Ho Thabela
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Cindy F - Sep 2023
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Baie lekker en kleintjie het dit baie geniet.
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Very nice and little one enjoyed it a lot.
The service was very good.
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Gerhard C - Jun 2023
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Baie stil.
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Very still.
The tour of the blue monkey rehabilitation facility had been excellent.
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Riana B - Dec 2023
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
Lovely stay, excellent service.
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Janine L - Sep 2024
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Lovely in touch with nature.
Marzanne R - Apr 2024
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Stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
We were kindly received and checked in with little effort. Our cottage was well equipped with everything you need for a weekend away. We really enjoyed the hiking trails and were lucky to see a few goats every day. The cleaning staff is super friendly and fast, an asset for sure. We were a bit caught off guard with the 4-hour long power outages every day (at least during the day).
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Loandi H - Dec 2023
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Julle almal daar is awesome. Baie lekker by julle gekuier.
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You all there are awesome. Had a great time with you.
Bambelela Wildlife Rehab NPC and Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Center is a very cute and peaceful place. We enjoyed it very much. What they do there is very good work and very hard work. You all there are awesome xoxox.
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Thank you very much for staying with us.
Jacques O - Dec 2023
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Relaxing and quiet.
Kim D - Dec 2023
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Bambelela en hul mense doen wonderlike werk. A big well done.
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Bambelela and their people are doing a wonderful job. A big well done.
Was a lovely break. Peaceful surroundings and the nature is beautiful.
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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
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Couldn't get away fast enough.
The toilet in the bathroom leaked a lot - the whole floor was wet. The place was not cleaned well. The beds are past their lifespan and the bedding old and neglected - the pillows are hard and cannot be slept on. I couldn't find any other place near Bela Bela and understand why it was the "last resort". Will not go there again. We slept on top of the bedding and got up early and drove. The shower head is broken - there is nothing over the drain outlet - big gaping hole that anything can enter. We laughed and considered not sleeping and driving instead. Think it's better if you go and see for yourself. I think the place was done 20 years ago and the same furniture curtains and bedding are still there.
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Adri P - Dec 2022
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Had a really good weekend.
Talita G - Mar 2022
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Heerlik gerus in 'n pragtige omgewing met die beste diens.
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Great rest in a beautiful environment with the best service.
Really enjoyed the monkeys, warthogs and zebras. Wonderful hiking trails. Will definitely go again.
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Rudolf B - Mar 2022
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Baie rustige natuuromgewing.
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Very peaceful natural environment.
Enjoyed the rest and information.
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Thank you so very much for staying with us. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Nombuselo N - Jan 2022
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Loved every bit of staying there.
Adriaan P - Jun 2022
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Vreeslik lekker met al die apies.
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Very nice with all the monkeys.
Very nice and good laughs for all the monkeys. Bed is terribly hard and your own pillow is a must, because those pillows feel like bricks.
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Ron W - Nov 2022
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A close friendly encounter.
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Myrtle M - Dec 2021
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Baie gasvry.
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Very hospitable.
Helpful with DStv and when it didn't work they gave us WiF to make up for it My daughter now wants to do volunteer work! Place is very safe and quiet.
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Isabel W - Oct 2021
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Lovely, relaxing!
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Thank you so much for your visit and support.
Anel O - Aug 2021
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Quite and restful, away from all the city noises.
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Thank you very much for visiting and supporting us.
Justin D - Aug 2021
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Pefect, accommodating, clean and comfortable.
Marie V - Apr 2021
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
Very informative and calm. Friendly staff. Thank you very much.
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Thank you so much for visiting us. Your support means very much to all of us.
Lara W - Apr 2021
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Insiggewend, rustig en stil tussen die kranse.
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Informative, peaceful and quiet among the cliffs.
We stayed in the Ho Thabela unit, the house was tidy and the kitchen was equipped with all the necessary equipment. The staff is very friendly and there were a lot of different animals. We really enjoyed it!
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Thank you with Bambelela Greetings, Silke
Nicol D - Mar 2021
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Unieke ondervinding!
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Unique experience!
For a special experience, feel free to visit them, I personally wasn't crazy about monkeys but now I'm a big fan. The place is a gem!
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Thank you with Bambelela Greetings, Silke
Lorne L - May 2021
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A wonderful bushveld break.
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Thank you so much for visiting. Your support means very much to all of us.
