Mananga Bush Villa

On the Sabi River, At the Paul Kruger Gate n.n., 1350 Skukuza, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>53</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
53 reviews

This place is amazing. The rooms are laid out perfectly. The dining kitchen sitting area is super comfortable. The picture quite honestly don’t do it justice. The entire experience of our villa and the park were magical. We saw everything on our wish list. And nothing disappointed

Smith Canada
a wooden table with chairs and a large patio at Mananga Bush Villa in Skukuza
a living room with two couches and a coffee table at Mananga Bush Villa in Skukuza
a living room with two couches and a tv at Mananga Bush Villa in Skukuza
a living room with two couches and a table at Mananga Bush Villa in Skukuza
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Mananga Bush Villa

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  • Entire home
  • 2906 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
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Mananga Bush Villa is a villa located in Skukuza, 8.4 mi from Skukuza Rest Camp and 0.7 mi from Kruger Gate to Kruger National Park. Guests benefit from terrace. Free private parking is available on site. There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher and an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in this self-catering accommodations. There is a TV with select satellite channels. Other facilities at Mananga Bush Villa include a spa center. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park is 0.6 mi from Mananga Bush Villa, while Elephant Point is 5.5 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 54 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Spa facilities

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
High score for Skukuza
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  • Smith
    Canada Canada
    “This place is amazing. The rooms are laid out perfectly. The dining kitchen sitting area is super comfortable. The picture quite honestly don’t do it justice. The entire experience of our villa and the park were magical. We saw everything on our...”
  • Johannes
    Germany Germany
    “Very spacious and nicely furnished. We particularly enjoyed the proximity to the Kruger Gate and the friendliness of the staff”
  • Darshan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent location, very clean and comfortable and close to the park entrance”

Hosted by Josie Knight

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Josie Knight
Mananga offers a luxurious bush experience, authentically designed and decorated with two beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and patio, set beautifully in the heart of the African bush with prolific bird life & general game. If you want to dine out Protea Hotel Kruger Gate is only 700 meters away.
The owners of the house are Chris and Debbie Kane-Berman. We have always found the Bush to be a very healing and soothing space - where you can escape the realities and hectic pace of life for just a little while. We hope that Mananga has the same effect for you and that you have the most wonderfully relaxing stay. Julia and Philemon will be on-site to to host and look after you while you are at Mananga. The house was built by the previous owners (Josie and Grant Knight) with as much local goods and services as possible with the aim of space for guests. Many of the wooden features in house - such as the Kitchen Tops, Kitchen Island, TV Stand, Coat Rack, Bookshelf, Patio Table and Vanity Tables - were handcrafted by Grant and Josie on site at the house.
South Africa is home to thousands of hectares of pristine, bush veld. It is also the country which is most easily accessed from five continents, with numerous daily flights into Johannesburg from Europe, the UK, USA and Asia. From Johannesburg to Skukuza, is just a short flight to the world renowned Kruger National Park. Where guests can experience the thrill of private open vehicle game drives and "big five" wildlife sightings. The big five are known to be the 5 most dangerous animals to hunt, i.e. lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Of course, no hunting is permitted in the Kruger National Park. The reserve is dedicated to the conservation of Africa's wildlife and biodiversity, supported by eco-tourism.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Lapa Restaurant - Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Mananga Bush Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Spa
    • Spa facilities
    Food & Drink
    • Restaurant
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Mananga Bush Villa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Crib by request
    		Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Mananga Bush Villa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Mananga Bush Villa

    • Mananga Bush Villa has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Mananga Bush Villa has 1 restaurant:

      • Lapa Restaurant - Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

    • The prices at Mananga Bush Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Mananga Bush Villa is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Mananga Bush Villa is 7.5 miles from the center of Skukuza. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Mananga Bush Villa can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • Mananga Bush Villa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa facilities

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mananga Bush Villa on this page.

    • Check-in at Mananga Bush Villa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.