Located just a short twenty-minute drive from Hoedspruit town and a convenient ten-minute distance from Hoedspruit Airport en route to the Timbavati Gate, Kubu Safari Lodge is strategically positioned as an ideal hub for exploring the surrounding area. The lodge offers an enticing dinner, bed, and breakfast package, providing our guests with an affordable experience, along with a variety of activity options for a customized stay. Our lodge features 48 spacious and cosy rooms that harmoniously blend contemporary conveniences with the captivating charm of traditional African aesthetics.The lodge itself spans over twenty-five hectares of unspoiled natural bush, boasting over one kilometre of picturesque Klaserie River frontage. It’s in this pristine environment that the lodge conducts captivating bush walks, guided by certified experts, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the captivating sights and sounds of the wilderness. For those eager to explore the Kruger National Park, you have the choice of embarking on a self-drive adventure or opting for one of the experienced guides to accompany you in our licensed open-vehicle game viewers.
Kubu Safari Lodge update:
The lodge has been substantially upgraded with new furniture and softs including linen and décor, and canvas animal prints in main areas and rooms.
The Boma has been completely revamped as well as the bar area at the boma.
The deluxe rooms have been refurbed and new softs
The gym and the new spa will be opening in the next 2 months, the spa will have 2 treatment rooms (both his and hers or singles) as well as a nail bar. The gym will have a multi-weight machine, treadmill, bike, spa pool and sauna.
The outside patio is being expanded around the pool to allow for more outside dining.
There will also be a new lounge on the upper level of the main area soon.
Rooms
The suites have been thoughtfully designed to ensure that you’re as comfortable and relaxed as possible during your stay. Each suite is decorated with stylish and elegant furnishings, perfectly blending in with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The aim is to provide you with a sense of home away from home, with every detail carefully considered to ensure your utmost comfort. Whether you’re staying in the standard rooms or the luxurious suites, you can rest assured that every aspect of your accommodation has been designed to enhance your experience. The suites offer a range of modern amenities, including air conditioning and tea/coffee-making facilities, ensuring that you have everything you need to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Dining
The lodge offers an enticing dinner, bed, and breakfast package, providing our guests with an affordable experience, along with a variety of activity options for a customized stay.
Recreation
Beyond wildlife experiences, our guests can indulge in a range of additional activities. These include visits to the Graham Naylor Museum, the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, the Cultural Village, and the Panorama Route, to name just a few of the exciting options available. Plus, the lodge facilities include a spacious swimming pool, a welcoming boma, a delightful curio shop, and soon-to-be-opened spa and gym facilities, ensuring a well-rounded and memorable stay.
Pricing
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Location
Located just a short twenty-minute drive from Hoedspruit town and a convenient ten-minute distance from Hoedspruit Airport en route to the Timbavati Gate, Kubu Safari Lodge is strategically positioned as an ideal hub for exploring the surrounding area.
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ana647
I liked very much to stay at Kubu Safari Lodge.
Kubu Safari Lodge is a very nice place to stay. I loved everything there! Staff was super friendly, meals were delicious, room was clean, comfortable and cozy. It is very close to the airport (about...
mleone983869
A litte gem
Everything was fine, staff are nice and friendly. The location is good and so is the service. I would suggest only to consider different foods on the buffet for vegetarian or vegan people. However...
