Lodge
Mabula Game Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of Mabula Game Lodge.
Set against a backdrop of lush, green, mountainous vegetation, Mabula Game Lodge is situated in one of South Africa’s premier malaria-free private game reserves. Located just two hours north of Johannesburg, this 12,000-hectare reserve is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as an abundance of bird species.
Highlights
- Mabula Game Lodge is located just a two-hour drive from Johannesburg in the malaria-free Waterberg region.
- Comfortable thatch-roof accommodation with luxurious finishes.
- Mabula Game Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a Big Five safari experience.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge.
- Children aged 0-5 years stay for free when sharing with two adults. This includes accommodation, meals, and safaris.
- Children aged 12 years and older are considered adults and will be accommodated in their own rooms. The applicable adult rate will apply.
- All children are permitted on game drives at management's discretion; however, children under 6 years old are not permitted to view big cats (e.g., lions and leopards).
The Detail
Exuding elegance and understated luxury, Mabula Game Lodge offers an extraordinary encounter with South Africa’s bushveld. Located just a two-hour drive from Johannesburg in the malaria-free Waterberg region of Limpopo Province, the lodge is set amidst diverse landscapes, including grassland plains and rocky outcrops, which create an ideal habitat for the free-roaming Big Five.
Distinctly African in style, Mabula Game Lodge features comfortable suites with luxurious finishes. The soft, neutral bushveld colors are complemented by large windows that seamlessly bring the African bushveld indoors. The lodge offers world-class cuisine in a variety of dining venues, blending rich, tantalizing menus with the tranquility of the bushveld.
Guests can partake in numerous activities, including open vehicle safaris, bush walks, and horse trails, making Mabula a memorable destination. During peak periods, such as South African school vacations, the lodge provides a Cubz Club children's program, educating kids about the African bush and its wildlife. Game viewing is exceptional against a backdrop of rivers, streams, and expansive vistas. The reserve is home to a variety of mammal species, including the Big Five: elephants, lions, white rhinos, hippos, leopards, and buffalo. Additionally, the reserve hosts reptiles like the African python and Nile crocodile, as well as over 300 bird species.
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation, all meals and snacks, teas/coffees and soft drinks, and two game activities per day.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Mabula Game Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals and two safaris daily
R 5 570
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Mabula Game Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Notable exceptions
- Children under 6 years are only permitted on the family safaris at management discretion, and are not permitted to view big cats (lion and leopard). A joint family-friendly safari vehicle is used for daily drives with children. Family room occupancy is capped at 2 adults + 2 children under 12 (Superior Room with Sleeper Couch, or Suite). Festive surcharges apply: Christmas Day R300 per adult & R150 per child 6–11; New Year's Eve R450 per adult & R225 per child 6–11.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Mabula Game Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Mabula Game Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.