Overview, trip report, images, and reviews from our visit to BushTime at Mabula.
Overview
Situated at the foothills of the Waterberg Mountains in a private game reserve, is one of Africa’s hidden secrets. Whether taking a short break or a well-deserved holiday, BushTime at Mabula has it all. Situated at the foothills of the Waterberg mountains, within the 10,000-hectare Mabula Private Game Reserve, this bush resort offers prolific game which includes the “Big 5” and more than 300 recorded bird species.
The accommodation units are located in four separate camps each with its’ own unique setting. “Modjadji” has the bush and wide open plains, “Sunset Hill” has views forever and sunsets that only Africa can offer, while “Bush and Game Lodge” has magnificent views over the plains and distant hills. The chalets have been spaced to maximize privacy and enhance the feeling of being in the wild.
All the units are fully self-catering and range from one-bedroom chalets to six-bedroom bush camps. A mere two-hour drive from Johannesburg this malaria-free Reserve will ensure that you leave feeling rejuvenated, with memories of quality time spent with family and friends, having experienced the wonders of the African bushveld.
Trip Report
New beginnings! We enjoyed our annual family holiday at BushTime in Mabula, a cherished tradition for this time of year.
Due to my recovery from surgery, I delegated many responsibilities, but the preparation went smoothly with everyone contributing. Aside from receiving another traffic fine (again!), we made good progress and arrived with plenty of time to check in, unpack, and settle in. Soon after, the rest of the family joined us, and we all settled in for yet another memorable week.
This trip marked our first stay in extended accommodation, which catered for 12 people, and we were all pleased with our choice. Renovations were being carried out on the other units, and we look forward to experiencing the upgrades to our unit during our next visit.
Although the extreme rainfall at Mabula significantly affected our safari drives, we still managed to spot a lot of game and enjoyed some wonderful wildlife sightings.
Due to work commitments, our kids couldn’t stay for the entire week, but we were grateful for the time we spent with them and our grandkids. This year was the first time that my wife and I were alone for the last couple of days, but we enjoyed the solitude and had some great wildlife sightings.
All too soon, it was time to pack our belongings and head home. After a quick lunch at Modjadji House, we were on our way and arrived safely back home.
Overall, it was another successful trip filled with precious memories.
