Buckler's Africa Lodge by BON Hotels

Reviews

• "Misrepresentation of booking"

  12 May 2021

  "I had booked a Deluxe Room with breakfast, dinner and 2 game drives, however when I got to the lodge I was told I have to pay for those separately. It would appear that it's just an advertising gimmick that they are included in the price."

• "Wonderful"

  16 April 2015

  "We stayed at Bucklers 2 nights to explore the south of Kruger Park and it was just wonderful. We had breakfast looking at the elephants and hippos in Crocodile River. Although we had reserved a standard room, they offered us a cottage for the same price when we arrived, as there were noisy people staying in the room next to us. It was just a dream, the furniture, the bed, all decorated with a real good taste in an African style. Its been one of the best places where weve stayed during our trip around South Africa."

• "Blunt family April 2015"

  14 April 2015

  "An absolutely excellent place to stay. Comfortable and friendly with easy access to the Kruger although we saw so much from the garden (including an elephant feeding within touching distance) that the Kruger almostbecame an added extra."

• "Great location"

  04 February 2015

  "We spent the weekend at Bucklers Africa & were upgraded to the two bedroom unit which was fantastic & very private. We watched hippos, elephants & rhinos while we were swimming!Just a quick 5 minute drive to Crocodile Bridge & you're in the park.We will definitely be back!"

• "We Love it"

  28 December 2014

  "This was a very nice stay. If I ever come back to South Africa, I will go to this place. We enjoyed it very much, sitting outside and watching the animals. We saw hippos, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes. We had all what we need, a kitchen, a braai, a pool - it was a wonderful time."

• "Awesome"

  14 October 2014

  "You must stay here it is an awesome place!!"

• "Relaxation"

  29 July 2014

  "Bucklers Africa I would recommend to anyone who wants a tranquil environment where they can put their feet up and relax. Sit on the deck and watch Elephants, Buffalo and Hippos and let it take their eyes and thoughts away from the Outside world. The staff are very friendly and helpful at all times. And what took me by surprise is their cosy little honesty bar. Dont see that kind of trust anywhere. Also it was the first place where we were greeted on arrival at our vehicle, escorted around the facility all the way to our beautiful chalet.<br/>I will most definitely book with them in the near future. <br/><br/>Thank you Bucklers Africa for a very relaxing weekend"

• "Great"

  17 December 2013

  "Great stay thanks"

• "Good stay"

  17 December 2013

  "Amazing views and hospitality made it a great stay. Thanks"

• "Great stay"

  28 October 2013

  "My wife and I had a great two nights stay at Bucklers Africa. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, The room and facilities were good and the view over the Crocodile River stunning.We are already planning our next trip with our grand children."

• "Super"

  03 May 2013

  "Super location with a stunning view. Big and modern double rooms with full equipped kitchenette. In the afternoon you can see from the terasse herd of animals at the riverbank."

• "Nice place to stay"

  05 December 2011

  "We travelled to Komatipoort last Friday and the stay at Buckler's Africa was very nice! We will be there again next month, for sure! This is a place to relax and maybe see the Big 5! When we were having breakfast, we saw two rhinos close to the lodge. It was fantastic!"

• "Pleasant"

  28 February 2011

  "Most pleasant weekend getaway, highly recommended. Stunning views of Kruger National Park which is just a hop-skip and a jump away. Great hospitality and facilities lacking absolutely nothing. Thank you. Hope to visit soon again!"

• "Fabulous place"

  26 December 2010

  "We had a truly wonderful stay at Buckler's Africa. Fabulous place and so peaceful. Wish we could have stayed longer, and definately plan to come back again. Thanks."

• "A Immelman"

  29 September 2010

  "They were very friendly and clean. The view is excellent and we saw a lot of animals and BIG 5 in the Kruger National Park. Thank you so much for informing us about them."

• "The real thing"

  19 August 2010

  "A splendid place. We had a beautiful and spacious lodge with views on Kruger and the Crocodile River. All tastefully decorated and very well maintained. Topped with a beautiful garden and friendly hosts. We would have loved to stay longer."

