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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 163 reviews for Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Victoria K - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Victoria K
Family with young children

Magic. We will definitely be back!

Our stay was very special. Lovely home, beautiful location. It was such a treat to have all kinds of animals visiting the area in front of the house. We didn't want to leave! Michelle, the host, is so friendly and accommodating.

Hein I - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hein I
Family with young children

Sal vir seker weer gaan.

Dit was baie lekker, dankie. Jul plek, die diere, die ligging vir die kinders, als wat mens benodig is daar, het baie geniet.

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Will go again for sure.

It was very nice, thank you. Your place, the animals, the location for the children, everything you need is there, really enjoyed it.

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Elmarie C - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie C

Rustige plek, kwaliteit tyd saam kinders, love it.

Baie lekker, TV net nie gewerk nie, maar vir ons almal insluitend die kleinkinders was dit 'n fees. Nie geweet van WiFi.

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Quiet place, quality time with kids, love it.

Very nice, TV just didn't work, but for all of us including the grandchildren it was a festival. Didn't know about WiFi.

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Megan H - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan H
With friends

So 'n fabulous tyd gehad, elke aand olifante en ander wild gesien.

Ons het baie lekker gebly!

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Had such a fabulous time, saw elephants and other wildlife every night.

We had a great stay!

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Annelize L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelize L
Large group

Die huis het alles wat jy moontlik nodig kon hê.

'n Ongelooflike naweek. Ons kan eerlik nie wag om weer te gaan nie! Die swembad, boma en huis is baie nader aan mekaar as wat dit voorkom. Mabilingwe se hoof leefarea is stapafstand van die huis af.

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The house has everything you could possibly need.

An incredible weekend. We honestly can't wait to go again! The pool, boma and house are much closer to each other than they appear. Mabilingwe's main living area is walking distance from the house.

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Wesley S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wesley S
Family with teenagers

Amazing familie 'get-away'.

Michelle is 'n vreeslike aangename mens wat regtig uit haar pad gegaan het om ons met alles te help en seker te maak ons kuier was amazing! Dankie vir 'n amazing tyd in julle eenheid. Julle het beslis gehelp om ons kuier uit die USA meer spesiaal te maak.

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Amazing familie 'get-away'.

Michelle is a very pleasant person who really went out of her way to help us with everything and make sure our visit was amazing! Thank you for an amazing time in your unit. You certainly helped to make our visit from the USA more special.

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Pieter B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter B
With friends

Mabalingwe is altyd op ons lys as ons SA toe gaan. en ons doen dit jaarliks!

Die verblyf was soos beskryf. Ongelukkig het die verwarmers 'weggeraak'. Die huis is baie goed toegerus met allerlei eetgerei en gebruiksartikels. Die bosvarke is 'n bietjie van 'n probleem in die aande, dalk moet julle 'n bietjie daaraan werk, dit kan mense afskrik wat dit nog nooit beleef het nie. Michelle het baie vinnig gereageer op enige vrae, dit was waardeer!

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Mabalingwe is always on our list when we go to SA. and we do it annually!

The accommodation was as described. Unfortunately the heaters 'disappeared'. The house is very well equipped with all kinds of cutlery and utensils. The wild boars are a bit of a problem in the evenings, maybe you need to work on it a bit, it can scare people who have never experienced it before. Michelle was very quick to respond to any questions, which was appreciated!

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Hans S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hans S
With partner

Vreestelik lekker.

Verblyf was baie lekker. Net jammer die olifante het nie kom kuier nie.

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Terribly delicious.

Stay was very nice. Just a pity the elephants didn't come to visit.

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

Fantastic and relaxing.

Wonderful, peaceful and tranquil. The location was perfect, the unit was very clean and had all the necessary equipment.

Lezanne K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lezanne K
Family with young children

Heerlik gechill.

Ons het regtig baie lekker ontspan oor die 4 dae. Die eenheid is baie goed ingerig, die eienaar en die man en vrou wat kom skoonmaak het in die oggende was baie vriendelik. Dit was lekker om al die diere dop te hou soos wat hulle daar verby beweeg het, en my kinders kon ure aaneen swem, terwyl ons in die boma braai en kuier.

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Heerlik gechill.

We really had a great time relaxing over the 4 days. The unit is very well furnished, the owner and the husband and wife who came to clean in the mornings were very friendly. It was fun to watch all the animals as they moved past, and my kids could swim for hours on end, while we barbecued and socialized in the boma.

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Alicia B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alicia B
Family with young children

Amazing.

Baie lekker, mooi skoon en netjies gewees en ons kinders het dit vreeslik baie geniet.

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Amazing.

It was very nice, clean and tidy and our children enjoyed it very much.

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Theresa J - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theresa J
With friends

N fees.

Dit was heerlik - ons het dit baie geniet.

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N fees.

It was delicious - we really enjoyed it.

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

Uitstekend.

Dit was heerlik, dankie.

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Outstanding.

It was delicious, thank you.

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Magdaleen B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magdaleen B
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n ongelooflike lekker vakansie. Die kinders, klein tot groot, het dit baie geniet.

Die verblyf was fantasties. Groot kamers met 'n vol badkamer. Mooi uitsig op die wild buite. Kombuis met alles wat nodig was. Die kinders het die swembad en boma baie geniet. Ons sal vir seker weer gaan.

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It was an incredibly nice vacation. The children, small to big, enjoyed it very much.

The stay was fantastic. Large rooms with a full bathroom. Nice view of the wildlife outside. Kitchen with everything needed. The children really enjoyed the pool and boma. We will go again for sure.

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

Fantasies.

Chill-n-biki is 'n pragtige plek met alles wat jy nodig het. Ons was baie gelukkig gewees dat die olifante ons kom besoek het. Wat 'n ongelooflike 'once in a lifetime' ervaring. Sal definitief terug wil gaan.

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Fantasies.

Chill-n-biki is a beautiful place with everything you need. We were very lucky that the elephants came to visit us. What an incredible 'once in a lifetime' experience. Will definitely want to go back.

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Herman V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman V
With partner

Een wat ek nooit sal vergeet nie.

Dit is 'n wonderlike plek en sal weer teruggaan.

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One I will never forget.

This is a great place and will go back again.

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Tamlyn W - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tamlyn W
Family with young children

A comfortable and wonderful, family-friendly bush stay.

As a family, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bush house was comfortable and there were daily wildlife encounters just on our doorstep. The playgrounds and pools were close by, and it was awesome to have a small pool at the house, which entertained the children while the adults enjoyed the boma. I would highly recommend a stay at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe; great value, excellent service from the team, and a lovely family bush getaway.

Debbie V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie V
Family with young children

Asemrowend, wonderlik, gerieflik.

Uitstekende verblyf, baie gerieflik, baie lekker gekuier, alles wat mens nodig het. Michelle is uitstekend.

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Breathtaking, wonderful, comfortable.

Excellent stay, very comfortable, had a great time, everything you need. Michelle is excellent.

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Marcel V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marcel V
With friends

Lekker, netjies wegbreek.

Chill-n-Biki was 'n heerlike plek om weg te breek in Mabalingwe en baie netjies en goed ingerig. Ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Nice, neat getaway.

Chill-n-Biki was a lovely place to break away in Mabalingwe and very tidy and well furnished. We had a very nice stay.

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Marlene G - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene G
With partner

Great stay.

We had a great stay and felt very safe. The location is perfect - close to shops and restaurants.

Mandy K - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandy K
Large group

Wonderful experience for our adult kids and their partners.

Our second visit to this wonderful house. Close enough to walk to restaurants etc. but no shortage of animal visitors to make you feel like you are in the game reserve. The three bathrooms en suite worked very well with our adult daughters and their partners. Lots of little touches in this house make you feel like you are home. Excellent for people with mobility issues. No steps anywhere.

Melissa V - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa V
Family with teenagers

Beautiful bush getaway.

Amazing house with all you will need. The boma and outdoor area is the best place to spend your evenings around the fire.

David U - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
David U
Family with young children

Awesome.

Awesome stay. Accommodation was very comfortable. Outdoor boma, patio table and pool were fantastic. Wildlife that visited the lodge was incredible, including the elephants that came for a drink from the pool. A weekend felt like a week.

Angelique E - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Angelique E

Rustig.

Dit is 'n baie rustige plekkie met alles wat 'n mens nodig het.

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Restful.

It is a very peaceful place with everything one needs.

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Janine W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Janine W
With friends

Once all problems were sorted, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We had a few hiccups but it all got sorted out. The owner was very apologetic and paid for us to have dinner.

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

Fantastic, my only complaint is that it was too short.

We spent five fantastic nights at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe. The house is well-equipped, comfortable and in a fantastic location. We had daily visits by a variety of animals, big and small, which was wonderful to watch while eating on the patio. We met the owners who are very friendly. They even called us to let us know where they had spotted a herd of elephants. We drove out to the spot and were delighted to see the magnificent animals. I highly recommend this accommodation and thank the owners for the chilled stay.

Samantha V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Samantha V
Family with young children

Amazing.

Had an awesome weekend. Service from the staff was amazing, and the owners are super friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back. The only thing missing is WiFi. Thank you.

Michelle R - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle R
Family with young children

Absoluut briljant!

Om te sê iemand gaan uit hul pad uit, is nie 'n verduideliking van wat Michelle gedoen het om ons langverwagte gesinsvakansie 'n werklikheid te maak nie. Die heelal en mensgemaakte elemente was dalk teen ons met onvoorsiene omstandighede, maar ek kan hierdie vakansie verklaar as die beste en mees onvergeetlike vakansie nog! Alles was fantasties, van die reëlings tref met Michelle, die skoonmakers, tot die fasiliteite. Die beste natuurlik was die renosters wat omtrent op die stoep kom kuier het, die daaglikse interaksie met die njalas, koedoes, vlakvarke, eekhorings en neushoringvoëls, en die olifante wat trompetter dat jy jouself boeglam skrik (veral in die nag, hehehe). Die ontspanning en rus was op 'n ander vlak, ek het telkemale my foon moes soek omdat ek nie geweet het waar ek dit laaste gelos het nie. Dit was amper nie eens nodig om na die gemeenskaplike ontspanningsarea toe te gaan nie, want mens het alles wat mens sou nodig kry binne 'n 15m radius. Ons keer weer terug met die grootste liefde en opwagting!

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Absolutely brilliant!

To say someone goes out of their way does not explain what Michelle did to make our long awaited family vacation a reality. The universe and man-made elements may have been against us with unforeseen circumstances, but I can declare this vacation as the best and most memorable vacation yet! Everything was fantastic, from making the arrangements with Michelle, the cleaners, to the facilities. The best of course were the rhinos that came to hang out on the porch, the daily interaction with the nyalas, kudus, warthogs, squirrels and hornbills, and the elephants that trumpet to scare you (especially at night, hehehe). The relaxation and rest was on another level, I had to look for my phone every time because I didn't know where I left it last. It was almost not even necessary to go to the common recreation area, because you have everything you would need within a 15m radius. We return again with the greatest love and anticipation!

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Michelle
Baie dankie vir die baie mooi terugvoer. Ons waardeer dit opreg en is baie bly julle het so n wonderlike ervaring gehad by Chill 'n Biki.
Dit was vir ons ook lekker om ons plekkie met dierbare mense soos julle te kon deel.
Julle is altyd welkom. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Henrico J - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henrico J
With partner

Heerlike week in die bos tussen die diere.

