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Fly to Skukuza Airport (SZK) on daily Airlink flights from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) or Cape Town, then a short transfer to the lodge, alternatively fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International (KMIA) and transfer by road (about 2 hours), or self-drive from Johannesburg (roughly 5.5–6 hours); transfers to and from the Sabi Sabi airstrip are included in the rate.
Twenty-five rooms styled with a rich blend of traditional African motifs and contemporary luxury, twenty-four Luxury Suites (air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, private viewing decks) plus the standout Mandleve Deluxe Suite, a romantic couples' choice with a private pool, separate lounge and its own exclusive guide services. For families and groups, the two Luxury Bush Villas each sleep up to four adults (max six) with a private pool, lounge and dedicated services, the pick for multi-generational stays. Bush Lodge can also be booked exclusively for weddings, reunions and milestone celebrations.
Sumptuous cuisine on a Fully Inclusive Plus basis, breakfast, lunch and a fireside "boma" dinner, served in the dining area overlooking the waterhole or privately, with all drinks included except French Champagne and Private Collection cellar wines, and dedicated children's menus and mealtimes for families.
Neutral safari layers with a warm jacket and beanie for cold winter dawn drives in open vehicles (May–August), lighter clothing for hot summers, closed shoes for bush walks, a sun hat, sunscreen and binoculars, insect repellent and antimalarials, swimwear for the pools, smart-casual for dinner, and a good camera with a long lens for the leopards.
Bush Lodge is the family choice among the Sabi Sabi lodges, with a dedicated kids' pool, the EleFun Centre and an Alex the Ranger children's programme. Being a private reserve, your ranger and tracker drive off-road and after dark for exceptional leopard and big-cat sightings. Fly into Skukuza Airport for a short transfer rather than the long road from Johannesburg. Children are welcome from 6 in suites (all ages in the villas).
Bush Lodge sits within the Sabi Sand, the birthplace of sustainable wildlife tourism in southern Africa and part of the unfenced Greater Kruger, where wildlife moves freely across the ecosystem. The guest conservation levy funds the Sabie Game Reserve NPC (a non-profit) and its conservation, reserve management, security, access control, anti-poaching and community-development work, alongside Sabi Sabi's long-standing community and staff-development commitments.