• "Bucklers Africa"

  06 July 2010

  "The accommodation was very clean, well set up, comfortable and well serviced.The views were stunning and we often had the opportunity to sit at our table and watch a nursery of ellies come to the river on a daily basis.It is situated in a good position close enough to Crocodile bridge and not too far up the dirt road.The owner was very accommodating and genial.The good thing about the lodge is that it is not too big so you do not have millions of people milling around however some guests could learn good bush etiquette."

• "Buckler's Africa - Highly recommended"

  12 April 2010

  "We celebrated my wife's birthday by going to Buckler's Africa - and wow! did we have a wonderful time! Highly recommended and Buckler's will definitely see us again!"

• "Iimmer wieder"

  16 February 2010

  "Robert wird aelter , aber immer besserGets better and better"

• "Iimmer wieder"

  16 February 2010

  "Robert wird aelter , aber immer besserGets better and better"

• "Recommended"

  04 January 2010

  "Over night stop , and will be back for a longer stay to explore area."

• "Recommended"

  04 January 2010

  "Over night stop , and will be back for a longer stay to explore area."

• "Fantastic Break"

  12 July 2009

  "We had a wonderful stay. The chalets were very clean and comfortable.Robert made our stay very enjoyable.Thank you"

• "Fantastic Break"

  12 July 2009

  "We had a wonderful stay. The chalets were very clean and comfortable.Robert made our stay very enjoyable.Thank you"

• "Fantastic time"

  09 March 2009

  "Absolutely a wonderful stay in a little bit of ''god's own'' would recommend Bucklers to anyone wishing to find a truly relaxing spot in Southern Kruger only minutes away from the Crocodile gate. The property is first class as was our host Robert who nothing was too much trouble. We were made to feel very much at home here.Robert also sorted out safaris and travel arrangements for us during our stay. Superb accommodation, we did the bed and breakfast arrangement the food was excellent. You can relax by the pool or on the deck in lovely grounds and view the game come down to the river only metres away. We had a fantastic time here and this one would be a challenge for anyone to top. Thanks Robert !Kim and Sarah Barter"

• "Best in class"

  28 July 2008

  "It was a wonderful stay, Robert is just perfect, his friendliness and hospitality is excellent. The rooms were spacious, clean, very nice furnitures, and the rest of the lodge is the same. The location is perfect, the back garden is really Kruger, the gate is in a few minutes drive only, very easy access. The home made breakfast was also excellent, very good start of the day. Perfect accommodation with family if you would like to visit the south part of Kruger. One of the best stay in our life, and definitely the best value for money. "

• "Fantastic"

  22 July 2008

  "Most amazing time - elephants came right up to the viewing area. Truly an experience to remember. "

• "Suited our needs perfectly ."

  07 July 2008

  "I traveled with my wife and 2 children age 7 and 12. We had a wonderful stay in a self catering apartment. The lodge, garden, deck and pool suited our needs perfectly as we wanted to enjoy the bush and travel into Kruger Park every day.Buckler's offered us a perfect combination of:1. Location - 3 km to Croc Bridge gate2. Affordability - Excellent value!!3. Luxury - Comfort with natural feel4. Hospitality - thanks Robert!"

• "Stunning"

  08 May 2008

  "This place was stunning, perfect for relaxing after a hectic time in Kruger.We were really made welcome and will definitely visit again next time we are in the area."

• "One fantastic night"

  04 April 2008

  "We enjoyed our one fantastic night at Bucklers Africa. When we return we intend to base ourselves there and go into the park daily.We would recommend a stay here to everyone. "

• "Very good."

  03 March 2008

  " The best place in South Africa"

• "Fantastic"

  24 November 2007

  "Exceptional place - just in front of the Kruger park. When they say : "Kruger is our back garden", they really mean it ! You are able to see the wild animals while having your breakfast : great !Very nice rooms and garden also !"

• "Highly recommended!!"

  31 October 2007

  "Bucklers is in an excellent location being only 10 minutes from Kruger Park.The hosts are very friendly and provided an very filling breakfast.From the patio we saw buffalo, elephants and giraffe."

