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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 217 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Werner P - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Werner P
With partner

Baie netjies en ontspannend afhangend van wie kom kuier! Lol.

Baie lekker gebly en ons gate uit geniet. Wild sommer tot op jou voorstoep. Van bokke, varke tot olifante het kom hello sê! Lekker geskrik, maar was baie lekker! Yolanda was ook 'n ster met haar reëlings en het mens heeltyd op hoogte gehou.

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Very neat and relaxing depending on who comes to visit! Lol.

We had a great stay and enjoyed our stay. Wild right up to your doorstep. From goats, pigs to elephants came to say hello! Nicely startled, but had a lot of fun! Yolanda was also a star with her arrangements and kept people informed the whole time.

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Marc M - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marc M
With friends

Great.

Everything was great, clean, good location, great experience from start to finish.

Armandt P - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Armandt P
With partner

Mabalingwe wegbreek.

Ons het baie lekker gebly vir die naweek. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het, was in die huisie beskikbaar.

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Mabalingwe breaks away.

We had a very nice stay for the weekend. Everything we needed was available in the cottage.

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

Heerlik.

Het baie lekker gebly. Baie sentraal.

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Delicious.

Had a great stay. Very central.

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

Lekker naweek wegbreek.

Verblyf self was fantasties. Wilde diere reg op jou voorstoep. 'n Bottel oopmaker sal 'n gawe byvoeging wees tot die anders volledige kombuisware. Let op dat Sondae na 17:00 is niks oop in Mabalingwe nie, so hou dit maar in gedagte vir langnaweek beplanning.

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Nice weekend getaway.

Accommodation itself was fantastic. Wild animals right on your doorstep. A bottle opener would be a nice addition to the otherwise complete kitchenware. Note that on Sundays after 17:00 nothing is open in Mabalingwe, so keep this in mind for long weekend planning.

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

Dit was baie lekker, die plek is netjies en diens is uitstekend.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die vlak varke en Bosvarke is net bietjie lastig in die aand. Dit is so bietjie van 'n risiko/gevaarlik, veral met kinders.

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It was very nice, the place is neat and the service is excellent.

We had a very nice stay. The shallow pigs and wild boars are just a bit troublesome in the evening. It's a bit of a risk/dangerous, especially with children.

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Lisa P - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa P
With partner

Ongelooflik lekker.

Ons het die tyd by Mabalingwe in Elephant Lodge vreeslik geniet. Alle inligting benodig was aan ons deurgegee en die woonplek was mooi versorg. Die woonplek is in 'n goeie ligging en naby aan alles en in mooi natuur.

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Incredibly delicious.

We really enjoyed the time at Mabalingwe in Elephant Lodge. All information needed was given to us and the place of residence was well looked after. The residence is in a good location and close to everything and in beautiful nature.

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

Ongelooflik lekker!

Baie vriendelike, rustige en romantiese atmosfeer! Die bokke, vlakvarke en eetkorings wat kom more sê as jy koffie drink, is net 'n bonus. Baie goed toegerus met alles wat 'n mens sou nodig kry en meer. Tuiste weg van jou huis. Besonderse braai geriewe; ons kon vooraf hout bestel en dit het gereed gestaan met ons koms. Die personeel is oral vriendelik en fasiliteite is puik!

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Incredibly delicious!

Very friendly, peaceful and romantic atmosphere! The goats, warthogs and wheat that come to say tomorrow when you drink coffee are just a bonus. Very well equipped with everything one would need and more. Home away from home. Special braai facilities; we were able to order wood in advance and it was ready when we arrived. The staff are everywhere friendly and facilities are great!

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Celesti M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celesti M
Family with young children

Host is very helpful and friendly. Easy check-in and check-out. Room was nice.

Host is very helpful and friendly. Easy check-in and check-out. Room was nice and clean. We will be back.

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

Baie lekker in die natuur.

Ons het baie lekker gebly en baie diere gesien. Die vlakvarkies het by die huisie vir ons kom kuier en ons het drie van die Groot 5 gesien op ons game drive.

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Very nice in nature.

We had a great time and saw many animals. The warthogs came to visit us at the cottage and we saw three of the Big 5 on our game drive.

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

Slaap, swem, perdry, braai en rustigheid.

Rustige wegbreek met njalas, apies en vlakvarke wat jou ontbyttafel kom besoek. Verskeie aktiwiteite om julle besig te hou.

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Sleep, swim, horse riding, barbecue and tranquility.

Peaceful getaway with nyala, monkeys and warthogs that come to visit your breakfast table. Various activities to keep you busy.

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

Weekend rest in the forest.

A fabulous stay! Incredibly peaceful and beautiful. The unit was impeccable and had everything we needed for the weekend and more. The WiFi was a great option. The boma is well equipped and great for evening braais and a drink by the fire. The location of the unit is also excellent as it is very close to the shop and entertainment, game drive meetup point, and the reserve reception, bar, and restaurant. Would definitely book again! Yolanda was a fabulous host and always made sure we had all the info we needed!

Rudi P - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi P
With partner

Genotvol.

5 dae spandeer in eenheid 260 B, baie geniet, baie diere ens. gesien. Sal weer hier bly, dit was ons 2de keer, maak volgende jaar weer so. Het die Luiperd se spore by Phiri gekry en 6 renosters, en Rugby by Kalahari was iets om te beleef.

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Delightful.

Spent 5 days in unit 260 B, enjoyed a lot, lots of animals etc. seen Will stay here again, it was our 2nd time, will do it again next year. Found the Leopard's tracks at Phiri and 6 rhinos, and Rugby at Kalahari was something to experience.

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Johann J - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann J
With partner

Dit was heerlik.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Baie dankie.

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It was delicious.

We had a very nice stay. Thank you very much.

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Hyla S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hyla S
With friends

Heerlik, stil, skoon, diere en goeie diens.

Was so verras oor die plek. Pragtige uitsig, heerlike braaiplek (dis vir my belangrik), 'n baie lekker stort. Soggens groet die vlakvarke, njalas en tarentale ons. Dit was so lekker, gerieflik en stil. 'n Baie lekker diens is dat jy vooraf hout en firelighters kan bestel en dit word by jou huis afgelewer voordat jy arriveer. Ons het ook vooraf die WiFi bespreek. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Lovely, quiet, clean, animals and good service.

Was so surprised by the place. Beautiful view, delicious barbecue area (that's important to me), a very nice shower. In the morning the warthogs, nyalas and guinea fowls greet us. It was so nice, comfortable and quiet. A very nice service is that you can order wood and firelighters in advance and they are delivered to your home before you arrive. We also booked the WiFi in advance. Will definitely go again.

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Ane F - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ane F

Dit was heerlik.

Dit was heerlik en die plek was baie netjies en verskriklik skoon. Ons sal beslis weer teruggaan.

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It was delicious.

It was delicious and the place was very neat and terribly clean. We will definitely go back again.

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Yolanda E - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda E
With friends

Heerlik gerus, sal beslis weer gaan.

Baie lekker gebly, baie dankie.

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Delightfully satisfied, will definitely go again.

Very nice stay, thank you very much.

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Grietjie P - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Grietjie P
Family with young children

Familietyd in die bosveld.

Vriendelike en hulpvaardige diens en waarde vir geld. Netjiese huisie met diere op jou voorstoep.

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Family time in the bushveld.

Friendly and helpful service and value for money. Neat little house with animals on your doorstep.

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

Great chalet.

Great chalet in a great location. Chalet very well equipped.

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

Uitstekend, batterye is weer gelaai. Was baie gelukkig om 'n luiperd raak te sien.

Die terugvoer is gebaseer op die Tlou eenheid 260B en nie die verblyf in sy geheel nie. Verblyf was uitstekend en goeie interaksie met die eienaar.

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Excellent, batteries are charged again. Was very lucky to spot a leopard.

The feedback is based on the Tlou unit 260B and not the accommodation as a whole. Stay was excellent and good interaction with the owner.

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

Very nice.

Within expectations.

Nicole A - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole A
With friends

Vreeslik lekker.

Eenheid was netjies, alles wat jy benodig. Sit op jou stoep en wag vir al die diere om te kom kuier. Privaat boma wat uitkyk op die bosveld. Baie lekker gebly.

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Terribly delicious.

Unit was neat, everything you need. Sit on your porch and wait for all the animals to come visit. Private boma overlooking the bushveld. Very nice stay.

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Anne-marie V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne-marie V
With partner

Genotvolle, rustige boservaring.

Akkommodasie van hoogstaande gehalte.

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Enjoyable, peaceful forest experience.

High quality accommodation.

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

Delightful.

We enjoyed the stay as always!

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

Amazing!

Amazing and memorable getaway with regular visits from the animals just outside the lodge. Tranquil environment.

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

Dit is 'n baie netjiese woonplek en het 'n lekker boma/braaiplek buite.

Ons het 'n baie lekker naweek gehad. Dit was net baie warm gewees.

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It is a very neat place to live and has a nice boma/braai area outside.

We had a very nice weekend. It had just been very hot.

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Elize D - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize D

Gerieflik. Rustig. Asemrowend. Diere was 'n bonus.

Dit was uiters gerieflik, rustig, skoon en maklik om te kry. Kommunikasie gereeld en goed.

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Comfortable. Restful. Breathtaking. Animals were a bonus.

It was extremely comfortable, peaceful, clean and easy to find. Communication regularly and well.

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

We had a great weekend at Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge.

The unit was clean and had everything that you could need. The host was very helpful and able to answer all our questions. Will definitely book there again.

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

I will surely visit Mabalingwe in the near future; it was exciting.

