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Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 24 reviews for Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Dave O - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dave O
With partner

Awesome relaxed break.

Bushbaby's Dondini is one of my all-time favourites. The lack of TV and lack of cell phone signal forced us to relax, unwind and catch up with each other. I got some great photos and we tackled a very pleasant hike to the Aasvoel Caves in the adjacent Highmoor Nature Reserve.

Dané L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dané L
With partner

Ons het baie lekker gebly.

Plek was netjies en het alles wat benodig word.

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We had a very nice stay.

Place was neat and had everything needed.

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

Gerieflike en netjiese verblyf in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Pragtige omgewing. Rustig en vreedsaam. Gerieflike en netjiese verblyf met 'n pragtige uitsig. Eienaar baie behulpsaam.

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Comfortable and tidy accommodation in a beautiful environment.

Beautiful surroundings. Quiet and peaceful. Comfortable and tidy accommodation with a beautiful view. Owner very helpful.

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

Peaceful, relaxing, and comfortable.

The Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm is comfortable and has everything one needs. It's right on the dam and has a beautiful outlook. There's another bigger dam within walking distance as well. Overall it's a relaxing, peaceful place to spend a couple of days.

Anonymous Guest - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very pleasant.

Delicious. Tidy. Safe.

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Hennie S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie S
With partner

Peaceful, tranquil, restful and very enjoyable.

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm is a gem in the Kamberg valley of KZN. The property is well maintained even with rain almost every day. The accommodation is clean, comfortable and well stocked for self-catering. The fishing was very good and dams well stocked. Vincent, the manager, was exceptionally helpful. We will be back soon with a Vodacom SIM card as MTN has very poor signal.

Annelie L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelie L
With partner

A relaxing weekend in a beautiful area.

We really enjoyed our short stay. The trout fishing was amazing. We will definitely visit again.

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

Lovely unit on the dam, with scenic views and amazing birdlife!

Lovely unit on the dam, with scenic views and amazing bird life! The unit is comfortably furnished, especially the couch in the lounge. Personally, I found the bed hard. But I think it's the 'accommodation standard'. There is no MTN cell reception. You'll have to drive about 5 km up the road to get reception or hike up the hill, which was really nice to do, has the best views! My only complaint is the fireplace. It doesn't work and the whole unit will smell like smoke. It was really chilly when we went and would have liked to use the fireplace to warm up. I would recommend bringing some board games to occupy your time. There is no TV in the unit and we had no cell reception. I was aware there was no TV while chatting with the lovely owner, Sue. We will definitely be back. It was so peaceful. I want to bring my best friends along with us next time, so I'll get a larger unit.

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you Sandy for your lovely review. Sadly MTN is the worst up there for reception.
I will get the fireplace looked at, possibly just needs a chimney sweep.
We will definitely take your advice and put some board games in the unit.
Hope to see you up at Dondini again.
Warm regards
Sue

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Ingrid M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid M
Family with young children

Wow! Bushbaby was wonderful once again.

Big up to Sue and Vincent for your warm welcome. We had such a wonderful time. Peaceful place with beautiful views. Will definitely go back there again.

Trudie H - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie H
With partner

Ongelooflik!

Pragtig. Naby en in besonderse natuurskoon bv. Giant's Castle, Highmoor en Kamberg Reserve. Rustig. Staproetes, bergfiets, visvang, braai, rondry — alles in die blyplek se midde. Diens is 100% en fasiliteit word baie goed bestuur en onderhou. Vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die hoogtepunt- blyplek van ons toervakansie. Paaie is bietjie van 'n uitdaging, maar die plaasgemeenskap onderhou dit self sover moontlik.

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Unbelievable!

Beautiful. Close to and in exceptional natural beauty e.g. Giant's Castle, Highmoor and Kamberg Reserve. Restful. Hiking trails, mountain biking, fishing, barbecuing, driving around — all in the middle of the accommodation. Service is 100% and facility is very well managed and maintained. Friendly and helpful. The highlight of our tour holiday. Roads are a bit of a challenge, but the farming community maintains them themselves as much as possible.

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Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we do hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards. Sue

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Nicole K - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Nicole K
With partner

Stunning location, gorgeous views, comfortable accommodation.

The only thing I could say that was a negative, is the privacy. People fish off the jetty, and if you're sitting on the veranda, it's very close.

Wayne H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne H
With partner

We had a brilliant weekend.

Bushbaby's is a lovely cottage right on a small but well stocked dam. The grounds are immaculate and the bird life is a wonder to behold. We will certainly be back again and again.

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you so much for a wonderful review. We do hope to see you again.
Warm regards,
Sue

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Wayne H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne H
With partner

We had a wonderful time at an awesome location.

The Kamberg Road is atrocious but the arduous journey is worth it to get to Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm.

Rose T - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rose T
With partner

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

It was freezing cold from the snow but the cottage was toasty and warm from the 2 very good heaters, fire place and electric blanket. It was well equipped and comfortable.