Ontspannend, rustig, skoon en netjies. Vriendelike diens en 'n baie lekker plek om jou batterye te laai terwyl jy in die bos tussen diere kan ontspan. Vir seker nie die laaste keer wat ons Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe gaan besoek nie.

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Wonderful week in the forest among the animals.

Relaxing, peaceful, clean and tidy. Friendly service and a very nice place to recharge your batteries while you can relax in the forest among animals. For sure not the last time we will visit Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe.

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Wessel B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wessel B
Family with young children

Wonderfully restful.

Animals visit you, close to activity center.

Dawn S - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dawn S
Family with young children

Lieflike boswegbreek.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Alles gehad wat ons kon nodig hê. Lekker boma en braai-area. Kinders het dit baie geniet en sommer 'n kort stappie tot by speelplek vir die kinders.

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Lovely forest getaway.

We had a great time. Had everything we could need. Nice boma and braai area. Children really enjoyed it and just a short walk to the playground for the children.

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Susan B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan B

Heerlik, veral met diere wat kom kuier.

Heerlik gekuier om die vuur met bosvarke, vlakvarke en koedoes.

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Delicious, especially with animals that come to visit.

Lovely time around the fire with wild boars, warthogs and kudus.

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Pieter H - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter H
Large group

Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier. Die plek is goed ingerig. Die diere wat kom kuier maak dit 'n wonderlike ervaring.

Ons sal weer van dit gebruik maak. Ons het bietjie gesukkel om dit te kry, maar volgende keer sal dit makliker gaan.

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We had a great time. The place is well appointed. The animals that come to visit make it a wonderful experience.

We will use it again. We had a little trouble getting it, but next time it will be easier.

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Otto B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Otto B
With friends

Skoon, netjies, stylvol met alles daar wat nodig is, en meer.

Pragtig geleë, baie privaat en oorvloed van vriendelike diere wat kom kuier het.

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Clean, tidy, stylish with everything there that is needed, and more.

Beautifully located, very private and plenty of friendly animals that came to visit.

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Jj J - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jj J
Large group

Fantasties!

Dis 'n uistekende plek en ek sal dit vir enige iemand anbeveel. Ons het amper nie nodig gehad om te ry nie so baie wild kom na die huis toe. Die huis is 'n klipgooi vanaf die winkel en aktiwiteitsgronde. Baie dankie, Michelle, vir die wonderlike blyplek. Ons gaan definitief weer gaan.

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Fantastic!

It's an excellent place and I would recommend it to anyone. We almost didn't need to drive so much game came to the house. The house is a stone's throw from the shop and activity grounds. Thank you so much, Michelle, for the wonderful place to stay. We will definitely go again.

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Jacqui B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqui B
Family with teenagers

'n Heerlike boswegbreek vir die hele gesin. Wens ons kon langer bly!

Ideale wegbreekvakansie. Wens ons kon langer bly. Ons het nie eens nodig gehad om te gaan rondry om die wilde diere te sien nie. Hul het almal 'n draai kom maak by Chill-n-Biki: van seekoei, tot olifante, bokke en bosvarke. Dit was 'n wonderlik ervaring vir my jongspan. Ons gaan vir seker teruggaan.

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A wonderful forest break for the whole family. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Ideal getaway holiday. Wish we could stay longer. We didn't even need to drive around to see the wild animals. They all came to visit Chill-n-Biki: from hippos, to elephants, goats and wild boars. It was a great experience for my young team. We will go back for sure.

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Andre V - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
With friends

Sal beslis weer gaan kuier.

Baie lekker gebly. Alles wat mens nodig het is daar. Daar is net ontsettend baie vlieë.

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Will definitely visit again.

Very nice stay. Everything one needs is there. There are just an awful lot of flies.

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Douwe D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Douwe D

Baie lekker.

Dit is 'n baie netjiese plek en lekker omgewing om te ontspan.

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Very nice.

It is a very neat place and nice environment to relax.

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Charl C - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charl C
Family with teenagers

Lekker plek, goeie waarde.

Goed toegerus, mooi ligging vir bokke en vlakvarke, boma is 'n wenner.

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Nice place, good value.

Well equipped, nice location for goats and warthogs, boma is a winner.

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Philip D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philip D
With friends

The accommodation was as advertised and the host was very responsive.

The house was as advertised, everything was clean on arrival, and no complaints from our side. The hostess was very responsive.

Nonofo T - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nonofo T
With friends

Wonderful.

Wonderful, the only thing is we struggled to switch on the backup lights when there was load shedding.

Tanya E - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya E
Large group

Amazing time.

Animals came to visit all the time. House was comfortable with all amenities. The beds could be upgraded a bit the mattresses are not very comfortable and there could be lighter outside by the boma and patio during load-shedding. Overall a great stay.

Johan L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan L
With friends

Gesellig en gerieflik.

Die eenheid is goed ingerig, netjies en skoon. Die selfoonsein is swak en ons kon beswaarlik my oorsese kleinkind gelukwens met sy verjaardag. Die weer was besonder warm en die swembadjie was 'n wenner. Die eenheid se ligging was uitstekend. Die dierelewe is baie goed en ons kon voëls vanaf die swembad dophou.

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Cozy and comfortable.

The unit is well furnished, neat and clean. The cell phone signal is weak and we could hardly wish my overseas grandson a happy birthday. The weather was exceptionally warm and the little pool was a winner. The unit's location was excellent. The wildlife is very good and we were able to watch birds from the pool.

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Ebelie M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ebelie M
Family with young children

Interaksie-geleentheid met die natuur, uitsonderlik.

Dit is so dat die "mak" wild tot op die stoep kom kennismaak. Ons kleuters het nog nooit die geleentheid gehad om so naby regte diere te kom nie. Dit was uiters spesiaal. Ook die vermaaklikheidsarea by Maba is puik ingerig vir klein kindertjies. Die swembad het egter nie 'n net op nie. Ons kon nie swem nie, weens die koue. So moes ons die kleingoed met 'n valkoog dophou. Ons was ook dankbaar vir die skoonmaakdiens, maar die gehalte van die diep skoonmaak kan verbeter, jammer om dit te sê. Ek sou dit graag vooraf wou weet.

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Interaction opportunity with nature, exceptional.

It is so that the "domesticated" wildlife comes to meet on the stoep. Our toddlers have never had the opportunity to get so close to real animals. It was extremely special. The entertainment area at Maba is also well equipped for small children. However, the pool does not have a net on it. We couldn't swim because of the cold. So we had to keep a close eye on the little things. We were also grateful for the cleaning service, but the quality of the deep cleaning could improve, sorry to say. I would like to know this in advance.

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Mel D - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mel D
Family with young children

Really great house, lovely host and good location.

The kids loved it, lots to do but still very relaxing.

Mariaan M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariaan M
Family with young children

Puik! 5 ster.

Ligging was perfek. Olifante reg op ons stoep gesien en al die wild geniet. Personeel baie gaaf en behulpsaam!

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Great! 5 star.

Location was perfect. Saw elephants right on our porch and enjoyed all the wildlife. Staff very nice and helpful!

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Willie S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie S
With partner

Uitstekend.

Die paar dae by Chill-'n-Biki was onvergeetlik. Dit is 5 ster verblyf en ons al beslis weer daar tyd spandeer. Ek was skoon hartseer toe ons moes uitboek.

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Outstanding.

The few days at Chill-'n-Biki were unforgettable. It is 5 star accommodation and we will definitely spend time there again. I was really sad when we had to check out.

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Alta J - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta J
Large group

Chill-'n-Biki het alle verwagtinge oortref, die huis is pragtig, ruim en het alles en meer om 'n heerlike verblyf te verseker.

Daar is baie diere wat die huis besoek, ons was selfs verras met 'n trop van 16 olifante, absoluut fantasties!. Ek kan nie wag om weer te gaan nie, ek sal nooit weer Mabalingwe toe sonder om by Chill-'n-Biki oor te bly nie. Lief die plekkie!

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Chill-'n-Biki exceeded all expectations, the house is beautiful, spacious and has everything and more to ensure a wonderful stay.

There are many animals visiting the house, we were even surprised with a herd of 16 elephants, absolutely fantastic!. I can't wait to go again, I will never go to Mabalingwe again without staying at Chill-'n-Biki. Love the place!

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Crische M - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Crische M
Large group

Fantasties.

Ons het so lekker vakansie gehou. Die geriewe was puik, die ligging is awsome. Ons was 3 keer deur die olifante besoek, 2 keer deur buffel asook 2 aande deur die seekoeie, asook baie ander wild wat kom inloer het elke dag. Ons het behoorlik ontspan dit was definitief een van die beste vakansies. Michelle, baie dankie vir jou gasvryheid. Ons gaan beslis weer daar gaan kuier.

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Fantastic.

We had such a nice vacation. The facilities were great, the location is awsome. We were visited 3 times by the elephants, 2 times by buffalo as well as 2 evenings by the manatees, as well as many other wildlife that stopped by every day. We really relaxed it was definitely one of the best holidays. Michelle, thank you very much for your hospitality. We will definitely visit there again.

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Brendan N - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brendan N
Family with young children

Comfortable holiday home.

Lovely 3 bedroom holiday home.

Trudie G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie G

Ons het baie lekker ontspan, die fasiliteite is baie goed, die enigste probleem wat 'n netwerk probleem.

Drie van ons familielede gebruik die Cell C diensverskaffer, selfs as ons die opsie van veelvoudige netwerke kies het ons geen ontvangs of enige sein van enige aard gehad nie, dit was nogal 'n probleem. Die DSTV het ook nie gewerk nie. Maar ons het nogtans die wegbreek geniet. Dankie.

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We had a great time relaxing, the facilities are very good, the only problem is a network problem.

Three of our family members use the Cell C service provider, even if we choose the option of multiple networks we had no reception or any signal of any kind, it was quite a problem. The DSTV did not work either. But we still enjoyed the break. Thank you.

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Beste Trudie.
Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Ek is bly julle het die wegbreek geniet.
Jammer oor die selfoon seine. Dit is maar altyd n probleem in die bosveld. En met die beurtkrag werk die torings ook nie altyd.
Julle was welkom om my te kontak oor die DSTV, ek sou dit graag vir julle wou oplos.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Magda V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda V

Pragtige plekkie die DSTV het net nie gewerk nie, Michelle het alles in haar vermoë gedoen om te help.

Die DSTV het 'n error message gehad, Michelle het my en DSTV op die lyn gehad met die oproep.

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Beautiful place the DSTV just didn't work, Michelle did everything she could to help.

The DSTV had an error message, Michelle had me and DSTV on the line with the call.

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Beste Magda
Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer.
Bly ek kon help met die DSTV. Somtyds sit hulle dit nie aan op hulle netwerk nie en moet mens hulle net weer skakel. So ek is bly julle het my gekontak sodat ek kon help. Dit is vir belangrik dat my gaste tevrede is en ek gee glad nie om om enige tyd van die dag of nag te help nie.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Anita B - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita B

Ons kom weer!

Die ligging kan nie beter, die besoek wat ons van verskillende diere gehad het, was onoortreflik en uitsonderlik! Ons het die eienaars ontmoet, vriendelike en behulpsame mense. Die hoogtepunt van ons verblyf was die besoek van een trop olifante, een stuk of 10, was so besonders en opwindend. Ons sien uit na ons volgende besoek!