The stay was awesome, clean, proper arrangements in terms of housing, friendly staff, and well maintained camps.

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

Good.

It was an awesome stay.

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

Lekker bosveld wegbreek vir die gesin.

Baie lekker gebly! Kan nie wag om weer te gaan huier nie!

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Nice woodland getaway for the family.

Very nice stay! Can't wait to visit again!

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Mareike T - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mareike T
Family with young children

Wonderlik!

Baie lekker gebly in Tlou, baie netjies, skoon, mooi moderne afwerking, maar steeds bosveldgevoel. So mooi. Sal geniet om weer te kan terug gaan. Goeie kommunikasie en diens. Dankie.

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Wonderful!

Very nice stay in Tlou, very neat, clean, nice modern finish, but still bushveld feeling. So beautiful. Would love to be able to go back again. Good communication and service. Thank you.

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Tjaart O - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tjaart O
With partner

Baie goed geleë en goed uitgelê. Groot bonus is die Smart TV met verskeie kanale.

Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Very well located and well laid out. Big bonus is the Smart TV with several channels.

We really enjoyed it.

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Aliza E - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Aliza E
With partner

Perfekte wegbreek plekkie!

Ons het ons 25ste huweliksherdenking gevier. Ons het baie lekker gebly. Dis 'n rustige en netjiese kuierplek. Ons was gelukkig om die olifante ook te sien en al die mak diere wat kom hallo sê het in die oggende. Lekker geëet by die Le Vera restaurant. Baie vriendelike personeel.

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Perfect getaway spot!

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We had a very nice stay. It's a peaceful and neat place to visit. We were lucky to see the elephants too and all the tame animals that came to say hello in the mornings. Nice meal at the Le Vera restaurant. Very friendly staff.

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

Baie lekker.

Baie dankie. Dit was 'n rustige en lekker rus, was net kort. Die plek het alles wat jy nodig het en ek sal weer daar bespreek.

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Very nice.

Thank you very much. It was a peaceful and nice rest, it was only short. The place has everything you need and I will book there again.

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

Naweek weg saam die vrou.

2de keer vir ons by dieselfde eenheid en sal weer bespreek.

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Weekend away with the wife.

2nd time for us at the same unit and will book again.

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

Het werklik ontspan en as wegbreek van sake/werks verpligtinge het dit absoluut.

Eenheid was skoon en netjies met al die geriewe wat ons nodig gehad het. Skoonmaakdiens was vinnig en die personeel was vriendelik en behulpsaam. Opvolgnavrae/inligting het ons op hoogte gehou van beurtkrag asook of ons enige ongerief ervaar het of addisionele dienste benodig. Wildsrit was aangenaam en die gids was goed ingelig en op hoogte van die natuur in die area, dus was die rit leersaam en kan aanbeveel word. Restaurantaanbiedings was smaakvol en waarde vir geld.

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Really relaxed and as a break from business/work commitments it absolutely did.

Unit was clean and tidy with all the amenities we needed. Cleaning service was quick and the staff were friendly and helpful. Follow-up inquiries/information kept us informed of load shedding as well as whether we experienced any inconvenience or required additional services. Game drive was enjoyable and the guide was well informed and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area, so the drive was educational and can be recommended. Restaurant offerings were tasty and value for money.

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Edna G - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Edna G
With friends

Fabulous location.

Fantastic stay, the weekend is not long enough though. Will be back.

Monique F - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique F
With partner

Amazing.

It's was the most relaxing experience I've had in a while. Absolutely loved it.

Adine D - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adine D
With partner

Bos kuier onbeskryflik lekker.

Elephant Lodge is verseker aan te beveel. So naby aan pragtige natuur met alles en meer wat jy nodig het om battery te laai vir liggaam en siel. En natuurlik net bietjie meer as 'n uur se ry vanaf Pretoria. Ons gaan verseker nog baie daar kuier.

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Bos has an indescribably good time.

Elephant Lodge is sure to be recommended. So close to beautiful nature with everything and more you need to recharge your batteries for body and soul. And of course just over an hour's drive from Pretoria. We will certainly visit there a lot more.

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

Asemrowend.

Ons het heerlik gebly en die bokkies en vlakvarke was meerderheid van ons tyd voor die huisie, die olifante het ook verby gekom. Verblyf is skoon en netjies. Daar is wel loadshedding met geen backup krag nie, maar ons kontak het ons laat weet watter tye daar loadshedding is, so mens kon beplan. Sal beslis weer hier kom bly.

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Breathtaking.

We had a wonderful stay and the goats and warthogs spent most of our time in front of the house, the elephants also came by. Accommodation is clean and tidy. There is indeed loadshedding with no backup power, but our contact let us know what times there is loadshedding, so one could plan. Will definitely stay here again.

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Stephne V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephne V

Asemrowend lekker.

Dit was so lekker en al die instruksies was eenvoudig uiteengesit. Netjies, rustig, salig. Daar is ook seker gemaak dat ons in orde was en alles wat ons nodig het. Beslis die moeite werd.

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Breathtakingly delicious.

It was so fun and all the instructions were simply laid out. Neat, calm, blissful. They also made sure that we were in order and had everything we needed. Definitely worth it.

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

Sjo, it was baie lekker. Betse was die renosters wat ons gesien het.

Baie netjies Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge. Love daai plekkie baie. Groot dankie aan Yolanda wat kort-kort met ons ingecheck het en seker gemaak het ons is nog reg. Waardeur dit baie. Sal weer terugkom, beslis alles was die waarde vir geld.

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Wow, it was very nice. Betse were the rhinos we saw.

Very neat Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge. Love that place a lot. Big thanks to Yolanda who checked in with us from time to time and made sure we were still okay. By which it much. Will come back again, definitely everything was value for money.

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Wynand P - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand P
With partner

Ongelooflike ervaring.

Sal beslis weer gaan. Was 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

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Incredible experience.

Will definitely go again. Was an incredible experience.

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Alison H - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alison H
With friends

Wonderful.

Enjoyed my stay. It was two of us, friends. Place is adequate for 2 people.

Ilse P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilse P
With friends

Heerlike wegbreek, goed vir die siel.

Die restaurant se kos was uitstekend.

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Great getaway, good for the soul.

The restaurant's food was excellent.

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

Was ongelooflik lekker.

Ons het dit baie geniet al was die gesin siek, sal weer wil kuier.

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Was incredibly nice.

We really enjoyed it even though the family was sick, would like to visit again.

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Laura P - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laura P
With partner

Very clean, comfortable and convenient accommodation.

Well kitted out for self-catering.

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

Dit was heerlik. Als wat jy nodig het, was byderhand.

Het heerlik gerus. Als was perfek. Baie dankie.

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It was delicious. Everything you need was at hand.

Had a wonderful rest. Als was perfect. Thank you very much.

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Brendan N - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brendan N
With partner

Baie lekker plek om te ontspan.

Beste tyd gehad by die lodge.

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Very nice place to relax.

Best time had at the lodge.

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Robert C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert C
With partner

Great place but ran out of hot water not sure if the two units share one geyser.

Very neat, and clean, a good location, but hot water is an issue.

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

Very nice and clean.

They enjoyed very much.

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

We will visit again.

Very pleasant stay. Thanks to the host.

Dewan D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dewan D
With partner

Was absoluut die perfekte rusplek vir 'n Afrika-wegbreek. Die natuur en wild so naby en mak, die Afrika-sonsak in die mooi berge en die wildsritte. Sal die vir enige persoon aanraai om dit te ervaar!

Van verblyf tot die natuur, alles is netjies en skoon en versorg. Die veld is mooi die wild is mak, die dienste is baie goed. Dit was 'n vakansie soos geen ander. Ek gaan verseker weer teruggaan.

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Was absolutely the perfect resting place for an African getaway. Nature and wildlife so close and tame, the African sunset in the beautiful mountains and the game drives. Would recommend to anyone to experience it!

From accommodation to nature, everything is neat and clean and cared for. The field is beautiful, the game is tame, the services are very good. It was a holiday like no other. I will definitely go back again.

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

Lekker wegbreek met my tweejarige. Hy het dit ook net so baie geniet soos ons!

Die plek was so netjies, ideaal en gerieflik! Ek sal dit aanbeveel vir enige iemand. Kan nie wag om terug te gaan soontoe nie!

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Nice break with my two year old. He enjoyed it as much as we did!

The place was so neat, ideal and comfortable! I would recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to go back there!

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

I was really impressed with my stay.

Everything was clean and there was great communication.

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

This tranquil place wants you to stay forever.

The bush is the best way to completely relax and unwind. The atmosphere was so special. Quiet and very beautiful.

Brent R - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brent R
With partner

Lekker gerus.

Die natuurlewe is baie mooi en die diere is baie mak. Daar is baie om te doen, tennis, krieket, putt-putt, game dirves, day spa, swembaddens en ander vermaak. Die naatuuromgewing maak 'n mens sommer net rustig en laat jou lekker slaap. Die kliëntediens is baie goed en die mense is vriendelik. Vir my was dit die geld die moeite werd en ek sal enige iemand wat net bietjie wil relax aanbeveel om te gaan.

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Have fun.

The wildlife is very beautiful and the animals are very tame. There is a lot to do, tennis, cricket, putt-putt, game dirves, day spa, swimming pools and other entertainment. The natural environment just calms you down and lets you sleep well. The customer service is very good and the people are friendly. For me it was worth the money and I would recommend anyone who just wants to relax a bit to go.

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Jorika K - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jorika K
With partner

We'll be back soon!

Een van die wonderlikste ervarings wat ons nog ooit gehad het! Elephant Lodge is stapafstand van al die entertainment activities en 5 min se ry van die restaurant. Dis wonderlik om op jou stoep te sit en die diere by jou deur te sien verbyloop.

