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Dear Bush House Family,
Thanks for making our family feel like Royalty! The hospitality, game drives and meals were excellent. The atmosphere was so very relaxing and beautiful. We will certainly be back again- but for a longer stay!
Thank you so very much The Wilson Family Virginia USA


WOW, what an experience!! Have never been so close to the Big 5 before.
Stefan you went out of your way to make THIS an unforgettable experience!
Thanks to you.
Also a big thanks to all staff for great accommodation and excellent food.
Elrie, thanks for all the arrangements and my mom’s pampering on her 60th Birthday.
Really a place to recommend and we will definitely re- visit.
The Du Plessis Family


Thank you for such a great holiday. You have all been wonderful
Lots of love Clackson Family XXXXXX


We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you. All the drives had a highlight – even if the leopard didn’t show up! Fifty elephants at the waterhole- what a sight! I cannot imagine what you would have to do to make this place 5 star- it is perfect as it is. Thank you all for making us so welcome.
Sally & John Banks UK


This has been the best part of the holiday. It was an absolutely amazing experience that we will never forget. Stefan was an awesome guide .
Thanks everyone we will be back soon.
Love from The Waterfields J xx


A truly magical place and the highlight of our “African Adventure” so far!
Location, accommodation and hospitality is second to none. Thank you.
The game drives were brilliant- couldn’t have asked for more.
Nigel Janet Katie and Abbie Bowen Cornwall UK


Thank you so much- beautiful setting, wonderful food and environment at Bush House (the team are so charming) and the most stunning game drives- far and above what we’d hoped for.
Becky & Suzanne London UK


Thank you so much for such warm and friendly welcome on our first trip to Africa. It is a very magical place and we have many special memories to take home and share. We all feel it is a great privilege to have seen so many wonderful creatures both out on game drives and at the waterhole.
Thank you once again.
Riley Family Cheshire UK


Thank you so much to all the staff at Bush House for giving us so much time and effort to ensure we had a wonderful time. This has been a truly Memorable experience.
Jean, Peter and Hannah- The Turner Family UK


An amazing weekend with fabulous company and a new surprise every few minutes. Staff and Stefan were wonderful. Thank you all at Bush House.
Nikki and Syd England


Wow! What can one say. What an incredible experience !! Gordon & Sjoe-
Thank you all. We’ll be back!!
Paul and Carol JHB


Thank you so much for a wonderful experience- Your staff are genuinely
caring and obviously enjoy what they do.We wish you all the best for the
future and may you go from strength to strength……..hope it is not
too long before we make it back to you again.
Clive & Vicky (Cape Town)


As a Turkish group we came for three days.
The environment, the lodge, the staff, the meals were really excellent.
The elephant herd with 30 elephant, the lions, the animals were unforgettable
for us. We will keep these things in our minds forever. Many thanks.


We’ve travelled a lot, have been to many places and lodges but this was/is the Best. Good service, very friendly people. Fantastic atmosphere !!!!Thanks a lot,
We hope we’ll return.
Sjaak and Bauke The Netherlands


The Bush House was a wonderful retreat for our family – the family suite layout
was perfect! Everything – the courtesy of the staff, the food (delicious),the
amenities and accommodation- all the extra touches- the grounds- our awesome
Field guide Stefan- was above and beyond our expectations. We can’t wait to come back again in September with Syd’s mother.
Thank you for an awesome experience
Syd & Karen Shinn Gabs Botwana by way of the USA


Had an amazing time! Thanks for the great hospitality and exciting drives. Will be back again! Craig Denver USA


What a perfect way/spot to end our month long trip to SA.the sights at the waterhole were worth the trip alone- 50 elephants! All jockeying for position.
The staff is perfect. This is a wonderful spot Jim & Angie Guida USA


The lodge came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Everyone was
Incredibly helpful in making my stay. I will definitely be telling wonderful
tales of my trip. Virginia Schnippel London UK and Chicago Il USA


Bush House is even better than the old days and still has the best waterhole
in the park. Great food and excellent hospitality. I will be back.
Best wishes, Allison


This was a magic stopover; just perfect for folks from busy Joburg and their
guests from Germany. The service was superb and the safaris were wonderful.
Thank you!! Frank and Ria Snyckers (Westcliffe Johannesburg)


Thank you for a most wonderful retreat. The staff are fantastic and
Stefan “one in a million” A special time! Thank you all.
Ann and Paul Carpenter


Once again we had the most amazing time! Stefan and all the staff-
Thank you for everything. We really had the best time and will be back asap.
Kurt & Kate Hoggan & kiddies XOXOXO


Great safari, we were very lucky! Unbelievable the love and attention to detail and service. We were spoiled. It was almost too much.
Thanks for everything
Vivienne, Karin and Remmelt Holland


Hi,
Thank you for a fantastic getaway. The attention to detail, the warmth
& friendliness of all the staff, the food- it was all awesome & amazing.é
The place is so tranquil & beautiful- a wonderful place to escape.
Thanks to André for the great animal spotting
Kiki Marx x