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We come again!

The location couldn't be better, the visit we had from different animals was unsurpassed and exceptional! We met the owners, friendly and helpful people. The highlight of our stay was the visit of one herd of elephants, one of 10, was so special and exciting. We look forward to our next visit!

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Beste Anita.
Baie dankie vir julle pragtige terugvoer!
Ons waardeer dit opreg.
Dit was vir ons ook lekker om julle te kon ontmoet en dis vir ons baie lekker om ons plekkie met sulke oulike mense soos julle te kon deel.
Ek is baie bly die olifante het julle by die huis kom besoek en dat julle hulle van so naby af kon beleef.
Ons hoop regtig ons sien julle gou weer!
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Tina G - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tina G
Large group

Heerlike rusplek vir jou siel in die natuur.

Gerieflike groot huis met alles wat jy nodig het. In die natuur en 'n lekker boma waar jy tot laataand kan kuier. Naby hoofkompleks as jy aan ander aktiwiteite wil deelneem. Sal beslis teruggaan.

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A wonderful resting place for your soul in nature.

Comfortable big house with everything you need. In nature and a nice boma where you can hang out until late at night. Close to main complex if you want to participate in other activities. Will definitely go back.

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Mike V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike V
Family with teenagers

Sal beslis weer daar kuier en kan die plek 110% aanbeveel. Fantastiese wegbreek gewees.

Baie netjiese en skoon kamers en slaapgeriewe. Elke slaaparea het sy eie badkamer en niks skort in die kombuis nie. Boma, braai-area en swembad was die kersie op die koek. Blerrie lekker plek.

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Will definitely visit again and can recommend the place 110%. Had a fantastic break.

Very neat and clean rooms and sleeping facilities. Each sleeping area has its own bathroom and nothing is lacking in the kitchen. Boma, braai area and swimming pool were the icing on the cake. Blerrie nice place.

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Thia B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thia B
With friends

Alles wat nodig is vir 'n heerlike wegbreek.

Kon net vir een nag weg kom maar was heerlik om dit in die natuur te kon doen in 'n pragtige omgewing.

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Everything you need for a great break.

Could only get away for one night but it was lovely to be able to do it in nature in a beautiful setting.

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Dwayne L - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dwayne L
Family with young children

Beste vakansie in 'n lang tyd! Ons het dit bitter baie geniet.

Soveel diere gesien sommer by die gemak van jou tuiste voorstoep. Selfs olifante by die swembad gehad. Dis 'n besonderse spesiale plekkie. Ons almal het dit soveel geniet! Ons maak reeds planne om volgende jaar terug te keer!

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Best vacation in a long time! We enjoyed it very much.

So many animals seen right at the comfort of your front porch. Even had elephants at the pool. It's a very special place. We all enjoyed it so much! We are already making plans to return next year!

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Winifred V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Winifred V
With friends

We enjoyed the two nights' stay.

The house is lovely and comfortable with all the amenities. The animals visit the house frequently throughout the day and night. The house is also close to the shop and swimming pools. It was very pleasant to sit around the fire at night. We enjoyed our two night stay at the house and can honestly recommend it to others.

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

'n Waardevolle ontmoeting met die diere.

Dis 'n fantastiese plek, die diere het almal kom dag sê, selfs die olifante het kom water drink uit die swembad. Die beddens slaap lekker en die huisie is regtig baie aangenaam om in te bly met 'n lekker sitkamer om te kuier. Net 'n puntjie van aandag: die swembad word baie sanderig op die bodem, miskien af en toe die pomp laat loop sodat die water gefilter kan word. Michelle, is goed bereikbaar, baie dankie dat jullie jullie plekkie met ons gedeel het. Ons het dit geniet. Sommer daadlik my oom ook laat boek by jou. Baie dankie.

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A valuable encounter with the animals.

It's a fantastic place, the animals all came to say hello, even the elephants came to drink water from the pool. The beds sleep well and the cottage is really very pleasant to stay in with a nice living room to visit. Just a point of attention: the pool gets very sandy on the bottom, maybe run the pump occasionally so the water can be filtered. Michelle, is easily reachable, thank you very much for sharing your place with us. We enjoyed it. Soon my uncle will also book with you. Thank you very much.

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Heidi T - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi T

'n Heerlike naweek saam met die familie.

As jy wil rus en hou van die bosgevoel, dan is Chill-n-Biki Lodge vir seker die regte plek. Wat 'n ervaring om buite te sit, en die bokkies te sien water drink, 'n paar tree van ons.

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A wonderful weekend with the family.

If you want to rest and like the feeling of the forest, then Chill-n-Biki Lodge is for sure the right place. What an experience to sit outside, and see the goats drinking water, a few steps from us.

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Danni C - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danni C
Family with teenagers

Incredible.

This was our final bush break in Africa before we emigrate to the UK. Our last time with family and wow! it did not disappoint! The accommodation was fabulous and the bush gave her very best farewell by way of visits by the Ellies, kudu, Nyala, hornbills and so much more. A most memorable stay. Im only sorry I never knew about this gem sooner so as to gave enjoyed it more often. Thank you to the owners, a big thumbs up!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response


Thank you for choosing Chill 'n Biki to say good buy before you leave for the UK.
Thank you for the very nice review. We are glad the elephants and all the rest came to say good buy to you at the house.
May you be blessed in your move to the UK. All of the best. And hope we see you again when you come to visit SA!
It was really nice sharing our place with you.

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

Die plekkie is aangenaam, veilig en rustig.

Ons sal definitief Chill-'n-Biki weer besoek. As jy regtig rus nodig het, is die net die plek vir jou. Michelle en skoonmaakdienste was baie behulpsaam en die plekkie was altyd skoon en netjies. Ons as diereliefhebbers het die plekkie geniet waar ons die olifante, vlakvarkies, bosvarke, bokkies en soveel voëlsoorte gesien het.

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The place is pleasant, safe and peaceful.

We will definitely visit Chill-'n-Biki again. If you really need rest, the net is the place for you. Michelle and cleaning services were very helpful and the place was always clean and tidy. We as animal lovers enjoyed the place where we saw the elephants, warthogs, wild boars, goats and so many bird species.

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Baie dankie vir julle pragtige terugvoer. Dis vir ons baie lekker om ons plek met mense soos julle, wat die natuur so geniet, te deel.
Ons is bly die olifante en buffels het by die huis kom kuier.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

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

Animal encounter amazing, but not so private as I thought.

The place is stunning, animal encounter was next level. The pool area is not as private as one thought as the workers came around to the pool area a few times.

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

Uitstekend!

Goeie waarde vir geld. Die eenheid is goed toegerus. Goeie ligging. Lieflike groot huis. Baie stil. Baie diere.

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Outstanding!

Good value for money. The unit is well equipped. Good location. Lovely big house. Very still. Many animals.

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Cornelia S - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cornelia S
Family with teenagers

Awesome naweek!

Die plek is netjies, skoon en baie goed toegerus. Die diere wat kom draai is asemrowend! Die restaurant is naby en hulle kos is baie goeie waarde vir billike pryse as jy nie lus is om te kook nie. Ons sal vir seker weer gaan.

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Awesome weekend!

The place is neat, clean and very well equipped. The animals that come around are breathtaking! The restaurant is close by and their food is very good value for reasonable prices if you don't feel like cooking. We will go again for sure.

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Amanda D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amanda D
Family with young children

Heerlike, vergeet van alles vir 'n paar dae.

Die hele ervaring was positief. Goeie en vriendelike diens. Dit was ons eerste vakansie met ons baba en dit was so spesiaal en kosbaar - hy het hom gate uit geniet en gehuil as ons in die huis in moes gaan. Chil-'n-biki is wat die naam sê behalwe jy chill nie biki nie - jy chill sommer baie!

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Great, forget about everything for a few days.

The whole experience was positive. Good and friendly service. It was our first holiday with our baby and it was so special and precious - he thoroughly enjoyed himself and cried when we had to go into the house. Chil-'n-biki is what the name says except you chill not biki - you just chill a lot!

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Karen B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen B

Wonderlike ontspanningsvakansieweek.

Dit was 'n heerlike tyd, stil en rustig by die lodge. Daar het elke dag bokke en vlakvarke kom kuier. Sal beslis weer kom kuier. Baie dankie Michelle.

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Wonderful relaxing holiday week.

It was a lovely time, quiet and peaceful at the lodge. Goats and warthogs came to visit every day. Will definitely visit again. Thank you very much Michelle.

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Willa V - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Willa V

Lekker gerus en kon heerlik ontspan.

Ons het heerlik vir vyf dae ontspan in die natuur en rustigheid van Mabilingwe. Daar was die heeltyd 'n toeloop van al die bosbesoekers (wat ons vreeslik geniet het). Ongelukkig het ons nie veel ander wild op ons ritte teegekom nie. Daar was die uitsien elke aand na ons bomavuurtjie en braai. Ek het selfs twee maal die swembad aangedurf (wat 'n heerlike lafenis was). Michelle het elke keer flink gereageer op enige navraag en dadelik hulp aangebied waar nodig. Ons sal vir seker graag eendag wil terugkeer na Chill-'n-Biki.

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Nice rest and was able to relax wonderfully.

We had a great time relaxing for five days in the nature and tranquility of Mabilingwe. There was an influx of all the forest visitors all the time (which we enjoyed immensely). Unfortunately, we didn't encounter much other wildlife on our drives. There was the anticipation every night of our bonfire and barbecue. I even ventured into the pool twice (which was a great experience). Michelle responded promptly to any inquiry and immediately offered help where needed. We would definitely like to return to Chill-'n-Biki one day.

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ElzabÉ D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
ElzabÉ D
Family with teenagers

Very good and promising.

No elephants, hippo past the lodge, regular visits from kudu, warthogs, bush pig, bush buck and njala. Great. Lodge is good although cutlery and utensils need to be replaced.

Crystal R - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Crystal R
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker, natuur so ongelooflik, rustig.

Wonderlikste ervaring ooit. Natuur so mooi en dis baie rustig. My tiener het nie een keer gevra on TV te kyk nie. Ons het as gesin die beste tyd van ons lewe gehaat. Ons het kaarte gespeel en net saam as 'n gesin als geniet. Weer ongelukkig nie saamgespeel vir die koue swembad nie maar ons was braaf en dit darem probeer. Eiernaars baie besorg oor ons kuier. Die game drive was 'n wonderlike belewenis, baie dankie aan Ethiene die ranger, hy was so vriendelik en dink hy's die beste ranger wat ek nog ooit ontmoet het. Die skoonmaakdiens was 'n bonus en personeel baie vriendelik.

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Very nice, nature so incredible, peaceful.

Most amazing experience ever. Nature so beautiful and it's very peaceful. My teenager has not once asked to watch TV. We had the time of our lives as a family. We played cards and just enjoyed ourselves as a family. Again unfortunately not playing along for the cold pool but we were brave and at least gave it a try. Eiernaars very concerned about our visit. The game drive was a wonderful experience, many thanks to Ethiene the ranger, he was so friendly and I think he's the best ranger I've ever met. The cleaning service was a bonus and staff very friendly.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
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Vanessa E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa E
Family with young children

Onvergeetlik

Ek wil asb. namens my en my gesin baie baie dankie sê vir 'n heerlike bly in julle mooi plekkie, dit was regtig absoluut onvergeetlik lekker. Die plekkie was nommerpas vir ons gesin en alles wat ons nodig gehad het was daar. Dis ons tweede keer by Mabalingwe en ek dink ons het ons plekkie gekry.

