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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 81 reviews for Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Kobie J - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobie J
With partner

Wonderlik gewees, kan dit beslis aanbeveel.

Baie lekker en rustige huweliksherdenking.

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Was wonderful, can definitely recommend it.

Very nice and peaceful wedding anniversary.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for your comments. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again in the future.

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Marie V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie V
With partner

Lekker gekuier in die bosveld.

'n Heerlike wegbreek in die bosveld, met bosveldvuur soos mens net in die bosveld kan maak, al die bosgeluide, die sonsondergang. Die hoogtepunt was die nagapie wat op ons laaste aand in die bome rondom ons gebaljaar het.

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Have a good time in the forest.

A wonderful getaway in the bushveld, with a bushveld fire as you can only make in the bushveld, all the forest sounds, the sunset. The highlight was the night owl that frolicked in the trees around us on our last night.

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Green Science Pty Ltd H - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Green Science Pty Ltd H
With partner

Great value for money.

It was wonderful. When we dealt with the staff, they were friendly and knowledgeable. The place was clean and well-maintained, and the signage inside the property was easy to follow and understand. The view from the tree house is great, and the camp feeling at the boma was enjoyable. We will definitely return when it is summer and recommend this to others. Good value for money. There was a fee (I think it was R150 odd rand) that needed to be paid at the gate on arrival that we were not aware of.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for your review: we are pleased you enjoyed the best of our lodge wildlife reserve. We enjoyed hosting you and would welcome you back. We recently added more/better signs around our camp at the request of our guests. It is wonderful to hear they are working.

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Crystal T - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Crystal T
With friends

Asemrowend.

'n Ongelooflike plek met pragtige uitsigte en vriendelike personeel. Dit is ons tweede keer wat ons by Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge bly en ons sal definitief weer beplan om te besoek. Die akkommodasie het die mooiste uitsig oor die berge en die sonsondergange is asemrowend. Die chalets is vlekkeloos en gesellig. Beslis 'n 11/10.

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Breathtaking.

An incredible place with beautiful views and friendly staff. This is our second time staying at Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge and we will definitely plan to visit again. The accommodation has the most beautiful view of the mountains and the sunsets are breathtaking. The chalets are spotless and cosy. Definitely an 11/10.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Dankie vir jou vriendelike en beskrywende resensie. Ons was bly om jou groep van 4 te huisves. Ons sien uit na jou volgende besoek. Vertel asb. vir ander van Bona Ntaba sodat hulle ons kan ontdek.

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Alex N - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alex N
With partner

Tranquility at its peak.

Very sophisticated!

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for the kind words. We are pleased that you experienced the magic of our little nature reserve and tree houses.

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Nadine H - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadine H
Family with teenagers

Gorgeous escape - loved every moment - got to see the big 5!

Second coming back to Bona Ntaba - scenic, beautifully calm, perfect escape from the JHB chaos - staff friendly and kind - their neighbour Panzi Lodge for check in were amazing, super helpful - we had a flat tyre and they quickly assisted us with ease - made us feel welcome!

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will return again.

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Henk K - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk K
With partner

Uitsig was baie mooi.

Uniek om in die boomtoppe te kan wees. Baie lekker.

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View was very nice.

Unique to be able to be in the treetops. Very nice.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Dankie, ons is bly jy het jou verblyf geniet. Besoek gerus weer en beveel ons aan by jou vriende.

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Pieter S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter S
Individual traveller

Tranquility is bliss.

I would have given a full 5/5, but in doing so, it would then suggest there is no room for improvement. Overall, the stay was excellent, and I am looking forward to staying there again in February/March. The devil, however, is in the detail, and I found the linen, although clean, a bit past being used in a guest facility. There were unsightly stains on the kitchen sink - my OCD could not get it clean. Other than that, brilliant place, tranquil setting, excellent value for money, especially for a single traveller like myself. I needed that. Thank you.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for your flattering comments and your constructive suggestions. It saddens us that the sink was damaged by a guest a while ago and needs a full replacement to make it nice again. This will happen in the future. I would appreciate which linens especially seem worn out: the duvet cover, sheets, towels, kitchen linen? It would help us when we do an inspection to find and remove old items. Thank you.

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Leon F - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon F
With partner

So rustig, jy hoor jouself asemhaal.

Heerlik rustig en die regte plek om batterye te laai.

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So calm, you can hear yourself breathing.

Wonderfully peaceful and the right place to charge batteries.

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Anmari S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anmari S
Family with young children

Rustige bosveld.

Baie lekker vakansie. Die pad soontoe is grondpad wat lank en bietjie sleg is. Dit vat 30 min om in die reservaat in te kom. Verder geen klagtes, baie rustige omgewing.

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Tranquil woodland.

Very nice holiday. The road there is dirt road which is long and a bit bad. It takes 30 min to enter the reserve. Other than that, no complaints, very peaceful surroundings.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Dankie vir jou kommentaar, Anmari. Gaste sal dit baie nuttig vind. Ons sorg goed vir ons paaie om dit so toeganklik moontlik te maak.

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Ella D - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ella D
With partner

Rustige kuier.

Ons het in Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge gebly en die kombuis was goed toegerus. Die boomhuis en boma was ook baie gerieflik. Alles was mooi en skoon. Dit is jammer dat 'n mens nie enige roetes mag ry of gaan stap nie, so jy moet maar wag vir die wild om by jou verby te kom. Ons was gelukkig om kameelperde as geselskap te kry. Die sentrale swembad was ook mooi skoon en ons kon ook daar gaan sit.

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Peaceful visit.

We stayed in Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge and the kitchen was well equipped. The treehouse and boma were also very comfortable. Everything was nice and clean. It's a shame that you're not allowed to drive or walk any trails, so you just have to wait for the wildlife to pass you by. We were lucky to have giraffes for company. The central pool was also pretty clean and we could sit there too.

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Lynelda S - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynelda S
Family with young children

Leke wegbreuk, huisie kon net bietjie groter wees en/of 'n ekstra vertrek met bank/TV.

