Lush Private Game Lodge

Exceptional experience from start to finish! The infrastructure is excellent, and the food was outstanding. Every staff member was extremely attentive and polite. The game drives were incredible, with fantastic guides who made the safaris unforgettable. Both the lodge reserve and the park drives exceeded our expectations.

Note on property layout: For safety reasons, the lodge area is securely fenced, so space for walking or self-guided trails is limited. While we would have loved to go for a stroll around the grounds, we completely understood and felt very safe and secure throughout our stay.

Tudo maravilhoso! Staffs, decoração, acomodações, serviço de quarto, eles pensam em tudo pro seu conforto e comodidade! Os carros do safáris são mto confortáveis também, guias também

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Attention to detail

Breakfast and lunch was superb but the dinner was very disappointing not enough carbohydrates and no choice of dessert!

Lush is the final word in luxury bush experiences. The quality of everything (food, rooms, amenities, game drives etc) is top notch of course but the personalised service from each and every staff member is what you will leave remembering, without a doubt. You cannot do better than Lush.

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The individual villas were very luxe and comfortable. Sitting in the hot tub watching animals wander past was amazing. The staff were superb and even removed a light bulb so we could see the milky way at night. Great food and did I mention the wine cellar! Then we get to safari the great animals of Africa twice a day. Lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, zebra, rhino, hippo....

It's not the cheapest thing I've done but I can't say that it's not value for money when you have 2 individualised safaris a day with a driver hellbent on finding the Big 5 and then come back to a massage and a Pinotage.

Exceptional attention to detail. Staff is wonderful. Food is excellent, surroundings gorgeous. The game drives were 4-5 hours each morning, 2.5 hours in the evening with only two seats per row. Wonderful viewing and the park is stunning. Great experience.

The breakfast service was outstanding! The variety of choices available was impressive, and the specialty dishes were particularly noteworthy. The quality and selection made for a great start to the day. Highly recommended!

What's there not to like? Everything was superb! From start to finish, the experience exceeded expectations. The quality, service, and attention to detail were all exceptional. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Superb attention to detail. Every day had a new layout and meal for lunch and dinner. The staff are exceptional, accommodating and welcoming at all times. Room are sizable and very comfortable with nice touches and thoughtfulness put into the room.

I loved everything about the property. If I had to be critical, just off the patio on our room had a sandy mound which could be “ bush landscaped” a little. But this didn’t detract from our stay.

LUSH var enastående. Upplevelsen i sin helhet är svår att slå. Fräscha rum, god mat, elefanter som kommer till ett vattenhål i närheten. Det bästa med LUSH förutom de fantastiska lokalerna var guiderna på safariturerna. Kunniga, roliga och måna om att gästerna ska få en fantastisk upplevelse. All ära till Eddie och Andrew som är väldigt duktiga på sina jobb! Vi kommer åter inom en snar framtid.

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Fantastic

The settings were phenominal

Nothing, loved everythinh

De gastvrijheid, alle comfort, all-inclusive, game drives,..

Niks

Absolutely beautiful lodge. Room was incredible and had everything we needed including indoor & outdoor shower, double sinks, bath and nespresso machine. We had multiple room services a day which was a wonderful surprise, including the night turn down with dressing gown & herbal tea laid out for a perfect nights sleep! Safari trips unforgettable with our incredible and caring driver Sean. He took us out and was determined to find us (and succeeded in finding) the big 5 after weather issues out of our control. SO much delicious food including a variety of meals which were different settings each night. The Spa was absolutely incredible !!! The seats on the car were the most luxurious of all cars we saw (x6 passengers only with binoculars, blankets and ponchos provided) Also loved how boutique is felt with only 16 guests total at the lodge. We made great friends with our fellow passengers.

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amazing its the best so far to all of us we surely want to go back again must try once in ur life time

all perfect

Everything!!!

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Accommodation was excellent. The feeling of the private game lodge was luxurious. One of the few that have a really nice spa.

