Northern Sabi Sands

Nkorho Bush Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Nkorho Bush Lodge?

Stays at Nkorho Bush Lodge start from around US$890 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Nkorho Bush Lodge

About Nkorho Bush Lodge

A Big Five show with a supporting cast of thousands in the Greater Kruger

Kruger National Park is the oldest game reserve in South Africa and by far the most impressive – all 20,500 square kilometres of it. Bordering its southwest, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced boundary with its better-known neighbour, allowing wildlife to move fluidly between the sanctuaries. Here you'll find Nkorho Bush Lodge, whose credentials include not only this wildly beautiful setting, but a refined lodge atmosphere too. Visit this intimate camp to experience what we consider the most important aspect of bush escapes: warm hospitality and top-notch game viewing.

Sabi Sands , Northern Sabi Sands , South Africa

From $890 per person/per night

Safari

7 Rooms

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Property details

The property

Nkorho is a small camp, with solid-walled central structures, roofed in traditional thatch, that ramble from bar and dining room to several lounges. Outside, decks overlook the well-visited waterhole, or the rock-lined pool. There's a traditional boma in which dinners are served beneath the night sky, and you'll be treated to foot-stomping local entertainment. Don't miss a candlelit dinner in the bush either - you'll feel all the drama and romance of safaris of old.

The rooms

Seven superior chalets and one honeymoon suite are scattered along walkways that radiate from the main area. Rooms are well-built with solid walls and a thatched roof, giving them the permanent feel of a hotel room. They have those welcome permanent amenities too: en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, and air-conditioning. The honeymoon suite has a deep bathtub and a four-poster bed. All rooms have French doors that lead to a small patio with a view of the landscape.

Activities

Drives are the principal activity in this Big Five game region, as they're the best way to clock the most species and to witness intense action. Look out for the most likely predators (cheetah, lion, leopard, hyena and wild dogs), along with elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and lesser-known species (pangolin, bat-eared fox, bushbaby), which are more rarely spotted. Take a guided bush walk to observe birds, insects and plants, and, if you're willing, to safely approach potentially dangerous game.

Why we love it

The guides are exceptional to say the least. Not only are they expert escorts, they're excellent raconteurs too.

Insiders Tip

The unfenced border with Kruger means sightings include the Big Five. Ask for a room overlooking the waterhole for constant wildlife action.

Something to think about

The lodge is located in a malaria-risk area, so it's best to make use of mosquito repellent and a recommended anti-malarial.

Plan your stay

How to book Nkorho Bush Lodge

How do I book Nkorho Bush Lodge?

Nkorho Bush Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Nkorho Bush Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Nkorho Bush Lodge?

Stays at Nkorho Bush Lodge start from around $890 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Northern Sabi Sands

A wondrous portion of the famed Sabi Sands with big cats galore & the Kruger right on your doorstep.