Ons het lekker gebly. Die boma is baie lekker vir 'n vuur en die kombuis is naby, alles wat eintlik kort is 'n klein sitkamer waar kinders kon sit/speel veral in die aand, juis omdat dit so oop (en donker is) en wilde diere naby is. Dus kort daar net so 'n ekstra plekkie vir as jy nie buite om die vuur/koue wil sit nie. Die 'main lodge' se TV sou ook nice wees, veral tydens rugbywedstryde, en ook 'n geleentheid om ys te koop (veral omdat dit so ver uit die dorp is). Die beddens bo vir die kinders, al is hulle ouer as 6, is baie hoog, en ons moes matrasse op die grond plaas wat die kamer natuurlik baie beperk het vir ons vier om te beweeg. Daar is ook geen kas vir klere nie, en dus vat vier tasse nogals al die spasie op.

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Like a break away, the house could only be a little bigger and/or an extra room with sofa/TV.

We had a nice stay. The boma is very nice for a fire and the kitchen is close, all that is really missing is a small living room where children could sit/play especially in the evening, precisely because it is so open (and dark) and wild animals are nearby . So all you need is an extra place if you don't want to sit outside around the fire/cold. The main lodge's TV would also be nice, especially during rugby matches, and also an opportunity to buy ice (especially as it is so far out of town). The beds upstairs for the kids, even though they are over 6, are very high, and we had to put mattresses on the ground which obviously limited the room for the four of us to move around. There is also no closet for clothes, so four suitcases take up almost all the space.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for your suggestions, Lynelda. The tree houses do pose a difficulty when it comes to children. What the best minimum age is, we are not sure. We want families to enjoy the wildlife and bush, but safety must always come first. Perhaps in the future we need to limit it to older children. Regarding TVs, our mission is to provide a nature break with quiet nights spent outside around the fire, so we resist requests to provide TVs that bring in the outside world.

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Zelito Fabio D - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelito Fabio D
With partner

Relaxing and enjoyable.

It was pleasant and peaceful with the animals around us. The only problem was the Zebra treehouse, which was unstable.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Yes! It was a bit windy during your stay. The tree house moves a bit with the breeze, but the cooler air is a blessing this time of year.

Thank you for staying with us.

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George M - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
George M
With partner

Good place to stay on route to KNP after a long drive.

Peaceful and a good experience in the bush.

Soné S - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Soné S
With partner

Rustig ontspaning, naby aan die natuur.

Ons het lekker gebly, baie naggeluide van die wild en het pragtige sonsondergange gesien.

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Quiet relaxation, close to nature.

We had a great stay, lots of night sounds from the wildlife and saw beautiful sunsets.

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Stefan N - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Stefan N
Family with young children

Nie waarde vir geld nie.

Nee. 1. Beddegoed was vol merke. 2. Boomhuis binne was vuil. 3. Toilet was vuil, asook krane het aanpaksels gehad wat veroorsaak het dat die stort nie lekker werk nie. 4. Deur oop- en toemaak was 'n gesukkel.

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Not value for money.

No. 1. Bedding was full of marks. 2. Tree house inside was dirty. 3. Toilet was dirty, as well as faucets had attachments which caused the shower not to work well. 4. Door opening and closing was a hassle.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

I am sorry our tree house did not live up to your standards. We will examine it with close attention to the items you have pointed out.

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Louis M - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis M
With partner

Rustigheid op sy beste.

Beste plek om te kom rus, en weg van die warboel. Skoon, baie veilig en gerieflik. Boomhuisie is netjies en alles wat jy nodig het, is daar en nog meer. Kombuis en boma-area by mekaar. Baie stil en veilige omgewing. In die hartjie van die bosveld. Jy hoor net diere in die nag. Terapie op sy beste. Baie lekker privaat. Ver genoeg van die ander eenhede. Sal vir seker aanbeveel en nog lekker naby genoeg aan Orpen hek. Conservation fees is op na R150, maar dis die minste.

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Tranquility at its best.

Best place to come to rest, and away from the hustle and bustle. Clean, very safe and comfortable. Tree house is tidy and everything you need is there and more. Kitchen and boma area next to each other. Very quiet and safe environment. In the heart of the forest. You only hear animals at night. Therapy at its best. Very nice and private. Far enough from the other units. Would recommend for sure and nice and close enough to Orpen gate. Conservation fee is up to R150, but that's the least.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Dankie vir jou kommentaar. Gaste sal dit baie nuttig vind.

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Deon B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon B
With partner

Amazing!

Goed geleë, goed toegerus, net 'n fantastiese plek. Waarde vir geld! Sal beslis weer daarheen gaan!

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Amazing!

Well located, well equipped, just a fantastic place. Value for money! Will definitely go there again!

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you, we look forward to your return.

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Jaco R - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco R
With partner

Uitgerus en sal beslis weer terug gaan.

Ons het 'n baie aangename besoek gehad. Het die leeus hoor brul in die aande. Dit was ongelooflik mooi en rustig daar. Die stilte en donkerte maak dit die perfekte plek om net te gaan rus saam familie.

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Relaxed and will definitely go back again.

We had a very pleasant visit. Heard the lions roaring in the evenings. It was incredibly beautiful and peaceful there. The silence and darkness make it the perfect place to just go and rest with family.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and that your family had a wonderful holiday.

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Tarry B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tarry B
With partner

Nice relaxing getaway for the weekend.

Get location. Very helpful and well-stocked.

Crystal T - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Crystal T
With partner

Fantasties.

Mooi blyplek met n fantastiese ligging. Ons het heel aand leeus hoor brul asook 'n klomp ander diere as gevolg van die groot 5 reservaat reg langs die kamp. Die geriewe is uitstekend en ons het ons verblyf baie geniet.

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Fantastic.

Nice place to stay with a fantastic location. We heard lions roaring all evening as well as a lot of other animals because of the big 5 reserve right next to the camp. The facilities are excellent and we really enjoyed our stay.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you, we are happy to offer a peaceful place in the bush to relax and have a braai and see wildlife.

