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Ezemvelo Nature Reserve

Self Catering

Review Summary

4 out of 5from 42 reviews for Ezemvelo Nature Reserve
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Sonia T - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonia T
With friends

Rus vir die siel.

Pragtig, skoon en doodstil soos ek gehoop het. Kon tussen die wild stap.

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Rest for the soul.

Beautiful, clean and dead quiet as I had hoped. Could walk among the wildlife.

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

Beautiful bush stay.

The most amazing setting, with the chalets positioned well in the reserve, close to the pool and dam, with wildebeest and monkeys frequently passing near to the chalets. The nature reserve is full of animals, especially wildebeest and a variety of buck, and it is amazing to do a self-drive, hike in the reserve or take a guided night tour. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and I would highly recommend it for a breakaway from JHB/Pretoria. I would, however, suggest you do the trip with a high clearance vehicle as the roads are quite rough, especially if it rains.

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

Excellent.

A very quiet place. Loved the trees and the animals.

Karin S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin S
With partner

Great stay, lovely reserve.

We had a great time. Especially walking among animals is so great!

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

Lovely stay, would recommend.

A lovely stay, really enjoyed the rock pools.

Karin S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin S
With partner

Nice reserve, good accommodation.

Wonderful reserve with walks/hikes possible amongst animals.

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

Comfortable and relaxing.

Good destination if you like to walk but some of the trails can be demanding. Some roads currently not in good condition.

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

Fantastic!

Enjoyable and peaceful.

Sunee J - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Sunee J
Family with young children

Basiese verblyf, maar lekker rusplek.

Ons was in 'n chalet, en dit was baie basies - oud en verslonst, en nie regtig gemaklik nie. Niemand het ingekom om skoon te maak in die 2 aande wat ons daar was nie. Die trappies op na die loft is verskriklik steil - ek kon nie my 8-jarige kind daarbo laat slaap nie. Ons het ook net 2 handdoeke gekry, al het ons vir 3 mense bespreek, en moenie dink daar is 'n haardroër of 'n sepie by die wasbak nie. Ek dink dit moet baie lekker in 'n tent of karavaan wees, maar as jy gewoond is aan bietjie meer gemak, dan is die chalet teleurstellend. Daar is 'n speelplek vir kinders, bietjie afgeleef, maar beter as niks. Die swembad was maar groen toe ons daar was. Die winkeltjie verkoop regtig net lekkergoed en 'n paar basiese benodighede, maar die mense wat daar werk is baie vriendelik. Die reservaat self is pragtig, met uitsigte vir dae, en dit is baie lekker stil en fantasties vir rus. Die blouwildebeeste en bokke kom sommer lekker naby aan jou huis en jy kan lekker gaan stap in die veld. Ons het nie 'n 4x4 nie, maar kon gemaklik op die grondpaaie ry sonder probleme.

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Basic accommodation, but a nice place to rest.

We were in a chalet, and it was very basic - old and run down, and not really comfortable. No one came in to clean in the 2 nights we were there. The steps up to the loft are terribly steep - I couldn't let my 8 year old sleep up there. We also only got 2 towels, even though we booked for 3 people, and don't think there is a hair dryer or a soap by the sink. I think it should be very nice in a tent or caravan, but if you are used to a little more comfort, then the chalet is disappointing. There is a children's play area, a bit shabby, but better than nothing. The pool was only green when we were there. The little shop really only sells candy and some basic necessities, but the people who work there are very friendly. The reserve itself is beautiful, with views for days, and it's very nice and quiet and fantastic for rest. The blue wildebeest and goats come very close to your house and you can go for a nice walk in the field. We don't have a 4x4 but were able to drive comfortably on the dirt roads without any problems.

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Bernard D - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Bernard D
With partner

Come on management

The hut is very nice. Located right in front of a store room and staff rooms was very invasive as the staff are up and down constantly, talking very loud and coming to pick up things and people with old noisy bakkie and tractor. If you want peace and quiet, this is not the place. You can't sit at your fire as people do not respect your privacy and talk loud and make so much noise that it is impossible to relax. I am very disappointed in the 2 bush cabins for the walkers. They are being renovated (new buildings), but the site looks terrible, one can still keep it clean, while building there. The builders has no respect for nature or animals around the site. Papers, tins, glass clothes and rubbish are scattered all over the place. Animals were seen chewing on plastic bags. It's very bad. Close the roads there then, because 4 cars drove in there while we were birding close by and they were all disgusted about the stand of things there. The cabin down at the river is not at all being looked after or maintained. Please communicate to the right people so that someone takes responsibility and look after these special places. We love Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, but our last 2 stays were really not a nice experience. The people working there must really get a speech from management if management still exists. Bad experience.

