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Baardbos Private Game Reserve

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 22 reviews for Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Steph J - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Steph J
With partner

Beautiful game reserve.

Beautiful stay in one of the cabins. Nice and clean, everything that you need is in there. Lots of bok to spot from the balcony!

Trevor H - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trevor H
With partner

Loved it.

Lovely stay. Should offer 1 night stays.

Braam V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Braam V
With partner

Aangename avontuur weg van die alledaagse besige lewe.

Lekker gebly en geriewe baie goed.

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Pleasant adventure away from everyday busy life.

Nice stay and very good facilities.

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Christo B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christo B
With partner

Rus en vrede vir jou siel.

Dit was stil en rustig, presies wat jy nodig het vir 'n wegbreek van die stad.

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Rest and peace for your soul.

It was quiet and peaceful, just what you need for a break from the city.

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Marianka M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marianka M
Family with young children

Lekker wegbreek

Ons het Baardbos baie geniet, die swembad was 'n groot pluspunt.

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Nice break away

We really enjoyed Baardbos, the swimming pool was a big plus.

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Jannes F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jannes F
With partner

Vrede.

Heerlik af van die deurgetrapte pad. So besig as wat Stilbaai en Jongensfontein in Desember word, so vreedsaam is dit by Baardbos. Die veld is beeldskoon, die blyplek silwerskoon en die rus is heerlik. Ons het geslaap soos klippe. Die geriewe is basies maar steeds goeie waarde vir jou geld.

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Peace.

Delightfully off the beaten path. As busy as Stilbaai and Jongensfontein get in December, it is as peaceful at Baardbos. The field is beautiful, the place of residence is spotless and the rest is wonderful. We slept like rocks. The facilities are basic but still good value for money.

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Andrew H - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andrew H
With partner

Very, very enjoyable place to visit for peace and quiet while watching the animals.

A great welcome and friendly advice from the owners. Thank you, much appreciated. The cottages are well situated to enjoy the game viewing from the balcony. Plenty of varied game to view close up and others which require walking the farm. We enjoyed it. Other attractions are the lapa under the trees equipped with everything except food for night time.

Dietlind S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dietlind S
With partner

Turn off your phone and enjoy the freedom of the bush!

The chalets are simple but incredibly clean and tidy. We had everything we needed for our 3 night stay and were very comfortable. The shower is hot and the water pressure is nice and powerful. If you are looking for a real get away, without the constant distraction of e-mails and phone calls, this is the perfect spot. Enjoy walks, a game drive, braai under the beautiful big sky, take a dip in the pool and just relax. It is not too far to drive to the ocean either. The hosts were absolutely wonderful and very accomodating to any needs we had. Lots of animals to watch and photograph. It was a great retreat.

Daniel V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Daniel V
With partner

Die huisie is bietjie te klein vir 2 mense. As die wind waai dan is dit 'n probleem, dan het jy nie regtig plek om te sit nie.

Die stoep sal half toegemaak moet word vir die wind sodat 'n mens daar kan sit as hy waai. Dit is nie regtig 'n "game reserve" nie, dit is 'n plot met 'n paar zebras en springbokke op. Jy kan nie op die plot rondloop of ry nie, die volstruise kan dalk gevaarlik wees. As die stoep aan een kant en helfte van die voorkant toegemaak word, kan dit werk. As die huisies geskuif word onder die bome in waar die wind still is sal dit baie lekker wees soos die karavaan wat daar staan.

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The house is a bit too small for 2 people. If the wind blows then it's a problem, then you don't really have a place to sit.

The porch will have to be half closed from the wind so that one can sit there when it blows. It's not really a "game reserve", it's a plot with some zebras and springboks on it. You cannot walk or drive on the plot, the ostriches may be dangerous. If the porch is closed on one side and half of the front, it can work. If the houses are moved under the trees where the wind is still it will be very nice like the caravan standing there.

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Alicia M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alicia M
Family with young children

Stilte in die natuur

As jy n plek soek waar niemand jou gaan pla nie, is hierdie die plek vir jou. Die feit dat daar absoluut geen sein is nie gee die nodige wegbreek van tegnologie en gejaag van die lewe. Die huisies is pragtig netjies en skoon. Dit is so lekker om die wild (en ander diere) om jou te sien, ongelukkig het die weer nie saam gespeel vir n wildrit nie, maar hopenlik sal ons weer hier aangaan en kan ons dit dan geniet.