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We'll be back soon!

One of the most amazing experiences we've ever had! Elephant Lodge is within walking distance of all the entertainment activities and 5 minutes' drive from the restaurant. It's wonderful to sit on your porch and watch the animals walk past your door.

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

Comfortable and relaxing.

Loved the patio and boma area. Lots of animals walking around which was a pleasure.

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

Een van die naweke wat ons nog gehad het.

Ons verblyf was netjies en baie mooi. Baie naby aan die winkel, swem en restaurant. Ons sal gou weer die verblyf book.

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One of the weekends we've ever had.

Our stay was neat and very nice. Very close to the shop, swimming and restaurant. We will book the accommodation again soon.

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

Baie aangenaam.

Groot verskeidenheid wild.

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Very pleasant.

Great variety of game.

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

Enjoyed our stay.

Lovely weekend breakaway. The property was clean and well-equipped.

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

The place was clean and organised and the kitchen although small it was adequate.

I will definitely book again as we loved the game drive and we visited the predators' park. There we learned a lot about rescuing these animals. The park in general is good for the animals.

Bobbi W - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bobbi W
With partner

We enjoyed it very much.

Everything was great!

Jacques A - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques A
With partner

Baie stil en mooi.

Die olifante is net nie maklik om te sien nie, maar per geluk.

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Very quiet and beautiful.

The elephants are just not easy to see, but by luck.

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

Die natuur is pragtig en die verblyf puik.

Ons het loadshedding gehad en reën. Kan dalk voorstel dat gasplaatjie geplaas word in die kombuis asb. Die verblyf was pragtig en die beddegoed uitstekend.

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The nature is beautiful and the accommodation great.

We had loadshedding and rain. Maybe suggest that a gas plate be placed in the kitchen please. The accommodation was beautiful and the bedding excellent.

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

Rustig en maklik.

Ons verblyf was baie lekker hier. Dit is heeltemal volledig toegerus wat dit baie maklik maak vir 'n gesin met kleintjies. Netjies, skoon, sentraal geleë. Geyser word gedeel met ander verblyf, so jy stort maar koud as jy nie eerste opstaan nie.

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Quiet and easy.

Our stay here was very nice. It is completely fully equipped which makes it very easy for a family with little ones. Neat, clean, centrally located. Geyser is shared with other accommodation, so you will shower cold if you don't get up first.

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Kyla S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kyla S
With partner

Beautiful bush experience.

My partner and I visited over two nights during the week and loved our stay! We spent most of our time out in the game reserve enjoying the giraffes, bucks, hippos and so much more. You're guaranteed a beautiful drive every time you leave the chalet. The chalet itself is clean, comfortable, and very well kitted out, with daily cleaning staff available. Be sure to ask about the Predator Camp costs and times if you want to see them, as they are not loose in the rest of the reserve. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!

Philip B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philip B
With partner

Lekker, rustig en onspanne met die diere wat kom kuier in die oggend en aand.

Baie lekker gebly. Die plekkie is pragtig, skoon en alles werk perfek. Die reën het wel foon- en TV-opvangs baie belemmer. Die uitsig oor die grasperkte met die dier was pragtig. Baie naby die natuur gevoel. Rustig en stil. Lekker gebraai met die prentjiemooi bosveld in agtergrond. Die kamp is baie sentraal en stapafstand van winkel, swembaddens en spreelarea. Die restaurant by ontvangs se kos was besonders lekker en personeel is baie vriendelik. Sal vir seker weer besoek.

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Nice, calm and relaxed with the animals that come to visit in the morning and evening.

Very nice stay. The place is beautiful, clean and everything works perfectly. The rain did greatly hamper phone and TV reception. The view over the lawns with the animal was beautiful. Feeling very close to nature. Calm and quiet. Nice barbecue with the picture-perfect woodland in the background. The camp is very central and within walking distance of shops, swimming pools and playgrounds. The food at the restaurant at the reception was particularly good and the staff are very friendly. Will visit again for sure.

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Lizet W - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizet W
With friends

Heerlike ontspanne kuier in die bos.

Dit was 'n aangename verblyf en die geriewe was bo verwagting. Die vlakvarke en muishonde was ons besoekers op ons stoep. Ek sal graag Elephant Lodge aanbeveel.

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A wonderful relaxing visit in the forest.

It was a pleasant stay and the facilities exceeded expectations. The warthogs and mouse dogs were our visitors on our porch. I would happily recommend Elephant Lodge.

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Joey G - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joey G
With partner

Awesome

Ons het Nicole (Ranger) wat ons uitgeneem het op die drive baie geniet, haar kennis en humor was great. Alles was netjies en skoon. Almal was vriendelik van die hekwag tot by die waiter! Sien julle gou weer!

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Awesome

We really enjoyed Nicole (Ranger) who took us out on the drive, her knowledge and humor were great. Everything was neat and clean. Everyone was friendly from the gate guard to the waiter! See you again soon!

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Danelle D - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Danelle D
With partner

Heerlike wegbreek in die bos. Die plek is perfek vir wat mens nodig het. Baie stil en rustig.

Het die boma-area baie geniet, lekker rustig om in die aand 'n vuur te maak. Al die aktiwiteite was baie lekker. Heerlike kos by die restaurant. Sal beslis weer gaan vir 'n heerlike wegbreek.

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Great getaway in the woods. The place is perfect for what one needs. Very quiet and peaceful.

Really enjoyed the boma area, nice and quiet to make a fire in the evening. All the activities were very nice. Delicious food at the restaurant. Will definitely go again for a lovely break.

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Johnny S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Johnny S
With partner

Wonderlike ervarings! Puik gasvryheid.

Ons was baie gelukkig on 3 van die Groot 5 te sien op ons daaglikse "game drives". Die roetes, "watering holes" en lodges word nie almal aangedui op die kaart nie, in ons opinie het dit ons aangespoor om meer te "explore".

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Wonderful experiences! Great hospitality.

We were very lucky to see 3 of the Big 5 on our daily "game drives". The routes, "watering holes" and lodges are not all indicated on the map, in our opinion this encouraged us to "explore" more.

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René G - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
René G
With partner

The unit was well equipped.

We enjoyed animal sightings, even elephants at Elephant Lodge. We will visit again. Hippo and rhino sightings, as well as plain game.

Rudi P - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rudi P
With partner

Baie lekker, ongelukkig is daar bouers wat van vroeg oggend al af reg langs ons geraas en bebou het.

Dit het die rustigheid beïnvloed as ons van die bouers bewus was voor die tyd sou ons nie hier bespreek het nie. Voldoende toilet papier vir 5 was nie voorsien nie.

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Very nice, unfortunately there are builders who have been making noise and building right next to us since early morning.

This affected the tranquility if we had been aware of the builders ahead of time we would not have booked here. Sufficient toilet paper for 5 was not provided.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Ons vra onverskoning vir die geraas met die bouers maar dis 'n privaat eienaar wat besig is met veranderinge aan die eenheid. As u ons gekontak het, sou ons dit aangespreek het. En die skoonmakers moet u elke dag voorsien van toiletpapier.

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Susan R - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan R
With partner

Baie rustig, pragtige diere gesien. Verblyf is skoon, netjies en goed toegerus.

Verblyf was skoon, netjies en baie goed toegerus. Ons het 'n groot verskeidenheid diere gesien en ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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Very peaceful, saw beautiful animals. Accommodation is clean, tidy and well equipped.

Accommodation was clean, tidy and very well equipped. We saw a great variety of animals and we will definitely go again.

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

Beautiful location!

Had a fantastic stay with my family. Will definitely be back.

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

Natuurlewe puik. Selfs olifante by die chalet!

Die TV het nie gewerk in die aand nie a.g.v. router wat lyk my Vodacom nie wou optel nie. Nogtans was dit 'n fantastiese ondervinding.

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Wildlife great. Even elephants at the chalet!

The TV did not work in the evening because router that seems Vodacom didn't want to pick me up. Still, it was a fantastic experience.

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

Baie lekker ontspan.

Die eenheid was baie goed toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het. Die boma is baie gerieflik, skoon en lekker so in die bos. Die mak diere verskriklik geniet. Sal definitief die eenheid aanraai.

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Very relaxing.

The unit was very well equipped with everything you need. The boma is very comfortable, clean and nice like that in the forest. Enjoyed the domestic animals terribly. Would definitely recommend the unit.

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

Ons het dit baie geniet!

Sien sterre.

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We enjoyed it very much!

See stars.

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

Most amazing beautiful.

So much to do. Most amazing time. Unbelievable views. Best weekend of my life.

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

Excellent is the word that comes to mind.

We enjoyed it thoroughly. The unit was clean, services excellent.

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

Vloeiend, gemaklik en baie ontspanning.

Lekker gemaklike plek om te rus in die bosveld.

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Flowing, comfortable and very relaxing.

Nice and comfortable place to rest in the bush.

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Walter E - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Walter E
With partner

Heerlik ontspan saam met my eggenoot.

Die diere wat kom kuier elke oggend was baie spesiaal.

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Wonderfully relaxing with my spouse.

The animals that came to visit every morning were very special.

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George R - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
George R
With partner

Goeie ervaring.

Dit was 'n baie lekker naweek gewees. Olifante het sommer saam met ons by die Boma kom braai. Netjies, skoon en die lugverkoeling is fantasties.

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Good experience.

It had been a very nice weekend. Elephants just came to braai with us at the Boma. Neat, clean and the air conditioning is fantastic.

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

Netjies en gerieflik.

Pragtige plekkie, naby alles.

