Reviews & Comments

Showing 15 reviews (ordered by date of stay, most recent appearing first).

Verified reviewgood

A lovely location snd we were upgraded from a rondavel to a luxury room. But the menu was very limited and the staff were friendly but offhand making us feel a nuisance at times. Overall we enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t try rush back.

November 2022

Jillian S. (Northampton UK)

Verified reviewexcellent

We loved it

August 2022

Noxolo M. (5-7)

Verified reviewexcellent

Amazing accommodation and a very pleasant stay

July 2022

Ronald and Milou B. (Utrecht Netherlands)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thanks for the wonderfull stay!

July 2022

De C. (Belgium)

Verified reviewexcellent

Best place in the WHOLE WORLD! Even if i didn't get to see the Hippos!

July 2022

Morena V. (Milano, Italy)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a wonderful stay at the lodge. It's a beautiful little bush retreat. We regret that we only booked for one night and I wouldn't recommend it just as a stop over on the panorama route, as it is located deep in the bush with an additional 20 min dirt road drive from where Google takes you but it's definitely worth it if you have the time. The staff is very friendly and the food was excellent but dinner is quite pricey. The rooms were beautiful, even nicer that on the pictures in a classic bush lodge style and they even upgraded our room for free. We will definitely try and come back again.

September 2021

Miriam S. (Durban)

Verified reviewexcellent

We loved the laid-back vibe of the lodge. Very peaceful and quiet with the river nearby for a morning cup of coffee on the rocks, the swimming pool opposite our house, and a beautiful big private boma for nighttime fire. We enjoyed a lovely 3-course meal at the restaurant one of the evenings. The staff were amazing - friendly, helpful and informative.

April 2021

Michelle D. (Benoni, Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Beautiful spot, very good food, friendly staff, clean rooms, great value.

January 2020

Andrew B. (Norwich, UK)

Verified reviewexcellent

wonderful place ! good view, friendly staff

November 2019

karen p. (brussels)

Verified reviewexcellent

We were VERY pleased with all the services you provided and those who served us in such a courteous and friendly manner. We are telling others about our positive experience and plan ourselves to go again.

October 2019

Stan B. (Nelpruit)

Verified reviewexcellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. What a beautiful lodge and gardens with tame kudu and nyala roaming around. The hippo siting on the first day was a real treat. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. Can't wait to go back to this gem of a place.

July 2018

SUE GOW (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Great place, wonderful staff and awesome room and service, it was perfect for me and my spouse

July 2018

Jack (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Beautiful oasis along the blyde river with lovely lawns and decks. We stayed in the owl house which was self catering. Great swimming pool. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was basic but met our needs. Staff were wonderful, helpful, well trained and accommodating. We got a complimentary car wash too. We took a walk and got to see seven giraffe up close.

May 2018

Judy Backhouse (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

A great place. Cynthia is a wonderful host, everything is perfect. We were 7 French people travelling through SA and we all keep marvellous memories of the place, the food and the people.

September 2017

BONHOMME (Paris (FRANCE))

Verified reviewexcellent

Its a pleasent place to go for relaxing and quality time with a spouse

December 2011

marcia (vereeniging)

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