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Lani R - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lani R
Family with young children

Boomhuis-avontuur.

Ons het ons verblyf in die boomhuis baie geniet. Dit was 'n groot avontuur vir ons jong seuns, asook vir ons grootmense. Asemrowende uitsig oor die bos en berge. Die Zebra eenheid het sy eie privaat kombuis en boma-area, wat 'n lieflike atmosfeer in die aand het vir braai! 'n Muskeljaatkat het ons een aand by die boma besoek. Mens hoor leeus brul in die aand en voel deel van die natuur. Baie stil, privaat plek. Die reservaat is nogal afgeleë, maar veilig. Maak net self voorsiening vir lig tydens beurtkrag, daar word nie LED ligte voorsien nie en die water toevoer is laag tydens beurtkrag. Die eienaar het wel vir ons 'n klein stofie gebring toe daar 'n langer kragonderbreking in die area was. Orpenhek (Kruger) is net onder 'n uur se ry vanaf Bona Ntaba en 'n wonderlike daguitstappie. Ons het die swembad ook geniet, alles was netjies en skoon. Daar is 'n rustieke boskroeg / restaurant by die lodge langsaan Bona Ntaba, hulle bied nie 'n groot menu nie, maar die opsies is voldoende as mens nie te puntenerig is of wil inry Hoedspruit toe nie.

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Treehouse Adventure.

We really enjoyed our stay in the treehouse. It was a great adventure for our young boys, as well as for our adults. Breathtaking view of the forest and mountains. The Zebra unit has its own private kitchen and boma area, which has a lovely atmosphere in the evening for braai! A Muskelljaat cat visited us at the boma one evening. One hears lions roaring in the evening and feels part of nature. Very quiet, private place. The reserve is quite remote, but safe. Only make provision for light yourself during load shedding, LED lights are not provided and the water supply is low during load shedding. The owner did bring us a small duster when there was a longer power outage in the area. Orpenhek (Kruger) is just under an hour's drive from Bona Ntaba and a great day trip. We also enjoyed the pool, everything was neat and clean. There is a rustic bush bar / restaurant at the lodge next to Bona Ntaba, they do not offer a large menu, but the options are sufficient if you are not too picky or want to drive into Hoedspruit.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to see you on a return visit.

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Eugene N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene N
With partner

Baie mooi rustige, privaat verblyf. Baie vriendelike mense.

Ek het gesien in ander kommentare toe ek bespreek het dat die pad nie op standaard is nie. Die pad is baie beter as baie teerpaaie in SA. Wonderlike plek naby die Kruger!

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Very nice peaceful, private accommodation. Very friendly people.

I saw in other comments when I discussed that the path is not up to standard. The road is much better than many tarred roads in SA. Wonderful place near the Kruger!

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Dankie dat jy die nuus deel dat ons paaie in die beste herstel moontlik is. Dit het behels dat eienaars betaal het om die toerusting in te kry om die werk te doen. Ons is bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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Jan O - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan O
With partner

Iets heel anders as die gewone. Heerlike atmosfeer.

Dit is nie 'n luukse plek nie. Alles wat jy nodig het is daar. Baie ruim en volledig toegeruste boma en kombuis. Lieflike uitsig. Sal beslis weer daar oorbly.

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Something very different from the usual. Great atmosphere.

It is not a luxurious place. Everything you need is there. Very spacious and fully equipped boma and kitchen. Lovely view. Will definitely stay there again.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for staying with us and for your review. I agree: we are not luxury - just a traditional stay in the bush for a braai and some nature. We love to have couples stay with us, but it is very special to have groups of family and friends. We look forward to hosting you in the future.

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Herman E - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman E
With partner

Peaceful and relaxing.

Had some zebras visit us and giraffes, some animals at night and some snakes, did enjoy it.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for staying with us at Bona Ntaba and sharing your experience. Our wildlife is a big part of what we offer to guests: a stay in the authentic bushveld many remember from their childhood with grandfather.

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Tienie B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tienie B
With partner

Baie rustig, min wild te sien in die kamp.

Nagapies en vlermuise bietjie gepla in die nag.

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Very peaceful, little wildlife to be seen in the camp.

Night owls and bats are a bit of a nuisance at night.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for staying with us. Wildlife sightings are affected by the weather. This season there is ample food and water everywhere so wildlife is often deep in the bush. Guests staying at other times will have a different experience and will likely see more wildlife around their tree house, including kudu, waterbuck, giraffe, and buffalo.

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Vaughan M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vaughan M
Family with teenagers

Awesome stay, would do it again.

Only one comment. Please provide guests with loadshedding times when checking in.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Hi,
Now that load-shedding is so much a part of all South African's lives, we provide the schedule to guests at check-in. Please ask in case we forget to check the latest update.

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Marilize S - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marilize S
Family with young children

Dit was 'n vervullende bos-vakansie, met die geluide van leeus, hiënas en wilde honde. Kos vir die siel.

Dit was baie pret vir die kinders, veilig, skoon en rustig - diere tot onder die huisie gesien. Dis 'n entjie weg van winkels af. Kom voorbereid met kos en drinkgoed.

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It was a fulfilling bush holiday, with the sounds of lions, hyenas and wild dogs. Food for the soul.

It was a lot of fun for the children, safe, clean and peaceful - saw animals right under the house. It's a bit far from shops. Come prepared with food and drinks.

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Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and made lasting memories for your children and a special birthday for your son.

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Anthony F - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anthony F
With partner

Absoluut wonderlike ervaring.

Die stilte saam met die geluide van die natuur het alles oorheers. Dit het tot 'n onvergeetlike lekker ruskans gelei. Die eenheid was perfek en die afgesonderde lapa en kombuisarea was uniek en uiters prakties. Die oggendsonopkomste en die aande se sonsondergang was pragtig. Ons siele het behoorlik afgeskaal en gerus. Ons beveel Bona Ntaba baie sterk aan vir die wat regtig wil rus. Daarby was Gillian uiters behulpsaam in alle opsigte.

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Absolutely wonderful experience.

