Title: Waterbuck Game Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=9652073&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Waterbuck Game Lodge Wildlife viewing happens right from the doorstep at this riverside retreat, where Africa's natural beauty unfolds alongside a refreshing swim-up bar ## Photo gallery for Waterbuck Game Lodge ![Front of property – evening/night - Waterbuck Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9652100/9652073/4f30599b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Waterbuck Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9652100/9652073/7e15cc7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Waterbuck Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9652100/9652073/7942ebf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Waterbuck Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9652100/9652073/07680090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Waterbuck Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9652100/9652073/5d0a7dd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Waterbuck Game Lodge sits by the river, offering a peaceful escape with daily wildlife viewing. Guests can cool off at the swim-up bar, lounge by the outdoor pool, or use free in-room WiFi. The lodge provides on-site game drives and babysitting services for families. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 5 - Mar 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=9652073&PinnedHotelID=9652073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 1 of 1 room ### View all photos for Suite ![Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9652100/9652073/5d0a7dd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Hairdryer Bathrobes Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 204 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Thornybush Game Reserve travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thornybush-Game-Reserve.dx3000000200) [View more Lodges in Thornybush Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thornybush-Game-Reserve-Lodges.d3000000200-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-24.42790%2C31.16898&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XpDruK2WWfdoNRYNE66hBlwLA9I=) Thornybush Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380 ### What's nearby - ![Um leão na rodovia! A lion on the road. Karongwe Game Reserve Road 36 Hoedspruit Limpopo , South Africa. #OnTheRoad ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1439/697a1e2f-26f8-4c11-90f2-aad00a84c4bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Selati Nature Reserve 19 min drive \- 3.5 miles - ![A leopard enjoying sunset #safari #leopard #bigcats #kruger #southafrica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090933/fc123ceb-fa50-4c75-be5f-a5393d44b84d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Timbavati Private Nature Reserve 42 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Nyani Cultural Village 46 min drive \- 12.8 miles - Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate 51 min drive \- 26.7 miles - Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre 56 min drive \- 31.9 miles ### Getting around - Hoedspruit (HDS) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - The Bush Pub & Inn 24 min drive - Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant 40 min drive - Boma 37 min drive ## About this property ### Waterbuck Game Lodge Upscale lodge by the river A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a swim-up bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Waterbuck Game Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and a swim-up bar - Free self-parking - A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge) - A front desk safe, smoke-free property and wedding services Room features All guest rooms at Waterbuck Game Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Babysitting (surcharge) - Free supervised activities for children - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a river - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### 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 There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time. ### Access methods Host will greet you ### 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 at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Resort fee: ZAR 330 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Waterbuck Game Lodge All Inclusive Hoedspruit Waterbuck Game Lodge All Inclusive Waterbuck Game Hoedspruit Waterbuck Game Lodge Hoedspruit Waterbuck Game Lodge Lodge Waterbuck Game Lodge Bushbuckridge Waterbuck Game Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Waterbuck Game Lodge have a pool? ### Is Waterbuck Game Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterbuck Game Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Waterbuck Game Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Waterbuck Game Lodge? ### Does Waterbuck Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Waterbuck Game Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Waterbuck Game Lodge Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas 11 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful place! Great service. Good food. The ranger and game drives were a blast. Highly recommend. ##### Nicholas Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah 7 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Home in the bush Waterbuck Lodge is a small, intimate lodge with only four rooms. Our room was beautifully appointed. The bedroom is sizeable, with a very large comfortable bed. There is plenty of storage space (both hanging and shelving), a dressing table and an armchair. There is a small safe in the wardrobe to keep your valuables secure. A ‘drinks station’ with a kettle, tea and coffee is provided, almond with yummy home made biscuits and rusks. There is also a fridge to store your choice of drinks in the room. The bathroom has both indoor and outdoor showers, a fabulous deep double ended bath and a ‘loo with a view’. The food was excellent. Breakfast, served after game drive, consisted of a buffet of cereal, fruit, yoghurt ,cold meats and cheeses. A hot portion was then cooked to order, usually consisting of your choice of eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes and mushrooms. Afternoon tea was served at 3:30, just before the afternoon game drive, and usually included a couple of savoury and salad choices and a sweet selection. Evening meals were varied and tasty three course affairs. In ten days we never had the same menu twice. The game drives utilise both ranger and tracker on the vehicle, and Marnus and Solly are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The lovely staff are not always visible at the lodge during the day. They have an ‘honesty bar’ system, where you mark down drinks you have had in a ledger. If you want ‘Butler service’ go elsewhere - otherwise, come here! ![Giant, comfortable beds](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4AF0E4991E3911CF1CEF1B31E56E282F7EDA67541707317758439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The view from the room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8FB26637F88EB6B720B1B3A4B3848903C2BD727C1707317759450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Deborah Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 7 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Empfehlenswerte, familiäre Lodge Tolle Lage, schöne Bungalows, Pool mit Liegen und feines Essen. Ganz hervorragend sind die Gsme Drives. Wir haben sehr viel gesehen und viele interessante Infos erhalten. Wir haben den Aufenthalt in der familiären Lodge sehr genossen und können sie nur weiter empfehlen. Danke der ganzen Crew. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12C93512A16C4949B9A1D625D46041652B915FF51699370933256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/139A90453B3D06F0863AC58B3A4F76DE99175EA91699370933836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Maria Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 2 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Experiência legal ! O lodge é muito confortável e bonito ! Achei que por estar no meio da savana teria problemas com insetos , mas não ! São muito cuidadosos com a limpeza e não vimos insetos nas dependências e isso realmente agradou muito ! A alimentação surpreendeu , tudo maravilhoso e farto ! Os games foram razoáveis ! A reserva é muito grande e os animais ficam bem espalhados ! Andamos bastante tempo sem avistar nada ! Mas a natureza é imprevisível , obviamente ! Senti falta de um adaptador no quarto ! Um lodge tão caro e temos que carregar nossos aparelhos na recepção ! Alegaram que os hóspedes acabam levando os adaptadores ! Mas por esse preço da diária não daria contar com essa possível perda ? ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Ótimo. Funcionários solicitos. Consegui ver os big Five. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette 16 May 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent service and value for money The general staff and cook were excellent. He guide and tracker very knowledgeable and made our trip amazing ##### Annette ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross and Alicia, Midland, Ontario 29 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unforgettable We saw everything we came to Africa to see in three days. Our first game drive yielded three different groups of elephants, a pride of lazy lionesses sleeping off a meal, giraffes, a Cape Buffalo, impalas, a spectacular male kudu and others. By the middle of the second day we had seen each of the Big Five except the leopard. That's when Hannes, out ranger, and Lodrick our tracker decided it was time to focus. We spent three drives following the tracks of a large male who always managed to keep his head down just as we went by. That night Lodrick spotted something and sure enough there he was. It was a terrific thrill to follow him, he finally decided to cross the road and we got some great shots of one of the most elusive and beautiful beasts in the world. And the food was divine, too! ##### Ross and Alicia ### 10/10 Excellent #### DIVANIR 5 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Serviço de altíssimo nível. Inesquecível. Ficamos muito satisfeitos com a estrutura do hotel, os games drives que fizemos e principalmente com o staff do hotel que em nenhum momento mediu esforços para nos agradar. Recomendamos fortemente esse hotel. Hannes and Waterbuck team, congrats for your excellent job. Thank you very much. ##### DIVANIR ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Safaris bien menés avec un Ranger et un tracker compétents et gentils. Excellente land cruiser, neuve et confortable, très bien adaptée. Cuisine excellente. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### ashley , canada 5 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing lodge! We loved our time at Waterbuck! They have a max of 8 ppl so your experience is very personalized. Loderick and Franco made the trip as they were great fracker and guide. We are way too much but it was delicious! Look forward to coming back. ##### ashley ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Gemütliche Safari Lodge Wir waren 4 Tage in dieser Lodge und wurden von dem Waterbuck Game Lodge Team perfekt umsorgt. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivar 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Olivar Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Silvia Kariya 19 Jul 2023 ##### Silvia Kariya Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Oct 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Inyati Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Inyati-Game-Lodge.h12651157.Hotel-Information) > > [Elephant Plains Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Elephant-Plains-Game-Lodge.h15381956.Hotel-Information) > > [Xanatseni Private Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bushbuckridge-Hotels-Xanatseni-Private-Camp.h13128100.Hotel-Information) > > [Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lephalale-Hotels-Palala-Boutique-Game-Lodge-Spa.h10358592.Hotel-Information) > > [Simbavati River Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Simbavati-River-Lodge.h8756052.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulela Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Tulela.h65309823.Hotel-Information) > > [Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Hoyo-Hoyo-Safari-Lodge.h2179397.Hotel-Information) > > [Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umbabat-Nature-Reserve-Hotels-Motswari-Private-Game-Reserve-Resort-By-NEWMARK.h3081112.Hotel-Information) > > [Imbali Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Imbali-Safari-Lodge.h1964193.Hotel-Information) > > [Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Pafuri-Camp.h15086933.Hotel-Information) > > [Thornhill Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Thornhill-Safari-Lodge.h15217462.Hotel-Information) > > [Pezulu Tree House Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Pezulu-Tree-House-Lodge.h17782856.Hotel-Information) > > [Hamiltons Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Hamiltons-Tented-Camp.h2045224.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Torremolinos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torremolinos-Hotels.d10205.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Raptor Retreat Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Raptor-Retreat-Game-Lodge.h14794508.Hotel-Information) > > [Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Becks-Safari-Lodge.h17842181.Hotel-Information) > > [The Outpost & Pel's Post](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-The-Outpost-Lodge.h912179.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Antigua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Antigua-Hotels.d11729.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Honeyguide-Tented-Safari-Camps-Montobeni.h2850993.Hotel-Information) > > [Lion Sands River Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Lion-Sands-River-Lodge.h794222.Hotel-Information) > > [Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Honeyguide-Tented-Safari-Camp-Khoka-Moya.h48696523.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Leas Cliff Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leas-Cliff-Hall-Hotels.0-l6245084-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Park Hotel Mokopane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mogalakwena-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Mokopane.h6926.Hotel-Information) > > [Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Parsons-Hilltop-Safari-Camp.h28823535.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages ---