– Frequently Asked Questions –

Guest Information

  • Children under 2 staying at the cottage – Free.
  • Children between 3–12 are charged at 70% of adult rate.

Check in : 14:00 to 19:00

Check out: 10:00

There is a R165 gate fee per vehicle per stay.

  • 30% deposit to confirm reservation
  • Balance due 30 days before arrival
  • 100% payment upfront if arrival is within 30 days
  • 1 night booking’s – payment in full on confirmation
  • Cancel over 60 days – the 30% deposit less 15% is refundable
  • Cancel between 60-30 days, the full deposit is non-refundable
  • Cancel within 30 days, the full amount is non-refundable.

How To Reach Us?

Memory Makers Bush Lodge recommends all our guests use Airlink or Safair as their airline of choose when visiting Hoedspruit. 

There are daily flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hoedspruit (HDS) with Airlink. There are also flights from Cape Town (CPT) direct to Hoedspruit (HDS) with Airlink or Safair.

Memory Makers Bush Lodge recommends SWIFT Kruger Shuttles for your scheduled bus transfers. They will take you as far as Hoedspruit where you will then be collected and transferred to Memory Makers Bush Lodge

 

We use a reputable transfer company to collect our guests from Johannesburg OR Tambo airport and bring the guests directly to the lodge. This is ideal for guests who do not want to share a vehicle or for guests who arrive after the scheduled shuttle buses leave OR Tambo airport.

For more information, please email us.

Renting a car and driving here is an option favoured by many as you have the freedom to visit the various attractions as and when you want. All the major rental companies have vehicles in Johannesburg’s OR Tambo and in Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport.

No, we have had many guests arrive in the smallest of rental vehicles.

What Makes Guernsey So Special?

While the Big Five are not present, Guernsey is home to an abundance of wildlife: leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, impalas, jackals, bushbabies, and over 200 species of birds. It’s a safe and authentic way to experience the bush – up close and personal.

This is bushveld without fences or filters. Walk the animal trails. Listen to the birds. Sip your morning coffee while zebras stroll by. It’s not a show – it’s real life, in real nature.

From Guernsey, you’re just a short drive away from the Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route or the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon. Cultural villages, wildlife rehabilitation centres, and countless activities are all within easy reach.

Fly straight into Hoedspruit Airport from Johannesburg or Cape Town. And yes – the town has a brand-new private hospital, so peace of mind is part of the package.

From your deck or while driving through the reserve, you’ll often catch breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains in the distance – especially stunning at sunrise and sunset.

Without elephants or lions in the reserve, guided bushwalks are a safe and enriching option – perfect for families, or anyone looking to truly connect with nature.