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Neat and comfortable.

Beautiful place, close to everything.

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Aliza B - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aliza B
With partner

Rus, vrede en opwinding.

Ons het die week by Elephant Lodge baie geniet. Dis presies wat mens nodig het vir 'n goeie wegbreek uit die stad. Dis skoon en netjies, met gereelde bosveldbesoekers wat kom ogies wys. Die plekkie is pragtig en ons het elke oomblik vreeslik geniet. Ons sien Elephant Lodge en die mooiste diere en natuur, so gou moontlik weer.

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Rest, peace and excitement.

We really enjoyed the week at Elephant Lodge. It's exactly what one needs for a good break from the city. It's clean and tidy, with regular woodland visitors who come to show their eyes. The place is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We will see Elephant Lodge and the most beautiful animals and nature again as soon as possible.

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Thinus E - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thinus E
With partner

Baie netjies, lekker braaigeriewe, skoon.

Mooi, rustig en skoon.

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Very tidy, nice braai facilities, clean.

Nice, quiet and clean.

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

Naweekwegbreek.

Kommunikasie was vanaf navrae to nadat ons uit ge'klok' het uitstekend. Ons het selfs 'n kort video van die eenheid se kombuis ontvang sodat ons kon weet wat alles daar is. Dit is perfek toegerus met alles wat jy benodig vir braai en kosvoorbereiding. Lapa-area was skoon uitgevee met nodige roosters, tange en stoele. Stort en wasbak lyk nuut oorgedoen. Die hele eenheid is regtig mooi versorg en in vergelyking met van die ander eenhede sal ek 260 baie sterk aanbeveel. Ons moes onverwags later uit'klok' en die eienaars was vreeslik vriendelik en tegemoetkomend. Vergeet van rondkyk op die internet na ander eenhede. 260 is perfek! Duisend dankies.

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Weekend getaway.

Communication was excellent from inquiries to after we 'checked out'. We even received a short video of the unit's kitchen so we could see what was in there. It is perfectly equipped with everything you need for barbecuing and food preparation. Lapa area was swept clean with necessary grills, tongs and chairs. Shower and sink look newly redone. The whole unit is really well looked after and compared to some of the other units I would highly recommend 260. We unexpectedly had to 'check out' later and the owners were extremely friendly and accommodating. Forget about looking around the internet for other units. 260 is perfect! A thousand thanks.

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

Good value for money.

The only thing I think the unit lacked, was bedside tables.

Lauren D - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lauren D
With partner

Perfect stay for a weekend away.

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with our stay. Our accommodation was clean and spacious, we couldn't have asked for more. Will definitely be back, great value for money.

Susan V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan V
With partner

Beautiful relaxing, and the best place to go and relax.

See stars

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

Baie lekker gebly! Alles was besonders netjies en skoon.

Die eenheid was goed toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het. Die braaigeriewe is baie gerieflik en lekker so in die bos. Van die diere is mak, maar nie lastig nie. Sal definitief die eenheid aanraai.

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Very nice stay! Everything was particularly neat and clean.

The unit was well equipped with everything one needs. The braai facilities are very comfortable and nice to be in the forest. Some of the animals are tame, but not troublesome. Would definitely recommend the unit.

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Jean-marie H - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean-marie H
With partner

Fantastiese plek gewees.

Die eienaar het uit haar pad gegaan en iets spesiaal vir my en my man gereël. Die plek was baie mooi en diens fantasties. Sien julle beslis weer.

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Been a fantastic place.

The owner went out of her way and arranged something special for me and my husband. The place was very beautiful and service fantastic. Definitely see you again.

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Anna-marie V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna-marie V
With partner

Great accommodation and good value for money.

We really had a wonderful Easter Weekend, even in the cold and rain we went on the sunset drive on Saturday night and the predators feed on Sunday morning. The accommodation was perfect, neat and clean and a beautiful unit with everything you needed. Boma area was amazing and enjoyed a wonderful braai under the sky on Friday evening. Would really visit Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge again. Thank you!

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

Very nice.

There was no DStv decoder.

John E - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John E
With partner

Wonderlike ervaring. Almal so vriendelik en gasvry. Sal beslis weer besoek.

Pragtige Bosveld met wonderlike atmosfeer. Baie dankie aan Morne en Yolanda vir puik diens en hulpvaardigheid. Was 'n voorreg om julle te ontmoet. Almal tot Dudu die skoonmaakster was so vriendelik.

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Wonderful experience. Everyone so friendly and hospitable. Will definitely visit again.

Beautiful Forest with wonderful atmosphere. Many thanks to Morne and Yolanda for great service and helpfulness. It was a privilege to meet you. Everyone up to Dudu the cleaner was so friendly.

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

Love the animals visiting us where we stayed.

Was great visiting Mabalingwe and they went out of their way to accommodate everybody after some of the roads were damaged due to heavy rains.

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

Wonderlike en rustige natuur.

Sal enige tyd teruggaan vir die wonderlike ondervinding wat ons gehad het met die renoster. En natuurlik die olifante wat deur die kamp beweeg het, wat 'n ondervinding.

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Wonderful and peaceful nature.

Would go back anytime for the amazing experience we had with the rhino. And of course the elephants that moved through the camp, what an experience.

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Belinda A - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Belinda A
With partner

Very comfortable stay.

We had to ask for toilet paper but other than that was a very pleasant and comfortable stay.

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

Lekker rustige wegbreeknaweek.

Met aankoms het ons klein bietjie gesukkel om ons huisie te kry, maar het met vriendelike hulp toe reggekom. Huisie is groot genoeg vir 2 en ons baba. Baie skoon en netjies. Lugversorging het gehelp vir koue nagte.

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Nice quiet getaway weekend.

Upon arrival, we had a little trouble finding our cottage, but with friendly help we managed. House is big enough for 2 and our baby. Very clean and tidy. Air conditioning helped for cold nights.

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

Very enjoyable and relaxing break in the bush.

Although the unit was small, it had all the amenities and was serviced daily. We had a very nice stay and had various animals visiting us daily. Elephant Lodge is centrally situated to explore Mabalingwe. Morne was there Thursday and Friday morning and we enjoyed his company, he even left his WiFi router so that we can watch TV at night. We will certainly be back.

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

Baie geniet, lekker ontspan, blyplekkie baie netjies en skoon, ons sal beslis weer gaan.

Om 'n bokkie in ons blyplek te sien was iets baie spesiaal, hy het net ingestap, rondgekyk en weer uitgeloop. Dit was awesome. Ons het gebraai by die lapa/boma, maar die ligte by boma het nie gewerk nie.

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Really enjoyed, relaxing, place to stay very neat and clean, we will definitely go again.

Seeing a kid in our place was something very special, he just walked in, looked around and walked out again. It was awesome. We had a barbecue at the lapa/boma, but the lights at the boma didn't work.

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

Rustige en vriendelike familie-omgewing met baie gawe en behulpsame personeel by ontvangs, restaurant/kroeg.

Ons het ons verblyf die week baie geniet, die eenheid was baie goed toegerus, skoon en netjies, daar was elke dag personeel om skoon te maak en al die personeel by Mabalingwe was baie gaaf en behulpsaam, die restaurant en kroeg was baie bekostigbaar en die swembadarea en geriewe was altyd netjies en skoon, die goederewinkel was net buitensporig duur, ons sal definitief weer kom kuier en het die pragtige natuurskoon, diere en omgewing baie geniet.

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Quiet and friendly family environment with very nice and helpful staff at reception, restaurant/bar.

We really enjoyed our stay this week, the unit was very well equipped, clean and tidy, there was staff to clean every day and all the staff at Mabalingwe were very nice and helpful, the restaurant and bar were very affordable and the pool area and facilities were always neat and clean, the merchandise shop was just excessively expensive, we will definitely visit again and really enjoyed the beautiful scenery, animals and surroundings.

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

Baie rustig en lekker. Vriendelike personeel.

Al wat pla is die diere wat al heeltemal mak is, die vlakvarke en ape kom gryp eetgoed van jou tafel, so beter om nie buite met snacks te sit wat bietjie die kuier bederf.

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Very peaceful and nice. Friendly staff.

All that bothers you are the animals that are already completely tame, the warthogs and monkeys come to grab food from your table, so better not to sit outside with snacks that spoil the visit a bit.

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Matthys Jacobus B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Matthys Jacobus B
With partner

Die paar dae baie geniet.

Personeel by die winkels, ens. baie vriendelik. Die eenheid pragtig skoon. Ons het gevind dat die kaartuitleg van die kamp nogals onduidelik is. Onduidelikheid oor reëls bv. mag jy selfry-wildritte doen? Want om na die kuierplekke te gaan is in 'n sekere opsig ook 'n wildrit. TV in ons eenheid was 'n probleem. Ek beveel aan dat gaste ingelig word dat daar trappe is. Andersins baie mooi natuur en wild.

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Really enjoyed the few days.

Staff at the shops etc. very friendly The unit beautifully clean. We found the map layout of the camp to be rather unclear. Ambiguity about rules e.g. are you allowed to do self drive game drives? Because going to the places to visit is also a wild ride in a certain sense. TV in our unit was a problem. I recommend that guests be informed that there are stairs. Otherwise very beautiful nature and wildlife.

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Lenore L - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lenore L

Heerlik ontspan in die vars lug en gerieflike verblyf.

Lekker gebraai in die boma en ure daar gekuier!

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Great relaxing in the fresh air and comfortable accommodation.

Nice barbecue in the boma and spent hours there!

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

Aangenaam maar beplan vooruit.

