Hornbill Private Lodge
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Barend B - May 2024
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Fantasties en netjies.
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Fantastic and neat.
The accommodation was very peaceful and private.
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Baie dankie vir die wonderlike review. Julle was ook fantasties.
Charles W - Apr 2024
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Great definitely visit again asap.
Hornbill Private Lodge 's response
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate it a lot.
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Thea B - Apr 2024
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Lekke! Dis 'n heerlike huis.
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Leaks! It's a lovely house.
Hornbill house we will see you again soon for sure. It is cozy, spacious and perfect for all seasons. Our host was very helpful and patient with all my questions, and our 2 game drives were hosted by an experienced bushveld expert who taught me so many new things about the bushveld. We enjoyed the privacy of the house and it was lovely to watch the animals moving around the house.
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Ons voel geëerd met die 5/5 review. Baie dankie daarvoor. Dit is 'n voorreg om ons liefde vir die natuur en wild met mense te deel wat net so lief is daarvoor.
Anna-marie F - Apr 2024
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Awesome vakansie! Hornbill Private Lodge is die perfekte plek.
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Awesome vacation! Hornbill Private Lodge is the perfect place.
This was our best holiday ever in Mabalingwe. Jaco and his team went out of their way to have everything ready and comfortable for our group. The little kids loved the pool! Every game drive was full of fun and we thoroughly enjoyed each one. Thank you very much Jaco, we hope to visit you again when we are on holiday in South Africa again.
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Baie dankie, Anna-marie, vir die wonderlike gaste wat julle was. Baie dankie vir julle 5/5 resensie en die mooi woorde. Hoop om julle binnekort weer te kan ontvang, as julle kom kuier van New Zeeland.
Lenta P - Mar 2024
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Wonderful.
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Thank you for your review and for your effort. I will inform Miklaas of your appreciation.
Talita M - Feb 2024
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Privaat, rustig en puik gastediens.
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Private, peaceful and great guest service.
We were very pleased and surprised with all the extra little services we received. Jaco made sure we had a great stay. Niklaas' game drive every day was the best.
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Baie dankie dat julle Hornbill Private Lodge gekies het. Ons is baie dankbaar en bly dat julle dit geniet het en die moeite gedoen het vir die resensie. Ons waardeer die 5/5!
Riaan J - Aug 2024
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Lekker en rustig.
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Nice and quiet.
Very nice place to visit and quiet.
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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons is bly as julle lekker gekuier het.
Ilse P - Jun 2024
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Heerlik!
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Delicious!
We really enjoyed our stay at Hornbill. Will definitely come again.
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Ons waardeer julle terugvoer en sien daarna uit om julle weer welkom te heet.
Alicja K - Mar 2024
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Unforgettable time. Comfortable, spacious accommodation. Very helpful staff.
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Thank you for your review and kind words, we appreciate it a lot.
Chris P - Nov 2024
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Great place.
Bram W - Aug 2024
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A lovely destination, surpassed our expectations.
Hornbill Private Lodge 's response
Thank you for your review, and we are always happy to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay with us.
Ashleigh E - Apr 2024
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Relaxing time had by all.
Charlene G - Nov 2023
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Amazing family holiday!
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Thank you Charlene for taking the time to give us such a great review. It was our privilege to have you as our wonderful and appreciative guest. We are looking forward to your next visit. Jaco, Gift, Miklaas & Paulina.
Suritha P - Nov 2023
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Lekkerste wegbreekplek ooit!
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Best getaway ever!
It was great fun and the game drives were amazing! Thanks to the team, we will definitely see you again!
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Wat 'n plesier en voorreg om julle te kon ontvang het by Hornbill Private Lodge.
Ons waardeer julle 5/5 terugvoer.
Sien julle binnekort.
Anna M - Oct 2023
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Exceptional.
Hornbill Private Lodge 's response
Anna, thank you for the 5/5 score.
It was a big pleasure to had you as our guests. Looking forward to your next visit.
Stefan R - Aug 2023
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Heerlik gerus.
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Accommodation and facilities were perfect.
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Stefan, ons waardeer julle 5/5 gradering baie, dit beteken baie vir ons.
Lourens B - Jun 2023
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Heerlik saam familie in die bos gekuier!
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Great family time in the woods!
Jaco the owner and Thabang on game drives made our stay very pleasant. Would recommend the lodge anytime for a great family outing! A nice place to see the Big 5. Thank you very much!
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Baie dankie vir julle moeite om die Lodge te evalueer en vir die mooi terugvoer. Dit beteken baie vir ons.
