Normann Safari Bush Lodge

Hotels
7.4 (73 reviews)
Plot 41, Silonque , Phalaborwa , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for ZAR 230 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 11 years old stay for ZAR 338 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 16 years old stay for ZAR 506 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 73 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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Muofhe • extended_group • za
10
Pros:

95%

Cons:

Not so much

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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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
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Katrin • solo_traveller • de
9
2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Clementine • couple • re
7
2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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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
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karabo • solo_traveller • za
10
place is nice just that food
Cons:

food

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Marie • young couple • fr
7
Great place from Kruger’s gate
Pros:

Warm welcome from lovely staff. Great and yummy breakfast and clean and nice swimming pool. Good location from Krugers gate and away from the city bustle.

Cons:

Stagnant water next the room so that plenty of mosquitoes. Mosquito nets torned so not effective.
Bedroom clean but huge doubts that sheets were changed. We can see that there is no improvement on comments posted a couple of years ago. If there is no improvement , this lovely lodge will decline.

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Darren
6
Pros:

There was no water to wash or shower in the morning. The swimming pool was dirty and didn’t resemble the photo shown when booking.

2025-02-15 • via Nuitee
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Ngidi • family with young children • za
9
forest experience
Pros:

fresh air
forest environment

Cons:

did not serve us dinner

2024-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Maryanne • review category business travellers • za
3
Wont be returning!
Cons:

Unfortunately there wasnt a kettle or coffee/tea station in the room where you can make your own coffee and no TV.

2024-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Mike • review category business travellers • za
8
Very good
2024-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Mogobe • family with young children • za
6
Grand stay
Pros:

Was good

Cons:

Too short a stay to comment on this

2024-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Tristie • family with young children • za
7
For the people at Normann we will return.
Pros:

The peace and tranquility was wonderful. The aircons was helpful in the extreme heat. Joshua's friendliness made the place HoMe. He was always everywhere and helped with whatever we asked for. Early in the morning he was already up and going and stayed up untill late at night with us. Normann is Joshua and Jushua is Normann Safari Lodge.
Gwen - thank you for my Dad's 80th birthday present

Cons:

Rooms: The shower messes water in front of the toilet, which takes quite some time to dry and is slippery. No pull-up handles for the elderly at the toilets, mosquito nets are torned. Space around the beds in Rhino room were not enough for my dad and brother. I did pay for 3, but after my brother saw the space he said he will rather sleep in his flat in town. What a pity.
Outside: lights can dim at night, and the big tree at the parking area can be protected by tires. I reversed right into it and damage the car's bumper. What a pity

2024-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Khazamula • review category business travellers • gb
8
Home away from home
Pros:

With the location, the poor road from town is the biggest challenge.
Breakfast was good.
The peace in the bush was calming
The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful

Cons:

The access road from Town is a mess, especially for small 🚗🚗.

2024-07-25 • via Nuitee