They could work on the atmosphere a bit. The staff do a great job making you feel welcome but something just isn't right. Having an all inclusive experience with drinks that are included and certain drinks excluded made it feel less homely. Some excluded drinks are not much more in price when compared to the included drinks. Not sure why this was a thing at a luxurious game lodge. Just don't have the expensive alcohol on display and if someone asks say you can get it, it will frame it as going above and beyond.

Everything was incredible from the food to the hospitality. The rooms were extremely clean and well maintained and every meal as delicious as the last. The massage at the spa was 10/10. On the daily game drives we managed to see the Big 5 easily! We will be back.

Our stay was absolutely incredible – hospitality on a whole different level (if we could give 11/10, we would!). The entire team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and every single person we met was exceptionally kind and genuine. The food was delicious, and every meal felt like a treat. A special shoutout to our amazing guide Andrew – your knowledge and energy made our experience truly unforgettable. And a huge thank you to our wonderful host Phindi – you were so helpful and kind. Thank you for everything – we’ll never forget this place!

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Just so stunning. It’s all in the small attention to detail. Luxury inside the bush. It doesn’t get better.

Séjour en juillet 2025 Difficile de mettre des mots sur une expérience aussi magique. Lush Private Game Lodge a dépassé toutes nos attentes. Dès notre arrivée, on se sent comme chez soi… en mieux. Le cadre est exceptionnel : une nature à perte de vue, des lodges décorés avec un goût fou, tout est pensé dans les moindres détails. Le personnel est d’une bienveillance rare. Chaleureux sans être intrusif, attentif sans jamais être lourd. Mention spéciale à notre guide pour les safaris : passionné, pédagogue, il a su rendre chaque sortie unique. On a eu la chance de voir les Big Five, mais aussi de vivre de vrais moments de silence et de contemplation, loin de tout. La cuisine est digne d’un restaurant gastronomique : créative, savoureuse, toujours adaptée à nos préférences. Chaque repas est une expérience à part entière. C’est un endroit où le temps s’arrête, où le luxe ne se mesure pas seulement en prestations mais en émotions. Un lieu qu’on quitte avec le cœur un peu serré, mais rempli de souvenirs inoubliables. Merci à toute l’équipe pour cette parenthèse enchantée.

We loved everythjng about Lush! The room and common areas were just perfect, the food and drinks were delicious, and the staff was extremely friendly and lovely. The game drives were super fun, with stunning views and we could see 4 of the big 5, thanks to our amazing guide Andrew!! You can feel the exclusive treatment in every way… we were there for 4 nights for our honeymoon, and for each night they prepared dinner in a diferent spot of the hotel! Thanks lush team for the best experience we could have asked for!!!

Nothing! Everythjng was perfect

Thanks for the Service! The "secret" cleaning while we were out of the room, the relaxed atmosphere, kindness and that you placed us in Front the fireplace. Perfect

Everything was absolutely stunning, truly one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. We loved the small size of the resort and incredible attention to detail, as well as the amazing customer service from every staff member. The guest rooms were beautifully designed and well equipped. The food was varied and delicious at every meal. The game drives were excellent.

The game lodge room and other areas are well designed, comfortable, , and beautifully decorated .

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The lodge is out of this world, everything was amazing

The decor, staff, food,

Stunning property. One of the best hotels we have stayed at

Everything about Lush was amazing The staff friendly and couldn’t do more for you Lush is a amazing stay and the food out of this world Our guide Sean was so knowledgeable, patient and professional. Made sure we saw all the wildlife.

Words dont do this place justice and neither does the pictures!!! Every review is true, my only regret is not booking a longer stay.

Best Food,Quality Rangers and staff that make you feel at home and go out of their way to accommodate you makes this an exeptional experience.

The fact that we could not stay there forever

This game lodge is one of its kind - beautiful interiors, excellent staff and fantastic game drives. I would recommend everyone to stay here and we can't wait to come back!

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The room was amazing and very clean, food and drinks were excellent, all the staff was extremely kind, and the safari drives were great.

