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Hornbill Private Lodge

Game Lodge

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 44 reviews for Hornbill Private Lodge
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Barend B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barend B
Large group

Fantasties en netjies.

Die verblyf was baie rustig en privaat.

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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.

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Charles W - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles W

Great definitely visit again asap.

Great experience, loved the place. Thanks to the team for making it extra special.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Thank you for the great review. We appreciate it a lot.
See you soon again.

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Thea B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thea B

Lekke! Dis 'n heerlike huis.

Hornbill huis sien ons vir seker gou weer. Dit is gesellig, ruim en perfek vir alle seisoene. Ons gasheer was baie behulpsaam en geduldig met al my vrae, en ons 2 wildsritte was deur 'n ervare bosveld-kenner aangebied wat my so baie nuwe dinge van die bosveld geleer het. Ons het die privaatheid van die huis geniet en dit was heerlik om die diere dop te hou wat om die huis rondbeweeg.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Anna-marie F - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna-marie F
Family with young children

Awesome vakansie! Hornbill Private Lodge is die perfekte plek.

Hierdie was ons lekkerste vakansie ooit in Mabalingwe. Jaco en sy span het uit hulle pad gegaan om alles reg en gemaklik te hê vir ons klomp. Die klein kinders het die swembad gelief! Elke wildsrit was vol pret en ons het elkeen vreeslik geniet. Baie dankie Jaco, ons hoop om weer by julle te kom kuier as ons weer met vakansie in Suid-Afrika is.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Lenta P - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lenta P
Large group

Wonderful.

Game driver and the drive excellent! Accommodation was nice.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Thank you for your review and for your effort. I will inform Miklaas of your appreciation.

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

Privaat, rustig en puik gastediens.

Ons was baie tevrede en verras met al die ekstra klein dienste wat ons ontvang het. Jaco het seker gemaak ons het baie lekker gebly. Niklaas se wildrit elke dag was die beste.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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!

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Riaan J - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riaan J
Family with teenagers

Lekker en rustig.

Baie lekker kuierplek 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.

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Ilse P - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ilse P
Family with young children

Heerlik!

Ons het ons kuier by Hornbill baie geniet. Gaan vir seker weer kom.

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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.

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

Unforgettable time. Comfortable, spacious accommodation. Very helpful staff.

Very relaxing. Worries free. Taken care in any aspect.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Thank you for your review and kind words, we appreciate it a lot.

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Chris P - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris P
Family with young children

Great place.

We had a great stay, comfortable, clean, peaceful. The pool was a lifesaver. Nice game drive with Gift.

Bram W - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Bram W
Family with young children

A lovely destination, surpassed our expectations.

We had a wonderful weekend.

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.

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Ashleigh E - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ashleigh E
Family with young children

Relaxing time had by all.

Very pleasant stay, bed upstairs needs to possibly be replaced, squeaky and not too comfortable. Very sad that we couldn't get the accommodation as planned due to closure for 'game management', which we now assume is hunting as it's not the first time this has happened. Not the place's problem, but may affect bookings in the future as we come to see the game now for hunting.

Charlene G - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlene G
Family with teenagers

Amazing family holiday!

My family and I went to Hornbill Private Lodge to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. I cannot fault them on anything as everything was perfect. From Jaco who is extremely friendly, helpful and making sure everything was ready for us, to Gift and Nicolas taking us on our game drives and being so polite and professional. All going the extra mile to make sure our stay was amazing. I would like to thank Jaco and his team for making our weekend perfect and one to remember. We will most definitely return and also recommend to anyone looking for excellent accommodation in Mabalingwe.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Suritha P - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suritha P

Lekkerste wegbreekplek ooit!

Dit was baie lekker en die wildsritte was ongelooflik! Dankie aan die span, ons sien julle verseker weer!

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Wat 'n plesier en voorreg om julle te kon ontvang het by Hornbill Private Lodge.
Ons waardeer julle 5/5 terugvoer.
Sien julle binnekort.

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Anna M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna M
With friends

Exceptional.

The place is value for money. It is very private and clean. Everything you need for your stay is provided. It is even more amazing to see the baby cot and prem. It is suitable for all kinds of families. We will definitely go again. Jaco, you are the best.

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.

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Stefan R - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan R

Heerlik gerus.

Verblyf en geriewe was perfek.

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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.

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Lourens B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lourens B
Large group

Heerlik saam familie in die bos gekuier!