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Unforgettable

I want please On behalf of me and my family, thank you very much for a wonderful stay in your beautiful place, it was really absolutely unforgettable. The place was perfect for our family and everything we needed was there. It's our second time at Mabalingwe and I think we found our place.

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Dis so lekker om te hoor julle het dit geniet by Chill 'n Biki. Dit is lekker om ons huis te deel met mense soos julle wat die bosveld geniet! Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

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Ilze A - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze A
With partner

Dit was ontspannend en vreeslik lekker.

Alles was fantasties en kommer vry.

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It was relaxing and very nice.

Everything was fantastic and worry free.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer! Ons is baie bly julle het jul tydjie by Chill n Biki geniet. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

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

Rus vir die siel.

Rustige, mooi plekkie, met alles wat jy nodig het. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet.

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Rest for the soul.

Quiet, beautiful place, with everything you need. We really enjoyed it.

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Beste Bianca.
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer!
Ons is baie bly julle het jul tydjie by Chill n Biki geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Chantelle R - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle R
Family with young children

Fantastic location for animal sightings.

We had a truly fantastic holiday at Chill-'n-Biki. We had Elephants drinking from the pool while we stood just a few metres away, as well as visitors such as buffalo, kudu, nyala, ostriches, warthogs, bush pigs, guinea fowl, francolins, hornbills just to name a few. Chill-'n'-Biki feels very welcoming, comfortable and has a well-equipped kitchen. Highly recommended and will stay here again!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

We are so glad you had such a great time at Chill-n-Biki, and that you enjoyed all the animals around the house. Especially the elephant and buffalo that came to visit you. It is always nice to share our house with people that enjoy the animals. Thank you for the nice review. We appreciate it a lot. Hope to see you again soon.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Louisa K - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louisa K
With friends

Ons het baie lekker gekuier, fantastiese plek!

Aktiwiteite is loopafstand! Sal vir seker jul mooi plek weer besoek. Huis is baie mooi en ruim!

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We had a great time, fantastic place!

Activities are walking distance! Will definitely visit your beautiful place again. House is very nice and spacious!

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Beste Louisa
Dit was vir ons baie lekker om Chill n Biki met julle te kon deel.
Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Elsabe M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabe M
With friends

Heerlik rustig, onvergeetlik lekker.

Heerlik, rustig, onvergeetlik, baie lekker met al die diere rondom die huis wat kom dagsê. Huis met stoep en boma, sowel as privaat swembad is groot lekkerte. Beslis 'n weer besoek werd. Die huis is baie gesinsvriendelik en niks tekort.

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Wonderfully peaceful, unforgettably delicious.

Delicious, peaceful, unforgettable, very nice with all the animals around the house that come to say hello. House with stoep and boma, as well as private swimming pool is great fun. Definitely worth a visit again. The house is very family friendly and lacks nothing.

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Beste Elsabe.
Ons is bly julle het die diere om die huis so geniet.
Dit was lekker om Chill 'n Biki met julle te kon deel.
Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

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

So egte bosveldervaring met die wild letterlik jou voorstoep.

Rustigheid en stresvrye wegbreek wat ons verwagtinge oortref het.

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So real woodland experience with the wildlife literally on your doorstep.

Tranquility and stress-free getaway that exceeded our expectations.

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Beste Jonro,

Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het die diere om die huis so geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nadine J - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadine J
Family with young children

Wonderlike, rustige kuier in die natuur.

Baie dankie aan Michelle vir haar vriendelike kommunikasie gedurende ons verblyf. Ons het dit ongelooflik baie geniet by Chill-'n-Biki waar ons pns skoene uitgeskop het en letterlik gechill het langs die swembad terwyl die nyalas, vlakvarke en koedoes om die huis rond beweeg het. Die hoogtepunt was die groep olifante omtrent 50 m weg van die huis, dit was 'n belewenis! Ek kan Mabalingwe en Chill-'n-Biki vir enige iemand aanbeveel van jonk tot oud. Dit was een van die lekkerste vakansies in die bos. Die huis het ons verwagtinge oortref. Ons sien Chill-'n-Biki definitief weer in die toekoms.

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Wonderful, peaceful visit in nature.

Many thanks to Michelle for her friendly communication during our stay. We had an incredible time at Chill-'n-Biki where we kicked off our pns shoes and literally chilled by the pool while the nyalas, warthogs and kudus moved around the house. The highlight was the group of elephants about 50 m away from the house, it was an experience! I can recommend Mabalingwe and Chill-'n-Biki to anyone from young to old. It was one of the most enjoyable holidays in the forest. The house exceeded our expectations. We definitely see Chill-n-Biki again in the future.

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Liewe Nadine.
Dit is so lekker om julle terugvoer te lees en te hoor hoe julle die natuur geniet het.
Dit was lekker om sulke oulike mense soos julle in ons plekkie te kon huisves.
Baie baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer, ons waardeer dit baie!
Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom, ons sien uit om julle weer te sien!
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Lynne P - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynne P
Family with young children

Relaxing, fun and stress free.

We had a great stay. Michelle was very accommodating. There were one or two minor little hiccups as there normally would be, She sorted them out immediately. Michelle was always available the time we were there and even before we arrived. Pool was freezing cold which we found strange as it was so hot there but we still had a vey enjoyable time in the pool. Children loved it and also the loved the daily warthog visits.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Thank you for the very nice review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. It was nice sharing our place with you.
Hope we see you again soon.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Dana C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dana C
With partner

Fantastic place to stay, highly recommend it. Great value for money.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Chil-'n-Biki and will definitely be back. Close enough to Joburg for a weekend getaway. The house is a great size, is equipped with everything you need. Perfect location.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

We are so glad you had such a great time at Chill-n-Biki. Thank you for the nice review. We appreciate it a lot. Hope to see you again soon.

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Yolandi L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandi L
Family with young children

Stil, privaat met perfekte ligging.

Dit was lekker rustig tog naby aan alles. Ons dogtertjie het die swembad vreeslik geniet, en dat ons na die kindervriendelike aktiwiteite kon stap. Ons het meer diere gesien terwyl ons by die chalet was as om rond te ry, hulle kom sê hello van die oggend tot die aand. Ek sal wel aanbeveel dat daar altyd 'n blikkie Doom op die perseel is of dat gaste dit saambring, die miere vat so bietjie die kombuis oor.

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Quiet, private with perfect location.

It was nice and quiet yet close to everything. Our little girl really enjoyed the pool, and that we could walk to the child-friendly activities. We saw more animals while we were at the chalet than driving around, they come to say hello from morning to night. I would recommend that there is always a can of Doom on the premises or that guests bring it with them, the ants kind of take over the kitchen.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dit is so lekker om julle terugvoer te lees en te hoor hoe julle die natuur geniet het. Dit was lekker om sulke oulike mense soos julle in ons plekkie te kon huisves. Baie baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer, ons waardeer dit baie! Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom, ons sien uit om julle weer te sien!

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Surietha B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Surietha B

Baie lekker, gemaklike plekkie om by te bly.

Ongelooflike mooi diere gesien by ons huis

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Very nice, comfortable place to stay.

Incredibly beautiful animals seen at our house

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Beste Surietha,
Dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier tussen die diere by Chill 'n Biki.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

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Pine P - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pine P
Large group

Fantastiese geriewe en alles skoon en netjies.

Gerieflike huis wat aan alle behoeftes voldoen. Baie lekker boma waar jy kan ontspan tot laatnag langs 'n bosveldvuurtjie. Netjiese slaapkamers en badkamers en baie goed toegeruste kombuis. Die hele familie het moeilik daar weggegaan terug huis toe. Sal beslis weer gaan. Die diere wat kom kuier het was 'n bonus. Ons kon ongelukkig nie die olifante sien nie, al het ons hulle gaan soek. Sal definitief weer kom kuier. Ongelukkig is die September-langnaweek reeds bespreek.

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Fantastic facilities and everything is clean and neat.

A comfortable home that meets all needs. Very nice boma where you can relax until late at night next to a bushveld fire. Neat bedrooms and bathrooms and a very well-equipped kitchen. The entire family left begrudgingly to go home. Will definitely go again. The animals that came to visit were a bonus. We, unfortunately, could not see the elephants even though we went looking for them. Will definitely come again. Unfortunately, the September long weekend has already been booked.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Pine.
Dis so lekker om te hoor julle het dit geniet by Chill 'n Biki.
Dit is lekker om ons huis te deel met mense soos julle wat die bosveld geniet!
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Maryna J - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maryna J
With partner

Heerlike bederfplekkie met die bos op jou voorstoep.

Heerlike bederf-plekkie met die bos op jou voorstoep.

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Lovely pampering spot with the forest on your doorstep.

Delicious pampering spot with the forest on your doorstep.

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Beste Maryna,
Ons is bly julle kon julself bietjie bederf met 'n kuiertjie by Chill ''n Biki.
Dankie vir die mooi terugvoer.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

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Darren B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Darren B
Family with young children

I recommend this place - it was amazing!

Awesome experience - just remember you're in the wild. The animals seemed unusually comfortable around people. I recommend doing some of your own research on elephants and how to read their behavior. I would definitely go again and again and again.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Darren,
Thank you for your nice review and recommendation.
We appreciate it a lot.
Its good to hear you will be back, you are more than welcome.
Hope we see you again soon.
Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Daniel V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Daniel V
With friends

Baie lekker boswegbreek.

Die lodge is baie skoon en netjies, goed gemeubileerd and die perfekte plek vir 'n bosvakansie. Ons sien alreeds uit na ons volgende besoek.

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Very nice forest break.

The lodge is very clean and tidy, well furnished and the perfect place for a forest holiday. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

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Beste Danie.
Dis lekker om te hoor julle sien al klaar uit na julle volgende kuier by ons!
Julle is baie welkom!
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer, ons is bly julle het dit geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer!
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Erica L - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erica L
Family with teenagers

Onbeskryflikste lekkerste vakansie.

Baie bevoorreg om baie diere te sien, olifante was letterlik 7 tree van ons af. Die swembad is 'n goeie afkoel vir die middag so dit was die lekkerste vakansie ooit.

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Indescribably the most enjoyable holiday.

Very privileged to see many animals, elephants were literally 7 steps away from us. The pool is a good cool down for the afternoon so it was the best holiday ever.

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Liewe Erika, ons is baie bly dat die olifante vir julle kom kuier het by die huis! En dat julle die vakansie so geniet het! Julle is altyd welkom by Chill-'n-Biki. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete, Michelle.

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Roean W - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roean W
Family with young children

Onvergeetlike wegbreek by Chill-'n-Biki.

Michelle is 'n uitstekende gasvrou. Alles was reg, skoon en baie gemaklik. Die njala's, koedoes, vlakvarke en bosvarke het ons elke dag besoek en die kinders vir ure besig gehou. Ons wegbreek hoogtepunt was toe die trop olifante ons een aand besoek het en rustig water gedrink het terwyl hulle tussen die huise beweeg het. Kalahri Oase was 'n lekker ervaring en ons het baie wild gesien op ons eie wildritte. Ons sal vir seker weer by julle kom kuier.

