Wildlife Centre
Wildlife Centre, D1000, Bela-Bela Ward 1, Bela Bela Local Municipality, South Africa- Attraction
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About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation
BushTime Mabula offers a serene escape with a garden, bar, and family-friendly atmosphere. The property is conveniently located near prestigious golf courses and a children's playground, ensuring entertainment for all.
Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of satellite TV, fully equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms with luxury touches like a relaxing bath and a hair dryer. The 24-hour front desk and on-site restaurant cater to your every need, promising a comfortable stay.
Convenient Location
Situated just 150 km from Wonderboom Airport, BushTime Mabula provides easy access for travelers. Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at this idyllic retreat.
Nearby Attractions
Mojadji Entertainment Area
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
BBQ facilities
Bar
Meeting/banquet facilities
Children's playground
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Room Types
Studio with Balcony
Up to 4 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Private bathroom
Chalet
Up to 8 guests114 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
The spacious chalet offers a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The chalet's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. Featuring a patio, this chalet also features a safe deposit box and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 7 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
114 sqm
In-room amenities
Safety deposit boxTVHair dryerRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsKitchenCoffee machine
Executive Chalet
Up to 8 guests181 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The spacious chalet features air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The chalet's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. Featuring a patio, this chalet also offers a seating area, a safe deposit box and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 8 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
181 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsKitchenCoffee machine
Classic Chalet
Up to 10 guests136 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The spacious chalet offers a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The chalet's kitchen, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. Boasting a patio, this chalet also features a safe deposit box and a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 9 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 10 guests
8 adults · 9 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
136 sqm
In-room amenities
Safety deposit boxTVHair dryerRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanMicrowaveSatellite channelsKitchenCoffee machineCots
Four-Bedroom House
Up to 8 guestsDouble bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit has 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Private bathroom
Standard Chalet
Up to 6 guests136 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The unit has 5 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
4 adults · 5 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
136 sqm
In-room amenities
Private bathroomCots
Bungalow with Patio
Up to 4 guestsSofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Two-Bedroom Chalet
Up to 6 guests2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit has 5 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
4 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Private bathroom
Standard Bungalow
Up to 6 guests136 sqm2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The unit offers 5 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
4 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
136 sqm
Standard Cabin
Up to 8 guests139 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The unit offers 7 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
6 adults · 7 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
139 sqm
In-room amenities
Private bathroomCots
Standard Villa
Up to 12 guests0Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit offers 9 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 12 guests
12 adults · 11 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Three-Bedroom Chalet
Up to 8 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The unit offers 7 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
6 adults · 7 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Private bathroom
Deluxe Family Room
Up to 6 guests4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit offers 6 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Basic Chalet
Up to 4 guests136 m2
The chalet's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. A seating area with a TV, a coffee machine and a patio are offered in this spacious chalet.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Room details
136 m2
In-room amenities
Safety deposit boxTVHair dryerRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanMicrowaveSatellite channelsKitchenCoffee machine
Luxury Chalet
Up to 4 guests136 m22 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
This spacious chalet includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The chalet's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. Boasting a patio, this chalet also offers a coffee machine, a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
136 m2
In-room amenities
Safety deposit boxTVHair dryerRefrigeratorSeating AreaFanMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsKitchenCoffee machine
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Guest reviews(279 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026Bushtime at Mabula is exactly that, an elegant way to disconnect. Animals roaming as they please. Waking up to a giraffe by your window to whatocks, squirrels and monkeys wanting a share of your breakfast.........Just obey the rules and advise for how to behave around the animals then everyone wins and they get to enjoy their habitat. The housekeeping team were top notch. Excellent service from the reception to the game drives. The hospitality from all staff members was great. A lot of things exceeded our expectations...
9/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026I loved everything about the stay. Food,activities ans the Aesthetics
We were booked apart from each other next time please ask if we would like adjacent rooms
7/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026Self catering
Better towels that's not so hard...could have been cleaner...nd wash the curtains.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026The game drive
I woke up with a painful neck due to the pillows that felt like there was no pillow.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Exceptional service, clean and professional. The views were spectacular and so much to do.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Please arrange gps coordinates from the reception area to the house. The signs and directions were very confusing. A map was provided which is not sufficient especially at night.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Everything
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Absolutely loved the property, the pictures don’t do it justice the place is soo beautiful. The staff treated us soo well
8/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026Location was peaceful
Lion safari underwhelming and steep in price
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Na
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026Na
Perfect
10/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026Game drives. The entertainment at Modjaji house. Clean. Beautiful setting.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2026The game drive was exceptional. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable
10/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026It is well maintained and clean
The restaurant at Bushtime, the service wasn’t great. We all good our breakfast at different times and didn’t really eat together. However our takeaway burgers for dinner were delicious !