It’s our third time back. As good as ever. Thank you
Steph and Boys (from Switzerland)


A taste of Africa with a touch of class. Thank you for your awesome hospitality & fantastic food. Compliments to the chef & a special mention
for Stefan, Ernest & Future. We saw 4 of the Big 5 & all of the Little 5
Not bad for a day & a half.
Angie & Arden, Kim & Britney


Thank you for a wonderful place to stay. We always come back. See you
next year. Vielen Dank es war ein herrliche zeit.Dank u well.
Connie & Ernst Switzerland


Heartfelt thanks for an awesome time. We had a fabulous time. Will return
pretty soon. You guys rock. Keep up the excellent work.
Lots of love, Melanie & Ruben Govender


We have a wonderful stay and we seen a lot of animals –especially the wild dogs with the seven puppies.
Greetings, Jos and Henny Leenders from Netherlands
To all the staff of Bush House.
Thank you for making our family reunion such an amazing experience.
The lion this morning was fantastic. Thanks for everything.
Jaap & Christa Van Luijk /van der Abeele


Dit was baie lekker hier by julle. Dankie aan die personeel!!!Dit was heerlik om so bederf te word. Julle was almal vreeslik vriendelik en hulpvaardig.
Wim & Babs


Really appreciated our eventful stay. Something to cherish.
Too bad the place is occupied- we could picture ourselves here permanently!
Thanx to all the staff. Hope we can make it back here someday.
Cori & Marc UK & France


We have had a really lovely stay- very welcoming and friendly staff.
The waterhole was a big highlight for us as we saw a large male elephant
and old male lion- great to view in evenings and daytime!!!Game drives very enjoyable, nearly saw our big 5 ;only the leopard eluded us!!
Would recommend to friends. Thank you
Amy & Mark Cooper and Jack Morris UK


What a truly wonderful place- we had a very memorable 3 days & Christmas here.
Everything we could have hoped for and more. The staff have been superb, so courteous
and friendly .The guides so entertaining and knowledgeable. The hosts delightful.
The animals really put on a show for us! The accommodation, meals & all the small touches
really appreciated. Many, many thanks
Sarina Hately UK


Wow, when I dreamt of Safaris in Africa as a kind growing up in the UK I didn’t realise it would come in such wonderful packages. This has truly been the best of all my South African experiences and with all that on Christmas day too! Thank you so much Sue and Gordon.
Special thanks to all the staff and their wonderful attention to all our needs. Thanks so much to André for all his work in the bush and for finding us the magnificent 6.
Please please find us a room when we want to come back! Very best wishes to all of you.
Jonathan Hately UK


Dear Bush House Family
What an amazing 3 days! Thanks for the superb hospitality ,we really loved staying here. André was great, we saw the Big 5 plus wild dog! Future & Eunice
were wonderful and really made us feel at home. Ernest, thanks for keeping we well hydrated!!Will never forget the experience. Thanks Gordon and Sue for helping us live the African Dream!
Love Garth & Leigh


What a truly amazing experience- very difficult to put into words.
Fantastic place with superb facilities. The staff have all been great and we have been made to feel part of the family.
Thanks to Elrie for the best massage I have ever had- honestly.
Thanks to all for the fantastic food and service. And finally a big thank you to Stefan and André for the most amazing drives ever.
12 lions in the first 2 drives and leopard on the last 2 drives!!
Hope to see you again, Clare & Paul X


A very special game reserve experience for us. What a beautiful setting and the rooms were beautifully presented. A special thanx to Stefan for looking after us all so nicely- nothing was too much trouble for him. And the hair raising close-ups with the elephants were handled with so much skill- certainly an experience we won’t forget easily. Thanx also for the all the good food and to all the other wonderful staff. Thank you Nadine, Abigail & Deborah


Such a special, special place. Wonderful ! D. Marcus


What a beautiful , serene place. We were looked after so well, and saw lion from very close, a leopard from close and dozens of elephants! Thanks to all the staff and especially to Stefan for his friendliness and skill. Also thanks for special needs food to Sue and the staff. It was an experience of a lifetime.
Sylvia & David


The quality and efficiency of Bush House is unbelievable. Special mention to Stefan for his knowledge and driving ability. The animals did their thing superbly!
Dorothy and Lazar


Baie dankie dat ons hier kon slaap. Dit was ‘n heerlike ervaring. Ek het my eerste wild leeu
gesien and a paar wilde honde. Dit was a heerlike tyd. Ek hoop ek kom weer.
Trudie van vreden 10 years


Bush House was the highlight of our 30 days in South Africa. Wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary. Thanks to you and all your wonderful staff. Providing the herd of elephants around the pond for when Mary opened the curtains to our room was "over the top".

Wish you every success.
Shane Browne-Clayton
Canada


We enjoyed our visit to The bush House and hope to return in the future. Your staff was truly outstanding
Harold Bost


Just a huge thank you for the most wonderful weekend at your gorgeous bush lodge.
We so enjoyed it and thank you for making us feel so special.
Every one in JHB has been told about THE BUSH HOUSE.
Hope all is well
Regards,
Neil and Cheryl Watson


Very many thanks for a really great time at Bush House last month.
We were delighted that you have maintained the homely atmosphere, which
makes Bush House unique.
We loved the sightings at the waterhole.
Our thanks to all your staff, and especially to Reino for making the game
drives so informative and interesting. The (many) photographers among us
especially appreciated his skilful parking to enable them to get the best
shots.

