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Thunzi Bush Lodge

Maitland Rd | P.O. Box 50362, Port Elizabeth 6018, South Africa
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Thunzi Bush Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We had our Wedding there - and it was breathtakingly beautiful and everyone is still talking about the lodge - from my side - I could not have asked for a more helpful team! Tren and William both did such a great job and I do believe the success of the day was also due to them! Thank you for... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

We were very lucky to have won a nights stay through the Primavera tea, hosted in aid of charity at the Italian club. Which in itself speaks volumes for the kind of people who run this establishment, and have a heart that is wide, and giving. We stayed in the Narina unit. It was clean, fully stocked, and had lovely... More

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Dubai
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

The night we spent at Tunzi was so relaxing. The bush lodge was very clean, warm, cozy and located in the middle of the trees. The silence with only the sounds of nature was just what was needed. Dinner was excellent, Bessie definitely knows her stuff, and the rest of the staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

What an amazing experience we had at Thunzi Bush Lodge! The weekend before we got engaged we went to Thunzi for a romantic getaway and man, was it romantic. Hiking, mountainbiking and a romantic dinner for two! Breathtaking views. So beautiful and special that we decided to get married at this gorgeous bush lodge. Booking out the whole lodge and... More

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Rye, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

We visited Thunzi at the end of our South African tour in 2007 (although this site doesn't let you record anything before 2010). We loved it! So secluded. A lovely swimming pool between only about 4 cabins. Private dinner if you would like. The monkeys were hugely interested in my husband's camera and came right up to the deck to... More

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London, England
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

We stayed in the Hornbill Chalet for two nights at the start of our tour along the Garden Route to Cape town and would rate it as one of the best places we stayed. The chalet was spacious, very clean and located within wonderful grounds, Being winter, we needed the heating on at night and were provided with an extra... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011

you cant help but not to relax when you are there. if you are needing "time out" this is the place to go. the food is out of this world. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

Wow wow wow. It was my birthday weekend and what a wonderful way to enjoy it. Mark and I truely enjoyed our stay. Wnderful welcome from william, gorgeous room (Narina) with EVERYTHING ( and Chess and Checkers games :-Owe went for an afternoon mini hike on the path surrounding the property and had a lovely and romantic dinner,great 3 course... More

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Centurion, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011

We spent one night at Thunzi Bush Lodge. What a disappointment on the last day of our honeymoon. The cabin was OK - but we wouldn't give it a four star rating. We were "treated" to the "private boma dinner". The setting wasn't too bad, but unfortunately we cannot say the same about the food. It was terrible & the... More

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Calkyva, Owner at Thunzi Bush Lodge, responded to this review
15 June 2011

We have recently employed a new manager to correct previous issues that we have been experiencing in the past two months. He has extensive experience in the hotel/lodge industry and we have no doubt that Thunzi Bush Lodge will offer superb service and four star accommodation as usual. We have hired a well known chef to re-design our menu and... More

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2011

We were met with lovely welcome drinks, very efficient lady explained everything. Beautiful venue and chalet. Everything you need in the chalet. We had our wedding anniversary and as a surprise for my husband I organised their special Boma dinner that adds R330 on to your dinner bill. Such care was taken in decorating our table outside, the fire was... More

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Maitland Rd | P.O. Box 50362, Port Elizabeth 6018, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$90 - 164

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