Lush Private Game Lodge

We picked up the two gentle man from Or Tambo airport and it took us about 2:45 minutes driver . Oh the weather for the day was fantastic clear sky . When arrived we were received by 3 beautiful staff member lady that we very nice to us . We did all the admin work sitting nicely at the same time served with ice cold soft drink that soften all the tiredness from the long trip . The luggages were already taken to our chalet and when we get there the luggages was in order . The Beaty of the chalet is just close to nothing , it gives such a lovely view of the park . The early morning game drive was fantastic, we all enjoyed our time there , Thank u so so much Lush private game lodge for your hospitality, much appreciated.

We (8 people in our group from the United States and Canada) had the absolute pleasure of staying at Lush Private Lodge for 5 nights in March. Everything about our trip was top-notch. If we could give it more than five stars we would. We had two suites and two regular rooms. Our suite was gorgeous. Everything you could possibly need and then some, was provided. My favorite things -- the outdoor shower was heavenly and the bedside tea at night was such a lovely touch. The food was abundant and amazing! We had two people in our party with dietary restrictions and the staff went above and beyond to cater to these restrictions. We loved how we were seated in different areas of the resort for our evening meals. We celebrated my birthday while we were there and they made me a delicious cake and sang happy birthday. The wine tasting and BBQ were also favorites of our group. We were with Ranger Cole the entire time. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny and charismatic. Every time we returned to the the lodge after we were out with Cole, staff were always there greeting us with waves, smiles, a cool washcloth and a cold drink. We were able to enjoy the spa amenities and left completed relaxed and refreshed. We would definitely return to Lush and hope to again one day. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and one we will never forget. Thank you!! The Whiteford and Kelly/Hanly Families

In short, this is a great lodge which brings luxury to the bush, we had an amazing time and would reccomend lush highly. When we booked, even having done much research we went in with some unanswered questions. In some ways it was nice to have these are surprises and honestly the whole experience was fantastic. So it might you may want to consider not reading further to leave some surprises for when you arrive. Some of the questions we had before arriving were: What is the situation with food/dinning? We were quite concerned about the food situation we are somewhat picky eaters and we were also not keen on the idea of communal dinning. So the meals went like this, breakfast in the morning after the morning game drive around 10-11am, this consisted of a buffet style continental breakfast, a relatively small range but all very high quality, they had croissants that were amazing, a toast station, fresh bread with some cheeses and cold meats along with fruit and a section with yogurt and granola mixes. They also offer a cooked breakfast option of eggs, cooked meats and french toast. Top tip, if you like crispy bacon make sure you ask for it to be cooked crispy. In terms of seating you will find the tables all laid out when you arrive for breakfast and you can take your pick, this is not communal but given it is fresh from a game drive we often found ourselves chatting to those sat around us about what we each saw that morning. This was served in the main lodge area, near the bar. The next meal was lunch which was served from 1:30pm daily this was not what we were expecting, so all but one of the days during our 6 day stay this was served in the main lodge area, the other being on top of the wine cellar which was a beautiful location, similar to breakfast we would arrive and the tables pre-laid out and we got to choose where we sat. The lunch service was odd, we would be able to order drinks from the waiter but once our food was ready they would literally bring out a small platter of food to the table, this was a total surprise each day and we didn’t know what we were having until it was presented on the table. All of the lunch meals were beautifully presented and the variety was really good, most of the meals consisted of 2 proteins and 2 sides/salads. The lunch food was all delicious, we were particularly impressed with a lamb tagine presented in an edible bowl which was amazing. Given we are picky eaters we sometimes mentioned to the wait staff beforehand about some of the foods were don’t like, on one occasion they said the food all contained things we didn’t like so offered to throw us something “basic” together instead, we said that would be fine and we were so impressed by what came out, it certainly wasn’t what we would consider basic! Lunch was an odd one for us, it was probably some of the tastiest food we had during our stay but the delivery format meant there was a certain amount of stress that came with it, I’m sure if we didn’t e

We could not recommend Lush Lodge enough. My partner and I only stayed for 2 nights, which was not enough! We could not fault our time there. The game drives were amazing, staff were fantasic, food was delicious, and lodge was most certainly, lush!

Staying at Lush Lodge was like being part of a dream. From the welcome we received to the absolutely stunning decor, to the once in a lifetime safari experiences…this lodge gave us memories that will last a lifetime. The staff couldn’t have done enough for us - special mention to Andrew, Taolo and Rodney whose customer service went above and beyond. The food each day was so delicious - I loved that there was no menu for lunch as it encouraged us to try so many authentic dishes and nothing disappointed. Chef’s kiss! Ruan was our driver for our safari trips and again, we couldn’t have wished for better. His knowledge, his dedication to finding animals to show us as well as his hospitality all contributed to making this a phenomenal trip for us! If you are going to Johannesburg for safari, then you HAVE to stay at Lush Lodge, no questions asked!! We have told everyone we know about this place and will continue to do so until we get a chance to come back ourselves. Thank you for making our trip something we will never, ever forget!

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 started making plans for 2025!