Ezemvelo Nature Reserve 's response

Good morning Bernard,

Thank you for taking the time to post this review, we are glad that you love Ezemvelo. We are disappointed to read some of your comments. What is even more disappointing is that while you were onsite, you didn't mention any of this to us. Most of the time, Kyle and I are on site and during your stay, we were here. Had any complaint been raised with the team in reception or had you asked to speak to us, we would have been there to assist you.

We have a lot of guests who come through, who can see the good we have done over the last year and a half and it is really a pity that you did not come and speak to us directly.

Regarding the Mountain Huts, we can't close that area as the rock pools are down there. We have already spoken to the builders to tidy up their things and keep it tidy for the sake of our guests and the environment.

The river camp is currently closed as we need to do renovations because it has deteriorated. It is a pity you didn't chat to us directly about this as we would have loved to share our plans with you.

We are part of a non-profit organisation and we rely heavily on donations. Due to our remote location, construction is taking longer than it would in the city. We will have a chat with the staff in question whom I believe you reprimanded for making too much noise. These are new staff members who still learning the ropes and had something been said directly to us, we would have acted swiftly to ensure things were put right.

We apologise that you didn't enjoy your stay with us as much as before, but we could have changed that very quickly had any of the above been raised with the team while you were here. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back in the future to once again enjoy our beautiful Nature Reserve.

Warm regards,
Charlie (GM)

Ezemvelo Nature Reserve
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveller
Carel D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Carel D
Individual traveller

Challenging.

Julle het my nommer en e-pos, bel of e-pos my, dan praat ons hierdeur. Ezemvelo het baie potensiaal, maar julle het 30 jaar terug agtergebly. Daar is challenges wat ek seker is julle van weet. Ja, die foto's lyk min of meer so, maar dit gaan oor detail. Badkamers bv. Die kiosk is baie onderbevoorraad. Dit is daai basics wat julle kan doen wat net daai ekstra touch gee. Die area om die swembad is baie verwaarloos en droog. Ja, ek weet dit was winter, maar ek dink nie julle het 'n tekort aan water nie. Sekerlik kan daar bietjie meer groenerigheid wees. As julle wil, gesels met my.

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Challenging.

You guys have my number and email, call or email me, then we'll talk through this. Ezemvelo has a lot of potential, but you were left behind 30 years ago. There are challenges that I'm sure you know about. Yes, the photos look more or less like that, but it's about detail. Bathrooms e.g. The kiosk is very understocked. It's the basics that you can do that just give that extra touch. The area around the pool is very neglected and dry. Yes, I know it was winter, but I don't think you have a shortage of water. Certainly there could be a little more greenness. If you want, talk to me.

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Jacques V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacques V
With partner

50/50.

The monkeys were a big problem. They start early in the morning and are at the camp the whole day. I would advise that they try to scare off the monkeys on a daily basis. They are so cheeky and you cannot move without a monkey trying to take something. So no, they don't do enough to keep the monkeys away from the campsite. The dustbins were also a problem. Not enough dustbins and not secure for the monkeys.

Tonie V - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Tonie V
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Dit was teleurstellend. Al twee stoele in die kamer was gebroke. Wasbak in die badkamer skeef en los. Stort se mure was vuil. Tafel buite was gebroke. Die 20 km grondpad is baie sleg. Lyk of daar geen onderhoud gedoen word nie.

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Disappointing.

It was disappointing. All two chairs in the room were broken. Sink in the bathroom crooked and loose. Shower walls were dirty. Table outside was broken. The 20 km dirt road is very bad. Looks like no maintenance is being done.

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Thomas William D - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Thomas William D
With partner

Ons het in die natuurreservaat rondgery en baie diere gesien.

Ons het lekker gebly in 'n chalet met 'n goeie uitsig.

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We drove around the nature reserve and saw many animals.

We had a nice stay in a chalet with a good view.

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

Geniet. Sal weer gaan.

Was baie lekker en rustig.

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Enjoy. Will go again.

Was very nice and peaceful.

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Thabiso K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thabiso K
Family with teenagers

Amazing holiday. Exceeded my expectations.

I really enjoyed myself. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The place was clean and cosy. Definitely coming back again.

Lee-anne S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lee-anne S
With partner

Rustige, ontspannende natuurervaring.

