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Gem In The Bush Lodge

8.9/ 10Recommended
·Guest houses
Air conditioningSwimming poolTerraceShared lounge/TV areaOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 27 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests highly praise the wildlife reserve setting, tranquil atmosphere, and frequent animal sightings. Staff are consistently friendly and responsive, while spacious, clean rooms and distinctive bathrooms stand out. Breakfast receives outstanding reviews. Minor drawbacks include occasional noise and privacy issues, inconsistent dinner quality, some maintenance needs such as noisy AC units or dated curtains, and missing room amenities like blackout curtains and mini-fridges.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.3
Service9.3
Location9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities9.0
Value8.9
Surroundings8.8
Wi-Fi8.5
PraisedPeaceful and beautiful environment · Excellent breakfast · Friendly and helpful staff · Spacious and clean rooms
ComplaintsPoor dinner quality · AC noise or leaking · Poor soundproofing · Outdated facilities/decor

KEYIdeal for nature lovers seeking a peaceful bush retreat and self-drive Kruger visits. Guests sensitive to noise should request quieter rooms in advance, and expect dinner quality to vary compared to the excellent breakfast.

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