The silence together with the sounds of nature dominated everything. This led to an unforgettable nice rest. The unit was perfect and the secluded lapa and kitchen area was unique and extremely practical. The morning sunrises and the evening sunsets were beautiful. Our souls have properly scaled down and rested. We highly recommend Bona Ntaba for those who really want to rest. In addition, Gillian was extremely helpful in every way.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit is presies wat ons wil hê elke gas moet ervaar. Besoek gerus weer.

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Inno M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Inno M
Individual traveller

The most peaceful experience ever.

What a lovely stay, it was so peaceful and I felt well rested. The place is beautiful and I highly recommend if you just want an escape, peace and quiet.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you. This is the goal we have for every guest to Bona Ntaba. We hope to see you again.

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Willem J - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem J
With partner

Dit was die beste en veral om bietjie alleen te wees en weg te breek. Baie privaat en rustig.

Veral as mens erg is oor die natuur, dis waar al die wild met gemak by jou pragtige huise kan kom kuier.

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It was the best and especially to be a little alone and break away. Very private and peaceful.

Especially if you are serious about nature, that's where all the wildlife can visit your beautiful homes with ease.

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Thank you for staying with us and saying positive things about our self catering tree houses in the bushveld.

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Anthony B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anthony B
With partner

Great stay. Very quiet.

Enjoyed the pool. Had a Hyena visit us.

Lettie V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lettie V
With partner

Afgesien van 'n paar goed wat gepla het, regtig baie aangenaam.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Al wat gepla het is dat ons geensins ingelig is dat ons nie met ons eie voertuig mag ry om wild te besigtig nie en wildsritte moet gebruik asook dat daar toegangstye by die ingangshek is. Dit was nogal ongerieflik en baie misleidend.

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Apart from a few things that bothered, really very pleasant.

We had a very nice stay. All that bothered us was that we were not informed in any way that we are not allowed to drive our own vehicle to view wildlife and have to use game drives as well as that there are entry times at the entrance gate. It was quite inconvenient and very misleading.

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Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Our gate area has guards residents at all times. Guards are on duty to open the gate from 04:00 until 21:00. After 21:00 guests will pay an R150 overtime fee for them to open. Your R100 pass when you first arrive will allow you to go in and out throughout your stay.

We regret that we can not allow guests to drive themselves on our reserve: the Guernsey Conservancy is a collection of lodges and private owners and we must limit and monitor cars on all properties for security reasons, like poachers, etc. Many owners do not grant traversing rights even to our own game-drive vehicles. This is their right.

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Vannessa F - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vannessa F
With partner

Baie rustig en ontspanne.

Baie lekker gebly en lekker rustig.

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Very calm and relaxed.

Very nice stay and very peaceful.

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Jana M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jana M
With partner

Rustig met uitstekende uitsig.

Dit is heerlik om tussen die boomtoppe te bly. Die boomhuis kyk uit oor berge. Beslis 'n ervaring.

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Quiet with excellent view.

It is wonderful to stay among the treetops. The treehouse overlooks mountains. Definitely an experience.

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Thank you for staying with us and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We have spent the last few months cleaning, repairing, and maintaining things so I am pleased that our work added to your enjoyment of what is always a spectacular wildlife and nature show.
Please visit us again.

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Lourens E - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lourens E
With partner

Heerlik in die bos!

Ons het baie lekker gebly en wens ons kon langer bly!

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Great in the woods!

We had a great stay and wish we could have stayed longer!

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Thank you for staying at Bona Ntaba, We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Please visit again

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Johan R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan R
With partner

Dit was fantasties het elke oomblik geniet.

Van die bespreking tot die aankoms en vertrek was uitstekend. Die uitsig rondom was asemrowend mooi. Die game drives was een van die hoogte punte, soveel om te sien. Vir seker waarde vir jou geld.

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It was fantastic enjoyed every moment.

From the booking to the arrival and departure was excellent. The view around was breathtakingly beautiful. The game drives were one of the high points, so much to see. For sure value for money.

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Dankie vir die vriendelike woorde. Ek sien daarna uit om in die toekoms weer u gasheer te wees.

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Eunice V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eunice V
With partner

Perfecy getaway.

Value for money indeed.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

Thank you for the review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in the bush.

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Yolandi L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandi L
With partner

Heerlike uitrus en was gelukkig dat daar geen ander mense ook daar was nie. Stilte was lieflik en privaat.

Dis net jammer dat ons nie mag rondry het en diere kon kyk a.g.v die reservaat nie - jy moet 'n safari bespreek, het bitter min diere gesien.

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Great rest and was lucky that there were no other people there either. Silence was lovely and private.

It's just a shame that we weren't allowed to drive around and see animals because of the reserve - you have to book a safari, saw very few animals.

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Thank you, please visit us again.

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Nardus H - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nardus H
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflik.

Ongelooflik om daar in die bos te bly.

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Unbelievable.

Unbelievable to stay there in the forest.

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Thank you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay

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Owen B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Owen B
With partner

Very pleasant with beautiful views. Amazing facilities.

The road into the location does require either a vehicle with average ground clearance, so not a sports car. The staff were very friendly. We were slightly alarmed when warned of leopards in the area since we were walking between our cabin and the kitchen/pool. Inconvenience caused by the fact that the main gates close at 18:00 every night so no chance of a nice dinner out or evening activities.

Celeste K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Celeste K
With partner

Very peaceful setting and well equipped.

Would be a good idea to advise patrons that the road is a bit rough to get there.

Marion B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Marion B
With partner

Quite, peaceful enjoyed the experience.

Was looking for something different and found it rather close to us. Will definitely go again.

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge 's response

We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and plan to return. I wish to reassure you that our lodge and reserve is secure: we have a control gate with guards on duty 24 hours, walking security patrols, and limited numbers of staff and visitors coming in. It may feel remote, but the big 5 reserve on 2 sides of us also adds to our security and Protrack patrols day and night and can easily see if anything is amiss at our lodge. Our neighbors are all connected and will quickly respond to anything alarming or suspicious. Please be assured we make every effort to keep our lodge and reserve secure

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Santa M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Santa M
Family with teenagers

Asemrowende uitkyke, vriendelike staff, awesome ligging. Fantasties.