Jaco die eienaar en Thabang op wildritte het ons verblyf baie aangenaam gemaak. Sal die lodge enige tyd aanbeveel vir 'n heerlike familiekuier! 'n Lekker plek om die Groot 5 te sien. Baie dankie!

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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.

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Tharesa V - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tharesa V
Family with teenagers

An amazing break from the hustle and bustle.

The service and accommodation were exceptional. The wildlife is amazing. The children enjoyed the sunset game drive. This is truly an experience that we would recommend.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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

The best time with friends.

The team and venue were top notch!

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Thank you Jenni-Lee for the 5/5 rating and your review. The whole team appreciates it a lot.

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Daleen V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen V
Family with teenagers

Wow! Wat 'n lekker naweek!

Hornbill Private Lodge is volledig toegerus met als wat mens benodig. Die lodge is goed geleë en mens kan met enige voertuig die huis bereik. Die huis is uitstekend ingerig en perfek vir rus! Daar is ‘n swembad en ‘n lekker kuier-lapa. Dit is heerlik om te sit en kyk na die wild wat om die huis loop. Jaco, ons wil jou en jou span bedank vir julle gasvryheid. Elke dag se wildrit was 'n bonus. Glo ons sal julle vinnig weer besoek. Hornbill Private Lodge is die perfekte wegbreek uit die stad.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Leonora M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonora M
With friends

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.

Provision for lighting during load shedding, and load shedding roster daily was very helpful. Caring host made the stay more personal. Much appreciated. Will definitely go again and recommend Hornbill Lodge.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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

Baie mooi uitgelê en netjies. Het als wat mens nodig het en emergency ligte vir load-sheding.

Hornbill Private Lodge is volledig toegerus met als wat mens benodig - van braai-lapa en ekstra bar- en kuier-area, stoep met voëls en diere wat water drink en eet. Baie veilig en die gaas en draad op deure en vensters is 'n wenner om goggas, muskiete en diere uit te hou, veral blouape. Die verblyf het ook 'n game viewer ingesluit met eie ranger een keer 'n dag. Die splash pool is goed geleë en baie lekker en vervrissend. Sal verseker die plek aanbeveel en sal verseker weer gaan.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Laiq E - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Laiq E
Family with young children

Clean, surrounded by nature, and beautiful.

The lodge is beautiful. There are lovely activities to do, and it is definitely very fun for all ages. The kids loved it, and I would highly recommend Hornbill Private Lodge. I would go back anytime.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Frik S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frik S
With friends

Was 'n heerlike boskuier.

Lodge was baie netjies, goed toegerus met baie spasie. Skoonmakers was besonders vriendelik en Thabang, die gids het puik gedoen met wildsritte.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Baie dankie vir julle terugvoering en goeie waardering van die personeel. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning.

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Kim S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim S
Family with young children

The only way to experience home in the bush.

Very friendly, everything you could want, on hand 24/7, all amenities, overseas guests were absolutely amazed, loved every minute.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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

Great stay in very nice accommodation.

Was a wonderful place with a great game drive every day. Driver was excellent and we got to see great sightings.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

We appreciate your review and kind comments. It was a pleasure to have you at Hornbill Private Lodge.

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

Wegbreek in die bos saam vriende.

Baie dankie dat ons in die stunning plek kon bly. Dit was so moeilik toe ons moet op pak en ry. Dankie Jaco vir goeie kommunikasie, jou gasvryheid en vriendelikheid. Die huis binne en veral buite was perfek vir ons en het baie lekker gekuier.

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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.

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

Wow! Wat 'n lekker plek om saam te ontspan!

Wow! Wat 'n amazing plek! Dit is maklik een van die lekkerste en mooiste wegbreekplekke waarby ons al was! Die lodge is uitstekend ingerig en perfek vir rus! Die swembad en lapas is 'n bonus. Dit is heerlik om te sit en kyk na die wild wat om die huis loop. Ek sal Hornbill Private Lodge vir almal aanbeveel wat 'n wegbreek uit die stad nodig het! Jaco, ons wil jou en jou span bedank vir julle gasvryheid. Elke dag se wildsrit was so spesiaal. Thabang het uit sy pad gegaan om vir ons die olifante te kry. Baie dankie vir die pragtige piekniek langs die dam. Dit het ons kuier spesiaal afgesluit. JB, dankie vir jou kwinkslae. Jy is 'n pragtige seuntjie. Sien julle gou weer.

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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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Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Serean P - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Serean P
With friends

Spectacular stay and top notch service.