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Unforgettable getaway at Chill-'n-Biki.

Michelle is an excellent hostess. Everything was fine, clean and very comfortable. The nyalas, kudus, warthogs and wild boars visited us every day and kept the children busy for hours. Our getaway highlight was when the herd of elephants visited us one evening and calmly drank water as they moved between the houses. Kalahri Oasis was a nice experience and we saw a lot of game on our own game drives. We will definitely visit you again.

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Beste Roean,

Dit was vir ons baie lekker om Chill-n-Biki met sulke oulike mense soos julle te kon deel.
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, ons is baie bly julle het die week so geniet.
Dis altyd n groot belewenis as die olifante by die huis kom kuier, ons is baie bly julle kon ook die ervaring beleef.
Julle is altyd welkom om weer te kom kuier, ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Almari M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Almari M
With friends

Dit was vredevol!

Die ligging van Chill-'n-bietjie is stapafstand van baie can die geriewe soos die tennisbane en winkeltjie en die ligging is tussen al die diere.

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It was peaceful!

The location of Chill-'n-bitjie is within walking distance of many amenities such as the tennis courts and small shop and the location is between all the animals.

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Beste Almari
Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer.
Ons is bly julle het dit geniet tussen die diere en ook die ontspannings area. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Mandi J - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandi J
Family with young children

Ons was baie beïndruk met die plekkie!

Die olifante het die eerste aand kom inloer by die boma. Ons het meer wild by ons boma gesien as op die wildsritte. Ons het baie lekker gerus en sal vir seker weer terug gaan! Michelle, die gas vrou, is ook baie aangenaam en behulpsaam. Ons kan eerlikwaar geen negatiewe kritiek gee nie. Ons was baie beïndruk met die eenheid self en die diens wat ons gekry het. Jy kry goeie waarde vir jou geld!

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We were very impressed with the place!

The elephants stopped by the boma on the first night. We saw more game at our boma than on the game drives. We had a great time and will definitely go back again! Michelle, the host woman, is also very pleasant and helpful. We honestly cannot give any negative criticism. We were very impressed with the unit itself and the service we received. You get good value for your money!

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Liewe Mandi
Ons is bly die olifante het vir julle kom kuier, en dat julle die ander diere om die huis ook geniet het.
Dit is altyd lekker as ons gaste buitelug mense is wat die diere geniet.
Dit was lekker om julle daar te he en ons hoop julle kom gou weer kuier.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Wikus E - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wikus E

Incomparable Bushveld experience.

We had a fabulous stay at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge and would not hesitate to recommend it. The lodge was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and ideally equipped. We spent hours relaxing outside at the gorgeous pool and braai areas, where a constant stream of animals came to enjoy the waterhole. We were fortunate to have close encounters with kudu, nyala, warthog, impala, klipspringer, bush pig and an entire herd of buffalo, without leaving the deck. In addition we enjoyed numerous game drives where we viewed plentiful game and some of the most stunning views imaginable. The putt putt was fun, the staff friendly, and the owner Michelle could not have been more welcoming and helpful. We hope to return to this piece of paradise, and very soon.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Wikus

We are so glad you had such a great time at Chill-n-Biki, and that you enjoyed all the animals around the house.
Especially the herd of buffaloes that came to visit you.
It is always nice to share our house with people that enjoy the animals.
Thank you for the nice review. We appreciate it a lot.
Hope to see you again soon.

Kind regards
Michelle

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Elize D - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize D
Large group

Uiters aangename verblyf met baie aandag aan detail.

Michelle is 'n baie gawe gasvrou wat deurgaans uitstekend met ons gekommunikeer het. Die huis was silwerskoon en is uiters goed toegerus met alles wat nodig is - meer as wat mens gewoonlik in selfsorg-eenhede kry. Alle toerusting, geyser ens. het gewerk. Die swembad was silwerskoon en die boma 'n heerlike kuierplek om saans om die vuur te kuier. Michelle was selfs so gaaf om ons toe te laat om later as die uitkloktyd die huis te ontruim aangesien daar nie ander gaste direk na ons bespreek het nie. Die huis is baie goed geleë naby ander fasiliteite in die oord waarvan meeste gratis tot ons beskikking was. Baie dankie vir uiters aangename verblyf! Ons beveel Chill-'n-Biki met groot vrymoedigheid aan en beplan reeds aan 'n volgende kuier daar.

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Extremely pleasant stay with lots of attention to detail.

Michelle is a very nice hostess who communicated excellently with us throughout. The house was spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped with everything you need - more than you usually find in self-catering units. All equipment, geyser etc. worked The swimming pool was spotless and the boma a lovely place to hang out around the fire in the evening. Michelle was even kind enough to allow us to vacate the house later than the check-out time as there were no other guests booking directly after us. The house is very well located near other facilities in the resort, most of which were available to us free of charge. Thank you very much for a very pleasant stay! We recommend Chill-'n-Biki with great confidence and are already planning our next visit there.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Elize.
Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het jull kuier by Chill n Biki so geniet!
Baie dankie vir julle pragtige terugvoer, ons waardeer dit baie. Dit was lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel.
Julle was wonderlike gaste.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike,
Groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Gerrit D - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrit D
With friends

Baie netjies en skoon plek. Alles wat mens benodig.

Sien sterre.

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Very neat and clean place. Everything one needs.

See stars.

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Beste Gerrit,
Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Dit was lekker om julle by Chill n Biki te he.
Julle is altyd weer welkom.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Hanelie O - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanelie O
Family with young children

Ons het ons verblyf baie geniet en het lekker gekuier en gerus.

Die huis is met alles toegerus wat nodig mag wees. Die wild kom kuier by Chill-'n-Biki, ons kleindogter het haar verstom aan die wild wat daar kom kuier. Ons sal eendag weer daar bespreek.

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We really enjoyed our stay and had a good time visiting and resting.

The house is equipped with everything that may be needed. The wildlife comes to visit Chill-'n-Biki, our granddaughter was amazed by the wildlife that comes to visit. We will book there again one day.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Hanelie

Ons is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het by Chill 'n Biki en dat julle die wild om die huis so geniet het. Ons is bly julle kleindogter kon die wild so van naby ervaar.
Julle is dierbare gaste.
Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Renna P - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renna P
With friends

Baie baie lekker gekuier!

Skoon, netjies, ruim, baie goeie gehalte en prys.

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Very, very comfortable stay!

Clean, neat, spacious and very good quality and price.

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Beste Renna.
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer. Ons waardeer dit baie en is bly julle het lekker by Chill 'n Biki gekuier.
Julle is altyd welkom om weer terug te kom.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nicolè D - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolè D
Family with teenagers

Total amazement.

Had the best time. Animals while you sitting in the pool, amazing walks, close to shops, it was just perfect!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Nicole,

Thank you for the nice review.
I am glad you enjoyed your stay and the animals around the pool.
We hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Kobus S - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus S
Large group

Pragtige huis met alles wat jy benodig, baie goeie kommunikasie en diens van die eienaar af.

Die huis is naby die winkel en swembad area, binne loopafstand. Die huis self het alles wat jy nodig het. Lekker skoon swembad, baie lekker gesellige braai area, lugverkoeling, 3 skoon en netjiese en-suite slaapkamers, ens. Ons was 7 mense, en het gemaklik gebly. Michelle het goed met ons gekommunikeer en het vinnig die een klein problem uitgesorteer vir ons. Baie diere het kom kuier, groot groepe vlakvarke met kleintjies, koedoes, njalas, impalas, ens. Die enigste ding om van bewus te wees is dat die huis nie heeltemal in die bos is nie, maar deel is van die Elephant Lodge kompleks. Maar die entertainment area (braai en swembad) kyk uit op die bos, en jy sien nie ander mense nie. Ons sien uit om weer daar te gaan bly. Dankie Michelle!

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Beautiful house with everything you need, very good communication and service from the owner.

The house is close to the shop and swimming pool area, within walking distance. The house itself has everything you need. Nice and clean swimming pool, very nice cozy braai area, air conditioning, 3 clean and tidy en-suite bedrooms, etc. We were 7 people, and stayed comfortably. Michelle communicated well with us and quickly sorted out the one small problem for us. Many animals came to visit, large groups of warthogs with young, kudus, nyalas, impalas, etc. The only thing to be aware of is that the house is not completely in the forest, but is part of the Elephant Lodge complex. But the entertainment area (braai and swimming pool) overlooks the forest, and you don't see other people. We look forward to staying there again. Thanks Michelle!

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Kobus.
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer.
Ons waardeer dit opreg. Ons is baie bly julle het die huis en die diere so geniet. Julle is baie oulike gaste.
Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Chris S - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris S
Family with young children

Absoluut wonderlik!

Daar is nie woorde vir hoe lekker ons gekuier het nie. Die plek is ongelooflik! Buffels 3 meter van ons af, bosvark, koedoes, njalas en vlakvarke heeltyd om die huis. Hele familie ape ons kom groet met 'n klein babatjie wat aan ma vasklou. Alles wat mens nodig het in huis. Ons gaan beslis weer terug!

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Absolutely wonderful!

There are no words for how much fun we had. The place is amazing! Buffaloes 3 meters from us, wild boar, kudus, nyalas and warthogs around the house all the time. A whole family of monkeys comes to greet us with a small baby clinging to mother. Everything you need at home. We will definitely go back again!

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Beste Crisandra,
Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het die diere so geniet! Baie dankie vir julle pragtige terugvoer, ons waardeer dit baie. Dit was lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Nicky U - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicky U
Family with young children

Heerlik gerus, skoon en netjies.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad, lekker gerus. Die huis is goed toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het. Baie dankie Michelle, ons sien julle weer.

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Very comfortable, clean and neat.

We had a wonderful weekend, rest well. The house is well equipped with everything one needs. Thank you Michelle, we will see you again.

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Beste Nicky

Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ek is baie bly julle het die naweek lekker gerus en dat julle dit so geniet het.
Dit was lekker om julle te kon huisves.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Marti S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marti S
Family with young children

Highly recommended accommodation at Mabalingwe.

Thank you for the opportunity we had to stay at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge. The accommodation was perfect for five adults and three children. Everything we needed was supplied, the bedrooms are spacious and the en-suite bathrooms a winner. We had daily visits by the warthogs, aardvark, kudus and nyalas, to the delight of all. The early-morning game drive booked through Mabalingwe's game rangers was fantastic with many animal sightings. Chill-'n-Biki Lodge will be added to my family's favourite list. Thank you once again for a restful stay!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Marti,

Thank you for the very nice review! It was very nice having you and your family at Chill-'n-Biki.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and all the animals who visited you at the house. It is so good to hear you had a restful holiday.

You are always welcome to visit us again. We really hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Elize D - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize D
Family with young children

Very interactive wildlife experience, suitable for young children.

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts are friendly and easy to contact, and the chalet is well thought out.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Elize
Ons is bly julle het dit so geniet by Chill 'n Biki.
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit is vir ons lekker om te hoor dat ons gaste dit daar geniet.
Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom kuier.
Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nicholas G - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicholas G
Family with young children

Fantastic location with every thing we needed for our stay!