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Wow, I've been trying to write this review for a few days now because I can't fully express just how extraordinary Lush Private Lodges is and how much we enjoyed our stay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the friendly team and shown to the most stunning room ever. The bed is so spacious you'll definitely lose each other in the night! The room was immaculately clean, and every time we stepped out, the housekeepers were there tidying up. They even left us charming little notes and cups of tea each night. The food was fantastic; we thoroughly enjoyed both breakfasts and lunches. One evening, we celebrated my partner’s birthday with a private dinner on our balcony, complete with a birthday cake as requested prior to arrival. Compliments to the chef and thanks to everyone who made the evening unforgettable. A huge thank you to Avi, our incredible guide. Avi was exceptionally knowledgeable about both wildlife and plants. We were fortunate enough to see the Big 5 and so many other animals. Avi even had us spitting impala poo, making toothbrushes from plants, and chewing on numbing leaves. The hot water bottles and ponchos were lifesavers on those chilly mornings. The snacks and gins were beautifully presented, and we felt truly special throughout the trip. We can't wait to return to Lush; we've already booked to stay again for 2025!

Nothing at all. Lush truly is lush!

Absolutely breathtaking, worth every penny spend

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Excellent staff. Excellent game drives. Really enjoy going and getting the total Lush experience.

Nothing really. Might be getting a bit expensive but have not gauged Lush against equivalents.

loved everything about the place and their hospitality

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Contemporary design, the women’s touches are very appreciated. The detail of care.

The noise factor, zero privacy, couldn’t sleep due to the noise, and extremely cold. But the staff brought in heaters.

Absolutely everything!!! From the start to the end , as a local from South Africa it was the most amazing experience and I will go back everytime I visit home ☺️

I think the food could have been a title More comfort “foody” . The fine dining experience was amazing but maybe a little more to choose from .

Wonderful surrounds in the bush. The actual venue is beautifully setup with all comforts and luxuries.

There is a bit of a drive to get into the Pilanesberg main reserve to see other animals like buffalo.

Absolutely unbelievable. Incredible venue , best of the best.

PHENOMENAL! Every single detail! Every single second! Greatest experience ever! The loveliest people & food & experiences! Lush lodge cannot be beat! Thank you all!!!!

From the first second of arriving, the service and attention to detail procvided by all the staff were excellent. Cole, our safari guide was fabulous and very knowledgeable, and we managed to see the big 5. The Lodge is super luxurious and very Instagramable. The food was excellent, as was the all-inclusive drinks (especially the Mojitos). The Lodge accommodation again was luxury and super clean. The staff really are unbelievable, so kind, helpful, and friendly. (Especially Rodney) We have stayed at many 5 star hotels, but nothing comes close to Lush, an absolute perfect stay, and we can't wait to return.

Having to leave Lush.

Staff was friendly, facilities exceptional, food and wine lovely and game drives very informative.

Best hotel we’ve ever stayed in!

The best place I have ever stayed !! Lush should be the top of everyone's go-to list! The rooms were absolutely beautiful, huge and the epitome of luxury. Rooms were cleaned, beds made etc every time you left the room - there was even a turn down service in the evening with dressing gowns, slippers and camomile tea laid out for a relaxing bedtime treat. The staff were wonderfully friendly, knew us by name and nothing was too much trouble. The experience felt so personal and honestly felt like home. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Dinner was served in different locations each evening, the first being in the wine cellar which was stunning. Our game drives were AMAZING - especially our driver Hannes!! The experience was so personal, it was 'what would you like to do?' 'where would you like to go?' rather than being dictated to with strict timings etc like on other activity trips I've been on. We managed to see the Big 5 and I really couldn't have asked for a better experience.

There are no end to luxury spots to sit, enjoy a drink and be treated like royalty by the outstanding staff. The rooms were exceptionally well laid out with great facilities Every member of staff would welcome you and talk to you as you passed them, ask about your day and make sure that you had everything you needed to be thoroughly relaxed. Avi our game driver was exceptional, her energy and enthusiasm for her job was infectious and she would do her best to ensure you saw something different at least once a drive, while also explaining thing to you and answering any questions you’d have.