Eenheid is skoon, gerieflik hoewel klein en kompak met alles wat jy nodig het, ekstra spasie om kruideniersware weg te pak sou welkom gewees het. Eie boma entjie weg teen die bos het 'n pragtige uitsig. Beplan vooruit: Met 'n naweek van reën was daar nie veel wild te sien nie, ook geen WiFi of TV - die TV-app het nie opvangs gehad asook geen selfoon opvangs (MTN). Die restaurant was baie aangenaam waar ons wel opvangs kon kry.

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Pleasant but plan ahead.

Unit is clean, comfortable although small and compact with everything you need, extra space to pack away groceries would have been welcome. Own boma a little way away against the forest has a beautiful view. Plan ahead: With a weekend of rain there wasn't much wildlife to see, also no WiFi or TV - the TV app had no reception and no mobile phone reception (MTN). The restaurant was very pleasant where we could get refreshments.

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

Peaceful, relaxing, position (unit 13).

Warthogs daily visit for breakfast, prior guests must have fed them. Food excellent at restaurant and reasonably priced. Brilliant golf course "Elements" half hour scenic drive from unit through reserve, don't go via Bela Bela. R300 with caddy car, could be busy in season.

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

Lekker maar.

Ons beveel aan dat hulle bedkassie langs die bed aanbring. En deur die 2 enkelbeddens teen mekaar te skuif vir 1 bed veroorsaak dat daar 'n harde hout rif in die middel van die bed is wat nogal ongemaklik was.

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Have fun.

We recommend that they install bedside tables next to the bed. And pushing the 2 single beds together for 1 bed causes there to be a hard wooden ridge in the middle of the bed which was quite uncomfortable.

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Hugo V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hugo V
Family with teenagers

Baie ontspannend.

Plek is skoon en is goed toegerus. Sal net WiFi wou hê omdat MTN-sein baie swak is.

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Very relaxing.

Place is clean and well equipped. Would only like WiFi as MTN signal is very weak.

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Philip S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philip S
Family with young children

Incredible location.

Loved the interaction with the animals from our back porch. We saw so much just sitting on the porch enjoying the view. Elephant Lodge gives you a very intimate experience with nature.

Johan B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan B
With partner

Dit was aangenaam.

Dit was pragtig en rustig.

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It was pleasant.

It was beautiful and peaceful.

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Carla V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carla V
Family with young children

Rustige omgewing en eenhede is baie goed toegerus.

Die predator park moet vooraf bespreek word en jy moet meer as 8 mense wees. Die informasie was nêrens deurgegee nie. Kon nie die plek besoek nie wat sleg was. 'n Pamflet in die eenheid met die informasie, 'n padkaart en inligting oor restaurant se tye sal baie behulpsaam wees.

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Quiet surroundings and units are very well equipped.

The predator park must be booked in advance and you must be more than 8 people. The information was not passed on anywhere. Couldn't visit the place which was bad. A leaflet in the unit with the information, a road map and information about the restaurant's times would be very helpful.

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Andre N - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre N
Family with young children

Fit for purpose.

See stars.

Gert L - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Gert L
With partner

Ons geniet Mabalingwe baie.

Die wild en ander aktiewieteite maak dit aangenaam. Die afstand daarna toe is nie te vêr nie en die pad is mooi.

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We really enjoy Mabalingwe.

The wildlife and other activities make it enjoyable. The distance to it is not too far and the road is beautiful.

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

Lekker, Kalahari Oase is 'n wenner, die diere is so mooi, mooi chalet.

Sal weer gaan en beide Tlou 260 eenhede bespreek vir vriende. Het 'n heerlike naweek gehad, baie dankie!

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Nice, Kalahari Oase is a winner, the animals are so beautiful, beautiful chalet.

Will go again and book both Tlou 260 units for friends. Had a lovely weekend, thank you very much!

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

Blyplek was netjies en veilig.

Stilte tyd is 10:00, bure langsaan geraas gemaak tot na middernag.

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Accommodation was neat and safe.

Quiet time is 10:00, neighbors next door made noise until after midnight.

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Pieter K - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter K
With partner

Dit was heel aangenaam en die wilde diere het nie teleurgestel nie.

Sleutelbokskode laat ontvang. Nommers geskakel, maar nie antwoord gekry nie. Moes toe deur ontvangs werk en het lank gesukkel. Van die panne en potte was nie skoon gewas nie. Te min batteryligte ens. vir beurtkrag.

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It was very enjoyable and the wild animals did not disappoint.

Key box code received late. Called numbers but got no answer. Then had to work through reception and struggled for a long time. Some of the pans and pots were not washed clean. Too few battery lights etc. for load shedding.

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

Heerlik.

Aangename verblyf. Naby alle fasiliteite. Baie reën het geesdrif bietjie gedemp aangesien ons nie 4x4 het nie.

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Delicious.

Pleasant stay. Close to all facilities. A lot of rain dampened our spirit a bit as we don't have 4x4.

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

Ongelooflik lekker.

Alles van die naweek was baie lekker en ek sal Mabalingwe enige tyd aanbeveel en so ook die webblad. Die diens van die webblad was regtig ongelooflik gewees.

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Incredibly delicious.

Everything about the weekend was very enjoyable and I would recommend Mabalingwe anytime and so would the website. The service of the web page was really amazing.

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

Wat 'n ongelooflike lekker tyd het ons nie gehad nie sal enige tyd weer gaan. Dit was ongelooflik lekker en rustig en net wat mens nodig het om weg te kom van die stadslewe se gejaag af vir rus.

Mabalingwe is wonderlik. Regtig wat 'n ongelooflike lekker plek. Ek sal weer en weer en weer en weer terug gaan en dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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What an amazing time we had, would go again anytime. It was incredibly nice and peaceful and just what one needs to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life for rest.

Mabalingwe is great. Really what an incredibly nice place. I will go back again and again and again and again and recommend it to anyone.

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

Baie lekker met wild op jou voorstoep, chalet mooi uitgelê en als perfek.

Beste ervaring wat ek nog gehad het. Dit was ons verlowingsnaweek en Yolanda en haar span het uit hul pad gegaan om die naweek vir ons spesiaal te maak met sjampanje en roosblare op die bed. Dit was net onvergeetlik.

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Very nice with game on your doorstep, chalet nicely laid out and everything perfect.

Best experience I've ever had. It was our engagement weekend and Yolanda and her team went out of their way to make the weekend special for us with champagne and rose petals on the bed. It was just unforgettable.

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Chané P - Oct 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chané P
Family with young children

Fantasties.

Die diere was elke dag op ons voorstoep, dit was fantasties. Sal enige tyd weer gaan.

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Fantastic.

The animals were on our doorstep every day, it was fantastic. Would go again anytime.

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Chané P - Oct 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chané P
Family with young children

Fantasties.

Die diere was elke dag op ons voorstoep, dit was fantasties. Sal enige tyd weer gaan.

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Fantastic.

The animals were on our doorstep every day, it was fantastic. Would go again anytime.

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

Fantasties.

Ons die naweek vreeslik geniet, met al die diere, vriendelike mens, kos, ag als was net so lekker.

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Fantastic.

We really enjoyed the weekend, with all the animals, friendly people, food, oh if it was just so nice.

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

Very good, clean and has all the necessary luxuries.

We enjoyed our stay would definitely return in future.

Loretta C - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Loretta C
With friends

Very nice stay, will definitely go there again!

The host was in touch the whole time for any assistance if needed. Very clean, nice units, ideal for 2 couples that want to have a weekend together but still want their privacy.

Anna-marie V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna-marie V

Uiters genotvol.

Die eenheid waarin ons gebly het behoort aan 'n privaat eienaar wat voorsiening gemaak het vir alles waaraan jy kan dink om die verblyf so gemaklik as moontlik te maak. Daar was elke dag diere wat verby die eenheid geloop, gespring en gevlieg het. Ongelukkig was ons een aand in die restaurant toe die olifante ook daar 'n draai gemaak het waarvan die eienaar ons later ingelig het. Uiters behulpsame en vriendelike personeel! Ons het net gewonder hoe persone in rolstoele by die restaurant uitkom. Die pad daarheen is baie steil, alhoewel dit pragtig is. Ons sou meer padtekens waardeer het in sekere gebiede van die reservaat.

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Extremely enjoyable.

The unit we stayed in belongs to a private owner who has provided for everything you can think of to make the stay as comfortable as possible. There were animals walking, jumping and flying past the unit every day. Unfortunately, we were in the restaurant one night when the elephants also made a visit, of which the owner later informed us. Extremely helpful and friendly staff! We were just wondering how people in wheelchairs get to the restaurant. The road there is very steep, although it is beautiful. We would have appreciated more road signs in certain areas of the reserve.

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Chris-mari V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris-mari V
With partner

Daar is alles wat mens nodig het.

Dis klein, maar daar is alles wat mens nodig het. Ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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There is everything one needs.

It's small, but there is everything you need. We will definitely go again.

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Martin D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin D
With partner

Onvergeetlik, lekker.

Die eenheid was baie cozy en het alles gehad wat ons moontlik sou benodig. Die eenheid was ook baie skoon en baie gerieflik gewees.

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Unforgettable, delicious.

The unit was very cozy and had everything we could possibly need. The unit was also very clean and very comfortable.

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Kobus D - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus D
Family with young children

Ongelooflike bos-ervaring

Plek is baie mooi gemaak en braai-area ook nuut oorgebou (vandat ek laas daar was +- jaar gelede ~ 2020). Eienaars kyk mooi na die plek en dis 'n absolute vreugde om soontoe te gaan! Die stilte en baie diere wat mens daagliks sien is baie goed vir die siel! Was daar saam met my dogtertjie (7) en die aktiwiteite beskikbaar maak die dae heeltemal te kort! Uitstekende plek en ek boek gou weer!