Ons is baie goed hanteer deur al die personeel. Die plekkie was snoesig en veilig. Ek en my twee tieners het dit regtig geniet. In die Bosveld. Die kombuis en boma was perfek. Alles was net perfek.

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Breathtaking views, friendly staff, awesome location. Fantastic.

We were treated very well by all the staff. The place was cozy and safe. My two teenagers and I really enjoyed it. In the Bosveld. The kitchen and boma were perfect. Everything was just perfect.

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Ons is bly dat u dit geniet het. Ons wens is om 'n ontspannende ervaring in die bos te bied.

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Larisa N - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Larisa N
Individual traveller

Fantasties!

Wonderlike ondervinding in 'n boomhuis in die bos. Alles so lieflik groen, so ver as die oog kan sien. Om nie te praat van die bosgeluide nie, heerlike ervaring!

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Fantastic!

Wonderful experience in a tree house in the forest. Everything so lovely green, as far as the eye can see. Not to mention the forest sounds, lovely experience!

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Thank you for your review and I hope we will have the chance to host you again.

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Hermien G - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hermien G
With partner

Ek was baie vriendelik ontvang en onmiddellik welkom laat voel.

Baie dankie vir dit. Hou asb. altyd julle gasvryheid so heerlik. Al is ons gewoond om ons plekke netjies te hou was daar elke dag kamerdiens. Tot op Sondag! Ons is mense wat ons gedra en by reëls hou, tog het die bestuur ons vertrou en nooit kom kyk wat doen ons nie. Indien ons probleme gehad het kon ons op hulle knoppie druk. Dit was wonderlik!

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I was received very kindly and immediately made to feel welcome.

Thank you very much for that. Please keep always your hospitality so wonderful. Even though we are used to keeping our places tidy, there was room service every day. See you on Sunday! We are people who behave and stick to rules, yet the management trusted us and never came to see what we were doing. If we had problems we could press their button. It was great!

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Thank you, I hope you visit again.

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Ronel F - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel F
With partner

Heerlike wegbreek.

Baie lekker gebly, alles wat mens kan/mag nodig kry met die mooiste uitsig op die berge.

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Great getaway.

Very nice stay, everything you can/might need with the most beautiful view of the mountains.

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Liza S - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liza S
With partner

Wonderlik, leeus aanhoudend hoor brul by Thornybush.

Naby aan Wildtuin en die wild.

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Amazing, lions keep roaring at Thornybush.

Close to Wildlife Park and wildlife.

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Dankie. Ons sien uit na u volgende besoek.

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Rina K - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina K
With partner

Rustige natuur.

Baie rustig en baie netjies en stil. 'n Belewenis.

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Quiet nature.

Very quiet and very neat and quiet. An experience.

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Marianne V - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marianne V
With friends

Ons het dit vreeslik geniet, sal beslis weer gaan.

Die opset is puik, huisies is skoon en netjies, diens was vriendelik. Dit was 'n belewenis.

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We had a great stay and will go back.

The setup is great, houses clean and neat, service was friendly. Great experience.

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Lynda V - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynda V
With partner

Duidelike aanwysings om daar te kom, baie vriendelike en behulpsame mense met ontvangs, goed toegerus en alles wat mens nodig het.

Dankie dit was 'n belewenis so terug in die natuur. Die buitestort is heerlik en die omgewing is absoluut pragtig.

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Clear directions to get there, very friendly and helpful people at reception, well equipped and everything you need.

Thank you, it was an experience so back in nature. The outdoor shower is lovely and the setting is absolutely beautiful.

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Kopano R - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kopano R
Individual traveller

Pleasant.

The experience was amazing, I highly recommend it. Great location if you're looking to have peace of mind with the sounds of nature surrounding you.

Corne S - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corne S
Family with teenagers

Dit was rustig met al die nodige toebehore.

Aan te beveel vir 'n wegkom om net rustig te wees en te kan ontspan.

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It was peaceful with all the necessary accessories.

Recommended for a get away to just be calm and relax.

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Thank you. We are please you enjoyed your stay.

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

Beautiful.

The place was absolutely beautiful and a great place to relax and be in nature.

Charlaine G - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlaine G
With partner

Heerlik stil en bogemiddeld

Sou graag meer diere wou sien en die watergat was nie by ons huisie nie, sou graag een daar nader wou he...

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Delightfully quiet and above average

Would have liked to see more animals and the water hole was not at our house, would have liked to have one closer...

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Thank you for the nice review. We have considered adding wildlife watering stations so that each tree house can see.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

It was a wonderful weekend with our children!

Very relaxing, for a peaceful getaway I can recommend it. The fan in Impala may just need to be replaced. He doesn't work very well. And provision for load shedding is not good. A few gas lamps/solar lights and maybe a gas stove would be a good idea.

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Annelien H - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelien H
With partner

Dit was 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

Baie dankie aan Bona Ntaba vir 'n onvergeetlike kuier. Dit was skoon en netjies en die personeel was baie vriendelik. Die kombuis geriewe was puik en alles wat mens nodig het en meer was daar. Het heelwat wild gesien en die laaste aand was ons gelukkig om vyf leeus te sien wat al langs die draad geloop het! Ek sal Bona Ntaba enige tyd aanbeveel en ons sal vir seker weer daar gaan kuier.

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It was an incredible experience.

Many thanks to Bona Ntaba for an unforgettable visit. It was clean and tidy and the staff were very friendly. The kitchen facilities were great and everything you need and more was there. Saw quite a lot of wildlife and on the last night we were lucky to see five lions that walked along the wire! I would recommend Bona Ntaba anytime and we will definitely visit again.

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Thank you. We look forward to your return. We are pleased that you experienced the magic of our bush setting.

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Helmut M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helmut M
With partner

Dit was baaie mooi, stil en privaat.

