THE MOTHER SHIP
People-Centred Service as Authentic as Mbazo
What lies at the core of Mbazo’s success is a dream that puts you, the guest, as well as the land, wildlife and people of Africa, at the heart of our business.
We started in the Hospitality business over forty years ago to live at the intersection of food, art and commerce. The only thing that has changed is our perspective and experience. Our mission is the same – to delight, inspire and be inspired. What began as a small storefront deli on church street Pretoria, South Africa in 1979, has evolved to become one of South Africa’s cream Hospitality firms.
Our job is to insure that a celebration reflects a client’s style, taste, vision, and yes – even their dreams. This belief has served us well for more than 40 years, and we have remained on the edge of culinary creativity, constantly refining ourselves and our food to make dreams become reality.
The cuisine concept at Mbazo is simple: seasonal, local foods to highlight the best flavors of the region. We take great satisfaction in giving our guests award-winning restaurants right in our hotel.
Our Mbazo experience was nothing short of incredible. - Stephanie
ASSISTING US TO CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
Our Creation Cycle is Deliberately Low-Tech
By going on a true discovery that has been crafted for each guest, you are assisting us to care for the people, fauna & flora of the loved destinations that you visit. People-centred service as authentic as Mbazo. The reason Mbazo came into existence was to provide jobs, skills and hope to people living in desperate poverty. Each Mbazo discovery is spiced with our promise to take Care of the Heart & Soul of what nature provides.
Our services, linen and packaging are hand-made by experienced crafters. We support small local suppliers and producers. Our wild ingredients are hand-harvested by people living in remote areas of Southern Africa where economic opportunities are almost non-existent.
HAND-HARVESTED FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA
A Celebration of, and Commitment to, the Beauty of Africa
Our services, linen and packaging are hand-made by experienced crafters. We support small local suppliers and producers. Our wild ingredients are hand-harvested by people living in remote areas of Southern Africa where economic opportunities are almost non-existent.
CREATED 1 200-MILLION-YEARS AGO
Take a Walk Inside the Crater of Dreams
The Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex, mistakenly marketed by operators as an extinct volcano, is actually a very rare formation called a ‘ring dyke complex’ meaning that the volcano that should’ve erupted, didn’t.
The magma cooled under the ground before it erupted, and then later collapsed in the centre, forming a ‘volcano’ (now called the Mankwe dam). Then with millions of years of erosion, the hard rock stayed behind forming the mountains around the centre in concentric circles as we see today.
Are you ready for a very personal safari experience?
FAQS
Answers to Frequent Questions
What is the weather like?
When are the Best Times to Visit?
What do I need to know about Malaria?
Mbazo Safari Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park is located in a part of South Africa where the malaria-carrying mosquito does not live and thus is categorized as MALARIA FREE.
Where are we Located?
Can the Whole Lodge be Booked?
Is the Lodge Family Friendly?
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