We booked the lodge for friends as we celebrated a 50th in the wild. The lodge was stunning, friends couldn't stop being impressed. I'm in awe with the client service that Jaco attended to our guests, the friendliness, knowledge and care is far more than I have experienced in a very long time. We will definitely use the Lodge and Jaco's service again. Thank you Jaco for everything you did for our guests it made the celebration so special due to your amazing service and lodge, home away from home.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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.

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Jaco F - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco F
With friends

Luilekker naweek weg.

Wat 'n juweel in die hartjie van die bos waar jy kan afpak en net lekker rus. Die huis is goed toegerus. Baie dankie aan ons gasheer Jaco, jou diens en gasvryheid was puik. Dankie dat jy ook so akkommoderend was met alles. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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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.

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

Baie lekker wegbreek in die bos.

Ons het ons tyd by Hornbill Private Lodge baie geniet en sal dit definitief aanbeveel. Die huis is ruim, skoon en netjies en het alles wat nodig is. Die eienaar is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en doen baie moeite.

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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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Beste Marieta
Baie dankie vir die wonderlike gradering. Ons waardeer dit baie.
Dit was ons voorreg om gaste soos julle te kon ontvang.

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

Uitstekende ligging, skoon en netjies.

Jaco was fantasties!

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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.

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

Lekker kuier huis in die bos.

Die huis is omring deur pragtige natuur en die wild het tot by die huis gekom. Die verskeie lapas en swembad het gesorg vir genoeg kuierplek vir almal. Die nuwe eienaars Jaco en Wayne was wonderlike gashere en het ons baie tuis laat voel. Ons sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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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.

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Werner D - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Werner D
With friends

Lekker saam met vriende gekuier.

Gerieflike en veilige akkommodasie, met skoonmaakdienste. Gasvrye eienaar wat na elke behoefte omgesien het.

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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

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

A well worth it break away.

It ws a great experience and will tell friends and do it again.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

It was our pleasure. See you soon again.

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Eddie G - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Eddie G
With friends

Baie lekker gebly.

Dit was 'n lekker naweek, die GPS-koördinate is net verkeerd op Google Maps. Daar is 'n paar klein goedjies wat vervang moet word soos gloeilampe en die kraan in die kombuis. Die diere kom elke oggend tot by die lodge.

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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.

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Khomotso B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
5/5
Khomotso B
Family with young children

We did enjoy our stay at the lodge, especially the young once.

The lodge was so nice and we had a great time during our stay, we even enjoyed going to game drive that was the greatest thing ever.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

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!!!

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

Onvergeetlik. Net te kort gewees.

Ek sal Hornbill Lodge aanbeveel en sal beslis weer teruggaan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Santie B
Family with young children

Heerlik, rustig en gesellig.

Ons het heerlik daar gekuier en ontspan. Die huis is ruim en koel, met ’n heerlike, groot braai-area. Lieflike omgewing.

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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.

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Natasja Y - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasja Y
Family with young children

Peaceful and so relaxing.

Great place to spend time with the family whilst surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of nature.

Hornbill Private Lodge 's response

Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.

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Teresa C - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Teresa C
Family with young children

Was baie gerieflik, maar kort bietjie aandag.

Daar is verskriklik baie miere in die kombuis en was soms moeilik om etes voor te berei. In die onderste badkamer is een van die krane af. Ons almal het baie lekker gekuier en dit was so lekker om al die geriewe om die huis te hê.

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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.
Charles Rogers
Horn_Bill Private Lodge Mabalingwe

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Odette V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Odette V
Family with young children

Kort ’n dringende skoonmaak binne.

Baie rustige plek. Gerieflik geleë.

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Needs an urgent cleaning inside.

Very peaceful place. Conveniently located.

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Liesel C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Liesel C
Family with young children

Aangenaam.

Alles in die fasiliteit is daar, maar dis effens verwaarloos.

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Pleasant.

Everything in the facility is there, but it's slightly neglected.

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Yolandie B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Yolandie B
Family with teenagers

Plek was baie vuil.

Selfs skoonmaker het beaam dat die huis lanklaas skoongemaak is. Dis nie die eerste keer wat ek 'n huis huur in Mabalingwe nie en vir dit wat ek betaal het, is dit skandelik. Daar was nog kos in die drein van die wasbak in die kombuis, die vloere was vuil en so kan ek aangaan. Dis 'n mooi huis van buite, maar kort baie aandag. Die foto's is misleidend.

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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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  • Address: Mabalingwe 424, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela Bela, 0148, Limpopo
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