Die natuur is pragtig en daar is baie wild om te sien met wandelpaaie. Die wandelpaaie is mooi gemerk en die moeite werd om te loop. Die kampeerplek is netjies en rustig. Dit is die moeite werd as jy van die natuur hou en net rustigheid wil beleef. (Psst. Die groot swembad is buitewerking en dit sal beslis meer werd wees om te gaan as die swembad in werkende toestand is.)

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Peaceful, relaxing nature experience.

The nature is beautiful and there is a lot of wildlife to see with walking paths. The walking paths are well marked and worth walking. The campsite is neat and quiet. It's worth it if you love nature and just want to experience tranquility. (Psst. The large pool is out of order and it would definitely be more worth going if the pool was in working order.)

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Ezemvelo Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Lee-Anne S,
Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure having you here. We are thrilled that overall you had a lovely time in our campsite. We are sorry that the pool was being renovated during your stay with us. It was very unexpected maintenance. I am pleased to let you know that it is currently being filled up again as the renovation is complete.
We hope to welcome you back to Ezemvelo Nature Reserve in the future.
Warm regards,
Charlie P
General Manager

Ezemvelo Nature Reserve
Chanel S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chanel S
With partner

Beautiful place, amazing views.

Delightful and pleasant.

Martin M - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin M
With partner

Great place to stay and enjoy nature.

Peaceful place to relax and enjoy your own peace.

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

Dit was vir ons baie rustig en ons het dit geniet. Sal graag weer wil gaan.

Ek sou verkies het dat die chalets baie verder uitmekaar gebou was. Ons ontvlug van die stad en rumoer om te kom rus, dan hoor jy die bure. Die diere is mooi gesond en vet, die braaiplek is goed en die diens was puik en vriendelik, die man by die hoofhek is nors, maar verder was die kuier lekker.

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It was very peaceful for us and we enjoyed it. Would love to go again.

I would have preferred that the chalets were built much further apart. We escape from the city and commotion to come to rest, then you hear the neighbors. The animals are healthy and fat, the barbecue area is good and the service was excellent and friendly, the man at the main gate is grumpy, but otherwise the visit was nice.

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Sharon D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Sharon D
Family with teenagers

Geen kommunikasie van bestuur oor 8 ure lange krag onderbreking op Nuwejaar. Moet glo by ontvangs vra vir toiletpapier omdat chalet nie genoeg toiletpapier het nie. Die asblikke word nie skoongemaak in 3 dae nie agv van Covid, volgens eienaar.

Sien sterre.

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No communication from management about 8 hour long power outage on New Years. Apparently have to ask reception for toilet paper because chalet doesn't have enough toilet paper. The bins are not cleaned in 3 days due to Covid, according to owner.

See stars.

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Debbie M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Debbie M
With partner

Dis 'n bietjie teleurstellend. Niks WiFi-sein. Geen TV of radio.

Was baie rustig. Kon nie veel doen a.g.v. reën, nie Exemvelo se skuld maar niemand het kom hoor of ons tevrede is of enige kommentaar het. Vreeslike grondpad om te ry. Die oord se pad is goed uitgelê en ons het baie mooi bokke gesien. Visvanggeriewe is sleg.

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It's a bit disappointing. No WiFi signal. No TV or radio.

Was very calm. Couldn't do much because rain, not Exemvelo's fault but no one came to hear if we are satisfied or have any comments. Terrible dirt road to drive on. The resort's road is well laid out and we saw many beautiful goats. Fishing facilities are bad.

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Ezemvelo Nature Reserve 's response

Good day Debbie, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review for, I am sorry to hear that Ezemvelo was not to your taste. As you have mentioned Ezemvelo is a peaceful place and this is exactly what we are - a place for one to reconnect with Nature and to disconnect from the hustle and bustle from city life. I have spoken to the team on duty during your stay and they have said that they did ask you a few times how you are and you mentioned everything was fine and that you said the basin was loose in your chalet. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain during that period, it made the roads muddy. Since the rain a large bulk of the road has now been graded. With all of this said Ezemvelo Nature Reserve has new General Management and we will be looking at how we can improve the guest experience even during the wet days. We hope to have you back in the future so that you can see the work we have done. Please do not hesitate to contact us with anything else. Warm regards, Charlie P

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Joani D - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Joani D
With partner

Beveel glad nie aan nie.