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Incredible forest experience

Place is very nicely done and braai area also newly rebuilt (since I was last there +- year ago ~ 2020). Owners look after the place and it's an absolute joy to go there! The silence and many animals that one sees daily are very good for the soul! Was there with my little girl (7) and the activities available make the days way too short! Excellent place and I will book again soon!

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

Uitstekend.

Heerlik gekuier en elke oomblik geniet. Alles was goed gereël en ons was ontspanne en het die hele reservaat geniet. Dank aan julle vir die besorgdheid oor ons groot bate nl. die omgewing, diere en mense. Soos ek aan Yolanda ge-epos het, dankie dat julle gereël het dat olifante en buffels vir ons kom kuier het, reg voor ons eenheid. Sal dit waardeer indien julle dit weer kan reël wanneer ons weer kom kuier.

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Outstanding.

Had a great time and enjoyed every moment. Everything was well organized and we were relaxed and enjoyed the whole reserve. Thank you for your concern for our great asset viz. the environment, animals and people. As I emailed Yolanda, thank you for arranging for elephants and buffalo to visit us, right in front of our unit. Would appreciate it if you could arrange it again when we visit again.

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

Relaxing.

Amazing watching early in the morning all the animals. The best was when the elephants walked pass our unit. What an incredible moment. Never seen anything like that.

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

Gerieflik, netjies en veilig. Uitstekende diens vanaf Yolanda ontvang.

Sien sterre.

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Comfortable, neat and safe. Received excellent service from Yolanda.

See stars.

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

Om net te ontspan beveel ek Mabalingwe aan. Jy hoef nie eens kos te maak nie, die restaurant se kos is uitstekend.

Ek en manlief het heerlik ontspan en die natuur geniet.

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To just relax I recommend Mabalingwe. You don't even have to cook, the restaurant's food is excellent.

My husband and I had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying nature.

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

Eenheid het verwagting oortref.

Dit was ons 4de kuier by Mabalingwe en die 1ste keer by Tlou A. Die eenheid was netjies, skoon en gerieflik. Dit was heerlik om 'n koppie koffie te drink op die stoep met die wild wat kom groet in die oggende. Die private boma wat die eenheid bied was die perfekte manier om die dae af te sluit. Die eenheid is ook loopafstand van die Farm Shop, Boeretroos-koffiewinkel en een van die vele swembaddens wat Mabalingwe bied. Dit is ook 'n bonus dat die optelpunt vir die wildsritte ook daar is. Die Le Fera Restaurant is glad nie te ver nie en is 'n moet, heerlike kos met die mooiste uitsig. Ek beveel Mabalingwe en die eenheid vir seker aan.

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Unit exceeded expectation.

It was our 4th visit to Mabalingwe and the 1st time to Tlou A. The unit was neat, clean and comfortable. It was lovely to drink a cup of coffee on the stoep with the wildlife that comes to say hello in the mornings. The private boma that the unit offers was the perfect way to end the days. The unit is also within walking distance of the Farm Shop, Boeretroos coffee shop and one of the many swimming pools that Mabalingwe has to offer. It is also a bonus that the pick-up point for the game drives is also there. The Le Fera Restaurant is not too far at all and is a must, delicious food with the most beautiful view. I recommend Mabalingwe and the unit for sure.

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Louise H - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise H

Kan vir seker aanbeveel vir enige persoon wat die natuur soek en net wil ontspan.

Baie skoon en netjies, alles wat jy nodig het. Naby die winkel en swembad, het vir seker my verwagtinge oortref. Sal vir seker teruggaan.

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Can definitely recommend to any person who is looking for nature and just wants to relax.

Very clean and tidy, everything you need. Close to the store and pool, exceeded my expectations for sure. Will go back for sure.

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Vernette D - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vernette D
Family with young children

Lekker wegbreek saam gesin.

Ons het die naweek in Mabalingwe vreeslik geniet. Baie om te doen om almal besig te hou, en min genoeg om te doen as jy net wil rus. Sal beslis terug gaan.

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Nice break with family.

We really enjoyed the weekend in Mabalingwe. Lots to do to keep everyone busy, and little enough to do if you just want to rest. Will definitely go back.

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Lize H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lize H
With partner

Baie oulike Lodge!

Sou awesome gewees het as daar dalk 'n swembad/warmbron by die lodge self was. Die kamp terrein was báie besig. Maar dis nou rerig net iets klein. Die plekkie was netjies en baie gerieflik.

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Very cute Lodge!

Would have been awesome if there was perhaps a pool/hot spring at the lodge itself. The campsite was very busy. But it's really just something small. The place was neat and very comfortable.

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Melandi J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Melandi J
Family with young children

'n Stukkie hemel in die bosveld!

Gemaklik verblyf wat aan als voldoen wat mens nodig het.

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A piece of heaven in the forest!

Comfortable accommodation that meets all that one needs.

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

Heerlike verblyf in 'n rustige omgewing.

Weereens heerlik gebly. Pluimpie aan die eienaar van Tlou eenhede vir die onmiddellike aandag aan die waterpyp wat vroeër deur olifante beskadig is. Ons kan die verblyf beslis aanbeveel!

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Lovely stay in a peaceful environment.

Once again a wonderful stay. Kudos to the owner of Tlou units for the immediate attention to the water pipe that was earlier damaged by elephants. We can definitely recommend the stay!

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Cecilia C - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecilia C
With partner

Lekker wegbreek in die bos.

Het lekker gebly met 'n mooi uitsig oor die bos. Diere het vir ons kom kuier en het die verblyf aangenaam gemaak. Kon lekker vroeg oggend koffie drink op die stoep en die natuur geniet. Veiligheidsmaatreels was goed toegepas en ons het veilig gevoel met die huidige omstandighede. 'n Bonus was die skoonmaak van die eenheid elke dag.

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Nice break in the forest.

Had a nice stay with a nice view of the forest. Animals came to visit us and made the stay pleasant. Could drink nice early morning coffee on the stoep and enjoy nature. Safety measures were well implemented and we felt safe with the current conditions. A bonus was the cleaning of the unit every day.

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Jacques D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques D
With partner

Heerlik rustig.

Baie goed uitgelê vir 2 persone. Yolanda was baie behulpsaam. Sal weer gaan.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

Very well laid out for 2 people. Yolanda was very helpful. Will go again.

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Jodene C - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jodene C
Family with young children

Die eenheid was baie netjies en die personeel baie vriendelik

Mens sien net nie baie diere nie, veral nie olifante nie. Maar die speelarea vir kinders is fantasties verby. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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The unit was very tidy and the staff very friendly

You just don't see many animals, especially elephants. But the children's play area is fantastic. Will definitely go again.

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

Mooi area, baie netjies huisie - toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het. Die harde musiek regoor die park is net baie steurend as mens daantoe gaan vir stilte.

Die eenheid waarin ons gebly het by Mabalingwe Elephant lodge was baie skoon en netjies, en die kamp self lyk baie mooi. Almal wat daar werk was baie vriendelik. Ons kon lekker rondry en sien hoe die park lyk. Een ding wat ons gepla het was die musiek wat regoor die plek in die aande gespeel was. Toe ons die Vrydagmiddag daar aangekom het, het die mense langs ons klipharde musiek gespeel, ek het toe sekuriteit gebel en hulle het die mense vinnig kom stil maak, en my verseker hulle duld nie harde musiek nie, maar die Saterdagaand was daar harde musiek wat van verskillende plekke af gekom het, ek kon nie presies sien waar orals dit vandaan kom nie, so kon nie vir sekuriteit bel om te verduidelik wie dit is nie, maar dit het die naweek ietwat bederf vir ons wat in stilte om 'n vuur in die bos wou sit. Ons sal weer terug gaan, solank harde musiek op 'n aktiewe basis bestuur word en ek nie elke keer moet bel wanneer iemand harde musiek speel nie.

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Nice area, very neat house - equipped with everything you need. The loud music throughout the park is only very disturbing if you go there for silence.

The unit we stayed in at Mabalingwe Elephant lodge was very clean and tidy, and the camp itself looks very nice. Everyone working there was very friendly. We were able to drive around and see what the park looks like. One thing that bothered us was the music that was played all over the place in the evenings. When we got there on Friday afternoon, the people next to us were playing loud music, I then called security and they quickly came to silence the people, and assured me they don't tolerate loud music, but on Saturday night there was loud music that came from different places, I couldn't see exactly where it was coming from so couldn't call security to explain who it was, but it somewhat spoiled the weekend for us sitting around a fire in silence the bush wanted to sit. We will go back again, as long as loud music is managed on an active basis and I don't have to call every time someone plays loud music.

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

Besoek beslis terdeë geniet.

Nader aan natuur beslis nie sommer in 'n kamp nie. Olifante besoek chalets, njalas en vlakvarke gereeld op gras asook die koedoe-gesin wat nou en dan ook kom draai. Beslis' n ervaring. Braaiboma is uniek. Yolanda en Morne baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Definitely thoroughly enjoyed visit.

Closer to nature certainly not just in a camp. Elephants visit chalets, nyalas and warthogs regularly on grass, as well as the kudu family that also comes round now and then. Definitely an experience. Braaiboma is unique. Yolanda and Morne very friendly and helpful.

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Freddie E - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Freddie E
With partner

Die plek is netjies en skoon en het al die nodige fasiliteite en toebehore.

Die TV-kanale is nie goed nie. DStv met KykNet sal pas by die plek.

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The place is neat and clean and has all the necessary facilities and accessories.