Baie diere, mooi skoon. Mens sien nie ander mense as mens nie will nie. Diere loop direk by die swembad verby.

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It was very nice, quiet and private.

Lots of animals, nice and clean. You don't see other people if you don't want to. Animals walk right past the pool.

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Thank you for staying with us and for your kind words. Please visit again in the future.

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Deon D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon D
With partner

Dit was een groot belewenis en van hoogstaande gehalte. My vrou was in die hemel en het die verblyf geniet.

Ons bid vir julle en die diere vir reën. Dit is nog baie droog daar, maar die diere is goed versorg met die watergate.

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It was a great experience and of high quality. My wife was in heaven and enjoyed the stay.

We pray for you and the animals for rain. It is still very dry there, but the animals are well looked after with the water holes.

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Thank you for your lovely comments. I hope you will return one day.
We are very confident of good rains this season which should start very soon.

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Lloyd D - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lloyd D
With partner

Absoluut 'n moet-bestemming.

Vriendelik en behulpsame ontvangs van die eienaars. In die hartjie van die bos met die wild om jou maar steeds soveel gemak dat niks tekort kom nie.

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Absolutely a must destination.

Friendly and helpful reception from the owners. In the heart of the forest with the wildlife around you but still so much comfort that nothing is missing.

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Thuanitha P - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thuanitha P
Individual traveller

Rus en vrede vir die siel.

Ek het in 'n boomhuis met sy eie ten volle toegeruste kombuis gebly. Kwaliteit linne en elektriese kombers was so welkom in die hartjie van die winter. Lekker groot hoekbad met genoeg warm water om 'n heerlike, lang, warm bad te neem. Die stilte was wonderlik. Ek het elke aand en oggend die leeus hoor brul. Ek was dankbaar vir 'n e-pos van die instansie wat my gehelp het om alles saam te bring wat ek nodig sou hê aangesien daar geen winkels naby is nie.

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Rest and peace for the soul.

I stayed in a treehouse with its own fully equipped kitchen. Quality linen and electric blanket were so welcome in the heart of winter. Nice big corner bath with enough hot water to take a nice, long, hot bath. The silence was wonderful. I heard the lions roar every night and morning. I was grateful for an email from the establishment that helped me bring everything I would need since there are no shops nearby.

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Henning S - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henning S
With partner

Baie nice, as jy rustigheid soek net die plek vir jou.

Love it, beste. Hou daarvan, lekker lekker.

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Very nice, if you are looking for something peaceful then this is just the place for you.

Love it, best, Like it, very nice.

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

Was fantasties.

'n Heerlike ervaring. Houthuisie is pragtig en baie gemaklik.

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Was fantastic.

A wonderful experience. Wooden house is beautiful and very comfortable.

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Chantel P - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel P
Family with teenagers

Dit was absoluut 'n belewenis in die bos!

Mens vol naby aan die natuur, sien klein diere verbystap en hoor die leeus brul in die nag. Die sonsopkoms van die huis se stoep is iets om te beleef.

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It was absolutely an experience in the woods!

One feels close to nature, sees small animals walking by and hears the lions roaring at night. The sunrise from the house's porch is something to experience.

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Riekert V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Riekert V
With partner

Baie relaxing, rustig en stil.

Definitief 'n móét as die stadslewe te veel raak vir 'n mens. Ons het 2 nagte in die Zebra boomhuis gebly, vir die volgende keer gaan ons die Kudu boomhuis 'n bietjie verken. Die somerhitte was nogal oorweldig, maar daar is darem 'n heerlike swembadjie om in te ontspan en 'n glasie te klink, als terwyl mens die diere so nou en dan sien waterdrink. In die nag het ons redelik baie wild om die boomhuis beleef en verlangs ander diere gehoor terwyl ons om die vuurtjie gesit en kuier het. Dit was regtig baie lekker, ons sal definitief weer gaan.

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Very relaxing, peaceful and quiet.

Definitely a must if city life gets too much for a person. We stayed 2 nights in the Zebra tree house, for the next time we will explore the Kudu tree house a bit. The summer heat was quite overwhelming, but at least there is a lovely swimming pool to relax in and have a glass of water, even while you see the animals drinking water every now and then. At night we saw quite a lot of wildlife around the treehouse and heard other animals while we sat around the fire and visited. It was really very nice, we will definitely go again.

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Brett P - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Brett P
Individual traveller

Nice setting, peaceful atmosphere.

Nice accommodation, the tree house is something different to the usual.

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Tessa D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tessa D
With partner

Baie gerieflik en goed toegerus.

Dit was 'n baie rustige atmosfeer. Heel netjies en goed toegerus. 'n Bar-yskassie kan nogal handig wees bo in die boomhuis aangesien mens koffie bo drink.

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Very comfortable and well equipped.

It was a very peaceful atmosphere. Very neat and well equipped. A bar fridge can be quite handy up in the tree house as you drink coffee up there.

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Hernus S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Hernus S
With partner

In 'n mate teleurgesteld.

Die verblyf was baie lekker en die eenheid (Zebra) en kombuis was skoon. Daar was egter 'n baie slegte reuk in die kombuis wat soos die septiese tenk geruik het, alhoewel dit nie van die wasbak uitlaat pype gekom het nie. Die eenheid is op hierdie stadium nog veilig om in te bly, maar die eienaar sal binnekort na die eenheid moet kyk om te verhoed dat dit omval. Die eenheid is tussen 500 mm en 750 mm skuins. Ons het ook snags voertuie gehad wat rondry wat mens onveilig laat voel.

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Somewhat disappointed.

The stay was very nice and the unit (Zebra) and kitchen were clean. However, there was a very bad smell in the kitchen that smelled like the septic tank, although it wasn't coming from the sink drain pipes. The unit is still safe to live in at this point, but the owner will need to look at the unit soon to prevent it from falling over. The unit is between 500 mm and 750 mm slanted. We also had vehicles driving around at night which makes you feel unsafe.