7/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2026Quick response
9/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2026Could not eat at the hotel. I was offered a buffett. All I wanted was a plate of food.
10/10
Reviewed May 29, 2026Location
Iron didn't work
10/10
Reviewed May 29, 2026very quiet and just what you need for a good breakaway
9/10
Reviewed May 14, 2026NA
7/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026I liked the bush nature of the property and that the game drive is included in the package . Apartment was clean and modern.
The option l had selected on the website was different to the one we were allocated. I was only informed upon arrival that if one wants to stay in the apartments advertised you have to request it after making a booking .
10/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026Family orientated perfectly layout and beautiful view
10/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026Eveything!
Just thr roads to get there and road works which can't be helped
8/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026Very fancy
I'm local
8/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026Game drives included
Only one toilet and bathroom
8/10
Reviewed Apr 29, 2026Great stay, location great, perfect facilities!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026From family
Everything was perfect
9/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026The environment and surroundings Bush experience Game drives
Nothing
6/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026The rooms are spacious. You can see animals in hindsight
They booked us at 2 different camps when we checked in yet we were a family of 13. Having to drive from one camp to another was quite a distance.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026Everything was amazing
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Awesome
10/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026I needed a pla e to rest for a weekend and I received exactly 💯 that
I struggled to locate the house at night. The house number was not visible
9/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026All staff was super friendly and helpful
8/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Customer service
no network
10/10
Reviewed Mar 6, 2026Great stay. Lovely game viewing.
5/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026I'm a Nature lover
The fact that we got booked in a different house than the one I saw in the picture when I made a booking was huge turn off. The first night I was horrified to sleep in a different house from my family. We want a big house to accommodate all 12 adults. Another problem is the booking.com didn't specify that every car must pay a conservation fee of R415 and it's too much considering we already paid for accommodation.
7/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026Everything it could be upgraded
It needs to be upgraded
10/10
Reviewed Feb 9, 2026Everything what a beautiful place!
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026The views from our unit was exceptional. There was a thunderstorm and we could see how the lightning was dancing on the hills.
There was a huge problem with the electricity the whole weekend.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026The location is perfect, the views are amazing
The main restaurant up the charge for Christmas lunch when they heard that we stay in self-catering apartments and not part of the Lodge
3/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2026Privacy good
They gave us the remote that was not working we had to operate the TV manually fot the kids
10/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2026Location is beautiful
9/10
Reviewed Dec 12, 2025Neat room and bathroom Large dinning and living room
The suroundings around and front was not clean ,lots of siggerette buds and small pieces of paper. Lots of rubish old bricks , plastic bottles and papers in bush in from of braai
10/10
Reviewed Dec 8, 2025The people and the game drives were excellent!
Just charcoal and milk- more accessible to buy
10/10
Reviewed Dec 4, 2025Great reception and cleanliness.
Nothing at all.
6/10
Reviewed Dec 3, 2025Beautiful views and lots of game roaming around. The chalet was cute and comfy and the staff were really friendly
There was a rolling power outage during our stay and the chalet did not have backup solar power.
6/10
Reviewed Nov 9, 2025Property is clean and pleasant.
Bedroom ceiling fans are noisy and not balanced. Switch these off, to sleep and rather perspire. The game drive rangers are young and inexperienced. Permitting babies on game drives and patrons chattering worse than gramophones about their jobs was the modus operandi. FYI, a private game drive will set you back R4,500.00 for 2.5 hours on enquiry. A night game drive only departs from the Hotel at 20h00. This will require you to travel after dark. I would not recommend Mabula game drives for wildlife photographers, unless your photographic equipment consists of a mobile phone and shop talk is your thing...
5/10
Reviewed Nov 5, 2025na
We were not aware that you needed to book game drives before you even arrive or lose out! No self drive doesnt suit me. Game ranger wasnt that clued up on animals - not linked with other vehicles to help locate animals. Lions, cheetahs etc are in a separate section / no shop close by to purchase forgotten things - milk bread etc.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 4, 2025Friendly stuff accommodating and alway keen to assist
Network issue telkom doesn't operate
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Cleanliness
- •Friendly Staff
- •Beautiful Location
- •Adequate Amenities
Areas to consider
- •Noisy bedroom fans
- •Inexperienced game drive rangers
- •Limited food options
- •Booking issues
Cleanliness
8.15/10Property is clean and pleasant.
Service
8.95/10Friendly staff accommodating and always keen to assist.
Location
8.65/10Enjoyable experience staying in the bush.
Room Quality
8.65/10The main bedroom had a double bed; the chalet was perfect.
Amenities
8.85/10Great facilities with everything needed in the kitchen.
Value for Money
8.45/10Pricing felt inappropriate for certain amenities and services.
Food and Beverage
8.35/10The food was good, but expensive compared to local standards.
Overall Experience
8.75/10Overall a good experience despite some drawbacks.