Best regards to all,
Beryl, Derek, Peter, Sharon, Jono & Claire Durant, & Hazel Sutton.


Dear all at Bush House,
Many thanks for a wonderful stay. Mr Inoue and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously. We will definitely recommend your lodge to overseas visitors and our friends.
Thanks again,
Regards
Erika


Thank you for such a wonderful stay at The Bush House, it really is a little piece of heaven. We will be back!
Regards,
Melissa Vieyra


We had a very, very good time thank you. The staff are all so friendly, attentive and efficient. Regards Stacey


Just wish to thank everyone again for a fantastic stay, was absolutely brilliant and I'll definitely be coming back soon. Sam Cox


What a wonderful place to come and spend some time chilling out! The food was great, the service fantastic and the setting out of this world!Thanx to Sebastian for hunting down those elusive lions and leopards. They were amazing.
A truly beautiful place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here
Thanx again
Kevin & Di Burford


A great place, great time, terrific and accomodating staff. Many thanks to all staff
Ruth Massinga


Wow. I live in Brooklyn NY USA. My local animals include stray cats and subway rats. Madikwe is amazing. The hosts here at The Bush House are amazing; the animals are incredible. If I had a better way with words I’m sure I’d say something profound. As it is I am dumbfounded.
Gregory Boyd


I also live in NYC so this place is just beyond words for me! The animals are amazing and the lodge is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever rested my head. The staff is delightful and I’ve enjoyed every moment here.
THANK YOU J J Claire Boyd
PS (Can’t get any better than this folks) ENJOY!


A second visit- a year on from the last one- still as wonderful as remembered- thank you! Perhaps a 3rd visit before our return to the UK?
Sue & Dave Jepson- Northampton UK Via Pretoria



Brilliant sighting of two elephants drinking & rubbing at the waterhole and splashing each other with red mud and water!

This has been very relaxing and enjoyable.We loved the staff,services,furnishings and environment.The park was great,the animals co-operative and the weather
Fantastic.We saw many animals and would recommend the Bush House to our friends and contacts.
Mike, Dawn and Gilda.


Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing and animal packed stay! We saw everything we hoped to see and were lucky enough to have 2 leopard spottings-thank you Reino for your amazing eyesight.The herd of elephants and the rhino sauntering
by for a sundowner were also particular highlights.We will be singing your praises!!! Thank you
Katherine + Mike Crisp


PS The food has been fantastic - I think we’re both leaving 5kg heavier!!



What a lovely spot! We felt very well taken care of. Thank you
Lissa Berkeley, California USA


A “real thank you” for everything.We had a delightful stay at the Bush House. It was perfect.: the place itself, the environment at the lodge, our room, your staff, the meals, the game drive. It si really worth it- so we have nothing to say but
“fantastic”. We will recommend it to our friends.
Claire and Sebastian


Thank you very much for a wonderful and relaxing stay at The Bush House.
We will always remember the game drive with the leopard in the evening- very close!This will be unforgettable. For sure we will recommend the Bush House to our friends, Thanks to all.
Andreas and Ursula Sarkar


Thank you for a great weekend.very relaxing. Good service excellent food.
The leopard sightings were amazing and Sebastain was very informative
Thanks Rod and Charlene


Awesome stay- excellent service from all the staff- everybody very accomodating.Stunning game drives- each one a new and different experience!
We’ll be back………for more!!!
Ruzanne & Andrew Blyth


Baie dankie Sue & span vir ‘n onvergeetlike naweek. Die ontvangs, ritte, diens is onvergeetlik en uitstaande. Julle plek is pragtig and sal aangeraai word en sien julle binnekort weer.
Francois & Louise Halgryn Rustenburg


Julle! Wat ‘n ondervinding by Madikwe Sjoe .Sal di nooit vergeet nie. Julle sal ons wel weer sien – dis ‘n belofte. Alles gesien behalwe buffel en luiperd se kind!!
Groetnis Lillyne & Danie Johannesburg RSA
NB Julle diens is uit die BOONSTE RAKKE!!!!!!



Exciting, relaxing,exhilerating and peaceful. A wonderful experience.All staff were very helpful and knowledgeable- especially Reino- our game guide.
Best wishes to all of you in the Future
David Crow,Durham City, England


Great time – wonderful environment
Irwins Beaverton USA

Beautiful place- thanks for a very enjoyable stay
Granelli family Cape Town


On behalf of myself and my Dutch relatives Many thanks for an unforgettable visit to the Bush House.Plans are already afoot for a return visit! The always
Friendly treatment we received from the Bush house impressed us greatly.
Thanks to al!
Johann du Plessis, Yvonne & Aart Van Essen 2 April 2008

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