Ek sal glad nie aanbeveel dat iemand hier bly nie. Ek het ongelukkig die fout gemaak om na die Chalets te kyk wat R900 was en gedink 'n hut vir R800 sal min of meer dieselfde wees. Ons het gesukkel om die plek te vind en het in modder gaan vassit. Adriaan was darem baie gaaf en het ons kom help. Ons is baie dankbaar vir dit. Die hut was 8 km weg van alles dus kon ons ook nie swem nie. Die swembad was by ontvangs. Die hut was baie vuil en het nie vurke gehad nie, alhoewel ek vooraf gevra het. Daar was geen beligting nie. Die advertensie sê wel daar is solar ligte, daar is nie. Daar is ook nie drinkwater nie. Die water is vol goggas wat by die kraan uitkom. Die geiser was ook foutief. Daar was net 2 stellings. Baie warm of yskoud. Die yskas het ook nie gewerk nie. En ek moes die vriesgedeelte gebruik om koud te hou. Die yskasdeur was ook stukkend. As ek geweet het dit is so sleg het ek eerder my tent gebring en gekamp vir R300. Die ondervinding is dieselfde, behalwe jy verwag dit. As mens 'n hut huur verwag jy nie om so baie te pak nie. As ek dit geweet het kon ek ten minste my eie gereedskap bring. Die natuur is wel baie mooi en rustig. Maar die hut is "daylight robbery". Ek voel baie teleurgesteld. Ek sou eerder betaal vir 'n chalet of kampplek.

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Do not recommend at all.

I would not recommend anyone to stay here at all. I unfortunately made the mistake of looking at the Chalets which were R900 and thought a cabin for R800 would be more or less the same. We struggled to find the place and got stuck in mud. At least Adriaan was very nice and came to help us. We are very grateful for that. The hut was 8 km away from everything so we couldn't swim either. The pool was at reception. The cabin was very dirty and did not have forks, although I asked in advance. There was no lighting. The ad says there are solar lights, there aren't. There is also no drinking water. The water is full of bugs that come out of the tap. The geyser was also faulty. There were only 2 statements. Very hot or freezing cold. The fridge didn't work either. And I had to use the freezer section to keep cold. The fridge door was also broken. If I had known it was so bad I would have brought my tent and camped for R300 instead. The experience is the same, except you expect it. When you rent a cabin you don't expect to pack that much. If I had known that I could have at least brought my own tools. The nature is very beautiful and peaceful. But the hut is "daylight robbery". I feel very disappointed. I would rather pay for a chalet or campsite.

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

Baie stil en rustig.

Mens kan regtig net rus, wild kyk, huisie was netjies en skoon.

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Very quiet and peaceful.

You can really just rest, watch wildlife, the house was neat and clean.

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

Very beautiful camping sites and a fantastic area for running and hiking

See stars

Boshoff S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Boshoff S
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie lekker om soveel stilte so na aan die stad te beleef.

Die Hoëveld Park bied 'n besondere bioom waarvan daar min bewaar is. Die staproetes is baie goed gemerk en in stand gehou. Ek het baie lekker met my tieners gestap.

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It was nice to experience so much quiet so close to the city.

The Highveld Park offers an exceptional biome of which little is protected. The walking trails are well-marked and well-kept. I had good walks with my teenagers.

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Taryn-lee P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Taryn-lee P
With partner

Dit was rustig maar nie waarde vir geld.

Ons het voorheen in vele ander plekke gebly wat ons aanlyn gekry het op die webtuiste, wat minder gekos het en meer waarde vir geld. Ons was ingelig ons kon tot 22:00 inboek, ons het by die hek gekom en die wag het so bietjie deurmekaar gelyk maar ons sleutels gekry, toe ons by ontvangs kom om te hoor waar die chalets is (want die normale chalets is nie aangewys op borde nie) toe is dit reeds toe, klaarblyklik al 17:00. Ons het rondgery en toe afgekom op die opsigter wat ons gelukkig kon wys waarheen om te gaan. Die chalet was netjies, maar soos ek se die bedrag betaal en waarde vir geld lyn nie op nie, ek dink dis meer R450 per nag werd.

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It was peaceful but not value for money.

We have previously stayed in many other places that we found online on the website that cost less and were more value for money. We were informed we could check in until 10pm, we got to the gate and the guard looked a bit confused but got our keys, when we got to reception to hear where the chalets were (because the normal chalets weren't designated not on plates) then it was already closed, apparently already 17:00. We drove around and then came across the caretaker who was happily able to show us where to go. The chalet was neat, but as I said the amount paid and value for money does not line up, I think it is worth more R450 per night.

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

Beautiful nature all around with quality accommodation.

This is a hidden gem perfectly located just outside Pretoria and Johannesburg. You can see the reserve is taken care of and the scenery and everything was just perfect. The mountain cabins is exactly what we wanted and we loved living off the grid for a day.