What a truly spectacular experience. You cannot ask for a better location. The daily visits for all sorts of animals make each day a new experience. The house had everything we needed and is very nicely decorated with special touches everywhere. Would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Nicholas and family.
Thank you for your kind words.
It was very nice having you and your family at our house.
I am glad you enjoyed the daily visits of the animals so much.
And that you enjoyed your stay at Chill n Biki.
I hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Yvonne S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvonne S
Family with teenagers

Fantasties!

Ons het baie lekker gekuier!

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Fantastic!

We had a lovely time!

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Beste Yvonne
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde.
Ons is baie bly julle het dit so geniet. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

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Giuliette B - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Giuliette B
Family with young children

Die plekkie is regtig mooi en skoon.

Die eienaars van die huis gaan uit hulle pad om seker te maak als is reg en netjies en in plek. Ek kon die dame enige tyd kontak as ek 'n vraag gehad het of onseker was en sy het gehelp. Die huis is baie lekker, groot kamers met elkeen sy eie badkamer. Dis skoon en netjies. Die diere kom kuier elke dag by die huis. Ons het dit baie geniet en sal dit aan bevel vir enige iemand wat wil wegkom uit die dorp.

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The place is very beautiful and clean.

The owners of the house go out of their way to make sure that everything in the place is ready and neat. I could contact the lady at any time if I had a question or was uncertain and she helped. The house is very nice, large rooms each with its own bathroom. It's clean and neat. The animals come to visit every day at the house. We really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get out of town.

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Beste Guiliette
Ons is baie bly julle het die kuiertjie by Chill-'n-Biki so geniet.
Baie dankie vir julle mooi woorde, dit was baie lekker om julle hier te kon hê en julle is altyd welkom om weer te kom.
Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Stephan D - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephan D
With friends

Dit is so lekker plek mens wil nie huis toe gaan nie.

Die atmosfeer van die bosveld maak mens sommer rustig. Wat 'n besonderse ervaring dat die Olifante by die boma vir ons kom kuier het.

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It's such a nice place you don't want to go home.

The atmosphere of the forest makes you feel calm. What a special experience that the Elephants came to visit us at the boma.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Stephan,

Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer.
Ek is bly julle kon lekker ontspan by Chill 'n Biki. En is is saam met julle opgewonde dat die olifante vir julle kom kuier het, dit is altyd n belewenis om die pragtige groot diere te sien!
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriedelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Donna R - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Donna R
Family with young children

Beautiful lodge, great location.

Access to everything. Warthogs and buck make daily visits! Absolutely wonderful, we can't wait to go back. A beautiful lodge, with a perfect braai area and marquee seating area for the evening. Perfect for a family, games, pools, activities and game drives!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Donna,

Thank you for the nice review. It was great having you and your family at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge. I am glad you enjoyed the warthogs and buck.

Hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards,

Michelle

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Eon E - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eon E
Family with young children

Fantasties.

Goeie area, goeie diens!

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Fantastic.

Good area, good service!

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Dale N - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dale N
Large group

Just divine.

A wonderful stay in the African bush just far enough from home to be away, but close enough to go for a weekend. Wonderful accommodation with everything you could need.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Dale,

Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed the African bush!
You were wonderful guests, hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Elani V - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elani V
Family with young children

Bosveld-rustigheid!

Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier van die oomblik wat ons daar aangekom het tot ons ongelukkig moes oppak! Die diere en voëllewe was uitsonderlik! Ons was verras deur buffels aan die onderkant van die kamp wat amper teenaan die huisie verby beweeg het. Sal beslis weer kom kuier. Michelle was altyd beskikbaar vir enige hulp en vrae.

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Bushveld tranquillity!

We had a great time here from the moment we arrived until we unfortunately had to pack up! The animals and bird life were exceptional! We were surprised by buffalo at the bottom of the camp, walked closely by the cottage. Will definitely visit again. Michelle was always available for any help or questions.

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Beste Elani
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ons is baie bly julle het jul tydjie in die bos by Chill 'n Biki so geniet.
Julle is baie oulike gaste en ons hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Roxanne D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roxanne D
Family with young children

Ons het baie lekker gebly.

Baie dankie vir 'n lekker naweek. Michelle is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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We had a very nice stay.

Thank you very much for a nice weekend. Michelle is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go again.

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Liewe Roxanne,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit was lekker om julle gesin by Chill 'n Biki te te hê. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Otto W - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Otto W

Perfekte plek vir 'n kort en lang naweek.

Heerlike akkommodasie vir 'n naweek wegbreek. Het niks meer nodig nie, rustig in the middel van die bos. Alles wat mens nodig het is beskikbaar.

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Perfect place for a short and long weekend.

Great accommodation for a weekend getaway. Don't need anything more, quietly in the middle of the forest. Everything one needs is available.

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Marnus L - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marnus L
Family with young children

Heerlike wegbreeknaweek saam familie.

Baie lekker gekuier en die kinders het die naweek baie geniet veral die diere wat by die huis kom kuier. Die huis is baie goed ingerig en die eienaars is baie behulpsaam.

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Lovely break away with family.

Very nice, the kids enjoyed the weekend, especially the animals coming to visit the home. The house is very well equipped and the owners are very helpful.

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Paul J - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Paul J
Family with young children

A very enjoyable experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge. Extremely helpful and friendly owners; good facilities and friendly staff at the lodge that all ensured a most enjoyable stay. Thank you very much Michelle.

Retha S - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha S
Family with young children

Baie lekker, eenheid is goed toegerus en ideaal vir 'n rustige wegbreek.

Eienaar doen baie moeite om gaste tegemoet te kom en welkom te laat voel. Die ideale bestemming vir 'n naweek weg om rustig te verkeer of met 'n gesin met kinders wat besig gehou moet word.

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Very nice, unit is well equipped and ideal for a peaceful getaway.

Owner goes to great lengths to accommodate guests and make them feel welcome. The ideal destination for a weekend away to relax or with a family with children who need to be kept busy.

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Beste Retha,
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer, dit was lekker om julle as gaste by Chill-'n-Biki te hê. Ek is bly dat julle dit geniet het en dat die kinders kon besig bly. Ek hoop ons sien julle gou weer!
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Thulie D - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thulie D

Beautiful place, but needs check up maintenance.

Need to check the globes more often if it still works. The lapa has no lights. The upstairs room has one globe working. TV was working the next day, but not when we arrived. They need to have at least tea or coffee even though it's self-catering.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Hallo Thulie,

I am so sorry for the globes that were out if you had phoned me it could have been fixed immediately.
We have great maintenance grew that also go out after hours.
The Lapa does have lights, perhaps you only missed the switch against the house wall.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Charl N - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charl N
Family with young children

Fantasties!

Ons 'n wondelike tyd by Chill-'n-Bietjie gehad! Die plek is uitstekend geleë, loopafstand na die hoofswembad en winkel. Die vlakvarke, rooibokke en voëls wat ons elke dag kom besoek het was vreeslik opwindend vir veral die kinders! Ons het so lekker "gechill" ons het nie eers die TV aangesit nie! Sal die plekkie beslis aanbeveel vir mens wat net bietjie wil wegbreek, al is dit net vir 'n naweek!

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Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time at Chill-a-Bietjie! The place is excellently located, walking distance to the main pool and shop. The warthogs, impalas and birds that came to visit us every day were extremely exciting, especially for the children! We "chilled" so much we didn't even turn on the TV! Would definitely recommend the place to people who just want to get away, even if it's just for a weekend!

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Beste Charl. Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Dit was vir ons lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel. Ons is baie bly julle het so lekker "gechill" en dat julle die bokkies en vlakvarkies so geniet het. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Francois R - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois R
Family with young children

Well located and superbly comfortable for a big family or a few couples.

Very comfortable and tastefully decorated accommodation with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your vacation in Mabalingwe. The braai-lapa is pure joy to use and we had a great time around the camp fire at night. The frequent visits from some of the neighbourhood animals provide additional entertainment. The house is located within 3 minute walking distance from the entertainment complex with free putt-putt, tennis, squash, outdoor chess, kids play area and BBQ facilities. The well stocked shop and coffee shop are also there and another 112 rock steps will take you up the steep hill-side to the heated pool at main reception. That will also give you that kilo-joule burn so that you enjoy your next meal even more at the fantastic restaurant next to the reception area. Michelle and Hennie are awesome hosts and were very helpful when we had questions.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Francois,
Thank you for the nice review. It was lovely having you and your family at Chill-'n-Biki. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again when you visit South Africa. You are always very welcome at Chill-'n-Biki.
Kind regards,
Hennie and Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Heidi S - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi S
Family with young children

Heelik, rustig, asemrowend.

Ons het ons wegbreeknaweek terdeë geniet! Die kinders het heerlik en veilig met hulle fietse gery en die diere wat elke nou en dan verby geloop het, het vir groot opgewondenheid gesorg. Die chalet was goed toegerus en baie netjies en ons het niks kortgekom nie. Michelle was ook net 'n oproep weg as daar iets gekort het. Sal definitief weer besoek.

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Whole, peaceful, breathtaking.

We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway weekend! The children rode their bikes wonderfully and safely and the animals that walked by every now and then caused great excitement. The chalet was well equipped and very tidy and we lacked nothing. Michelle was also just a phone call away if anything was missing. Will definitely visit again.

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Beste Heidi. Ons is baie bly dat julle die naweek so geniet het. Julle is altyd weer welkom. Dit is lekker om sulke gawe gaste by Chill 'n Biki te ontvang. Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Sj B - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sj B
Large group

Was 'n ongelooflike naweek!

Baie goeie diens. Mooi plek!

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Was an unbelievable weekend!

Very good service. Pretty place!

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste SJ,
Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde.
Ons is baie bly julle het die tydjie by Chill 'n Biki geniet. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,

Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Mieke V - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mieke V
With friends

Ons het 'n ongelooflike lekker tyd gehad by Chil-'n-Biki.

Ons was 'n groep vriendinne wat 'n wegbreeknaweek gaan geniet het by Chil-'n-Biki. Ek sal beslis enige iemand verwys wat op soek is na 'n pragtige naweek in die bosveld.

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We had an amazing time at Chil-'n-Biki.

We were a group of friends who went to enjoy a weekend getaway at Chil-'n-Biki. I would definitely refer anyone looking for a beautiful weekend in the bushveld.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Mieke en vriendinne.
Dit was vir ons baie lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel en ons is bly dat julle die naweek so baie geniet het. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Jizelle G - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jizelle G
Family with young children

Amazing holiday destination.

I would highly recommend staying at Chill-'n-Biki lodge in Mabalingwe. We had an amazing time. Everything you need is there. It's a real "home away from home". Especially love the Boma area!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Jizelle. Thank you for the nice review. It was great having you and your family at our place. I am glad you had an amazing time. Hope we see you again. Kind regards. Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Ester S - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ester S
With friends

Heerlik.

Aangename, skoon, volledig toegerus.

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Delicious.

Pleasant, clean, fully equipped.

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Beste Ester,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Bianca J - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bianca J
Family with young children

Onvergeetlike naweek!

Wat 'n heerlike naweek weg by Chill-'n-Biki lodge Mabalingwe. Die eenheid is pragtig, alles was netjies en skoon gewees, elke kamer sy eie badkamer met die swembad en kinderspeelarea loopafstand. Die vlakvarke en bosvarke het ons elke dag kom groet. Michelle was baie vriendelik gewees en was gereed om ons te verwelkom! Ek sal dit vir seker aanbeveel vir 'n lekker rus en gesinsnaweek saam vriende en familie. Ons sien uit na ons volgende kuier!

