Perfectly positioned on the southern banks of the Crocodile River, this five star lodge overlooks the Kruger National Park and offers a new perspective on classic colonial comfort. The enchanting family-run lodge is the perfect location to escape your busy everyday life and enjoy all the African bush has to offer.

Guests can sit back and spot the big five from the comfort of their own luxury room, play a round of golf at the exclusive Leopard Creek Country Club, enjoy a safari in the Kruger National Park with your own private guide or simply take a dip in the pool after a massage in our bush spa. The generous outdoor areas ensure you have the perfect opportunity to relax while you admire the breathtaking views. The Big 5 are frequent visitors along with hippo, crocodile and many antelope species.

The Balcony rooms and Elephant Garden suites have amazing views over the Kruger National Park while the Standard rooms overlook the mountains and gardens. The Standard rooms however, do allow for very easy access to an outdoor veranda from where the great view of the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River may be enjoyed.

A fully licenced restaurant and bar is situated at the main building. Buhala Lodge is well known for fine cuisine and our exceptional wine list showcasing only the finest South African wines. Meals are served either al fresco on our veranda, or in our gracious dining room and the whole ambience is one of casual elegance.

Activities
Safari in the Kruger National Park
Day safari with our private guide: No transfer required.
Night drives: drive starts from Malelane Gate (Transfer to/from not included).
Morning bush walk: starts from Malelane Gate (Transfer to/from not included).
(Children of all ages are welcome to go on a safari in the open safari vehicle. It is however recommended that families with children book private safaris. This gives the guide the opportunity to make it extra special for the children and to focus on your specific requirements. The duration of the safari can also be arranged as required. A normal full day safari is about 10 hours, which is usually too long for younger children)

Bush Spa
Indulge in ultimate relaxation and enjoy an array of spa treatments in our tranquil bush spa overlooking the Crocodile River. Unwind and enjoy a selection of treatments including, a back and neck massage or a full body hot rock massage. Appointments are subject to availability. Guests need to request an appointment a minimum of 24 hours before desired treatment time

Golf
We offer golf at the exclusive Leopard Creek Golf Course and many other nearby courses such as Malelane Golf Course and Kambaku Golf Course at Komatipoort (golf is subject to availability).

Geo Trail – Barberton
Examine a 3.2 billion year old beach deposit, so well defined you can see tidal intervals; trace fossilized bio mats in sandstone, the first signs of life on earth, piles of volcanic pillows, and volcanic hailstones preserved in dove-grey chert sediments. All of these and more are to be found at geo sites along the scenic road to Bulembu. Striking and informative roadside panels are installed along the 40km tarred road between Barberton and Swaziland. A dozen attractively landscaped geological lay-bys and viewpoints have been built, illustrating spectacularly how the earth evolved from a hot steaming lifeless planet to having an environment that supports life. It can be done as a self-drive trip and takes about 6 hours to complete. Information booklets regarding the trail are available from Barberton Community Tourism. There are no bathrooms on the trail (except at the border posts) and guests should bring their own drinks, snacks and appropriate clothing (hats, sunscreen).