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Silence in nature

If you are looking for a place where no one will bother you, this is the place for you. The fact that there is absolutely no signal provides the necessary break from technology and hustle and bustle of life. The houses are beautifully neat and clean. It's so nice to see the wildlife (and other animals) around you, unfortunately the weather didn't play along for a game drive, but hopefully we will continue here again and we can then enjoy it.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Dit was net 'n plesier om julle hier by ons te he. Hoop ons sien jul binnekort weer. Groete, Baardbos Private Game Reserve.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Armando P - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Armando P
With partner

Wonderlik. Geen klagtes nie.

Sien sterre.

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Wonderful. No complaints.

See stars.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering.
Dit was net 'n plesier om julle hier by ons te he.
Hoop ons sien jul binnekort weer.

Groete,
Baardbos Private Game Reserve

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Sue S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sue S
With partner

Kalmte, rus, deel van die natuur.

Ons ontvangs was hartlik en baie verwelkomend Alhoewel die huisies klein is, is dit baie goed toegerus en het jy alles wat nodig is. Om gereeld bokke, volstruise en zebras so naby te sien wei, is werklik 'n voorreg. Tot die kleine skilpadjies voel veilig en loop rustig gereeld verby. Ons verblyf daar was regtig 'n aangename tussenpose in 'n deurmekaar buitewêreld en sonder die steurings van selfone en rekenaars 'n waarlike rustyd in die natuur. Baie dankie vir die eienaars vir hierdie stukkie veilige blyplek.

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Calm, rest, part of nature.

Our reception was warm and very welcoming. Although the cottages are small, they are very well equipped and you have everything you need. To regularly see goats, ostriches and zebras grazing so close is truly a privilege. Even the little turtles feel safe and calmly walk by often. Our stay there was really a pleasant break in a cluttered outside world and without the distractions of mobile phones and computers a real rest in nature. Many thanks to the owners for this piece of safe accommodation.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Dit was net 'n plesier om julle hier by ons te he. Hoop ons sien jul binnekort weer. Groete, Baardbos Private Game Reserve.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Pieter B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter B
With partner

Baie rustig en stil.

Skaduwee is bietjie min om in die dag te kuier. So graag vooraf wou weet daar is geen selfoonsein nie.

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Very calm and quiet.

There is little shade to visit during the day. Just wanted to know in advance that there is no cell phone signal.

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Jeremy M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jeremy M
With partner

Beautiful.

Loved my time there! Very beautiful, quite and peaceful! Love the braai that goes over the railing and the animals running around!

Lourens V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lourens V
With partner

Waarlik 'n baie mooi plekkie in die natuur.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve is n mooi plek, geleë net buite stilbaai op pad Jongensfontein toe. Dit is beeldskoon met springbokke en ander diere wat wild rondloop. Die uitsig van ons chalet was pragtig. Sal definitief weer terugkom.

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Truly a very beautiful place in nature.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve is a beautiful place, located just outside still bay on the way to Jongensfontein. It is picturesque with springbok and other wild animals. The view from our chalet was beautiful. Will definitely come back again.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Hi Lourens,
Baie dankie vir U terugvoering. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet. Sal julle baie graag weer wil verwelkom.
Baardbos Groete

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Sanet M - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet M
With partner

Perfekte plek om wildsbokke van naby af te sien. Baie goeie waarde vir geld.

Ideaal vir 'n wegbreek in die natuur en om wildsbokke van naby af te sien. 'n Lekker, veilige plek om te stap. Skoon, netjiese akkommodasie. Vriendelike, behulpsame bestuurder.

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Perfect place to see antelope up close. Very good value for money.

Ideal for a getaway in nature and to see antelopes up close. A nice, safe place to walk. Clean, tidy accommodation. Friendly, helpful driver.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Hi Sanet,
Baie dankie vir U terugvoering. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet en sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom.
Baardbos Groete

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Bridget O - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bridget O
With partner

Perfect, pretty, peaceful.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was very quiet and peaceful. Lovely to sit and watch the game wandering around. Enjoyed the game drive. Ideal spot for a weekend getaway.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Dear Bridget,

Thank you for your feedback.