The TV channels are not good. DStv with KykNet will suit the place.

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

Stil, skoon, rustige plekkie met alles binne wat jy benodig, aangesien jy slegs daar slaap snags. Boma weg van verblyf is ideaal.

Dit is die derde keer wat ons spesifiek in 260 bly en ons sal beslis terugkeer aangesien ek en my vrou dit geniet om in Mabalingwe te ontspan. Die keer ook plek vir vriende in 261 bespreek en hul was ook genoeë met hul verblyf en die opset. Kan dalk net na 260 se yskas (vriesgedeelte is effektief) kyk wat nie effektief verkoel nie. Gelukkig was die 3 dae wat ons daar was nie bo 30 grade gewees nie, anders kon dit ’n probleem gewees het.

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Quiet, clean, peaceful place with everything you need inside, since you only sleep there at night. Boma away from accommodation is ideal.

This is the third time we have specifically stayed in 260 and we will definitely return as my wife and I enjoy relaxing in Mabalingwe. This time also reserved a place for friends in 261 and they were also pleased with their stay and the set-up. Might just look at 260's fridge (freezer section is effective) which doesn't cool effectively. Fortunately, the 3 days we were there were not above 30 degrees, otherwise it could have been a problem.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Dankie ons sal na die yskas kyk.
Bly julle het dit geniet.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge
Charl S - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Charl S
Family with teenagers

Wonderlike naweekwegbreek.

Met diere wat na jou huisie kom. Netjies en skoon met alles wat mens benodig. Die werkers is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Werklik heerlik gewees.

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Wonderful weekend getaway.

With animals coming to your cottage. Neat and clean with everything you need. The workers are very friendly and helpful. It was really delicious.

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Magriet M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Magriet M
With friends

Mabalingwe is pragtig, die fasiliteite is goed, daar is baie diere en die personeel is vriendelik.

Probleem met miere gehad en gerapporteer (Yolanda), respons was verskonings. Ek het vermoed dat ons self 'n plan sal moet maak. Bela-Bela toe gery, 6 anttraps gekoop en op die idee gekom om wit peper te strooi - baie effektief. Yolanda kon dit mos maar georganiseer het. DStv gebreek, respons was: "ons gaan dit nie weer regmaak nie". Mens verwag bietjie TV saans! 'n Baie groot probleem is dat die mense die diere voer. My bure het op 'n stadium die njalabul gevoer. Miskien kan julle nog meer klem daarop lê dat dit gevaarlik is. Veral die vlakvarke is so blatant dat mens liewer in die huisie moet ingaan as hulle kom.

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Mabalingwe is beautiful, the facilities are good, there are many animals and the staff are friendly.

Had problem with ants and reported (Yolanda), response was apologies. I suspected that we would have to make a plan ourselves. Drove to Bela-Bela, bought 6 anttraps and came up with the idea of sprinkling white pepper - very effective. Yolanda could have organized it. DStv broken, response was: "we're not going to fix it again". One expects some TV in the evening! A very big problem is that the people feed the animals. My neighbors fed the nyalabul at one point. Perhaps you can put even more emphasis on the fact that it is dangerous. The warthogs in particular are so blatant that one should rather go into the house when they come.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Goeie dag Magriet
Baie dankie vir y terugvoer.
Graag wil ons reageer op u klagtes. Ongelukkig is Mabalingwe 'n Natuur reservaat. Ons is baie trots op ons diere en al die gaste verwelkom vanaf die vlakvarke tot die olifante wat hulle besoek aflê by ons eenheid. Die diere is vrylopend. Ons was geseënd met baie reën en ongelukkig bring dit ook miere te voorskyn, sekere tye van die jaar. A.g.v al die diere vanaf die kleinste akkedis tot tot voëls word ons beperk om gifsstowwe oormatig te gebruik. Soos ons aan u verduidelik het, het ons alreeds behandeling toe gedien vir die miere probleem. Dit was duidelik sigbaar om die eenheid asook op die plaveisel. Ons kan ongelukkig nie meer toedien nie aangesien dit ander diere/voëls kan doodmaak. Weereens moet ek klem daarop lê dat dit 'n Natuur reservaat is en miere sal voorkom. Daar is reëls dat diere nie deur gaste gevoer mag word nie, maar ongelukkig is dit uiters moeilik om te beheer.
Soos geadverteer, word dit duidelik aangedui dat daar slegs 'n HD dekodeerder is met 'n paar kanale. Ons het dit ook so aan u verduidelik en aan u gesê dat ons in die verlede probleme op die DStv dekodeerders gehad het met sein, diens en weerlig en is vir die rede lankal gestop. Ons het glad nie genoem dat ons dit nie weer gaan regmaak nie. Al die ander kanale op die HD dekodeerder was vir u beskikbaar.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge
Mario B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mario B
With partner

Lekker in die natuur. Baie diere.

Goeie diens. Die personeel is vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Nice in nature. Many animals.

Good service. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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Andre V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Andre V
Family with young children

Baie lekker met geriewe byderhand.

Die yskas in eenheid A het ongelukkig nie ten volle verkoel agv 'n rubberseëlprobleem vermoed ek. Die eenhede was nie heeltemal skoon van spinnerakke teen die mure en ligte teen die mure. Te verstane agv die grasdakke maar skoonmakers moes seker gesien het. Andersins toegerus met al die basiese behoeftes benodig. Lekker gekuier.

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Very nice with facilities at hand.

The fridge in unit A unfortunately did not cool down fully due to a rubber seal problem I suspect. The units were not completely clean of cobwebs on the walls and lights on the walls. Understandable because of the thatched roofs but cleaners must have seen. Otherwise equipped with all the basic needs required. Have a nice time.

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Anita B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita B
With friends

Dit was regtig baie lekker en sal beslis weer kom.

Kliëntediens was uitstekend. Personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Baie skoon plek en beslis die moeite werd.

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It was really very nice and will definitely come again.

Customer service was excellent. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very clean place and definitely worth it.

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Melissa L - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa L
Family with young children

Absoluut fantasties!

Baie veilige plek waar kinders met hul fietse swembad toe kan ry en hulself geniet. Swem, tennis, krieket, sokker, basketball en al die toerusting word voorsien, verniet! Baie wildslewe met vlakvarke en bokke wat jou daagliks kom groet agter op jou stoep. Groot bederf toe die olifante ook kom hallo sê.

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Absolutely fantastic!

Very safe place where children can ride their bikes to the pool and enjoy themselves. Swimming, tennis, cricket, football, basketball and all the equipment is provided, free of charge! Lots of wildlife with warthogs and goats that come to greet you daily at the back of your porch. Big treat when the elephants came to say hello too.

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Liz B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liz B
With partner

Lekker naby aan die swembad en aktiewe, maar ver genoeg van geraas.

Ons het goed gerus. Lekker om te sit en die wild vanaf die stoepie te bekyk.

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Nice close to the pool and active, but far enough from noise.

We rested well. Nice to sit and watch the wildlife from the porch.

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Johan O - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan O
With partner

Pragtige eenheid met alles wat nodig is en pragtige natuur en wildlewe.

Sien sterre.

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Beautiful unit with everything needed and beautiful nature and wildlife.

See stars.

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Annemarie O - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie O
With partner

Heerlik in die bos ontspan

Mens voel sommer deel van die natuur met die diere wat tot op jou voorstoep kom. Het die addisionele 2 blikbekers baie waardeer - koffie in die bos proe net lekkerder in `n blikbeker :)

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Great relaxing in the forest

You simply feel part of nature with the animals that come to your doorstep. Really appreciated the additional 2 tin cups - coffee in the bush just tastes better in a tin cup :)

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Betsie W - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsie W
With partner

Baie lekker gebly en gerus. Alles was baie skoon en netjies. Baie dankie Yolanda en Mornê vir julle gasvryheid. Ons het die ekstra nag en wildritte baie waardeer en geniet.

Baie mooi wild gesien.

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Very nice stay and relaxed. Everything was very clean and tidy. Thank you very much Yolanda and Mornê for your hospitality. We really appreciated and enjoyed the extra night and game drives.

Very beautiful wildlife seen.

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Gillian B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gillian B
With partner

Very peaceful and quiet.

It was lovely to sit outside and watch the birds and the other animals going about their daily business.

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

Was fantasties en rustig.

Sal definitief weer gaan. Net die njala bul wat my kleinseun aangeval het en hom met sy horing prober steek het, het gelukkig hom net in sy nek gekrap. Ek dink hy is baie gevaarlik.

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Was fantastic and peaceful.

Will definitely go again. Only the nyala bull that attacked my grandson and poked him with its horn luckily only scratched his neck. I think he is very dangerous.

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Jammer oor die voorval. Ongelukkig bly dit wilde diere en gaste moet so ver as moontlik van hulle af bly.

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Annatjie L - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annatjie L
With partner

Baie rustig en baie mooi.

Ons het by Elephant Lodge bespreek, Tlou 260 B baie goed toegerus en baie netjies. Baie rustig, net wat 'n mens nodig het veral as jy net rustigheid soek en veral as jy van die stad af kom.

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Very peaceful and very beautiful.

We booked at Elephant Lodge, Tlou 260 B very well equipped and very tidy. Very peaceful, just what one needs especially if you are just looking for peace and especially if you are coming from the city.

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Ek is baie bly julle kon rus na die inperking. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

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Leroux S - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leroux S
With partner

Vir seker waarde vir geld.

Ons sal vir seker terug wees, goed geleë, skoon, netjies. Die kombuis wat binne is nou maak soveel meer sin en gee ekstra plek in die eenheid.

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For sure value for money.

