Bushveld Styled Accommodation

LittleBush Private Lodge

At the foot of the majestic Drakensburg Mountain

Experience Excellent Hospitality

LittleBush Private Lodge

Join us in reliving some of the aura of long ago times

Amazing Natural Surroundings

LittleBush Private Lodge

We are situated in Kampersrus - Wildlife Haven of South Africa

Welcome to LittleBush Private Lodge!

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Nestled beneath magnificent indigenous trees in the heart of the bushveld, LittleBush Private Lodge offers a peaceful and luxurious escape where nature, comfort, and authentic African charm come together. Designed for families, friends, couples, and small groups, the lodge features beautifully appointed thatched chalets, each offering privacy, comfort, and tranquil views of the surrounding wilderness. Guests can relax beside the swimming pool, enjoy evenings around the braai, or simply unwind on their private patios while listening to the sounds of the bush. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Hoedspruit and its extraordinary attractions, LittleBush is perfectly situated for both adventure and relaxation. From unforgettable wildlife experiences and scenic excursions to quiet moments immersed in nature, every stay promises a memorable bushveld getaway filled with warmth, serenity, and true South African hospitality.

Fauna and Flora

Fauna: Encounter an abundance of wildlife including the Cape Red Duiker, Grey Duiker, Bushbuck, Porcupine, Warthog, as well as five of the seven known Kingfisher species.

Flora: Discover a rich variety of indigenous plant life such as the majestic Marula, Brown Ivory, Zebrabark Corkwood, White Thorn, Impala Lily, and numerous ancient cycads.

Self Catering

LittleBush Private Lodge offers four unique and beautifully appointed thatched chalets, thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. Unwind on your private patio while taking in the magnificent bushveld views, or enjoy the lodge’s inviting swimming pool and braai facilities for the perfect luxury escape in nature.

Luxury Accommodation

Nestled beneath the shade of magnificent indigenous trees, LittleBush Private Lodge offers luxurious self-catering accommodation, perfect for families, friends, and small groups seeking an exclusive and tranquil bushveld escape.

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At LittleBush Private Lodge, every day brings the opportunity for adventure — or complete relaxation, should you prefer. Surrounded by the extraordinary beauty of Hoedspruit and its breathtaking attractions, guests can enjoy an endless variety of activities and experiences. From wildlife encounters and scenic excursions to peaceful moments immersed in nature, your stay can be as exciting or as tranquil as you choose.

At LittleBush Private Lodge, we invite you to experience the timeless beauty and spirit of the African bushveld — a place where nature, heritage, and heartfelt hospitality come together. This treasured property has been part of the family for generations, with a deep respect for the land and the traditions that have shaped it over the years. LittleBush remains committed not only to preserving the charm and authenticity of its past, but also to embracing the enduring values of conservation, sustainable living, and community support. From caring for the natural environment to supporting local businesses and activities, every aspect of the lodge reflects a genuine connection to the bushveld way of life. Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a peaceful escape surrounded by nature, LittleBush offers a rare and unforgettable experience filled with warmth, tranquillity, and authentic South African hospitality

1937

When the old monarch, our grandfather Broer Mare, bought the farm on which our lodge is situated, during 1937, it was truly a wild place. Lions roamed the farm and many species of antelope and other smaller species of fauna were in abundance.

Kampersrus

When our Grandfather developed the first small town on this farm with about 290 stands, he named it “Kampersrus”, in memory of Louis Trichardt’s trek who out spanned there on their way from Schoemansdal to Lourenco Marques, on the 23rd of February 1838.

``Sonstrale``

His wife, our Grandmother Langie Maré, an educated teacher, saw the need for and started the small “Sonstrale” school, which today, is known as Mariepskop Primary School, during the same year. The school grew and by 1940, the school had a full 5 students.

Wilderness

We pay homage to these pioneers, and to the others who joined in the difficult task to bring civilization to this area. Today, the spirit of wildness remains in every plant and animal that still grace this beautiful place – only to be released after nightfall.

