Taj Bush Lodge

4.5 star property

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A dining table with various dishes, wicker chairs, and a view of trees.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a chair, a hanging light fixture, and a view of greenery outside.
A rectangular pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and trees.
A modern bathroom with a stone wall, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A room with two beds, a wicker chair, a small table with a vase, and a view of a natural landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Balulele Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Suite (Waterhole View)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite, Poolside

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite (Bush Retreat)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 28 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Lissataba Nature Reserve - 45 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 58 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 60 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Bridges Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Taj Bush Lodge

Taj Bush Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Taj Bush Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Taj Bush Lodge was completed in May 2026.

This 4.5-star hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2025
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Taj Bush Lodge offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

J Wellness Circle has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bush Boma

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2025
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - May 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR460 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Toro Yaka Bush Lodge Hotel
Toro Yaka Bush Lodge Hoedspruit
Toro Yaka Bush Lodge Hotel Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Taj Bush Lodge?

Yep, Taj Bush Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Taj Bush Lodge?

Yep, J Wellness Circle is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body treatments and Swedish massages.

Does Taj Bush Lodge have a pool?

Taj Bush Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Taj Bush Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Taj Bush Lodge.

Does Taj Bush Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taj Bush Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Taj Bush Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Taj Bush Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Taj Bush Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

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