Just 15 minutes from the Malelane Gate in Mpumalanga’s Kruger National Park, is the 4 star award winning Buhala Game Lodge. Fenced into the Kruger Park along the Crocodile River, this is the perfect place to watch game drinking and wallowing in the river, as you sit and sip on a cold drink. With all the big game and a huge host of bird, plant and insect species, this is the ideal place to enjoy Africa at her finest.  Buhala guest get the full bush treatment in style and in luxury. Guests can view game from the veranda, go on self driven game drives into the park (via Malelane Gate), or enjoy other activities including nature walks, bird watching and fishing.

There is a Day Spa where guests can be pampered and preened on an open air deck overlooking the Crocodile River. The spa offers a range of treatments from massages to manicures and pedicures, as well as facials.

Guests wanting to explore the area can visit Mpumalanga’s Panorama route, which includes Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, as well as waterfalls and historic towns such as Pilgrim’s Rest. There is also the famous Leopard Creek golf course nearby, and day trips to Swaziland and Mozambique.

Accommodation

The Lodge has accommodation in 10 fully air-conditioned double rooms, some of which are garden suites, each with en-suite bathroom.

There are also the Elephant Garden Suites which consist of 2 units overlooking the river, each with there own veranda’s, bar fridge, in and outdoor shower, and private splash pool.

Dining

There is delicious international cuisine, with a well selected wine list to accompany the fine dining.