Reviews & Comments

Showing 12 reviews (ordered by date of stay, most recent appearing first).

Verified reviewexcellent

Amazing experience. Will go back.

January 2024

Henrietta J. (South Africa)

Verified reviewgood

The overall stay was good and enjoyed the food. Tranquility that I needed. The issue with the game drives was that I was allocated a vehicle that had a faulty radio and the ranger was unable to communicate with fellow rangers but only receive communication from them. First morning drive, the ranger did not have a remote to open the gates to cross over to the lion camp to and from, and we had to wait for another vehicle to open the gates form us, which ate our game drive time. Second morning drive, the ranger was borrowed a remote for the gates but there were no blankets or ponchos (I would have brought my jacket if I was notified prior that blankets were given to another vehicle and won't be available) in the vehicle and had to bare the cold wind. This was disappointing considering that I had splendid game drives with no issues in my previous visits to the lodge. Management of game drive vehicles requires improvement to ensure that all vehicles are equipped with functioning equipment and have the necessary accessories for all visitors to receive the same service, not animal farm service.

January 2024

Robert M. (Centurion)

Verified reviewgood

The lodge is beautiful and the staff are welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious and lots of variety on all the meals. The New Years eve dinner and entertainment was great. However I was extremely disappointed by the room allocation. I booked and paid for a superior room with sleeper couch as we were travelling with two small children. We were allocated a normal superior room, a room of a lesser rate than I have paid and the room does not have a bath tub to bath my small children. When I informed the lodge that the room allocated to us is not what I booked and paid for, I was informed the room type I booked are fully occupied. We were offered a bath tub which did not help as it is for small babies and our sleeping arrangement was not as comfortable as it was meant to be. On check out the manager undertook to take up the matter with their head office, I still have not received feedback. I honestly feel robbed to have paid for something and to be given something inferior.

December 2023

Patricia M. (South Africa)

Verified reviewexcellent

Highly recommended!

August 2022

Olivia P. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Fantastic Bush outing and stay!

September 2021

Gareth M. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We enjoyed our stay Excellent facilities

November 2020

SALMON S. (Secunda)

Verified reviewexcellent

Superb! Everything I can't complain of anything, I am even intended to visit again, it was fantastic. Staff, Rooms everything was so wonderful so Amazing

December 2017

Rowina (Tshwane )

Verified reviewexcellent

This was an amazing experience! Beautiful lodge, Comfortable rooms, Amazing food, Friendly staff and an overall tranquil environment!

February 2017

Christine Schofield (Nelspruit)

Verified reviewvery good

The lodge is beautiful. The workers were very nice. Food was pretty good. The only complaint I have was our guide. I can't remember his name but he was was a little older ( 35) than most of the guides a bit on the heavy side. He was pretty quiet about what we were seeing and he didn't ask our group if we wanted to go on the sunset view after our regular tour. Which the other other people in our tour group got to experience. We were able to ride with another guide on our last day and he was great. Told us all sorts of things about the surrounding area vegation and animals and little funny stories. Over all the lodge is beautiful the people for the most part are great. Since the game drive is a big part of your stay here beware of heavy set set guides with reddish brown hair that mumble.

October 2014

Dawn Hooks (San Jose,Ca,USA)

Verified reviewexcellent

This was an awesome experience at Mabula Lodge, will definitely come back for more!!! The receptionist / housekeepers / game ranger and everyone else was super friendly!!!

December 2012

LW (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our "Bush" experience, every time we have the priveladge of staying at Mabula we wish we could return more often. Its not all about seeing Large herds of animals, but being emersed in the African Bush. Game drives are always very interesting, and we always learn something new about the animals, flora, and fauna. Well done Mabula for the management of some incredible animals. We saw a lot of Rhino, Bufalo,Various Buck, Zebra, Giraffe, Male Lion, Female and Cub, and Elephant. A massive Croc, monitor lizards, Warthog, Aartvark, Jackal, many birds etc etc all in four days! Not too bad. Wish we could have spent longer . Thank you Mabula keep up the good work

August 2011

Wilkinson (England)

Verified reviewexcellent

We're coming back for more! Thank you for always trying your best and going the extra mile to give your visitors an awesome experience in the bush. Mabula Rocks!!!

May 2011

C.M. PENN (Gauteng)

Verified Reviews

To maintain the integrity of our reviews and ensure they are from legitimate guests who have actually stayed at our properties, only guests who have booked and paid for their stay via SA-Venues.com may submit a review. Please either login to your guest dashboard, or use the link provided on the review request mail which is sent after check-out. Thank you!

  • tonight
    from
  • R
  • 3,000
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
instant booking and confirmation possible
  • Your card is safe with us; strictest card verification in the industry and we don't store card numbers.
  • No service fees; you save!
  • Multiple payment methods:
    credit card, SID instant EFT, bank transfer.
  • See our Payment Protection Guarantee. Now covering travel restrictions due to lockdown regulations.
  • All establishment owners / managers are verified (our experience protects you from online fraud)
  • We care. Service with integrity.
  • Secure your booking
Our Payment Protection Guarantee only applies if your deposit payment is made via SA-Venues.com
South Africa. Explore. Experience. Stay

SA-Venues.com® has been assisting travellers with their South Africa travel plans since 1999, and is the largest, independent online travel guide for South Africa available in both English and German.