Jan O - Apr 2021
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Rustig en insiggewend.
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Calm and informative.
Nice getaway, peaceful and blissful.
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Thank you for staying with us, Greetings,
Silke
Ben B - Jan 2021
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Baie lekker, rustig, ontspannend
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Very nice, peaceful, relaxing
Something else. Maybe a little more entertainment for the kids. In general, a very nice break for a weekend and very interesting with all the animals.
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Thank you with Bambelela Greetings, Silke
Hendrik V - Apr 2021
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Belewenis wat ons nooit sal vergeet nie!
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Experience we will never forget!
Our visit to Bambelela was really so valuable! We have two children (1 and 5) who really enjoyed the interaction with the baby monkeys, the tour is just as informative and interesting. The break from the city's rush is amazing, it is so quiet and peaceful with you. We were with you for 3 nights over the Easter weekend. We rested a lot, walked a lot, swam a lot, ate a lot. We feel fresh and rested again, although we would like to stay another day or two. A little more "entertainment" for small children such as trampolines and climbing frames would be an added bonus as there isn't much for them to do otherwise (just a recommendation). Leo and Cleo, the two rottweilers are so friendly and even once went for a long walk with us. The 3 wild boars are terribly cute, and love to be tickled on the stomach. You must really love animals to appreciate this place, because there are monkeys who want to come and steal your food when you sit on the porch. We really enjoyed them, they made us laugh. Bambelela, keep up the amazing work you do, we love you!
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Thank you with Bambelela Greetings, Silke
Randall M - Mar 2021
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Peaceful, relaxing weekend.
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Thank you with Bambelela Greetings, Silke
Rtia B - Dec 2021
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Opvoedkundig, interressant, rustig.
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Educational, interesting, calm.
Very peaceful getaway, if you just want to rest. The 1.5 hour educational session about the blue monkeys was very well presented. The interaction session with the blue monkeys was done by Eric and was also fantastic. The rest hour was the crown for the day. The lady at the little shop was unfortunately not available 95% of the time, and what we needed was not available either. It is a long drive to Bela Bela or Modimolle, about 10 km of which is on an extremely poor dirt road. Luckily we just wanted to rest and so it met our requirements. The staff stays in a camp across the 3 chalets. The last night their music blared all night, none of us could sleep.
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Leon V - Oct 2021
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Baie mooi omgewing.
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Very nice environment.
I really enjoyed the environment. The place itself is getting old and needs a facelift, or redo. People should be told to take mosquito repellent with them. If walking routes or something else is also offered it will also help. Remove the information on the website that is no longer relevant. Didn't get any wine or braai wood.
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Jaco H - Dec 2020
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Vakansie 2020
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Holiday 2020
We booked 10 days at Bambalela in the Ho Thabelo chalet. The place is neat and ideal for a break from the mad rush of the city in peaceful nature. The service is friendly and everyone is very helpful. We really enjoyed our time there and can definitely recommend the place. The income of Bambalela is dependent on day visitors who go on the tour and income from the 3 chalets. Bambalela receives no funding from the government. With their limited income, they perform miracles. The work they do to rehabilitate the monkeys is remarkable. There is minor maintenance work required with the chalets which they are already addressing. With the Covid-19 lockdown, this is understandable, as they had no income. Truly a remarkable place, with remarkable people, located among the most beautiful mountains. We went home with heavy hearts and look forward to going again.
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Thank you for your support.
Bambelela Greetings
Silke
Johanna U - Dec 2020
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Pragtige plek
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Beautiful place
Friendly people.
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Bonny L - Sep 2020
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Pleasantly surprised. Peaceful, educational and beautiful! Friendly staff with amazing service.
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Always a treat to visit Bambelela and the monkey-buns!
Phumeza M - Nov 2020
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Educational, relaxed, refreshing.
George B - Mar 2020
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Uitstekend!
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Excellent!
Very nice place for a quick getaway. Enjoyed it very much!
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Nonku S - Dec 2020
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Had an amazing experience at Bambelela on a group trip with friends.
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Thank you with Bambelela Greetings, Silke
Celeste T - Dec 2020
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Goeie kliëntediens maar nie aanbeveel vir gesin met kinders nie.
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Good customer service but not recommended for family with children.
