Set in Bela-Bela, 21 km from Zebula Golf Course and 21 km from Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe offers air conditioning. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from Sondela Nature Reserve. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the holiday home. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant, which serves African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. You can play squash, mini-golf and tennis at Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe, and the area is popular for cycling. The accommodation has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. Bothasvley Nature Reserve is 45 km from Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe, while Elements Private Golf Reserve is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 128 km from the holiday home.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.6
High score for Bela-Bela
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  • Wilmare
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely location, well equipped home. As a family we really enjoyed the Easter Weekend at Livingstone Bush lodge.
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    Tarryn
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the layout of the house and entertainment area. All of the facilities were spotless and the kitchen was very well equipped (even with an excellent ice machine, water cooler and airfryer). The lodge is situated in a beautiful and peaceful...
  • Sonia
    South Africa South Africa
    Every thing excellent .. Enjoyed ourselves, home away from home
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Lynette

8.7
8.7
Host review score
Host review score

Lynette
Livingstone Bush Lodge is a luxury safari lodge, complete with great bush views and amazing opportunities for game-viewing while relaxing in the patio/pool with your favorite company. The Lodge offers 4 spacious luxuriously furnished and air conditioned en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen complete with an ice-maker, coffee machine, water-cooling dispenser and a comfortable lounge with a smart TV and DSTV. All bedrooms with great views of the surrounding landscape. Back up inverter in the event of load-shedding and High speed internet to add to your comfort.
I love traveling and hosting. Love meeting new people and making new memories. I adore my family and hope to see as much of the world I can possibly see. Livingstone Bush Lodge is situated in the Elandsfontein camp of Mabalingwe and its just a few minutes drive from Elements Private Golf Estate (Literally only a stone throw away). It is surrounded by well appointed lodges and boasts the best in exclusive bush experiences. The nearest town is Bela-Bela, in Limpopo. Guests can purchase their supplies at the several supermarkets in the town. However, for small and basic supplies Mabalingwe Nature Reserve has a small park shop close to the main camp. The park has an abundance of dirt roads and guests are advised to travel in high clearance vehicles. For most parts of the park, which are available to guests, there is no requirement for a 4X4 or off-road vehicle.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Le Fera
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Argentinian • Belgian • Brazilian • Pizza • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Chapel/shrine
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Mini golf
  • Squash
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about EUR 122. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe

  • Yes, Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe on this page.

  • The prices at Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe is 14.9 miles from the centre of Bela-Bela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Swimming Pool
    • Foot massage
    • Archery
    • Back massage
    • Game drives
    • Head massage
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Bingo
    • Couples massage
    • Hand massage

  • Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe has 1 restaurant:

    • Le Fera

  • Livingstone Bush Lodge, Mabalingwe can accommodate the following group size:

    • 12 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.