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Mabula Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Exterior
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, massages
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mabula Game Reserve, Mabula Game Lodge offers a serene retreat with game and wildlife viewing opportunities. Relax at the poolside bar or unwind with a massage at Mabula Spa. Enjoy activities like horseback riding, explore the garden or let kids have fun on playgrounds.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, massages

Spa

Mabula Spa has a variety of ways to relax and unwind. The lodge's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as body scrubs and body wraps.

Room options

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rhensoterhoekspruit, Rooiberg, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 0480

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zebula Syringa Restuarant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mabula Boma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dirks - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Mabula Game Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At Mabula Game Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap, or a body treatment at Mabula Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ko Bojelong Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding and ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • A safari, an outdoor tennis court, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ko Bojelong Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 365 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mabula Game Lodge Lodge
Mabula Game Lodge Rooiberg
Mabula Game Rooiberg
Mabula Game Lodge Bela-Bela
Mabula Game Bela-Bela
Mabula Game Lodge Bela-Bela
Mabula Game Lodge Lodge Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

Does Mabula Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Mabula Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mabula Game Lodge?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mabula Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mabula Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mabula Game Lodge located?

Located in a provincial park, this family-friendly lodge is 31.9 mi (51.4 km) from Bela Bela Flea Market.

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Mabula Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great stay

Awesome place well run
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

Great time in Mabula

Our stay in Mabula was fantastic, very large and comfortable room, exceptional food, fantastic game drives, bush walk, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great visit

Really good value enjoyed our stay. Shower was bit compicated for my mother to use but apart from that we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Game drive was excellent

We enjoyed our stay. The room is clean. The stuff are also kind. The food is good. The game drive was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best Game Experience

Excellent Accomodation, meals and Game drives
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari was great. Resort is beautiful.Staff was very helpful. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The game drives is absolutely amazing. Be sure to ask for Andrew as your guide. Satisfaction in seeing game guaranteed. Excellent cliënt relations and his knowledge is on top form. Thank you for the amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

M p

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

great outdoor experience

overall stay was great. accommodation very comfortable. surroundings was clean and pleasing. game drives were superb; saw 4 of the big 5 which was just amazing. the spa was good although the time allocated was not given as there were few staff. the food was good as well with a lot of variety to choose from. quad biking was very exciting. wifi was very poor which is very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay. Tristan our guide helped us see all the animals including lion and cheetah. One of the best ever places we have stayed. Food was amazing. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend. Thank you for a life changing experience and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and dining area. Felt very comfortable and the ambiance was very appropriate for a Safari lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice lodge and experience! I took my 9yr old daughter here for two days. We had a lovely time and stay. The game drives were good and we saw everything there was to see except Leopard/cheetah. Some amazing experiences and sightings. The lodge is clean and tidy and staff generally friendly and helpful. It was luckily fairly quiet At the start of our stay there, so the usual buffet was not catered, meaning that breakfast and supper was generally a la carte instead of the buffet. A la carte was good. The second day was busier and the buffet re-started. The buffet itself is good, but not exquisite. As buffets go it was nice and a good selection of different types of food and ingredients. Good selection of salads and desserts. The highlight was the made-to-order hotplate: one day was stir-fry and the next fajitas. You choose the ingredients you want in a bowl and the sauce you’d like and the chef cooks it up on a tepanyaki style hot plate. Both times this was delicious! Game drivers were friendly and attentive and knowledgable! Very determined to try and see lots of things including both the elephants and lions (in different areas). We also took the horse-back safari. Was 1.5hrs on a horse. We ended up 7m/20ft from a family of 3 rhinos. Is safe as the rhinos see you as horse, not a person. What an amazing highlight being so close to these amazing creatures! A shame the alcoholic beverage on the afternoon drive is charged to room afterwards and not included!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Gut organisiertes Safari-Resort

Gut organisiertes Resort mit vielfältigem Essensangebot. Safaris inklusive. Gutes Preis-Leistungesverhältnis. Angesichts der Größe allerdings auch größere Anzahl von Gästen, die z.T. mit Bus anreisen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend away with family. Game Drives excellent, food and room was good. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Ha sido una Estupenda experiencia .

Nos ha gustado mucho el hotel y el entorno . Hemos podido ver los big five . La gente del hotel muy amable . Los guías el safari , muy profesionales y amables . La comida muy buena .Nos ha gustado mucho
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soggiorno eccezionale sotto tutti i punti di vista. I safari offerti gratuitamente dalla struttura sono molto coinvolgenti.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

graeme

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

Relaxed get away

Went for a relaxing weekend away and got exactly that. Would have liked some chairs to use out side the unit to soak up the sun and the relaxed surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cadre absolument magnifique et très soigné

Du confort au milieu d une immense reserve enorme. Établissement parfaitement organisé très bien décoré et évolué , repas très copieux avec beaucoup de choix avec buffets à tous les repas. Les bémols : pas de wifi dans la chambre et de toute façon wifi payant c est un peu mesquin compte tenu du prix de la nuit. De même obtenir une couverture supplémentaire pour ne pas avoir froid paraissait un vrai souci!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

I C

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My Mabula stay

Stay was good. Room was not up to standard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Mabula stay

We had an amazing time at Mabula. Enjoyed the game drives around the reserve. Will definitely be back.