Please look through our available accommodation options.

WOODLAND KINGFISHER

Woodland Kingfisher

Luxury ensuite king-size room, with a loft

Woodland Kingfisher

The Woodland Kingfisher luxury ensuite king-size room, with a loft and self-catering facilities:

Outside bathrooms
Open plan kitchen
Lapa / Boma
Private BOMA with BBQ Facilities

R 2150For 2 people sharing / 1 single basis

Woodland Kingfisher

Additional children pay R 350 per child per night.
Authentic max 4 bed self-catering chalet with private outdoor bathroom facilities.

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PIGMY

Pigmy

Luxury king-size ensuite self-catering room

Pygmy

The Pygmy is our luxury king-size ensuite self-catering room

R 2150For 2 people sharing / 1 single basis

Pigmy

Sleeps 2 people sharing basis

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PIED KINGFISHER

Pied Kingfisher

Pied Kingfisher is the perfect cottage for close friends and smaller families …

Pied Kingfisher

Pied Kingfisher is the perfect cottage for close friends and smaller families …

Self-Catering / Bed and Breakfast

Luxury rooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Private deck with BBQ Facilities

R 2250For 2 people sharing / 1 single basis

Pied Kingfisher

Private luxury self-catering Chalet with 2 Suites
Additional children pay R 560 per child per night
Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

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GIANT KINGFISHER

Giant Kingfisher

Giant Kingfisher is ideal for large families, family gatherings or friends coming together …

Giant Kingfisher

Giant Kingfisher is ideal for large families, family gatherings or friends coming together …

Self-Catering / Bed and Breakfast

Open plan fully equipped kitchen
Private deck and BBQ

R 4700Sole use rate based on 4 people sharing

Giant Kingfisher

Additional children pay R250 per child per night.
Maximum occupancy is 8 pax.

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Cost

*Rates are based on Self-catering accommodation.
*Children 3 years and under of age stay free of charge.
*Children between 04 - 12 years of age pay 50% of adult rates.

Meals

*Breakfast and dinners can be pre-booked on request at additional costs.
*Breakfast from R290.00 (Set menu with Juices, teas and coffees included)
*Dinner from R 490.00
(No alcoholic drink included - a Selection of beers and wines available on request)

Functions

Functions are available on request.

Booking and Cancelation Policy

Payment terms: 2022/2023
A 50% deposit is required on booking confirmation.
Balance is due 14 DAYS prior to arrival dates.
For booking made less than 10 days prior to arrival dates - Full payment is due on booking confirmation.
Cancelation terms:
If bookings are cancelled 30 Days + prior to arrival dates-100 % of the booking funds refundable.
If bookings are cancelled 21-30 Days prior to arrival dates -50% of the booking funds refundable.
If bookings are cancelled 14-21 days prior to arrival dates -25 % of the booking funds are refundable.
If booking are cancelled 14 Days or less prior to arrival dates 100% cancelation fee will apply.

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General terms:
A 10% booking fee will be charged on all refundable monies.
Failure to remit payment on due dates will result in the cancellation of a booking and our cancellation policy will apply.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Breakfast and Dinner catering options available with prior arrangements.
Check in -14H00 18:00 later arrivals must be pre-arranged.
Check out 11H00.
Additional services:
Ironing board on request.
Airport transfers available at additional costs. ( Skukuza, Nelspruit. Eastgate ( Hoedspruit) “We don’t have noisy generators but instead offer candlelight, lanterns and gas cooking facilities for load shedding times. “

Please contact us to arrange bookings, inquire about activities or if you wish, we could work out a complete holiday package for you. Airport transfers are available at additional costs from Skukuza, Nelspruit and Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Airports.

Panoramic Route

Activities

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre

Activities

Kruger National Park

Activities

Boat trip on Blyde Dam

Activities

H.E.S.C Centre for Endangered Wildlife

Activities

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Activities

In order to avoid disappointment we strongly suggest booking with us prior to arrival.