If you really like the outdoors and don't mind baboons walking past you every now and then, rottweilers (apparently friendly, I'm not used to big dogs and they didn't really bother us) and zebras terrorizing you , is the place for you. The customer service was good and the place was neat. Bambelela has a very noble purpose and is doing a lot of good. The customer service was excellent, but there was a bobcat walking around between the chalets. My children are 6 and 8 and we felt unsafe. The owners gave us a walkie talkie if we felt unsafe so we could let them know immediately. They also assured us that the baboon wouldn't attack anyone (I don't believe it for a second). It's a big baboon. Later they also had someone sit outside our chalet to chase the baboon away if necessary. There was also a zebra that bumped us and wanted to bite the workers. A zebra has rather large teeth. So now we were afraid of a baboon walking around and a zebra appearing out of the blue and harassing us. By the time we packed to go home I was too scared to walk from my chalet to my car (25m) to put the bags in the car. My companion stood and sprayed the zebra with water every time I walked to the car or back to the chalet. The above made me drive a day earlier and that I was too scared to walk to the pool alone with the kids. We did swim a few times. The little monkeys are very cute but I went with the intention of having a holiday and relaxing and after the weekend I was upset. Also there is no game drive, website needs to be updated. There was a tour to all the monkeys' cages etc. It was very interesting.
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Tamsin C - Sep 2020
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Lovely experience.
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Hello,
Thank you so much for your valuable critic and it is our aim to improve our current set up and situation. All issues will be addressed and rectified immediately as cleanliness must be our priority and should not be neglected.
The tuck shop has been stocked with more goods already, as it works on a sale-buy-sale basis, not allowing massive stock keeping.
Thank you for staying with us and for supporting our wildlife care.
Bambelela Greetings,
Silke
Tsholofelo S - Jan 2020
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It was too wild and scary.
Ho Thabela 's response
Hello,
I'm very sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy Bambelela Wildlife Care & Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Farm and the experience of us sharing our goals and mission to save the Monkeys.
Please be so kind and send me an email with more detailed info in order for me to possibly rectify any short comings.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you,
Bambelela Greetings,
Silke
Retha D - Jul 2019
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'n Heerlike wegbreek van die stad se gejaag!
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A great getaway from the city's rush!
The accommodation exceeded my expectations. The Bushveld silence welcomed us and gave us the opportunity to completely forget about the rush of the city. There is no cellphone reception which provides you with a definite break in technology. The staff are friendly and helpful. The guided tour between the rehabilitated monkeys was interesting while the interaction with the "toddlers" was fun and provided a lot of entertainment. Thank you to the staff and management of the center we received, which was exactly what we needed.
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Anna-marie Z - May 2019
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Had a very relaxing weekend.
Heidi S - May 2019
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Rustig, leersaam, belewenis.
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Quiet, educational, experience.
The accommodation is very neatly and comfortably furnished. The hostess, Sue, very friendly and helpful. We found the tour with the monkeys very informative and "nappy hour" was so cute. Bambelela is very peaceful and great for just relaxing. Activities in the winter are a bit limited as you can only swim, but we took day trips and explored the area. The experience of living in harmony with a troop of wild monkeys and even wild baboons around you without being a threat was something we will never forget.
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Christine C - Dec 2019
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Baie lekker gerus weg van enige stadsgeraas.
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Very nice and relaxed away from any city noise.
If you are looking for a break away from the city, this is the getaway for you. Very friendly, helpful staff. The monkey interaction and tour makes you look at nature in a different way. If you love cats, monkeys and baboons, feel free to stop by.
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Ilona N - Sep 2016
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Awesomeness.
Linda R - Mar 2016
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Rustig.
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Restful.
Quiet beautiful surroundings. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Excellent destination to rest!
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Rika B - Jan 2016
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Baie insiggewend om te leer van die diere en ook lekker rustige verblyf.
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Very informative to learn about the animals and also a nice peaceful stay.
It was very interesting to learn about the animals. The accommodation was nice and quiet and tidy.
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Tertia O - Jan 2016
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Word weer bewus van die natuur!
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Become aware of nature again!
