Our story told by Love Limpopo
A big thank you to Love Limpopo for the write up about how we started the hotel and for the incredible video!
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
It all began with a love story, as most wonderful things do. Dave and Debbie Turner were working at the same lodge in the bush, he as a passionate Ranger-Guide and she as a dynamic young hospitality manager. They fell for each other in one of those magical bushveld moments when the whole world feels enchanted and anything is possible. To this day, she denies that she winked at him as he claims but whatever actually happened to kick-start it, their love affair sparked a business which has been almost a decade in the making.
Bushveld Terrace Hotel on Kruger, in the heart of Phalaborwa was born from Dave and Debbie’s passion for the bush and a desire to share their experience of good, old-fashioned safari hospitality with their guests.
But it is not the beautiful decor in rich and earthy tones with big stable doors opening up onto the spreading terrace or the fine-art wildlife photography on the walls. It’s not even about the warm-hearted hospitality from dynamic, welcoming staff; the quality of the coffee or the delectable desserts which are crafted to be a mini work of art. For Dave and Debbie, it is all about inspiring their visitors to fall in love with the bush and making sure that every aspect of their stay adds to the overall experience.
The result of this focus is that Bushveld Terrace is one of those places where the genuine warmth and welcome with which you are met, in spite of the masks, makes every visit feel like a homecoming. Besides a world-class restaurant with delicious meals whipped up by Chef Adriaan, even serving an early-bird breakfast for park goers, the hotel offers a variety of accommodation options from the Classic or Luxury rooms and spacious Family apartments to the deluxe Marula Suite, perfect for honeymooners.
But apart from the incarnation of Debbie and Dave’s passion and pride, what makes this bushveld gem most unique is the location and its proximity to the Phalaborwa gate. Just a stone’s throw from the entrance, you can have the feeling of being in the Kruger Park, but enjoy an affordable stay with all the bells and whistles. What’s more, you can book some of the more unique park activities, like night drives and guided bush walks directly with the lodge.
To book your next trip, contact us on in**@bu*************.za and to view our current December specials click here.