Tharesa V - Jun 2023
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An amazing break from the hustle and bustle.
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Thank you, Tharesa, for the great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your bush breakaway with us. Looking forward to your next visit. The Hornbill Private Lodge Team.
Jennilee L - Apr 2023
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The best time with friends.
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Thank you Jenni-Lee for the 5/5 rating and your review. The whole team appreciates it a lot.
Daleen V - Mar 2023
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Wow! Wat 'n lekker naweek!
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Wow! What a nice weekend!
Hornbill Private Lodge is fully equipped with everything you need. The lodge is well located and one can reach the house with any vehicle. The house is excellently furnished and perfect for rest! There is a swimming pool and a nice lapa. It is lovely to sit and watch the wildlife walking around the house. Jaco, we want to thank you and your team for your hospitality. Each day's game drive was a bonus. Believe we will visit you again soon. Hornbill Private Lodge is the perfect escape from the city.
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Baie dankie, Daleen, vir die wonderlike terugvoer en die 100% slaagsyfer. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Die res van die span stuur ook groete en ons sien uit na julle volgende kuier.
Leonora M - Mar 2023
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Had a lovely stay. Staff are efficient and pleasant. Thoughtful provision of extras such as ice, condiments, tea and coffee, game drives. Well-equipped. Very good value. Loved the animal visitors.
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We humbly appreciate your 5 out of 5 scores. Thank you very much.
It was our please to be of serve to wonderful guests like you.
Looking forward to your next visit.
Mario V - Jan 2023
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Baie mooi uitgelê en netjies. Het als wat mens nodig het en emergency ligte vir load-sheding.
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Very nicely laid out and neat. Has everything you need and emergency lights for load-shedding.
Hornbill Private Lodge is fully equipped with everything you need - from braai lapa and extra bar and social area, porch with birds and animals that drink and eat water. Very secure and the mesh and wire on doors and windows is a winner at keeping out bugs, mosquitoes and animals, especially blue monkeys. The accommodation also included a game viewer with own ranger once a day. The splash pool is well located and very nice and refreshing. Will definitely recommend the place and will definitely go again.
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Baie dankie vir die slaagsyfer van 100%, ons waardeer dit opreg.
Ons is altyd verheug en trots daarop dat gaste by Hornbill hulle bosveld-vakansie geniet.
Laiq E - Oct 2023
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Clean, surrounded by nature, and beautiful.
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We appreciate your effort and thank you for your much appreciated review. If our guests are happy we are happy!!!
Looking forward to your next visit.
Frik S - Jul 2023
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Was 'n heerlike boskuier.
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Was a lovely bush walk.
Lodge was very neat, well equipped with lots of space. Cleaners were particularly friendly and Thabang, the guide did a great job with game drives.
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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoering en goeie waardering van die personeel. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning.
Kim S - Mar 2023
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The only way to experience home in the bush.
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Thank you Kim, for your review. It was our privilege to have had you as our guests. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us in the bush.
Alan W - Aug 2023
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Great stay in very nice accommodation.
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We appreciate your review and kind comments. It was a pleasure to have you at Hornbill Private Lodge.
Yolandie K - Jan 2023
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Wegbreek in die bos saam vriende.
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Get away in the woods with friends.
Thank you very much for letting us stay in the stunning place. It was so difficult when we had to pack up and drive. Thank you Jaco for good communication, your hospitality and kindness. The house inside and especially outside was perfect for us and we had a great time.
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Yolandie, dit was ons voorreg om julle te kon ontvang het en baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoering. Ons waardeer dit opreg.
Marinda V - Dec 2022
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Wow! Wat 'n lekker plek om saam te ontspan!
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Wow! What a nice place to relax together!
Wow! What an amazing place! It's easily one of the nicest and most beautiful getaways we've been to! The lodge is excellently furnished and perfect for rest! The pool and lapas are a bonus. It is lovely to sit and watch the wildlife walking around the house. I would recommend Hornbill Private Lodge to anyone needing a getaway from the city! Jaco, we want to thank you and your team for your hospitality. Each day's game drive was so special. Thabang went out of his way to get us the elephants. Thank you very much for the beautiful picnic by the pond. It ended our visit in a special way. JB, thanks for your tips. You are a beautiful boy. See you again soon.
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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer, Marinda. Ons waardeer julle 5/5 gradering. Ons geniet dit so baie om nuwe vriende tot die Hornbill familie te voeg. Ek en JB het ook ons piekniek by die dam baie geniet. Thabang stuur ook groete en se julle was 'great'. Sien julle binnekort.