• "Ideal"

  21 October 2007

  "Buckler's Africa is situated ideally for trips to the Krüger, Swaziland or Mozambique. For us it was a brilliant alternative to the rest camps within the park, which were all fully booked. Problematic we found the 4 km dirt road which we drove in complete darkness - you have to be very careful with potholes!!The grounds are beautiful and that the Krüger is the back garden is really true!! We saw elephant and buffalo closeby from the terrace - really incredible! Our self catering option had everything we needed - from the style we felt a bit like the "flintstones" with the big wooden furniture :-)"

• "Fantastic"

  19 September 2007

  "We had a wonderful stay at Buckler's - the accommodation was comfortable and stylish with tasteful decor and the view spectacular!Watching elephants drinking along the river from our deck while we relaxed was a unique experience.We'll definitely be back!"

• "A Wonderful Lodge Overlooking KNP"

  23 August 2007

  "Bucklers Africa, a 4 star guest lodge overlooking the Crocodile river has wonderful setting and is a great place to unwind after a day in the park.The Luxury units are fully equipped for self catering, very neat and have a warm African décor, which puts you into the safari mood. Sunrise at Bucklers Africa is a beautiful site, not to be missed.Breakfasts can be prebooked and enjoyed on the patio overlooking the river.Robert is a friendly host and very informative. Being strategically placed for trips into the KNP aswell as Maputo in Mozambique, Andrew can arrange this for you too.Staff are friendly and service is great. We enjoyed our stay and would love to return again.Thank you, Robert"

• "Thank you from the Scots"

  30 July 2007

  "I wanted the stay to be extra special as my family was over from Scotland.The very first day we arrived and walked through the entrance, there was a large herd of elephant on the river bank - with babies!!!What a welcome.We also saw lions on a kill - ALL THIS FROM BUCKLER'S AFRICA'S BACK GARDEN - WE DID NOT EVEN NEED TO GO INTO THE KRUGER PARK.The accommodation was fantastic and Robert and Nelia went out of their way to make our stay absolutely fantastic.Thank you for a truly unforgettable holiday!!!The Robersons"

• "Lovely!"

  28 March 2007

  "Stunning place to be."

• "First class accommodation"

  24 March 2007

  "We being 3 senior couples thoroughly enjoyed our very brief stay at Bucklers Africa. We would gladly return for another visit. The entire experience was very good.The adverts do not do justice to the ambience and comfort which we all enjoyed."

• "Highly recommended!"

  28 December 2006

  "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - a very neat, clean and well decorated house and well equipped. Wonderful location and gardens - the breakfast that Robert prepared for us was delicious...we saw elephants, rhino and buck from the pool area...wonderful..."

• "Location, location, location!!!"

  05 December 2006

  "What a wonderful setting! We woke up to the most amazing sight - elephants frolicking on the banks of the Crocodile River.Robert and Nelia were extremely welcoming and their advice was very helpful. I highly recommend staying at Buckler's Africa."

• "Location, location, location!!!"

  05 December 2006

  "What a wonderful setting!We woke up to the most amazing sight - elephants frolicking on the banks of the Crocodile River.Robert and Nelia were extremely welcoming and their advice was very helpful.I highly recommend staying at Buckler's Africa."

• "luxury"

  19 May 2006

  "The accomModation was really luxurious, and well equipped for self catering and a great place to relax and unwind. I especially liked the outdoor bush bathroom/ Very well located for excursions into kruger through Crocodile Bridge- check that your car is able to negotiate the ford ( after rain).The owners were very hospitable.Would definitely go backCould also accommodate 2 families in the 2 adjacent houses. "

• "luxury"

  19 May 2006

  "The accomModation was really luxurious, and well equipped for self catering and a great place to relax and unwind. I especially liked the outdoor bush bathroom/ Very well located for excursions into kruger through Crocodile Bridge- check that your car is able to negotiate the ford ( after rain).The owners were very hospitable. Would definitely go backCould also accommodate 2 families in the 2 adjacent houses."

• "Beautiful setting"

  04 July 2005

  "A very pretty location in a beautiful setting. Very good and warm service."

• "Beautiful setting"

  04 July 2005

  "A very pretty location in a beautiful setting. Very good and warm service."