomodação baseado nas avaliações lidas, mas tive uma incrível decepção. O local é muito abaixo do esperado e o pior lugar que fiquei nos 20 dias de África do Sul. Reservei outros lugares muito mais baratos e com muito mais qualidade. A África do Sul surpreendeu no sentido qualidade, receptividade e preços na hospedagem com exceção desse lugar. Chegamos a noite, é um lugar escuro velho e com aspecto de sujo. Muita quinquilharia velha amontoada. Não fomos recebidos de forma calorosa como em todos outros lugares na África. Fomos recebidos com piadinhas sem graça e sem nenhum zelo. O quarto que fomos encaminhados que seria para 4 pessoas estava terrivelmente quente, sendo que eu já havia avisado algumas vezes o horário que chegaríamos. O ar condicionado poderia ter sido ligado sabendo que o dia havia sido de muito calor. No quarto tudo velho de mau gosto. Roupas de cama com aspecto de sujo e 2 camas de solteiro ficavam em uma espécie de segundo andar com acesso externo e sem acesso ao banheiro. Muita sujeira e não tinha frigobar e nem TV. Com isso, Solicitamos a troca de quarto. Um pouco melhor mas o mesmo estava sujo e com mau cheiro. Ficamos 2 noites, pagamos muito caro e foi horrível. As refeições inclusas eram simples e não condiziam com o valor pago. Falta de preparo de todos para atender. Não era culpa dos funcionários, mas via-se que nunca haviam sido instruídos pelo proprietário. No Check out Uma outra surpresa. Cobraram mais do que estava acordado! Horrível
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

FABIO RIGUETI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugar ESPETACULAR !!!!

A estrutura é belíssima e confortavel ...proximo ao Portão do Kruger!!! Os horários das refeições são limitadissimos!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel never again.

The included food was take away from nearby take away restaurant. The final bill was absolutely not conform on what we had. When asked about the details, the guy on duty said that we had to wait till 10am when the accountant would come. He was able to make a bill but did not know the details!!!!! We have been ripped off!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Disliked: Staff & service

hotel limpo mais muito caro

foi boa, mas na hora de pagar foi cobrado a mais, além de cobrarem o 10% até sobre o game que já foi um absurdo de caro. cuidado na hora do pagamento e contratem o game de outros hotéis são muito mais baratos.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perto do Kruger

O diferencial do River House é a localização. Não apenas fica próximo a entrada do Kruger Park, mas fica diante do Crocodile River. Durante nossa estadia, passamos horas observando elefantes e hipopótamos no rio. Os proprietários são bastante gentis e conversam bastante com os hóspedes.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolles B&B am Krüger Park

Sehr schönes im alten Stil gehaltenes Hotel, wirkt dunkel ist aber der Stil. Sehr freundliches Personal.

10/10 Excellent

Vyctor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel in an awesome location

Excelent hotel! Its owner, Daff is a very nice guy and very kind! The only negative point is the poor wi-fi connection.

8/10 Good

Claudia, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbezahlbarer Blick auf Nilpferde

Die Unterkunft ist schon optisch eine Reise wert. Man landet in Duffs Museum von fantastischen selbstgebauten Möbeln und allem, was man in seinem Leben so ansammeln kann. Außerdem gibt es eine Aussichtsterrasse von der man eigentlich immer Nilpferde und in unserem Fall auch einen Elefanten direkt am Zaun beobachten kann. Tatsächlich wird unangekündigt am Ende eine Servicegebühr berechnet, was irgendwie "strange" ist, aber wenn man darauf vorbereitet ist, auch nicht mehr so schockierend.