Greetings,
The Baardbos Team

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Tyrone P - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tyrone P
Family with young children

Natuur vryheid.

Was lekker om op 'n privaat natuurreservaat te kon kuier en wakker te skrik met wild in die verte. Die wildrit was 'n besonderse ervaring.

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Nature escape.

Was nice to stay in a private nature reserve game in the distance. The game drive was a special experience.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Baie dankie vir U terugvoering en dat U van ons verblyf gebruik gemaak het. Ons sien uit om U gou weer te verwelkom.
Baardbos Groete

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Anonymous Guest - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

The unit is far too small for a family with 2 children.

The unit is far too small for a family with 2 children. There is also no shade net or umbrella outside on the small stoepie so you sit in the sun all day. Fortunately, Stilbaai and Jongensfontein are close so you can go to the beach. Fortunately, I only needed a place to stay for 2 nights because I had friends in Jongensfontein. If I had to stay longer and didn't have friends nearby, I would have packed up after 2 days for sure. Not the place's fault, just not ideal at all for a family with 4 small children. The unit is way too small. Maybe you just have to think about making it more clear for people who want to go there. Maybe I misread it because it was just a last minute decision. But the driver was very friendly, you could go on a game trip. So all point I want to make is the unit is very small and outside the facilities are not so ideal for a family. Hope it helps.

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Stefanie D - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Stefanie D
With partner

Over priced an bad service.

We stayed there for 7 nights and the unit wasn't cleaned once.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

We apologise for your experience at Baardbos. It is self catering units which was occupied permanently by the guests which made it impossible to clean. I apologize again as this is not the service our other guests experience and we want all our guests to enjoy their stay with us.

Baardbos greetings

Baardbos Private Game Reserve
Cathy V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Cathy V
Large group

Baie rustig in die mooi natuur.

Die huisies is baie klein maar voldoende vir twee mense. Die uitsig van die huisies is pragtig! Die ligging van Baardbos is goed aangesien dit naby Jongensfontein en Stilbaai is. Die gebrek aan sein forseer 'n mens om met jou omgewing in aanraking te kom. Die daaglikse wildrit is ook baie genotvol. Die huisies is redelik ingerig maar daar is 'n paar goed wat gedoen kan word om dit gemakliker te maak soos plek om klere te hang en 'n rak bokant die bed om goed op te sit. Ons het ons tyd daar baie geniet.

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Very peaceful in the beautiful nature.

The cottages are very small but sufficient for two people. The view from the houses is beautiful! The location of Baardbos is good as it is close to Jongensfontein and Stilbaai. The lack of signal forces one to come into contact with one's surroundings. The daily game drive is also very enjoyable. The cottages are fairly furnished but there are a few things that could be done to make it more comfortable such as space to hang clothes and a shelf above the bed to put things on. We really enjoyed our time there.

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Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Dankie dat U van ons verblyf gebruik gemaak het. Ons waardeur U terugvoering. Ons het alreed aksie geneem met U rekomendasie. Die berg en hang plek vir klere kasies is alreeds bestel sowel as die berg plek kasies langs die bed. Die verskaffers is alreeds besig met vervaardiging.

Baardbos Groete

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Helene O - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Helene O
With friends

2 days at Baardbos.

We stayed in Baardbos as this was the only available accommodation for our stay in Stilbaai to attend a wedding. The accommodation is very clean, but definitely not suitable for 3 adults. The manager, Hennie, was very friendly and willing to assist. We were looking forward to go on a game drive, but as there was no fixed schedules for game drives we could not fit it in. There is no cell phone signal on the farm and it was therefor difficult to change other appointments to fit in with the random game drives. Our experience would have been more enjoyable, so we recommend that you apply better schedules for your game drives. With the planned improvements this could become a great place to stay.

Baardbos Private Game Reserve 's response

Thank you for your feedback and staying with us. We will certainly address the problem with the game drive schedule as recommended. We agree that the accommodation is not suitable for 3 adults. We try to inform the guests by our adverts and is advertised on the website for 2 adults and one child.

Baardbos Greetings.

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm Kleine Jongensfontein, Off Main Road, Still Bay, 6675, Western Cape
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