Serean P - Nov 2022
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Spectacular stay and top notch service.
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You are making us humble, but very, very proud. Thank you for your review. It was our privilege to have you and your amazing guest at the Lodge. Looking forward to receiving you soon again. Jaco and the Team.
Jaco F - Sep 2022
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Luilekker naweek weg.
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Lazy weekend away.
What a gem in the heart of the forest where you can unpack and just relax. The house is well equipped. Many thanks to our host Jaco, your service and hospitality was great. Thank you for being so accommodating with everything as well. Hope to see you again soon.
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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer.
Dit was ons voorreg om julle van diens te kon wees.
Sien julle binnekort in November weer.
Marieta V - Jul 2022
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Baie lekker wegbreek in die bos.
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Very nice break in the forest.
We really enjoyed our time at Hornbill Private Lodge and would definitely recommend it. The house is spacious, clean and tidy and has everything you need. The owner is very friendly and helpful and makes a lot of effort.
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Baie dankie vir die wonderlike gradering. Ons waardeer dit baie.
Dit was ons voorreg om gaste soos julle te kon ontvang.
Divan V - Mar 2022
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Uitstekende ligging, skoon en netjies.
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Excellent location, clean and tidy.
Jaco was fantastic!
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Julle was ook fantasties. Dis 'n voorreg om mense soos julle op die Lodge te ontvang.
Zelda O - Mar 2022
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Lekker kuier huis in die bos.
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Have a nice visit home in the woods.
The house is surrounded by beautiful nature and the wildlife came to the house. The various lapas and swimming pool ensured that there was enough space for everyone. The new owners Jaco and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel very much at home. We will definitely visit again.
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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Ons waardeer dit baie. Dit was vir ons 'n voorreg om julle van diens te kon wees en ons liefde vir die natuur te kon deel met wonderlike mense soos julle groep. Ons sien uit na julle volgende besoek.
Werner D - Apr 2022
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Lekker saam met vriende gekuier.
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Having fun with friends.
Comfortable and safe accommodation, with cleaning services. Hospitable owner who took care of every need.
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Ons waardeer julle terugvoer. Dankie
Godfrey G - Aug 2022
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A well worth it break away.
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It was our pleasure. See you soon again.
Eddie G - Feb 2022
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Baie lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
It was a nice weekend, the GPS coordinates are just wrong on Google Maps. There are some small things that need to be replaced such as light bulbs and the faucet in the kitchen. The animals come to the lodge every morning.
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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Sedert julle verblyf het ons die Lodge by Oom Charles gekoop. Ons het reeds baie verbeterings gedoen en hoop dit sal ons gaste nog n beter Bosveld belewenis bied.
Khomotso B - Dec 2022
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We did enjoy our stay at the lodge, especially the young once.
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate your effort.
Again, our apologies for the nuisance and nerve-racking moments the elephants caused during their visit to the Lodge!!!
Pieter E - Jun 2021
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Onvergeetlik. Net te kort gewees.
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Unforgettable. Just been too short.
I would recommend Hornbill Lodge and would definitely go back again.
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Santie B - Nov 2021
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Heerlik, rustig en gesellig.
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Lovely, peaceful and cozy.
We had a great time there and relaxed. The house is spacious and cool, with a delicious, large braai area. Lovely surroundings.
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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer, dit word baie waardeer.
Natasja Y - Oct 2021
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Peaceful and so relaxing.
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Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.
Teresa C - Nov 2021
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Was baie gerieflik, maar kort bietjie aandag.
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Was very comfortable, but needs some attention.
There are an awful lot of ants in the kitchen and sometimes it was difficult to prepare meals. In the downstairs bathroom, one of the faucets is off. We all had a great time and it was so nice to have all the amenities around the house.
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Dankie. Daar is altyd ruimte vir verbetering.
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Odette V - Nov 2020
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Kort ’n dringende skoonmaak binne.
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Needs an urgent cleaning inside.
Very peaceful place. Conveniently located.
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Liesel C - Sep 2020
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Aangenaam.
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Pleasant.
Everything in the facility is there, but it's slightly neglected.
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Yolandie B - Oct 2020
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Plek was baie vuil.
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Place was very dirty.
Even the cleaner agreed that the house had not been cleaned for a long time. It's not the first time I've rented a house in Mabalingwe and for what I paid, it's shameful. There was still food in the kitchen sink drain, the floors were dirty and I could go on. It's a nice house from the outside, but needs a lot of attention. The photos are misleading.
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- Capacity: 8 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Mabalingwe 424, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela Bela, 0148, Limpopo