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   Tata 
 
 
 
 7.0Verified ☺La struttura è in una posizione ottima, una zona rurale ai piedi delle montagne ottima come base per esplorare la panorama route. Il personale è stato fantastico, le camere sono molto accoglienti e la cena è strepitosa vale assolutamente la pena prenotarla da loro. ☹Nulla.
  
 
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   Mark 
 
 
 
 10Verified Wauw! wat een fantastische plek. ☺Wauw! Wat een fantastisch plekje - Elke lodge staat tussen de bomen en geheel privé. De kamers zijn geweldig en met smaak ingericht, bomen vanuit de omgeving zijn gebruikt voor het bouwen van de villa's. Louis staat dag en nacht voor je klaar en samen met zijn team heerlijk ontbijt en diner elke dag (aanrader). Voor aankomst, speciaal voor onze zoon heeft Louis nog een bed gemaakt, zodat beide kinderen in een eigen bed hadden (!)  Susan en Hilde hebben veel voor ons geregeld, de privé chauffeur vanuit Johannesburg (gecombineerd met de panoramaroute), safari, gamedrive etc etc. Voor ons verblijf al veel contact met hun gehad, toen stonden ze digitaal klaar - en later live toen we ter plaatse waren- echte warme aandacht. Helaas konden we Tiger de huiskat niet meenemen - maar het maakte het gemis van onze eigen katten voor onze kinderen minder. Susan, Hilde en Louis bedankt voor de fijne dagen! ☹dat we niet langer hebben geboekt ;-)
  
 
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   Karin 
 
 
 
 9.0Verified ☺Hele mooie accomdatie midden een een rustige omgeving. Louis die ons ontving is super, hij stond voor ons klaar. ☹Niets viel tegen.
  
 
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   Dean 
 
 
 
 10Verified Staff was amazing
  
 
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   Matthijs 
 
 
 
 9.0Verified Heel prettig verblijf op een goede locatie dichtbij Blyde River Canyon ☺Prachtige tropische omgeving, mooi aangelegde tuin met overal zitjes, bruggetjes, paden etc ☹Niets. Maar we hebben geen gebruik gemaakt van het diner; ontbijt was prima
  
 
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   Liesbeth 
 
 
 
 9.0Verified Beautiful, spacious cottage with a very friendly staff and excellent breakfast and dinner. ☺Beautiful, spacious and original cottage with a pleasant, spacious terrace and kitchen and even an outdoor shower. The staff is very friendly. We enjoyed a very good breakfast and authentic South African dinner.
  
 
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   Hezi 
 
 
 
 10Verified ☺Villa has unique decoration The service is amazing ☹Nothing.
  
 
  
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   judith Judy M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful place to be ,cozy and friendly staff.we first went as a couple and went back again as a group of couples, they all loved the place and really enjoyed,they were even more happier because they wer woken up by the roaring of a lion🧡🧡🧡
  
 
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   Val flament 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Une pépite de la région. Tout est parfait.
  
 
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   Marc A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. not quite as lavish as their pictures would suggest. our highlight was the owners staffie that kept visiting us
  
 
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   Fortemps Jeanne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Séjour magique ! Nous étions seuls dans l’hôtel au mois de septembre. Chambre magnifique et décors de l’hôtel très charmant avec des petits lémuriens et chats qui viennent vous rendre visite. Louis et les autres membres du personnel ont été aux petits soins avec nous, les repas étaient très bons, bien cuisinés et nous font découvrir la gastronomie locale. Les déjeuners étaient aussi très bons et variés! Louis nous a aidé avec notre problème de valises perdues! Chouettes activités aux alentours (moloholoho center, blyde river canyon, …), idéal pour un arrêt de 2-3 jours avant le parc Kruger.
  