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LUSH SHOULD CONSIDER TV IN THE ROOMS AS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE AFTERNOONS , THE WIFI NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED

It was very private and clean ,and it was very welcoming

My friends came to visit from the UK and have never been to SA or on Safari. They were moved to tears by the lodge, the rooms, the people and the animals. Our ranger, Hannes, was a delight and we managed to see the big 5 a few times. Memorable

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Everything’s gorgeous, amazing, wonderful… it was such an amazing experience to stay in lodge. I am very upset to stay a 1 night. All the members were friendly. They made us feel like we stay at home. All the meals are exceptionally delicious. It was well selected menus and we enjoyed experience it a lot. Safari experience was something else. Our ranger is knowledgeable and experienced. Would definitely recommend stay in lush lodge.

The property itself was amazing and the staff were great especially the Safari Guides

Nothing we didn’t like about the property itself other than the lack of wifi and tv in the rooms for when you’re not on Safari. The food however was a huge disappointment. From small lunch portions to badly cooked, bland food. When you pay extra and it’s 5 star you expect five star dining, which this was not.

Lush is an incredible experience. The staff really do their very best to create an exceptional experience for you while on their property. The food is customized for each guest's requests and the staff is always ready to help. Absolutely loved staying at this incredible property and getting to discover Pilanesburg while enjoying the luxury at Lush.

Nothing to say!

Lush Private Game Lodge is simply stunning, the location, facilities and interior design are flawless. The staff are incredibly welcoming, polite and friendly, always putting guests first. You really do feel special. The game rides out are brilliant and the rangers are great, so knowledgeable and make the whole experience worth while. I would highly recommend this venue for people looking for that luxury experience for a safari break.

I cannot pick a single fault.

The food was delicious; the enthusiasm and care that each staff member exhibited was amazing; each person went above and beyond

We have stayed at over 30 Game Lodges in South Africa over the years and Lush Private Game Lodge is better by far. Their standard of service is unmatched. They are so friendly and they go above and beyond to ensure guests needs are met. The food is amazing and the game drives exceded all expectations. We can't imagine going anywhere else.

Lush is Lush. Amazing rooms with quality fixings and furnishings, hot water bottles at bedtime. Friendly staff who take the time to learn your name immediately on arrival. Wonderful food with several amazing eating venues. Catering for our individual food requirements, nothing too much trouble. Excellent Safari experience, hot water bottles and blankets for the morning drives and great morning/sundowner stops - Amarula in coffee/hot chocolate with super snacks is a must. Just didn't get to use the gym or spa.

Nothing negative to say

The hotel has a great friendly staff. The food is great and theres plenty of great drinks! Great massages and very confortable to rest. This is a great place to visit love the game drives and all the animals you can also see!

One of the best lodges we have stayed at. Staff were phenomenal. It made our stay even more special.

If I have to pick something- I think the food could have been better but it was still good.

Amazing stay! Absolutely loved the lodge, the setting was incredible, staff amazing and the game drives top class. Would highly recommend to anyone

Getting spoiled

everything was perfect

luxury accommodation and private

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Staff was outstanding. Even got lucky and had a private safari morning ride. Room was insane and luxurious! This place was epic. Here is a video. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpBSuHko1jT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Genuinely the most beautiful accommodation I’ve ever experienced. It lives up to the reviews. I was lucky enough to stay in lodge 6 and I just wish there had been more hours in the day to spend lots of time in every indoor and outdoor section. The staff go out of their way to provide exceptional service and the food is outstanding. A special mention to Ranger Jacques, who was a brilliant guide and absolutely made the stay with his extensive knowledge, humour and care for guests.

The service was unbelievable from the moment we arrived until we had left. The staff are so friendly and really give you a personal experience. We had an in room spa treatment on arrival which was quite a treat. The rooms are beautiful, spacious and so tranquil. Perfect luxurious little getaway!

Everything is amazing!!!

Where does one begin? From the minute you drive up to the wonderful smiling, welcoming, waving greeters you feel at home. Lush was the highlight of our South African vacation. Every single attention to detail shows that love, thought and care has been given. Our guide Cole was outstanding, his knowledge and passion shine through. Thank you Lush for the memories we will definitely be back.