Bambelela cares for blue monkeys who have been orphaned or injured in some way or have been rejected by their owners. The farm is in a lovely gorge with a beautiful view and silence for the soul. The interaction with the monkeys and the work done by the workers and volunteers on the farm is a highlight. A lot is done to care for these animals and they are very dependent on volunteers and donations which I strongly recommend: that we South Africans get involved and help. (The largest amount of volunteers working there are from overseas which made me feel ashamed of our South Africans' lack of involvement in real care of animals being rehabilitated.) Make an effort and visit this beautiful place - no one will return untouched. The accommodation facility is spacious and all the necessary equipment is there. (There is no supermarket on the farm and therefore it is necessary that food be bought on Bela-Bela or brought with you. There is a small shop with souvenirs on the farm.) The workers are warm, friendly, helpful people! During the time we were there on holiday it was my birthday and I received a beautiful present. I would recommend this destination anytime and for a family holiday it is ideal. There are other wild animals such as Zebras, warthogs and then also some monkeys on the farm and it is especially very amusing to watch the monkeys' antics. Feel free to go! I would only recommend that all the double beds be replaced with two three-quarter beds each.
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Lizelle W - Apr 2015
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Thanks Sue, you made our stay!
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Thanks Sue, you made our stay!
Wonderfully peaceful and the ideal place away from the city noise. Interaction with monkeys fantastic and happy hour something special!
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Danien S - Oct 2015
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Baie lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
We had a wonderful stay at Bambelela's. It's something special that the wildlife is so tame that it's almost part of your little house. The tour of the monkeys and baboons is also very interesting and provides a lot of entertainment. It's also nice to know that, by staying there, you helped with the care of baby monkeys, etc.
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Marinda V - Jul 2015
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Vriendelike ontvangs, vriendelike personeel!
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Friendly reception, friendly staff!
Learned an awful lot about the blue monkeys and the time together during the interaction in the "nursery" was indescribable! Cottage was neat and adequately equipped, although the mosquito net in the rooms was a negative, it was full of dust, would recommend that it be taken down and guests provided with mosquito repellent.
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Annemarie V - Jan 2014
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Onvergeetlike ervaring. 'n MOET vir enige natuurliefhebber
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Unforgettable experience. A MUST for any nature lover
The dedication and knowledge of the staff and volunteers at the rehabilitation center was impressive and they do a wonderful job rehabilitating blue monkeys. 'Nappy hour' was very special and even excited my teenage son :-) . Their love for animals is inspiring. Bambelela is a non-profit organization and lack of funds means that the chalets are a little neglected, but the chalets are very comfortable and spacious, very well equipped and clean. It was lovely to sit on the patio and look at the mountains, or go for a walk. We will definitely go back to Bambelela and this time we will stay longer
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Johan D - May 2014
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Heerlik gerus in die pragtige natuurskoon.
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Relax in the beautiful scenery.
Will definitely come back again. However, it will be a bonus if the pool is ready, especially in the summer months when you would like to cool off from the heat. Thank you very much.
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Norbert H - Nov 2013
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Baie lekker en stil.
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Very nice and quiet.
Very nice and well located. We were able to rest well, and the guest farm is also good.
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Estie H - Jul 2013
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Ons het 'n baie lekker naweek gehad by Bambelela.
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We had a very nice weekend at Bambelela.
Bambelela is a lovely getaway for a weekend. It's very peaceful, but with enough to do on the farm not to be bored. The exposure to the animals is handled very well by the staff and you learn a lot.
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Karen T - May 2013
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What a lovely weekend break
Ian C - Jul 2013
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Interessant. Die mense doen goeie werk.
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Interesting. The people are doing a good job.
It was very interesting. The staff were very friendly, especially Minette who made us feel very much at home.
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Hannes B - Jun 2013
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Good
Neil W - Sep 2013
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Decent
Hester C - Nov 2012
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A wonderful experience
Lara B - Sep 2012
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An awesomely different experience!
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Absolutely brilliant
Jacki T - Mar 2012
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I loved it,
Tim Y - Oct 2012
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Excellent vacation and excellent service!
Martie J - Sep 2012
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Fantastic
Anneline L - Sep 2012
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Enjoyable stay, great getaway from city life
Shadrack M - Jul 2012
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Bambalela brings people closer to mother nature.
Laresa W - Jun 2012
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It's a stunning, tranquil place if you just need to get away from the city and pollution.
Irene L - Jan 2012
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A really enjoyable and unique experience!!
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It was a FANTASTIC stay.
- Capacity: 8 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: R101, Groot Nysloog, Bela Bela, 0480, Limpopo