 
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   Anaïs 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un peu déçu au vue du prix. Nous arrivons le monsieur nous installe dans la mauvaise chambre, après vérification sur booking.com nous lui disons que c’est pas la bonne. Il nous change la chambre sans problème. Il manque un peu de modernité dans les chambres, et les lumières qui sont des néon agresse un peu des les réveils 😅. De plus il n’y avait d’eau chaude la douche, pour en avoir il fallait ouvrir le robinet de la cuisine à fond sur l’eau chaude afin d’en avoir. En revanche le lieu et le jardin sont très beau !
  
 
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   Fonso 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lugar espectacular. Luis encantador y muy atento. La casa muy bonita y super bien decorada. Es una casa apartada y muy íntima . Una lástima , que no iba wifi
  
 
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   Ashen Ramnath 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A beautiful place with such well maintained gradens and landscapes. Very friendly and helpful staff. Villas are neat, well equipped and open to private braai space which is so peaceful at night. Also became nest friends with the resident cat.
  
 
  
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 Verified  Exceptionnel ! Nous avons tout simplement adoré l'endroit, la région, la maison dans son écrin de verdure, le confort luxueux et le service attentionné. Rien à redire!
  
 
 
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   Julia W 
 
 
 
 Verified  Atemberaubend Diese Lodge ist absolut unglaublich. Die Lage, mitten in der Natur - einfach ein Traum. Alles ist sehr gepflegt und sauber und die Mitarbeiter sind stets für einen da. Das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet. Wir würden diese Lodge wirklich jedem empfehlen!!
  
 
 
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   kblack215515 
 
 
 
 Verified  African safari Owner Susan was very accommodating. Landscaping needs cleaned up a bit but otherwise very nice. Beds were clean and comfy
  
 
 
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   Daniela 
 
 
 
 Verified  Toller Aufenthalt! Wir haben auf dem Weg zum Kruger Nationalpark eine Nacht in der Little Bush Lodge verbracht. Eine kleine, aber besondere Unterkunft. Wunderschönes authentisches Zimmer mit Terrasse, Küche nebenan und Außendusche. Sehr freundliches Personal. Frühstück war ebenfalls prima. Ganz besonders gut hat uns allerdings das eigens für uns zubereitete Abendessen mit lokslen Gerichten gefallen. Gegen Abend waren Bush Babies zu sehen. Die Berge sind in Sichtweite.
  
 
 
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   auchoa424679 
 
 
 
 Verified  Perfect place and very kind staff! Extremely nice and beautiful. Staff very friendly. We really enjoyed our room and we had a special dinner, a Braai made specially for us. Louis and his wife were very kind!
  
 
 
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   econte290603 
 
 
 
 Verified  Beautiful lodge, amazing rooms and lovely staff Very nice lodge immersed in the nature, rooms are spacious and well furnished. Staff very friendly and helpful. We loved it.
  
 
 
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   Milana B 
 
 
 
 Verified  Lovely Lodge We had a lovely stay here. The accommodations and property were beautiful and the hosts were very nice and attentive. The lodge is very quite and in the middle of the nature, and still only 1-2 minutes drive from a supermarket and restaurant. We would definitely come back and recommend to anyone :)
  
 
 
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   aduhai811931 
 
 
 
 Verified  Fabuleux Un coin de paradis aux portes du Kruger. Niche dans la brousse et aux pieds d une montagne incroyable!
  
 
 
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   Sarah A 
 
 
 
 Verified  Amazing Lodge ! Location very immersive and the lodge is beautiful !! Everything was great ! And I recommend you take the dinner It was delicious :)
  
 
 
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   Fabrice T 
 
 
 
 Verified  Dépaysement garanti A peine descendu d'avion nous nous sommes senti au coeur de l'Afrique du Sud. Très beaux lodges indépendants situés en plein bush, bien décoré, spacieux avec une bonne literie et une douche extérieure tres agréable. Le site est magnifique, le coin repas et barbecue sont fabuleux. L'accueil de Louis et de sa femme a été parfait, ils ont été aux petits soins pour nous tout au long du séjour. Les petits-déjeuners et le dîner sont délicieux et copieux. Susan, la propriétaire est très serviable et attentive au bien-être de ses invités. Pour une visite de Bryde Canyon, définitivement nous conseillons de séjourner ici !
  