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Neil W - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Neil W
With friends

Nommer een het ek laat daar gekom die aand. Hulle het gesê daar is kos en wat ook al toe ons daar kom was die eienaar so ongeskik, en nommer 2, die huise binne is vol bosluise en die eienaar is baie ongeskik so sal nie weer daar gaan nie.

Dit was glad nie lekker daar nie en die plek is so vol bosluise en die diens is swak.

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Number one, I got there late at night. They said there was food and whatever when we got there the owner was so unfit, and number 2, the houses inside are full of ticks and the owner is very unfit so won't go there again.

It was not nice there at all and the place is so full of ticks and the service is poor.

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I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience.
It is to our understanding that you were meant to stay at the lodge next to ours, which is a full-service lodge. Our lodge is self-catering and is advertised as such.

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Marinke M - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinke M
With partner

Amazing tree house lodge.

We had an amazing stay at the Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge! It's great to be in the Greater Kruger, we had three giraffes hanging around at our lodge when we woke up! The outdoor shower is awesome as well. The pool is very nice as well, the drinking pool in front was quite popular with animals during our stay. We really loved the lodge and would definitely recommend it!

David O - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David O
Family with teenagers

Asemrowend.

Die rit op die grondpad Bona Ntaba toe was bietjie krapperig, maar hou ingedagte ek het met 'n sportmotor soontoe gery. Daar gekom is ek deur die eienaar by die lodge verwelkom en het hy ons sommer onmiddellik laat tuis voel. Hy het ons voorgestel aan die lodge se skoonmaker en daarna het hy ons baie inligting gegee oor wat om als te doen in die omgewing. Op sy ander lodge het hy 2 wit leeus en jy kan dan 'n bespreking maak om saam met hom en die 3 en half jarige leeus te gaan stap. As jy 'n bucket list wil maak, sit dit op as jou eerste of laaste, maar dit moet julle beslis doen. Die boomhuise is super skoon en hoog in die boomtoppe gebou. Wat 'n asemrowende uitsig. Die buitelig stort was vir my en die kinders iets besonders. Pragtige natuurskoon. Ons was in die winter daar en sal weer in die winter gaan. Baie wild wat 'n draai kom maak by die swembad. Ons was die enigste gaste by Bona Ntaba vir die tyd van die jaar. So na aan ons Hemelse skepper se natuurskoon sal jy nie weer kry nie. Daar is so baie besigtigingsplekke in 'n radius van 40 km in ons ses dae kon ons nie by als uitkom nie. Om 'n paar te noem is die Mohololo Endagered Specie fasiliteit wat nog 'n moet is vir ieder en elk. Die bootvaart op die Blyderivier Canyon. Besoek aan Hoedspruit se endagered spesie fasiliteit. Daar ry jy in oop voertuie tussen wilde diere wat erg bedreig is rond. Na so 'n dag se uitstappie is dit regtig 'n uitsiens om weer by die lodge aan te kom. Temperatuur deur die dag was 'n lekker 24 tot 28 grade en snags het dit gedaal tot so 14 grade. Saans as die houtvuur so begin gesels en die dag stilraak en jy sit op die houtdek, verloor jy jouself in die asemrowende mooi plek en wil jy nie terug huis toe nie. Die prag swembad op die dek het selfs in die winter gemaak dat ons kan afkoel en kyk hoe die kameelperde en wildediere kom water drink by die watergat. Die lodge en die huise word daagliks skoongemaak, asook jou boma. Die huishoudster is baie deeglik in haar doel om als netjies en skoon te hou. Die slegste gedeelte van Bona Ntaba was om weer terug te kom huis toe. Maar verder verdien Bona Ntaba al wat 'n ster is wat mens kan kry. Sal ek weer gaan? Ja, beslis, maar dié keer langer en meer voorbereid. Onthou om vuurmaakhout in Hoedspruit te kry, asook als wat jy gaan benodig om te eet en te drink. Daar is geen winkels nader as 25 km nie. Maar as jy voorbereid kom sal jy nie wil weg tot jou laaste dag aangebreek het nie. En dan die hoogtepunt: op ons vertrekdag het ons vir Jessica, die seekoei, gaan kuier anderkant Hoedspruit. As jy dit nie op jou bucket list het nie, sit dit dan ook op. Ons her haar met die hand gevoer. Die kinders kon haar op haar snoet soen en met hulle kaalvoete op haar tug sit. Wat 'n belewenis. Die eienaar van Bona Ntaba het hier vir ons besoekers 'n stukkie paradys geskep wat 'n wegbreek uit die stad 'n moet maak. So na aan my skepper se skeppings van natuurskoon was ek nog nooit. Julle verdien net die beste resensie van 'n lodge so mooi, woorde kan nie als beskryf nie. Dis 'n moet-sien en moet-bly ervaring. Ek is volgende winter weer terug.

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Breathtaking.

The drive on the dirt road to Bona Ntaba was a bit bumpy, but bear in mind I drove there in a sports car. When I got there, I was welcomed to the lodge by the owner and he made us feel at home immediately. He introduced us to the lodge's cleaner and then he gave us a lot of information about what to do in the area. At his other lodge he has 2 white lions and you can then make a reservation to go for a walk with him and the 3 and a half year old lions. If you want to make a bucket list, put it as your first or last, but you should definitely do it. The treehouses are super clean and built high up in the treetops. What a breathtaking view. The outdoor shower was something special for me and the children. Beautiful scenery. We were there in the winter and will go again in the winter. Lots of wildlife visiting the pool. We were the only guests at Bona Ntaba for the time of year. You will not get so close to our Heavenly creator's natural beauty. There are so many sightseeing spots in a radius of 40 km in our six days we couldn't get to all. To name a few is the Mohololo Endangered Species facility which is another must for one and all. The boat cruise on the Blyde River Canyon. Visit to Hoedspruit's endangered species facility. There you drive around in open vehicles among wild animals that are severely endangered. After such a day's excursion, it is really something to look forward to arriving at the lodge again. Temperature during the day was a nice 24 to 28 degrees and at night it dropped to about 14 degrees. In the evening when the wood fire starts to chatter like that and the day stops and you sit on the wooden deck, you lose yourself in the breathtakingly beautiful place and you don't want to go back home. The beautiful swimming pool on the deck even in winter allowed us to cool off and watch the giraffes and wild animals come to drink water at the water hole. The lodge and the houses are cleaned daily, as well as your boma. The housekeeper is very thorough in her aim to keep everything neat and clean. The worst part of Bona Ntaba was coming back home. But beyond that, Bona Ntaba deserves all that a star can get. Would I go again? Yes, definitely, but this time longer and more prepared. Remember to get firewood in Hoedspruit, as well as everything you will need to eat and drink. There are no shops closer than 25 km. But if you come prepared you won't want to leave until your last day has arrived. And then the highlight: on our departure day we went to visit Jessica, the manatee, on the other side of Hoedspruit. If you don't have it on your bucket list, put it on that too. We hand fed her again. The children could kiss her on her nose and sit on her with their bare feet. What an experience. The owner of Bona Ntaba has created here for our visitors a piece of paradise that makes a break from the city a must. I have never been so close to my creator's creations of natural beauty. You deserve only the best review of a lodge so beautiful, words cannot describe it. It's a must-see and must-stay experience. I will be back again next winter.