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Unforgettable weekend!

What a lovely weekend away at Chill-'n-Biki lodge Mabalingwe. The unit is beautiful, everything was neat and clean, each room its own bathroom with the swimming pool and children's play area within walking distance. The warthogs and wild boars came to greet us every day. Michelle had been very friendly and was ready to welcome us! I would definitely recommend it for a nice rest and family weekend with friends and family. We look forward to our next visit!

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Beste Bianca,
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer.
Ek is baie bly dat julle die tydjie by Chill-'n-Biki geniet het. Al ons gaste geniet gewoonlik die vlakvarkies en die bosvarkke is ook iets spesiaals om te sien. Dit was lekker om sulke gawe gaste te ontvang. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendeike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Quintus M - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Quintus M
Family with young children

Fantastiese verblyf met gerieflike swembaddens en baie om te doen vir kinders.

Ons verwagtinge is oortref met die vriendelike ontvangs en al die ervaringe die naweek.

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Fantastic accommodation with comfortable swimming pools and lots to do for children.

Our expectations were exceeded with the friendly reception and all the experiences at the weekend.

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Beste Quintus,

Dankie vir julle terugvoer.
Ek is baie bly dat julle die naweek so geniet het. En dat die kinders ook besig was.
Dit was 'n plesier om julle daar te kon he.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike Groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nell-marie R - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nell-marie R
With partner

Wonderlike wegbreek.

Dit was 'n fantastiese en spesiale wegbreek. Die blyplek is great. Die diere wat by die huis kom kuier maak dit onvergeetlik. Die eienaar se omgee is die kersie op die koek.

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Wonderful getaway.

It was a fantastic and special break. The place to stay is great. The animals that visit the house make it unforgettable. The owner's care is the icing on the cake.

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Beste Nelmarie,

Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Ek is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het by Chill 'n Biki. Ja die diere is baie spesiaal. En die vlakvarkies is altyd op hul pos as verwelkomings komitee. Dit was lekker om julle daar te he. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Mariana K - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariana K

Fantastic R&R with family!

Great location with superb ambience, everything you need under one roof under the African sky! Will come back any time and definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Mariana.
Thank you for the nice review.
I am glad you enjoyed the African sky at Chill 'n Biki.
It was nice having you as guests.
Hope we see you soon.
Kind regards Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Yvonne L - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yvonne L
With partner

Gemaklik.

Die diens/verblyf was baie lekker. Dalk moet die beddegoed net asb vervang word. Wit vlekke op laken in rooi slaapkamer en paslaken het 'n skeur in. Sal beslis aanbeveel vir enige iemand.

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Comfortable.

The service/accommodation was very nice. Maybe the bedding can be replaced. White marks on the sheet in red bedroom and fitted sheet has a tear in. Will definitely recommend it to anyone.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Hi Yvonne
Dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons het nuwe beddegoed bestel en dit word volgende week afgelewer. Ons is bly julle het dit verder geniet en dat julle ons sal aanbeveel.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Vanessa B - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Vanessa B
With friends

Fantasties!

Ons het die kuier baie geniet, verblyf was waarde vir geld en eienaar was vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal beslis weer teruggaan.

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Fantastic!

We enjoyed it a lot, accommodation was value for money and owner friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back.

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Beste Vanessa,

Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde, ons is baie bly julle het dit so geniet. Dit was lekker om julle as gaste by Chill-'n-Biki te ontvang.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Rozanne F - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rozanne F
Family with young children

Wat 'n belewenis.

Ons tydjie was 'n fantastiese belewenis. Ons het werklik gerus. En die wild wat so mak was, wow, dit was iets om vir jouself te sien.

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What an experience.

Our time was a fantastic experience. We really rested. And the wildlife that was so tame, wow, that was something to see for yourself.

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Beste Rozanne,

Baie dankie vir jul terugvoer. Die mak diere is iets spesiaals en ons is bly julle kon hulle geniet.

Julle is altyd welkom by Chill-'n-Biki. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Jr C - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jr C
With partner

Great.

Lieflike plek en mense. Alles in plek, netjies en skoon.

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Great.

Lovely place and people. Everything in its place, neat and clean.

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Beste Koos
Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Ek is baie by julle het dit geniet. Ek hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Anet K - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anet K
Family with young children

It was very nice. I would really recommend the place to family and friends.

Our stay at Chill-'n-Biki was very nice and cosy. Our family really enjoyed staying there. We would love to return with friends.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Anet,

Thank you for your nice reply. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Chill-'n-Biki. It was nice having you and your family stay.

Hope we see you soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Irma B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Irma B
Family with young children

Heerlik ontspan in die bosveld.

Kon rêrig lekker kuier as gesin. Sal dit aanbeveel.

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Great relaxing in the forest.

Could have a really nice visit as a family. Would recommend it.

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Beste Johan,

Ek is bly julle gesin het dit geniet by Chill-'n-Biki. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Sandy P - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sandy P
Family with young children

Our time was very lovely.

The house was beautifull, equipped with everything. There was sufficient space for my family of 5. The nature reserve itself was very beautiful, the house is situated close to everything, we really enjoyed our time at Chill-'n-Bike lodge Mabalingwe and will definitely go back.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Sandy.
Thank you very much for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Chill-'n-Biki.
Mabalingwe is beautiful after the lovely rain. We are very thankful for the rain.
You were lovely guests and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards.
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Judy D - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Judy D

Was heerlik met baie dierebesoekers.

Dit was ‘n heerlike week. Rustig met net voëls en diere wat enige geluide maak.

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Was lovely with lots of animal visitors.

It was a lovely week. Quiet with only birds and animals making any noises.

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Beste Judy,

Baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoer, dit was lekker om julle as gaste te kon ontvang. Die diere is lief daarvoor om ons gaste by Chill-'n-Biki te vermaak met hulle daaglikse besoeke. Ons is bly julle kon hulle geniet.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
John M - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
John M
With friends

The stay was pleasant.

The place is tranquil, clean and well looked after. Thanks, Michelle, for making it easy for us to find all information we required!

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear John. Thank you for your positive reply. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Chill n Biki. We hope we see you again.
Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nella L - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nella L
Family with young children

Awesome place. Will recommend it to anyone

Will go back there.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Nella,

Thank you very much for your review. I am glad you enjoyed it at Chill-'n-Biki. It will be nice to have you back again.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Susanna Maria B - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susanna Maria B
With partner

Ons het dit vreeslik rustig gevind, ideal vir 'n wegbreek.

Baie geniet. Sal dit aanbeveel vir enige iemand.

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We found it very peaceful, ideal for a getaway.

Enjoyed a lot. Would recommend to anyone.

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Beste Daniela,

Ek is bly julle het rustig en lekker gekuier. Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Daniela C - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniela C
Family with teenagers

The best place to go which is not too far.

Feedback, directions and friendliness were truly appreciated.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Best Daniela,

Thank you for your positive feedback. Hope we see you soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Wanda B - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wanda B
Family with teenagers

Perfekte wegbreek.

Ten volle toegerus en perfek vir 'n wegbreek van die gewoel, sonder enige sloer.

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Prefect getaway.

Fully equipped and perfect for a getaway from the hustle and bustle without any issues.

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Beste Wanda.
Ek is baie bly julle het lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier en dat julle so tevrede was met alles.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Chantelle W - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle W
With friends

Chill-'n-Biki is een van my gunsteling lodges in Mabalingwe.

Ons het baie lekker gebly en Michelle is 'n baie goeie gasvrou. Mens voel sommer welkom in haar huis. Die skoonmaakdiens was ook baie waardeer. Baie dankie vir alles Michelle. Ons sal definitief terugkom.

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Chill-n-Biki is one of my favorite lodges in Mabalingwe.

We had a great stay and Michelle is a very good hostess. You just feel welcome in her home. The cleaning service was also much appreciated. Thank you so much for everything Michelle. We will definitely come back.

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Beste Chantelle
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het julle kuier by Chill-'n-Biki geniet. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nico B - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico B
Family with teenagers

Was baie lekker en rustig.

Was baie lekker sal aanbeveel.

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Was very nice and peaceful.

Was very nice would recommend.

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Beste Nico,

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Jacq H - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacq H
Large group

Lekker en rustig, netjies en skoon, word aanbeveel as jy rustigheid van die bos verkies.

Michelle die eienaar het my gekontak 'n week voordat ons moes inboek en baie professionele en korrekte aanwysings gestuur. Haar vriendelikheid en hulp word waardeer. Chill n biki lodge sal ek sterk aanbeveel vir 'n gesin met kinders wat lekker wil ontspan en wegkom van die stad se geraas.

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Nice and quiet, neat and clean, recommended if you prefer the tranquility of the forest.

Michelle the owner contacted me a week before we had to check in and sent very professional and correct directions. Her kindness and help is appreciated. I would highly recommend Chill n biki lodge for a family with children who want to relax and get away from the city's noise.

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Beste Jacq,

Ek is baie bly dat julle so lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier het. Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer, ek is dankbaar dat julle alles so positief ervaar het.

Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Eddie P - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eddie P
Family with young children

Baie goeie geriewe en goed geleë.

Ons het so lekker gebly by Chill 'n Bietjie, ek kan dit enige dag vir almal aanbeveel.

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Very good facilities and well located.

We had such a nice stay at Chill 'n Bietjie, I can recommend it to everyone any day.

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Beste Eddie,

Baie dankie vir jul positiewe terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het jul kuier geniet en hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Ronel R - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel R
Family with teenagers

Lekker ontspan in die bos.

Sentraal geleë in Mabalingwe, stap afstand na swembad en ontspanningsgeriewe. Netjiese ruim huis, wat gediens word elke dag, net om by te dra na 'n lekker ontspanne kuier! Boma om die bosveld gevoel ten volle te waardeer. Ruim slaapkamers, met storte en groot baddens. Kan Chill 'n Biki aanbeveel, en ons gaan beslis weer kom kuier.

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Have fun relaxing in the forest.

Centrally located in Mabalingwe, walking distance to swimming pool and leisure facilities. Neat spacious house, which is serviced every day, just to add to a nice relaxing visit! Boma to fully appreciate the woodland feel. Spacious bedrooms, with showers and large baths. Can recommend Chill 'n Biki, and we will definitely be visiting again.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Ronel,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het jul kuier by Chill-'n Biki geniet. Ek is bly julle kon lekker ontspan.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Salomé V - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salomé V
Family with young children

Die plekkie is baie gesellig en gasvrou Michelle baie aangenaam.

Die kamers is ruim en stylvol gemeubileer. Badkamers is netjies en skoon. Baie gerieflik dat elke kamer 'n eie badkamer het. Kombuis is gerieflik. Kinders kan kinderstories kyk op TV. Boma is lekker om om die vuur te kuier. Lekker naby aan swembaddens en speelpark. Mens voel sommer tuis.

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The place is very cozy and hostess Michelle very pleasant.

The rooms are spacious and stylishly furnished. Bathrooms are neat and clean. Very convenient that each room has its own bathroom. Kitchen is comfortable. Children can watch children's stories on TV. Boma likes to hang out around the fire. Nice close to swimming pools and play park. You just feel at home.

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Beste Salome,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, ons is baie bly dat julle so lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier het en dat julle die kuier om die vuur in die boma geniet het. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Vriendelike groete,

Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Karen W - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen W
With friends

Heerlik.