 
 
  
 
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info@littlebush.co.za

Contact us for booking inquiries or if you need additional information about LittleBush Lodge

How to reach us... Airport transfers are available at additional costs from Skukuza, Nelspruit and Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Airports.

FROM JOHANNESBURG/PRETORIA:

Take N4 eastward (direction Nelspruit), get off at Belfast. Head for Lydenburg (R36) via Dullstroom continuing on the R36 towards Tzaneen. After the Strydom Tunnel DO NOT take a left as the R36 continues on to Tzaneen. Instead, carry straight on, on the R527 towards Hoedspruit and Eastgate Airport. At the Swadini Reptile Park T-Junction take a right on the R531 towards Orpen, continue past the Swadini turn off until you get the Kampersrus turn-off. Turn right and go uptravel for exactly 1km when you will see our sign on the right. Follow the dirt road for approximately 300m and you will see our entrance on your right.

FROM NELSPRUIT

Once you are on the R531 towards Hoedspruit, you keep going straight. Drive past Klaserie, and at the T-junctions showing Hoedspruit to the right, KEEP GOING STRAIGHT. At the Kampersrus turn-off, turn left and go uptravel for exactly 1km when you will see our sign on the right. Follow the dirt road for approximately 300m and you will see our entrance on your right.

FROM POLOKWANE/HOEDSPRUIT:

Take the R71 from Polokwane towards Tzaneen and continue on the R36 towards Hoedspruit. Turn left on the R527, 17km onwards at the Swadini Reptile Park, turn right onto the R531 (Swadini / Orpen Road sign). Continue past the Swadini turn off until you get the Kampersrus turn-off. Turn Right and go uptravel for exactly 1km when you will see our sign on the right. Follow the dirt road for approximately 300m and you will see our entrance on your right.

Welcome to LittleBush Private Lodge!

About LittleBush

Fauna and Flora

Self Catering

Luxury Accommodation

Add on Activities

A bit of history...

1937

Kampersrus

``Sonstrale``

Wilderness

Accommodation

Please look through our available accommodation options.

WOODLAND KINGFISHER

Woodland Kingfisher

Woodland Kingfisher

R 2150For 2 people sharing / 1 single basis

Woodland Kingfisher

PIGMY

Pigmy

Pygmy

R 2150For 2 people sharing / 1 single basis

Pigmy

PIED KINGFISHER

Pied Kingfisher

Pied Kingfisher

R 2250For 2 people sharing / 1 single basis

Pied Kingfisher

GIANT KINGFISHER

Giant Kingfisher

Giant Kingfisher

R 4700Sole use rate based on 4 people sharing

Giant Kingfisher

Cost

Meals

Functions

Booking and Cancelation Policy

Important info:

Activities

Please contact us to arrange bookings, inquire about activities or if you wish, we could work out a complete holiday package for you. Airport transfers are available at additional costs from Skukuza, Nelspruit and Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Airports.

Panoramic Route

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre

Kruger National Park

Boat trip on Blyde Dam

H.E.S.C Centre for Endangered Wildlife

Hot Air Balloon Ride

In order to avoid disappointment we strongly suggest booking with us prior to arrival.

Book Now

What Guests Say

Whatsapp Susan:

+27716834966

Keep in Touch

Contact us for booking inquiries or if you need additional information about LittleBush Lodge

MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO LITTLE BUSH LODGE

How to reach us... Airport transfers are available at additional costs from Skukuza, Nelspruit and Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Airports.

FROM JOHANNESBURG/PRETORIA:

FROM NELSPRUIT

FROM POLOKWANE/HOEDSPRUIT: