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Buhala Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Hot stone massages, massages
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$582
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June

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Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Suite, River View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Room, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Room

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Map
12km Beyond Malelane, N4 Highway, Kruger National Park, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dulce - Malelane - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Buhala Lodge

Luxury lodge near Malelane Gate
Located close to Leopard Creek Country Club, Buhala Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course and game and wildlife viewing. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this lodge. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1400 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1400 (one-way), (up to 14 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Buhala Game
Buhala Lodge Hectorspruit
Buhala Game Lodge Malelane
Buhala Game Malelane
Buhala Lodge Malelane
Buhala Lodge
Buhala Malelane
Buhala Hectorspruit
Buhala Lodge Lodge
Buhala Lodge Nkomazi
Buhala Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Buhala Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Buhala Lodge?

As of 16 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buhala Lodge on 19 June 2025 start from AU$581.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Buhala Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buhala Lodge?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buhala Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Buhala Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Buhala Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM-6 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1400 per person applies.

Where is Buhala Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Malelane Gate and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Leopard Creek Country Club.

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Buhala Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Truly amazing place & people!! We will definitely be back. Martje & all the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10

Fantastic staff and great owners. The food was awesome. The place needs updating and maintenance as well as a thorough cleaning. I later stayed at the Kruger Gate Hotel which had more amenities, free meals, cleaner and much cheaper.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Tolle Lodge gegenüber des Krüger Nationalparks. Blick auf eben jenen mit Blick auf Elefanten, Büffel (vor dem Fenster), Impalas und jede Menge Nilpferden (Ohropax mitnehmen für die Nacht!) Die Zimmer sind traditionell aber modern eingerichtet. Das Personal super klasse, immer freundlich. Das Essen war ebenso super. Die Safaris auch. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Quiet beautiful room with a splash pool on the river, we were greeted by a heard of elephants meters away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10

Great hospitality and breathtaking views. Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10

We spent 2 nights at Bhula primary to enable us to play golf at Leopards Creek, however we took advantage of a couple of game drives our guide Pat was truly amazing and Sean so helpful thanks guys for fab memories. The lodge whilst physically in the Kruger is on the edge and you have to drive to Malelane Gate approx 15mins. The staff are wonderful and so helpful if there was one fault it would be the quality and choice of the evening meal I sent my salmon back because it was raw the same piece came back recooked this should never happen under any circumstances
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Espectacular!! Muy buena ubicación, para no ser hotel dentro del parque, prácticamente nos sentíamos dentro, con los elefantes en los jardines, una belleza! Servicio, comida cuartos, espectacular!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Perfectly Awesome!!! Shawn and Marji along Tuckeee are the best. Spent 5 days and loved everything. Just what we wanted - a high end lodge in a perfect setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Best experience ever!!! Love the place, accommodations, service and Erika! I will always recommend this hotel! Love the food and where is located. 10/10. We also saw elephants, impalas and monkeys from the hotel. Amazing sunset and sunrise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

From the moment we arrived we were welcomed as if we were family. Marjie and Erica were fabulous and the entire staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and well fed. From our room we watched crocodiles and hippos enjoying the river, an elephant visited the riverbank, kudus and bushbuck were everywhere. We enjoyed wonderful massages in a tent overlooking the Crocodile River and Sean, the guide took us on a wonderful tour of the panorama route. This is a lovely spot with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Buhala Lodge. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and served in the dinning room which opens into the garden and to the crocodile river. Beautiful location near the Malelane gate. The lodge offers golf in the surrounding courses and safari drives in the KNP. We were extremely happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Miss it... :) Beautiful place. Peacefull. I'm still in South Africa and thinking to going back tomorrow for 2 days. :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10

Sehr schöne Lodge mit Blick auf den Crocodile River. Man sieht dort fast immer irgendwelche Tiere. Gute Küche! Guter Preis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Loved the afternoon tea and scones while watching elephants and giraffes come down to river to drink. You can sit in room balcony using wifi to broadcast photos to your friends at home or if feeling social you can join others on back deck as sun goes down. Dinner has great options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Room peaceful and bubble bath a relaxing way to get dust of Kruger safari off. (Staff helpful in setting up safari rides in park if you don't want to self-drive.) You drive through a commercial papaya grove to get to the property adding an air of adventure. Mistakenly parked under mulberry-like tree. Staff kindly washed car before we left demonstrating the high level of service. Highly recommend for relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Het is wel een heel duur verblijf, wellicht een tikkel overpriced, maar alles is wel super en dik op orde. Vriendelijke mensen, ruime comfortabele kamer, heerlijk bed, kwartiertje van de gate van het Kruger Park en het diner en ontbijt waren zeer goed verzorgd. Het uitzicht vanaf het terras over de Crocodile River en het park waren subliem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Winter in Südafrika / waren fast alleine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Preis leistung stimmt nicht
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Tolle Lodge an sehr gutem Standort mit ebenso gutem und persönlichen Service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Had a fantastic two night stay with some co workers during a trip to South Africa for a conference. This place was a real gem, great place situated directly on the crocodile river which borders Kruger National Park. It is located just minutes from the gate. The rooms were wonderful and the food was five star. We had breakfast and dinners each day which were served el fresco on a beautiful patio overlooking the river. This place is perfect for couples, small groups and I would definitely return with my family.