Michelle, die eienaar, het ons regtig laat tuis voel. Sy was in kontak om te sien dat alles in orde is. Jy sit op die stoep en die diere kom tot op jou voorstoep, ook die regte plek vir voëlliefhebbers. Alle vertrekke ruim en lekker kuier plek by boma met 'n heerlike vuurtjie in die aand. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. Ons het dit baie geniet en die diens was uitstekend.

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Wondeful.

Michelle, the owner, made us feel at home. She kept contact to make sure everything was in order. You just chill on the patio and the animals come right up to the patio, great place for birders too. All the rooms were spacious and the boma is a nice place to socialize around the fire in the evening. Will definitely be back. We enjoyed it so much and the service was excellent.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Karen.

Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer. Ek is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Dit sal lekker wees om julle weer terug te verwelkom.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Erica L - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erica L

Onbeskryflike lekker naweek.

Nader aan die natuur kan jy nie kom nie, dit was verskriklik netjies en die mooiste plek ooit - olifant het ons besoek by die boma terwyl ons gebraai het dit was unbelievable.

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Indescribably nice weekend.

You can't get any closer to nature, it was incredibly neat and the most beautiful place ever - an elephant visited us at the boma while we were grilling it was unbelievable.

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Beste Erica. Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoering. Ek is baie bly julle het die naweek geniet en dat julle soveel diere gesien het. Veral die oilifant reg langs die huis. Dankie vir die foto van die olifant wat julle kom besoek het. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Alishia M - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alishia M
Family with young children

Perfect bush break away weekend!

We spent 4 days at Chill-'n-Biki lodge with my 2 small children under 2, and our parents. On arrival we were greeted by the welcoming committee and the warthogs soon become regular visitors. The unit accommodated 6 grownups very comfortably and was equipped with everything we needed. The lodge was walking distance from the swimming pool, kids play area and shop. We had a fantastic family bush weekend, and will definitely return! Thank you Michelle for making sure everything was perfect for our stay at Chill-'n-Biki lodge.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Best Alishia. Thank you very much for the nice review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and that everything was perfect. Glad the kids could enjoy the bush and the play area. All our guests enjoy the warthogs, they are fun to watch and are always on their post as the welcoming team. We hope we see you soon. Kind regards Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Geraldine K - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Geraldine K
Family with young children

Baie lekker stil en rustig.

Baie lekker gebly. Doodstil en rustig, net apies wat bietjie lastig is. Sal dalk 'n voorstel maak vir sif voor oopmaak-vensters! Hulle spring bo-oor jou kop in die huis in om vrugte te steel, terwyl ons binne sit. Kan geen venster of deur ooplos nie. Maar uitstekende waarde vir geld!

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Lovely and peaceful.

Enjoyed the stay. Very quiet and peaceful, only the monkeys were a bit annoying. Would suggest a gauze in front of the windows that can open! They jump over your head into the house to steal the fruit while we sit inside. Couldn't leave any door or window open. Yet still value for money!

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Beste Gerda
Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ek is baie bly julle het die wegbreek by Chill-'n-Biki geniet. Die apies is baie oulik maar hulle kan baie stout wees. 'n Sif voor die vensters sal help. Ons sal beslis aandag gee daaraan. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete. Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Hester B - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hester B
With friends

Awesome.

Dit was baie lekker, net te min wild gesien!

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Awesome.

It was very nice, just didn't see a lot of wild!

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Beste Hester.
Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ek is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Jammer julle het min wild gesien. Na al die reën is die veld ruig. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete.
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Mary-ann W - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mary-ann W
With friends

Wonderlike plek sal enige tyd terug gaan.

Ek wil net dankie se aan Michelle, julle plekkie is regtig pragtig, ons het dit regtig geniet. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Wonderful little place and I'll definitely be returning.

I just want to thank Michelle. You have a beautiful place and we really enjoyed it. Will definitely be returning.

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Beste Mary-ann
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer. Ek is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het. Ons sien uit om julle weer te sien!
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Desere W - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Desere W
Family with teenagers

Rustige naweek in die bosveld.

Die huis is ruim en baie gerieflik. Baie netjies skoon en smaakvol. Ons het die naweek regtig baie geniet. Nie veel diere gesien nie.

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Peaceful weekend in the bushveld.

The house is spacious and very comfortable. Very neat, clean and tasteful. We really enjoyed the weekend. Didn't see a lot of animals.

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Beste Desere.
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het die kuier by Chill-'n-Biki geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Yvette M - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvette M
Large group

Dit is 'n lieflike, gerieflike ingerigte wegbreekplek naby die natuur.

Dis 'n baie mooi en gerieflike plek. Dis weg van die stad af, maar tog nie totaal en al afgesonder van die beskawing af nie. Ons het die diere en die natuur vreeslik geniet. Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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This is a lovely, conveniently equipped getaway place close to nature.

This is a beautiful and convenient place. Away from the hustle and bustle but not totally isolated from civilisation. We really enjoyed the animals and nature. Will recommend it to anyone.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ons is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het. hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Ryan G - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ryan G
Large group

Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring, met die vriendelike diens van die eienaar wat werklik alles net perfek afgesluit het.

Chill-'n-Biki lodge is 'n amazing woonplek, wat naby al die belangrike plekke in Mabalingwe geleë is, maar ver genoeg dat mens genoeg privaatheid het. Dit is 'n perfekte mengsel van modern en primitief, met die huis wat binne baie netjies en mooi is, maar net so is daar 'n bosveldgees wat oor die huis heers, met vlakvarke wat daagliks kom kuier, ape wat suiker kom steel as jy nie alles mooi toemaak nie, en 'n awesome boma-area waar vriende gesellig kan kuier en werklik die bosveld beleef. Dit was 'n plesier om met die eienaar Michelle te doen te kry, en haar moeite en vriendelike diens het werklik die tyd hier perfek opgesom.

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It was a wonderful experience, friendly service from the owner completed everything perfectly.

Chill-'n-Biki lodge is amazing, close to the important places in Mabalingwe, but far enough so you have enough privacy. Perfect mix of modern and retro, very neat and pretty on the inside, but there is a bushveld vibe in the house. Warthog visit daily, monkies steal the sugar if you don't seal it properly, and an awesome boma area where you can chat away the hours and experience the bush. Was a pleasure to meat Michelle the owner. Her friendly service and attention summed up the experience perfectly.

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Hi Ryan. Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Ons is baie bly dat julle so lekker gekuier het. Ons gee graag afslag aan sulke tevrede gaste as julle weer wil kom. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Alice H - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alice H
With friends

Baie mooi plek, skoon, netjies en gerieflik.

Eienaar is regtig baie vriendelik en gasvry. Huis baie mooi versorg en versier binne.

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Very beautiful place, clean, neat and convenient.

The owner was friendly and hospitable. House is well maintained and decorated.

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Beste Alice,

Ek is baie bly julle het dit so geniet by Chill-'n-Biki. Julle was net sulke vriendelike gaste. Dankie vir die mooi terugvoering. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Nellie B - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nellie B
With friends

Heerlik, sal bietjie meer verskeidenheid van bakke en potte wil hê

Heerlik in die bosveld en baie diere wat jou sommer by die huis kom besoek. Lekker wegbreek naby Pretoria en Johannesburg.

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Lovely, would like a bigger variety of pots and bowels.

Lovely in the bushveld and animals came to visit us. Nice getaway close to Pretoria and Johannesburg.

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Beste Nellie.
Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het julle kuier by Chill-'n-Biki geniet. Ja die diere is baie mak om die huis. Al ons gaste geniet hulle baie. Ek sal uitvind watter potte en bakke julle gekort het en dit aankoop. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Danie O - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie O
Family with teenagers

Die naam sê alles.

Hier kan jy rus en alles van die bos ervaar wat jy sou wou ervaar. Pragtige ruim en suite-slaapkamers met al die geriewe moontlik. Die lekker privaat boma is natuurlik 'n pluspunt. Verder 10 uit 10 vir Chill-'n-Biki lodge.

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The name says everything.

Here you can rest and experience everything from the forest that you would like to experience. Beautiful, spacious en suite-bedrooms with all the possible facilities. The nice private boma is of course a plus. 10 out of 10 for Chill-'n-Biki lodge.

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Beste Danie

Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het die bos en Chill-'n-Biki so geniet en dat julle lekker kon ontspan.
Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Madeleine R - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Madeleine R
Family with young children

Dit was rustig en gemaklik.

Die eienaars was baie akkommoderend en het gereeld kontak gemaak en gehelp met die reëlings.

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It was peaceful and comfortable.

The owners were very accommodating and often made contact to help with arrangements.

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Beste Madeleine
Baie dankie vir julle terugvoering. Ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelile groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Heidi K - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidi K
Family with young children

Was heerlik.

Die kamers is ruim en baie gerieflik veral dat elke kamer 'n eie badkamer het. Lekker naby aan swembaddens en speelpark wat 'n groot plus is. Die eienaar was fantasties en sy was heeltyd in kontak met ons om seker te maak alles is reg. Ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Was delicious.

The rooms are spacious and very comfortable especially that each room has its own bathroom. Nice close to swimming pools and play park which is a big plus. The owner was fantastic and she was in contact with us all the time to make sure everything was ok. We had a very nice stay.

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Beste Heidi,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ek is bly julle het so lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Kebawetse M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Kebawetse M
Family with young children

Fantastic.

A nice healthy environment.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Kebawetse

I am glad you enjoyed your stay and that you see Mabalingwe as a healthy environment.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Anna L - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anna L
Family with young children

Relaxing and comfortable.

Lounge 2 seater needs replacing. Lounge/open plan kitchen requires serious cooling. Cleaning in general could be improved upon.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Dear Anna,

I am glad you had a relaxing time at Chill-'n-Biki. I apologize for the things you complained about but we sorted it all out.

The 2 seater has been replaced. It was actually just the foam that was a bit soft, but we replaced it.

We are putting in an air-conditioning next week so all our upcoming guests will have a cool summer holiday in the bush.

About the cleanliness of the house, I can only say that no one else has ever complained about that. The Mabalingwe cleaning service does a great job, but I will, however, speak to them about your complaint. It is always good to keep them on their toes.

Our guests are very important to us - we will do anything to keep them happy.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe
Rob V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Rob V
Family with teenagers

Nice place, but not what I thought it was going to be.

Firstly the good. The place is clean and the rooms are as per the pictures. The not so good. The pictures on the web at the time we booked showed a deck that overlooked water. This sounded great as you could relax on the deck while waiting to see if any animals came to drink. The problem is that these photos are from the restaurant nearby and not part of the accommodation. There is no view from the accommodation and not much place to relax when you were not on a game drive. One night it started to rain and we were woken by water dripping onto our bed. The website indicates TV's in every room. There are in some rooms but these don't work.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe 's response

Thank you for your feedback. We strive to keep our guests satisfied and therefore we take note of your review. We are sorry to hear that you confused the restaurant photo's with Chill-'n-Biki lodge. To prevent this from happening again we immediately removed the restaurant photo's from the website. Our guests like to relax in the private boma where the warthog, squirrels, monkeys, baboons and impala come visit nearly every day. We apalogise for the roof leakage, we were not aware of it but it has been fixed. Kind regards, Michelle

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  • Capacity: 8 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Mabalingwe Game reserve, R516, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo
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