Promise D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Promise D
Family with young children

It was a great experience, loved everything outdoor, peace and quiet.

I loved it and would go again.

Cinta B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cinta B
Family with teenagers

Idillies.

Natuurskoon, rustig. Volop diere en lekker bergfietsroetes.

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Idyllic.

Scenic, peaceful. Plenty of animals and nice mountain bike trails.

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Ben V - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ben V
Family with young children

Ons was op soek na 'n rustige wegbreeknaweek vir die gesin. Dit was toe wat ons gekry het.

Rustigheid is vir ons belangrik. Die geen musiek beleid is 'n goeie ding. Ek hoop dit sal volgehou word.

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We were looking for a quiet getaway weekend for the family. And that's what we got.

Tranquillity is important to us. The no music policy is a good thing. I hope it will be sustained.

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Deon M - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Deon M
With partner

Pragtige natuurreservaat.

Altyd baie lekker by Ezemvelo. Kamp en Chalet akkommodasie is albei baie netjies en die winkel is lekker toegerus.

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Beautiful nature reserve.

Always very nice at Ezemvelo. Camp and Chalet accommodation are both very neat and the shop is well equipped.

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

Opwindend en vol nuwe ervarings.

Die wildrit was 'n belewenis en sal dit beslis weer doen.

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Exciting and full of new experiences.

The game drive was an experience and will definitely do it again.

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Nanet H - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nanet H
With friends

Lekker en rustig.

Dis 'n lekker, rustigte plek, baie lekker vir 'n naweekwegbreek.

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Nice and quiet.

It's a nice, peaceful place, very nice for a weekend getaway.

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Melicia B - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melicia B
With partner

Wonderful experience.

Excellent, friendly service and beautiful.

Rachelle T - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachelle T
Family with young children

Wonderlike plek.

Ons het heerlik gekuier. Die diere is volop en die wildrit was vreeslik lekker.

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Wonderful place.

We had a great time. The animals are plentiful and the game drive was very enjoyable.

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Sisanda M - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sisanda M
With partner

Great value for money.

Ezemvelo is really beautiful, with very neat, basic and simple accommodation. Our chalet was cosy and had everything we needed. I was sad that we arrived late and had to leave a bit early the next morning cause hubby had to work on a Sunday. We have both agreed that next time we will stay longer and enjoy all the amazing things Ezemvelo has to offer, and we would mostly recommend it to our friends and family.

Sakkie H - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sakkie H
With partner

Stil, rustig en kalm.

Gerieflik sonder enige onnodige luukshede wat kostes sal opjaag. Baie mooi natuur met baie wild om te sien. Swembad skoon en netjies. Dam met hengelgeriewe was 'n bonus. (Riete kan miskien verwyder word om groter hengelarea te skep). Wild wat in die nag tot by wooneenhede kom wei was iets besonders.

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Quiet, peaceful and calm.

Comfortable without any unnecessary luxuries that will drive up costs. Very beautiful nature with lots of wildlife to see. Pool clean and tidy. Pond with fishing facilities was a bonus. (Reeds may be removed to create larger fishing area). Game that came to graze right up to residential units at night was something special.

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

Rustig.

Baie rustig gewees. Behalwe vir die reën het ons dit geniet en is vriendelik ontvang.

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Restful.

Been very calm. Apart from the rain, we enjoyed it and were kindly received.

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Magda P - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Magda P
With partner

Natuurskoon baie mooi.

Swembad goed versorg, chalet benodig opknapping. Skoon, maar oudtyds.

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Nature very beautiful.

Pool well maintained, chalet needs renovation. Clean, but old fashioned.

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Ezemvelo Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Magda,

Thank you for your review.
I am glad that you enjoyed the cleanliness and nature portions of your stay.
We are working on plans to upgrade our chalets, being a Non-Profit organisation these things can take some time.

We hope to see you in the future.

Ezemvelo Nature Reserve
Hannes G - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes G
With partner

Dit was baie rustig en verskeidenheid om te geniet. Het die plek vir onsself gehad.

Die verblyf was skoon en netjies. Die verskeidenheid wild is groot. Die swembad is 'n aanwins. Die algemene bestuurder en bestuurder asook die dame by ontvangs was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Ons het lekker gebly.

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It was very peaceful and varied to enjoy. Had the place to ourselves.

The accommodation was clean and tidy. The variety of game is great. The pool is an asset. The general manager and manager as well as the lady at reception were very helpful and friendly. We had a nice stay.

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  • Capacity: 160 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Bronkhorstspruit, 1020, Gauteng
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