Welcome to Bushriver Lodge

Self-catering, owner-operated, 4-star accommodation in luxury chalets on the banks of the Olifants River, close to the Kruger National Park and a mere 25 km from Hoedspruit.  

Bushriver Lodge is uniquely situated amongst the lush naturally riverine vegetation and trees on the banks of the perennial Olifants River, a comfortable drive of some 25 kilometres from the town of Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.


The lodge offers guests self-catering accommodation in luxury, air-conditioned chalets. The main lodge central complex has a large wooden viewing deck that partially extends over the famous Olifants river which is home to a veritable multitude of hippos, crocodiles, fish and water birds.


The reserve offers a number of potential activities for guests including but not limited to, birding, self driven game drives to view amongst others nyala, zebra, giraffe, impala and the many other game species that proliferate the reserve.


For the fitness conscious, there are several walking, running and a mountain biking route to explore. If you are really fortunate, you might encounter one of the resident, territorial leopards or the pack of African wild dogs that regularly visit the reserve.


Situated ideally between all popular tourist destinations such as the Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon and the Panoramic Route.

Being centrally situated, Bushriver Lodge is the ideal location from which to explore the nearby Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route, and the surrounding Lowveld. A wide range of activities are offered or can be arranged to ensure that your stay with us remains as memorable, enjoyable, exciting, and relaxing as possible.



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