BushTime at Mabula

Family-friendly lodge with 4 outdoor pools and spa services

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Spa reception
You can look forward to a corner/local shop, a firepit and a garden at BushTime at Mabula. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and horse riding. Guests can also expect to find a playground, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Room options

Basic Chalet, Patio, Park View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Bela-Bela, BushTime at Mabula is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and Wessels Lake. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
Map
Mabula Game Lodge, Farm Flora 508, Renosterhoek, Spruit Road, Rooiberg, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, Limpopo, 0480

What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 42 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabula Private Game Reserve Restuarant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mabula Private Game Reserve Cocktail Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mabula Boma - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dirks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Zebula Syringa Restuarant - ‬17 min drive

About this property

BushTime at Mabula

Family-friendly lodge in a national park
At BushTime at Mabula, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, a firepit and a garden. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and horse riding. Guests can also expect to find a playground, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Charcoal grills, a nature reserve and a gift shop
Room features
All 77 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open from Monday to Thursday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Friday to Friday (7:30 AM to 9:00 PM) and Saturday to Sunday (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Mabula Game Lodge]
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: EUR 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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Frequently asked questions

Does BushTime at Mabula have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is BushTime at Mabula pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at BushTime at Mabula?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BushTime at Mabula?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at BushTime at Mabula?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BushTime at Mabula located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly lodge is within 20 mi (32 km) of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate, Wessels Lake and Klipspringer Lake. Bela Bela Flea Market and Smart Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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BushTime at Mabula Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eagleth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The worst experience of our lives, we arrived at the lodge on the 31st of December 2021 it was new years eve and the lodge invited us to some bring and braai end of the year party somewhere at the lodge, we were to bring our own meat while they provide the pap and gravy. We slept at around 00H30, in the early hours of the morning at around 3am we discovered that we have been robbed of all our cellphones and some of our belongings. Someone broke in through the window and robbed us while we were asleep. One of my kids was sleeping on a sleeper couch, my phone was just next to me. Can you imagine how traumatic this whole experience was for my family. We lost 4 phones(S21 Ultra,S10 plus,S9 plus and A2), an expensive bag and a few Rands. Our car was searched and they took car tracker remote. I found this lodge via your app and was disappointed that this happened and we are still dealing with the trauma. To think someone came in and did what they did while we sleep, its the scariest thing. We left the next day after we were done with all the police procedures. Safety should be a priority in any holiday place, especially where families and kids are involved, Mabula should do better. Really angry about this whole thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Johan Robins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

sebeom

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place with beautiful animals. The accomodation included a free game drive and we were able to see 3 of the big 5. Will recommend and be back. Great staff also from check-in to cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Peaceful haven

We had a wonderful stay and will definitely book again. We were fortunate to see 4 of the Big 5 during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ALWAYS WONDERFUL, staff always friendly+helpful!! Beautiful place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020