Normann Safari Bush Lodge

Hotels
7.4 (79 reviews)
Plot 41, Silonque , Phalaborwa , ZA

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Air conditioning
Good location near Kruger
Cons:
Dirty pool
Basic rooms
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
The pool was a bit dirty and the grounds were in disrepair.
Service
9.15
Staff were friendly, kind, and helpful, ensuring service during loadshedding.
Location
8.19
The location has its charms, being in the middle of the bush, despite being difficult to access.
Room Quality
7.14
The rooms were quite basic; mosquito nets provided were old, and nothing was in the fridges.
Amenities
6.67
Amenities are lacking; the pool and grounds are not well maintained.
Value for Money
7.13
For the price, unfortunately we were disappointed.
Food and Beverage
6.18
Food quality was a concern, mentioned negatively.
Overall Experience
8.05
Has the potential to be amazing but needs some work.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation Options
Normann Safari Bush Lodge offers a variety of accommodation options, from rooms in the main farm house to charming thatched chalets. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, mosquito nets, and a small fridge. For those seeking more privacy, there is a self-catering holiday home with a private pool available.

Exciting Activities and Amenities
Guests can enjoy a range of activities during their stay, including hiking, golfing, and thrilling game drives. The property features an outdoor pool and a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. Additionally, there is a boma with a bar area for socializing and WiFi access at the reception area.

Convenient Location
Located just 10 km from the Phalaborwa Gate into Kruger National Park, Normann Safari Bush Lodge offers easy access to the park's wonders. The nearby Hans Merensky Golf Club is a short 15-minute drive away, providing guests with even more entertainment options.

Experience luxury and adventure at Normann Safari Bush Lodge - book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: PHW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 79 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.19
Room Quality: 7.14
Amenities: 6.67
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 6.18
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Wim • solo_traveller • nl
5
Niet voor herhaling vatbaar
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Heel erg afgelegen en slechte weg naar de lodge. En er was geen restaurant in de lodge. En even naar de stad om wat te halen doe je niet door de slechte weg.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
K
Kaat • family_with_children • be
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
D
Dudley • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • family_with_children • za
4
Pros:

The staff was very friendly when arriving

Cons:

Place could be beautiful, just needs a lot of tlc

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • couple • es
9
Pros:

sitio tranquilo con personal muy amable. el desayuno tambien estaba muy bien.
la pista de acceso que la gente comenta, es una pista normal, como las que puedes encontrar en kruger.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
K
Khataza • solo_traveller • za
1
Pros:

The place is now awful

Cons:

Whole experience

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Ntlafatso • extended_group • za
8
Pros:

The staff we accommodating and very friendly.

Cons:

The road to the place.... They did update us about the road beforehand, but I just hope it gets fixed somehow.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
M
Muofhe • extended_group • za
10
Pros:

95%

Cons:

Not so much

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
N
Nicky • family_with_children • gb
5
Has the potential to be amazing but needs some work
Pros:

Staff were friendly, kind and helpful.
Mosquito nets and air con provided.

Cons:

The road to get there is very bumpy, in wet weather it may not have been passable. In a small car, it was very uncomfortable.

The rooms were quite basic, nothing provided in fridges. Mosquito nets were provided but old.

The location is really in the middle of the bush, which has its charms, but there were a LOT of insects.

Pool was a bit dirty.

The grounds were in disrepair. Photos on booking.com must be a bit out of date.

For the price, unfortunately we were disappointed.

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
K
Katrin • solo_traveller • de
9
2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
C
Clementine • couple • re
7
2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
A
Annie
8
Goed voor 1 nachtje
Pros:

De kamer was netjes maar alles is wat verouderd…de ligbedden aan het zwembad vallen letterlijk uiteen. Het hout is volledig kapot
Bediening ok…..er was loadshedding 19-21 en van 5-7u) maar ze hebben toch gezorgd dat ik om 5u30 toch koffie had en hadden voor ontbijtpakketje gezorgd want wou om 6 u aan KRUGER zijn.

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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FRED • family_with_children • re
9
Super!
Pros:

Logement spacieux et très proche du kruger
Personnel très agréable
Très bon séjour

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
K
karabo • solo_traveller • za
10
place is nice just that food
Cons:

food

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Matteo • family with young children • it
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The house was really beautiful and big enough to be comfortable in 6 people

Cons:

Nothing. The road is a gravel road but wide and not that difficult to ride, even with small car.

2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
J
Johan • review category business travellers • za
2
never again
Pros:

The pictures does not compare to the the actual. The units seem clean but are very old and needs some work. The place is rundown.

2025-05-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jaco • review category business travellers • za
6
Nice stay in Phalaborwa
Pros:

Nice clean guesthouse. Nice breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

The road from the township to the guesthouse is very poor. Potential guests should be informed to approach the guesthouse from town. It is still a gravel road, but in fairly good condition

2025-05-01 • via Nuitee
M
Maravire • solo traveller • za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The is perfect and very quiet,,it's really enjoyable, and not forgetting the friendly and caring stuff

2025-04-28 • via Nuitee
J
Jaco • review category business travellers • za
6
Nice stay after poor road.
Pros:

The guesthouse provides a nice breakfast. There is enough parking available. The room was clean and have a nice bed.

Cons:

The road is very poor if you follow google maps from Gravelotte. You need a SUV to drive it safely. The road from town is much better.

2025-04-05 • via Nuitee