Cabins in Malelane

Absolutely amazing and incredible little piece of paradise. I truly fell in love, everything was perfect: the lush nature, the room, the facilities, the restaurant and amazing food, the bar, the staff. The day of my departure I was truly sad to be leaving, but I hope I will come back again, the next time for a much longer stay. Even the departure was a bit magical, as a giraffe greeted us on the road.

I’ll start by saying that this is the best place to stay in Kruger. Although I was initially skeptical about the 5-star rating, I was quickly proven wrong upon our arrival. Location The lodge is situated in the southern part of Kruger, an area particularly rich in wildlife, and overlooks a vast river. From here, you can observe impalas, crocodiles, elephants, and hippos. The view is simply breathtaking! Accommodation We spent two nights in a beautiful room on the first floor, with a magnificent view of the river. It was truly a dream come true. The room was spacious and equipped with every imaginable comfort, including a shower, bathtub, and two sinks, all with a river view. An unforgettable experience. Services and Dining The service provided by the staff was impeccable; everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The afternoon tea in the common area was much appreciated, and the delicious dinners outdoors with a river view deserve special mention. Safari Experience The highlight of our vacation was the full-day safari, accompanied by an exceptional guide who was a biology graduate and deeply passionate about wildlife. Her expertise allowed us to deepen our understanding of every animal we encountered, offering us the chance to calmly observe every detail of life in the park, without rushing (unlike other safaris where you simply take a photo and move on). Overall, staying at Buhala was the most extraordinary experience of our entire vacation. I highly recommend it, as it is a much more intimate lodge compared to others we visited. Later on, we stayed in other lodges, but none were comparable to this one, neither in terms of quality nor price (we paid more for places of lower quality).

We honestly loved everything about River Cottages and have already recommended it to some of my friends. It was lovely

It is a very quiet place to stay.

Very close to Malelane gate if you want to enter Kruger Park early in the morning. Good overnight stay. Delicious breakfast

It was all fine, including the view over the river, all kinds of animals passing by, Elefants, Hippos, Springbocks etc. About 10 minutes by car to the entrance of the Krueger park and 35 minutes to the next airport.

Very warm welcome, the Lodge is very extraordinary and special. We loved the deck looking over the river and watching animals coming from the Krueger Park side.

Great rooms with comfortable bed and plenty of space. Super shower. Coffee maker, kettle and fridge. Extensive satellite tv channels. Reasonably priced restaurant with a good choice of food and a wonderful breakfast. We were a multi generational family and both the double and family rooms were equally good, the family room having a double and a twin bedroom. The grandchildren loved the pool and it couldn’t have been better placed for Kruger National Park, being 400m from Malelane gate. We never even noticed load shedding! Special thanks to Derek, who made our stay even more special thanks to his attentiveness.

The hospitality was exceptional, Sbusiso went an extra mile to make our kids experience the best holiday, the companion and walks. Carrot and Apollo were a great hosts too. The food was great. The overall experience was heart warming, the tranquility ans calmness the venue offers melted our hearts. We will definitely visit again

Amazing location inside ethe Mjejane reserve on the crocodile river! House is like a resort! An incredible experience!