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Dankie vir die baie positiewe oorsig. Ons sien daarna uit om u verblyf volgende jaar te bied.

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Nicole S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole S
With friends

Sinful Sanctuary/Slice of heaven!

Loved it, wish we had arranged to spend more time on the property ─ 2 nights wasn't enough.

Raymond L - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Raymond L
With partner

Pragtige plek.

Baie mooi, baie netjies, jammer dat nabygeleë lodges soveel geraas deur die aand maak (Timbavati kant), selfs leeus het later moed opgegee.

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Beautiful place.

Very beautiful, very neat, pity that nearby lodges make so much noise throughout the evening (Timbavati side), even lions gave up later.

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Olaf H - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Olaf H
Family with teenagers

Great location to enjoy the sunset and relaxing environment.

We went with our family, 4 couples and 2 teenagers. Had the whole faculty with the 4 tree houses. It was nicely arranged and the tree houses are well equipped. Loved our stay!

Piet D - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Piet D
With partner

Gerieflik naby NKW.

Bona Ntaba is gerieflik naby die NKW om te dien as 'n oorslaapplek voor jou besoek aan die Wildtuin. Die ontvangs was vriendelik en professioneel. Die boomhuis is opwindend, maklik bereikbaar en is netjies toegerus met al die nodigste. Was nie gek daaroor dat die braaiplek, yskaste en vrieskaste gemeenskaplik gedeel moet word nie. Sou graag wou sien dat elke boomhuis sy eie "bar fridge" in die boomhuis en braaier langs die boomhuis, kon gehad het. Verstaan egter die moontlike risiko van 'n brandgevaar.

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Conveniently near NKW.

Bona Ntaba is conveniently close to the NKW to serve as an overnight stop before your visit to the Wildlife Park. The reception was friendly and professional. The treehouse is exciting, easily accessible and neatly equipped with all the essentials. Wasn't crazy about the braai place, fridges and freezers having to be shared communally. Would have liked to see that each tree house could have had its own "bar fridge" in the tree house and braai next to the tree house. However, understand the potential risk of a fire hazard.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Marelize D - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marelize D

Wat 'n belewenis! Mooiste sonsondergang en heerlik gebly in die boomhuis!

Ontvangs was vriendelik en het ons laat welkom voel. Huisie binne baie goed ingerig en ons het heerlik op die stoep gesit en die sonsondergang geniet. Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel!

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What an experience! Most beautiful sunset and wonderful stay in the treehouse!

Reception was friendly and made us feel welcome. House inside very well furnished and we had a great time sitting on the veranda and enjoying the sunset. Would recommend to anyone!

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Thank you for your kind words. We are happy that you have experienced the best things about our lodge. Please visit again.

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Shane M - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shane M
With partner

Ontspannend.

Was baie lekker gewees weg van die stad se geraas, baie stil wat 'n mens soek in die bos, niks TV nie wat die regte ding is. Kliëntediens was goed gewees, het ons laat tuis voel, sal weer daar gaan kuier.

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Relaxing.

Was great to get away from the noisy city, ery quiet, exactly what you are looking for in the bush, no TV, which is exactly how it should be. Good customer service, made us feel at home, will be back.

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Francois D - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois D
With friends

Great stay.

Die huis is baie mooi geleë met stunning uitsigte. Pragtige deck en swembad. Baie netjies met alle kombuisitems wat nodig is! Vriendelike ontvangs.

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Great stay.

The house has a beautiful location with stunning views. Beautiful deck and swimming pool. Very neat with all the necessary kitchen items! Friendly reception.

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Rika S - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Rika S
Family with young children

Die uitsig is fantasies en dis so rustige atmosfeer.

Dis regtig baie lekker en ek sal beslis weer teruggaan ek dink hul kan dalk net 'n "bar fridge" in elke houthuis sit vir melk en iets te drinke. Jy wil nie elke keer kombuis toe stap vir drinkgoed nie.

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The view is fantastic and it is a tranquil atmosphere.

It is very nice and I will definitely go back, I think they can put a bar fridge in each house for milk and something to drink. You don't want to walk to the kitchen every time you want to drink something.

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Mandy M - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandy M
With partner

Ongelooflike rustige vakansie en die perfekte wegbreek.

Wat 'n asemrowende ondervinding. Rustigheid van die bos en die diere om die kamp was ongelooflik. Absoluut 'n vakansie wat ek nie sal vergeet nie. Ons sal vir seker terug wees!

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Incredibly peaceful holiday and the perfect getaway.

What a breathtaking experience. Tranquility of the forest and the animals around the camp was incredible. Absolutely a holiday I will not forget. We will be back for sure!

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Dankie. Ons sal u welkom terug wanneer jy terugkeer.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 09:00
  • Address: Portion 148, Guernsey Private Nature Reserve, 40 km from Hoedspruit, 1310, Limpopo
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