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

Peaceful.

Stunning setting with beautiful surroundings, nice and quiet. Cottage very comfy and had almost everything we needed.

Sheldon D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sheldon D
Family with young children

Great place especially for kids

We had a great stay, thanks.

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Sue

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

Netjies, gerieflik en lekker vlieghengel.

Netjiese, gerieflike selfsorgverblyf met alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Net jammer die plekkie word nie gediens nie. Baie vriendelike ontvangs en gasvryheid. My man het heerlik forel gevang in die damme (vlieghengel). Pragtige omgewing.

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Neat, comfortable and fun fly fishing.

Neat, comfortable self-catering accommodation with everything we needed. Just a pity the place is not serviced. Very friendly reception and hospitality. My husband caught great trout in the ponds (fly fishing). Beautiful surroundings.

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

A Trout Farm in the Kamberg region of KZN. A small, very comfortable cottage for two adults. A beautiful tranquil setting.

I would like to suggest having torches in the cottage especially to use when load shedding happens. Second suggestion: a kettle to use on the gas oven would be great. There is no Wi-Fi or mobile signal and this makes communicating with the manager difficult. The road from Mooi River to the gravel turnoff is full of potholes. So drive to Dondini during daylight. Otherwise a very comfortable and pleasant stay.

Wikus K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wikus K
Family with young children

Onvergeetlike, mooiste plek en net fantasties.

Die plekkie het ons heeltemal verras. Onvergeetlike mooiste plek. Asemrowende uitsig. Baie dankie.

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Unforgettable, most beautiful place and just fantastic.

The place completely surprised us. Unforgettably beautiful place. Breathtaking view. Thank you very much.

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Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews, we hope to see you back soon.
Warm regards,
Sue

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Trevor G - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trevor G
With partner

Dondini was a great surprise to us after the most horrible road that we ever travelled on!

We loved every moment of staying at Dondini but wanted to stay forever thinking about the horrible road we had to travel back on to Rosetta! Sorry, that road reminds us of the Dakar in many ways!

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you so much Trevor, it really is a gem despite the road! Hopefully, soon something will be done about the road as they have just spent a huge amount of money building a bridge just past the Glengarry turnoff!

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Christelle V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christelle V
Family with young children

Saligheid! Weggesteekte juweel!

Die publieke pad van Rosetta in Kambergdistrik in is vol slaggate. Maar aan die einde wag hierdie pragtige juweel! Dis stil, rustig en jy kan waarlik batterye herlaai. Elke huisie het pragtige uitsig oor berg en damme. My seuntjie het homself vermaak met allerhande buite-aktiwiteite. Daar is lekker fietsryplek, groot grasperke, roeiboot, speel in stroom, bergklim ens. Geen TV het plek gemaak vir heerlik baie bordspeletjies. Die huisie is gemaklik ingerig met als wat jy nodig het. Heerlike kaggel vir die koue dae. My man het ook die forelvisvang op ons eie stoep geniet.

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Bliss! Hidden gem!

The public road from Rosetta into Kamberg district is full of potholes. But at the end this beautiful gem awaits! It's quiet, peaceful and you can really recharge your batteries. Each cottage has a beautiful view of the mountain and ponds. My little boy entertained himself with all kinds of outdoor activities. There is a nice place for cycling, large lawns, rowing boat, playing in stream, mountain climbing etc. No TV made way for a great many board games. The cottage is comfortably furnished with everything you need. Lovely fireplace for the cold days. My husband also enjoyed the trout fishing on our own porch.

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Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Christelle. We hope to see you again soon despite the awful road. We holding thumbs that the road will get some attention as they have just spent a lot of money building a bridge just a short way away from the turnoff.
Warm Regards,
Sue

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

Beautiful setting.

Stunning cabin. Didn’t catch anything, but that was more my lack of skill than no fish.

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you for your kind words, we do hope to host you again sometime soon.

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

A magical find!

Absolutely loved our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we will definitely be back often.

Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you for your kind words. We do hope to welcome you again soon.

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Stean V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stean V
With partner

Baie mooi area. Netjiese fasiliteite.

Ek sou die volgende voorstel, wat nie in plek was nie: Daar was nie 'n besem of mop nie. Daar was nie 'n swart sak in die asblik nie. Daar was nie toiletsproei in die badkamer nie. Anders as die bogenoemde was dit 'n baie lekker en mooi ervaring.

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Very nice area. Neat facilities.

I would suggest the following, which was out of place: There was no broom or mop. There wasn't a black bag in the trash. There was no toilet spray in the bathroom. Other than the above it was a very nice and beautiful experience.

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Bushbaby's @ Dondini Trout Farm 's response

Thank you for bringing these to our attention, they will be sorted out immediately.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: Highmoor Road, Kamberg, 3300, KwaZulu-Natal
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