Kubu Safari Lodge, riverside, offers a peaceful getaway with continental breakfast and a poolside bar. Guests relax in the sauna or spa tub, dine at the on-site restaurant, and enjoy high-speed WiFi. The lodge's popular ecotours consistently impress visitors.
Located in Hoedspruit, Kubu Safari Lodge is near the airport and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Selati Nature Reserve and Kapama Private Nature Reserve, while Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Hoedspruit travel guide
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace at Kubu Safari Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services and a TV in reception
Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Kubu Safari Lodge offer thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
Patios, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Things to do
Children's pool
Ecotours
Gym
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool
Sauna
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In a regional park
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Accessible airport shuttle
No lift
Smooth flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Access via exterior corridors
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 240 per person (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Kubu Safari
Kubu Safari Hoedspruit
Kubu Safari Lodge
Kubu Safari Lodge Hoedspruit
Kubu Safari Lodge Lodge
Kubu Safari Lodge Hoedspruit
Kubu Safari Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit
Frequently asked questions
Does Kubu Safari Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Kubu Safari Lodge?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kubu Safari Lodge on 17 Mar 2026 start from ฿7,206, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Kubu Safari Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kubu Safari Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kubu Safari Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Kubu Safari Lodge?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Kubu Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 240 per person applies.
Where is Kubu Safari Lodge located?
Situated near the airport, this lodge is steps from Selati Nature Reserve and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Kapama Private Nature Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Drakensig Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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Reviews
Kubu Safari Lodge Reviews
7.8
Good
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My husband and I stayed at the Kubu Lodge for 11 nights. The staff and owners, Nicole and Manfred, were pleasant, friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and kept clean. Breakfast was a delight every morning with fresh fruit, fresh bread and eggs made to order. The ladies knew my husband liked mushrooms and they made sure he had them on his plate every morning. We ate several dinners there and particularly enjoyed the meals prepared in the boma. We saw many animals as we drove into Hoedspruit everyday. The Kubu Lodge is a peaceful place that calls one to rest and be refreshed.
Wow. Wir durften vier Tage über Weihnachten 2022 in der Kubu Lodge verbringen. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist super. Manfred und Nicole haben eine wunderbare Unterkunft erschaffen, die einen den Busch fühlen lässt. Viel Komfort, tolles Essen, aber bodenständig. Der Staff ist super, offen und witzig. Wir haben uns von Sekunde 1 an pudelwohl gefühlt.
Très mauvaise surprise au moment de régler la note le matin du départ : pas de carte bleue possible, pour un montant d environs 6000 zar ... Et rien n était indiqué sur notre réservation.
Pas très logique lorsque l'on se fait référencer sur les plateformes web.
Pas d accès téléphonique et web limité : seule solution : aller retirer la somme en cash a 20' de là.
Près de 1 h de trajet pour pouvoir régler ma note.
Bilan : vu le manque de support du propriétaire pour aider a résoudre le problème (qui vient de son refus de permettre les paiements par carte), je déconseille vivement cet établissement.
Ludovic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Adriano
10 Feb 2017
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel bom, mas pode melhorar
Muito bom lodge, equipe super atenciosa e prestativa, vale a pena pelo preço, unica coisa que deixou muito a desejar foi do local nao aceitar pagamento em cartao, apenas em dinheiro ou deposito, um lugar que recebe turistas do mundo todo, é inaceitavel que nao aceite nenhum tipo de pagamento em cartao.
Für jemanden, der natürliche Bedingungen preferiert eine ideale Unterkunft, die Natur Südafrikas zu erfahren. Die Geschichten von Nicole sind grossartig!
While the physical accommodations were nice the owners were downright rude and unpleasant. It is astonishing how people in the hospitality industry could be so inhospitable.
Eigentlich gibt es nichtviel zu kritisieren, das Zimmer war toll, sehr sauber und mit allem Komfort. Die Betreiber haben viele Angebote die Umgebung zu erkunden , Safaris in den Krüger Park bzw in private benachbarte Game Reserves inklusive. Das Essen abends war manchmal etwas zu sehr " Mainstream " und richtet sich nach der Herkunft der Reisegruppen - finde ich schade- wer will schon Rotkohl in Südafrika ? Ansonsten gibt es aber nichts zu meckern, ich würde wieder hinfahren.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 Jan 2012
Hotel en Afrique du Sud en pleine nature
Lodge au milieu des arbres et d'une reserve privee, pas facile d'acces mais depaysant.
La distance par rapport a la ville la plus proche fait que la cuisine de la patronne est un must mais cela reste tres familial et assez basique.
A conseiller pour ceux qui veulent vivre pres des reserves et qui ne souhaite pas un trop grand confort.