Name: Botlierskop Bush Villas
Address: Amy Searle Road, Brandwag, Brandwag, Brandwag, 6526, South Africa
Rating: 9

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Botlierskop Bush Villas

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Summary: Definitely worth a stay as the villas are breathtaking, especially if you get the SA resident rate off-peak (we stayed late August). The service offering/approach needs to improve to reflect the beauty of the lodge, and especially if Botlierskop is to to become a destination in itself - bearing in mind the location.

Pros: Villa (we stayed in the Deluxe, Villa 8) is spacious, decorated well and very comfortable. Three large, double and very comfortable bedrooms, all with own bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. The terrace area is breathtaking with a backdrop on a small watering hole and hill where you can watch the sunrise and sunset from a heated plunge pool. The game drivers are exceptionally knowledgeable (shoutout to Robert/Robbie) - we learnt many new facts despite having done many safaris in the past. The restaurant (see comment below) at the main lodge has one of the most amazing views I've seen anywhere, and the breakfast and lunch there is exceptional!

Cons: In general, the service approach felt more focused on telling you about the many restrictions e.g., a text on the morning of checkout warning of late checkout fees. We were told we cannot visit the restaurant at the main lodge despite it being near empty, which they eventually permitted us to. The 1,000 ZAR/3h pp game drive, with a strong recommendation to do multiple feels like extortion, particularly since it's a small reserve and the animals are not truly wild and easily found. With 4 hours for cleaning, would expect that housekeeping clean under furniture - there was a water bottle under the bed and quite a bit of dirt underneath the furniture.

Large and comfortable villas with below average service offering

We had a terrible stay.  The waterhole has a huge plant overgrowth and we did not see one animal drink water from the water hole. The staff were really rude at reception and they did not organise a transfer to the spa which was promised and you have to make your own way on a terrible gravel road to find the spa. We have stayed here before and our previous experience was absolutely wonderful. 

No animals at water hole and rude staff

Welcoming reception and the service was good, the quality of the shower water was not good, there was plumbing error in the water system. Game Drive Safari Was Great. The Villa 5 is the best for red wine with romantic sunset and huge fireplace. We never tried the water jacuzzi because didn’t work, they tried to fix it, but not successful end. I hope next time the jacuzzi will be fixed and me will try it.

Vila 5 & Game Drive

Seeing all animals (zebras, buffalos, hippos, rhinos) next to our Bush Villa was the highlight of our stay.

Memorable stay

We first visited Botlierskop three years ago and have been returning regularly ever since. We have stayed in the tented lodge as well as the Bush Villas. This was our second visit to the Bush Villas and my 16 year old daughter and I stayed in a “standard” Bush villa this time round, although there was nothing standard about. It is the height of luxury with every amenity you can think of! We had a lovely, peaceful, “socially distanced” stay, watching the game from our front patio. My daughter enjoyed an incredible horse safari and the game drive is always a must. We are forever returning to this magical place - nothing beats it! 

Returning again to a place we love

What an unbelievable place. This is luxury at its best. Modern and comfortable. Everything provided. Lovely views. So private.
Staff wonderful. My daughter left her glasses behind. The Bushvillas team were so eager to assist and managed to courier them to our next stop.
Thank you once again !!!

An absolutely charming way to relax and view the wildlife. From our villa we got to see hippos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras etc
It was an absolute treat. There’s a lovely splash pool to relax in and soak up sun and views. Staff extremely helpful and friendly.
Great bbq area to relax at.

Bush getaway with friends

So I won  a competition to come and stay at the Bush villas for a weekend and wow!! The Villa was very close to the water hole so we saw, Rhino. Hippo, Giraffes and more. Also the bush Villas were equipped with everything of the best, they literally catered for everything. For the self catering option this was really amazing and would recommend this to all animal lovers.

Wow what an amazing experience 

What an unbelievable experience. We will definitely be back. Wish we could have stayed longer in the Villa. What an incredible experience.

World Class Resort - unbelievable

If you live for:
Sanity, silence, nature, luxury, extremely fantastic service, space, peace and quiet ans so much more.... Book at the bushvillas. We have  visited this macigal place for the 10th time just 2 days before South Africa s shut down for 3 weeks. We stayed in villa 4 for the 1st time and it's difficult to choose which one is the best. They are all. Beautiful in their own way.
Thank you so much for Jacques, Demi and  Bellanca for the best service and friendly voices everytime we book with you.
We do appreciate you.
Thank you for the stunning gift for loyal clients.
Favourite hide away from all  the rush in SA.


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