We will be back for sure, well located, clean, tidy. The kitchen that is inside now makes so much more sense and gives extra space in the unit.

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Ons is bly julle geniet die verbeterings, hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Daar sal definitief weer iets nuuts wees, baie dankie.

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Kobus D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus D
With partner

So na aan natuur as wat kan kom!

'n Pragtige plek om in te wees as jy wil wegbreek van die stad se geraas! Plek was baie skoon met oorgenoeg komberse en stoel-kussings om gemaklik buite te raak. Lugversorging het 100% gewerk (die verwarmer) en plek was heerlik warm in die baie koue aande. Ons het slegs 1 deel geboek met bure in die ander eenheid en het hulle skaars gehoor - tog lekker as daar so bietjie meer mense is met die gesin van 4 bosvarke wat rondloop in die nag - Daai is nou 'n ander ervaring maar nogmaals pragtige diere! Vat 'n flits! Nyala-bulle doen gereeld hulle dans voor jou stoep, klein gesin van 5 apies groet elke dag (hulle kan stout wees, maar regtig baie oulik), en ook vlakvarke, eekhorings en tarentale kom baie naby. Loeries sal op jou skoot kom sit en vrugte eet uit jou hand uit - net 'n absolute ongelooflike lekker ervaring gewees en kan nie wag om weer te gaan nie! Leeus en Zebras in die aande gehoor en ook 'n groot Muskeljaatkat reg voor ons plek gesien omtrent 22:30 - pragtige dier! Die aktiwiteitgeriewe self is ook in top kondisie! Sokker/aksiekrieketbaan, tennisbaan en kinder speel areas word baie goed na gekyk! Die plaaswinkeltjie het nou wel nie 'n groot verskeidenheid van items nie so vat maar saam, anders is die dorp so 20 minute se ry wat ook nie erg is nie. Ons het ongelukkig die olifante deur die lodge gemis die keer, maar ek weet hulle kan tot teen jou eenheid verbyloop. Groot luiperdspore gesien so luister maar as hulle se moenie sonder gidse gaan stap nie. Eienaar is ook baie hands-on en sal uit sy pad gaan om enige versoeke te akkommodeer - Was 'n wonderlike belewenis en kan dit ten sterkste aanbeveel!

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As close to nature as you can get!

A beautiful place to be in if you want to get away from the city noise! Place was very clean with plenty of blankets and chair cushions to get comfortable outside. Air conditioning worked 100% (the heater) and place was wonderfully warm in the very cold evenings. We only booked 1 part with neighbors in the other unit and hardly heard them - it's nice if there are a little more people with the family of 4 wild boars walking around at night - Now that's a different experience but once again beautiful animals ! Take a flash! Nyala bulls regularly do their dance in front of your porch, small family of 5 monkeys say hello every day (they can be naughty, but really very cute), and also warthogs, squirrels and guinea fowl come very close. Loeries will come and sit on your lap and eat fruit out of your hand - just an absolutely amazing experience and can't wait to go again! Heard Lions and Zebras in the evenings and also saw a big Muskelljaatcat right in front of our place about 10.30pm - beautiful animal! The activity facilities themselves are also in top condition! Soccer/action cricket pitch, tennis court and children's play areas are very well looked after! The small farm shop doesn't have a large selection of items, otherwise the town is about a 20-minute drive away, which isn't too bad either. Unfortunately we missed the elephants through the lodge this time, but I know they can walk right up to your unit. Big leopard tracks seen so listen but if they say don't go hiking without guides. Owner is also very hands-on and will go out of his way to accommodate any requests - Was a great experience and can highly recommend!

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

Rustige kuier, pragtige verblyf.

Ek en my man het vir 'n wegbreek in Tlou bespreek. Soos altyd, baie lekker. Pragtige akkommodasie en rustige atmosfeer. Sal beslis dit aanbeveel. Dankie Yolanda. Julle plek is stunning.

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Peaceful visit, beautiful accommodation.

My husband and I booked for a getaway in Tlou. As always, very tasty. Beautiful accommodation and tranquil atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it. Thanks Yolanda. Your place is stunning.

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Sandra V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra V
With friends

Absoluut wow.

Puik fasiliteite. Vriendelike, behulpsame diens.

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Absolutely wow.

Great facilities. Friendly, helpful service.

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Teresa D - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Teresa D
With friends

Rustig, ontspannend met 'n groot verrassing!

'n Trop olifante het ons die Saterdagmiddag by die boma besoek. Hulle het tot 15 meter van ons chalet af aan die bome geëet. Dit was 'n belewenis om hulle so van naby te ervaar. Ons was bietjie teleurgesteld en het verwag om meer wild te sien toe ons gaan rondry het. Die bos is baie ruig. Verder het ons heerlik ontspan en dit was 'n lafenis vir die siel en gees. Die chalet is baie gerieflik met alles wat nodig is en was ook mooi skoon. Ons sien julle weer die 15de Desember 2020.

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Quiet, relaxing with a big surprise!

A herd of elephants visited us at the boma on Saturday afternoon. They ate on the trees up to 15 meters from our chalet. It was an experience to experience them so closely. We were a little disappointed and expected to see more wildlife when we went for a drive. The forest is very rough. Furthermore, we had a great time relaxing and it was a treat for the soul and spirit. The chalet is very comfortable with everything you need and was also very clean. We will see you again on the 15th of December 2020.

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Lindy V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindy V
With friends

Awesome.

Fantastic weekend. Will go back.

Joan B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joan B
With partner

Rustige wegbreek, met baie om te doen in reservaat.

Rustige naweek waar ons kon wegbreek voor ons volgende kleinding kom. Baie om te doen in die reservaat en in die omliggende omgewing. Absoluut die moeite werd om te besoek.

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Peaceful getaway, with lots to do in reserve.

Quiet weekend where we could get away before our next little one arrives. Lots to do in the reserve and in the surrounding area. Absolutely worth visiting.

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Yvonne D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvonne D
With partner

Peaceful and wonderful enjoyed our stay.

Only one negative. Could there be maps of the game drive area be available in the room. The TV channels and guide as well. The sport channels were disappointing as the selection was limited.

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We did put maps in the units. Unfortunately, we had signal, service and lightning problems with the DStv and had to replace it with the HD decoders.

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Beatrix K - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Beatrix K
With partner

Knus woonstel.

Die matras moet vervang word - rug seer geraak. Die braai-area moet opgeknap word.

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Cozy apartment.

The mattress needs to be replaced - back hurt. The braai area needs to be renovated.

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Ons het die matrasse vervang. Ons doen gereeld verbeteringe en sal volgende die braai-area verbeter.

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Daniel O - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel O
With partner

Klein, kompak, maar alles wat jy nodig het.

Ek was bitter verbaas met die plek. Ek het dit gehuur vir beide my ouers en my broer en skoonsus en was aangenaam verras. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel, maar sal voorstel dat 260a en b albei tegelykertyd gehuur word. Ek dink jy boet privaatheid in indien jy net die een deel huur.

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Small, compact, but everything you need.

I was very surprised with the place. I rented it for both my parents and my brother and sister in law and was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely recommend but would suggest renting 260a and b both at the same time. I think you sacrifice privacy if you only rent one part.

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Danie K - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie K
With partner

Baie goeie belewenis

Sal weer besoek Klimaat, geriewe, wildsbesigtiging, paaie is alles A+. Vriendelike ontvangs en vriendelike diens. Lekker asem geskep in die natuur.

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Very good experience

Will visit again Climate, amenities, wildlife viewing, roads are all A+. Friendly reception and friendly service. Nice breath created in nature.

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Elsje K - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsje K
With partner

Lieflike bosveld-ervaring.

Byna geen wild gesien tydens ritte deur die park nie, maar die wild/voëllewe rondom die chalet het daarvoor opgemaak. Die privaat boma was perfek geleë met wildsbokke en vlakvarke wat rustig naby gewei het. Die huisie is klein maar baie goed uitgelê met moderne badkamers en alle geriewe wat ons nodig kon hê. Die bed wat hoër as die woonarea is gee 'n oulike uitkyk op die buitelewe deur die vensters. Een ligskakelaar het nie gewerk nie, maar na rapportering is dit reggemaak. Dudu wat ons huisie elke dag kom skoonmaak het, is baie vriendelik en maak deeglik skoon. Ons kom vir seker weer!

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Lovely woodland experience.

Almost no wildlife seen during drives through the park, but the wildlife/bird life around the chalet made up for it. The private boma was perfectly situated with antelope and warthog grazing peacefully nearby. The cottage is small but very well laid out with modern bathrooms and all the amenities we could need. The bed, which is higher than the living area, gives a nice view of the outdoors through the windows. One light switch did not work, but after reporting it was fixed. Dudu, who came to clean our house every day, is very friendly and cleans thoroughly. We will definitely come again!

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Gideon P - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gideon P
With partner

Mooi so by die rivierloop, naby die geriewe vir ouers met kinders.

Dit is nie so ver om te ry van Johannesburg af nie. Die reëlings was goed getref. Eenheid is netjies en belangrik vir my in die hitte in die somer is 'n lugverkoeler en waaier.

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Beautiful like this by the river walk, close to the facilities for parents with children.

It is not that far to drive from Johannesburg. The arrangements were well made. Unit is neat and important for me in the heat in the summer is an air cooler and fan.

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Amanda V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amanda V
With partner

Heerlik ontspan met die natuur rondom ons.

Heerlik gerus en die akkommodasie was perfek.

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Wonderfully relaxing with nature around us.

Great comfort and the accommodation was perfect.

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Henriette Z - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Henriette Z
With partner

Rustig tussen die diere.

Blyplek se kombuis is minimalisties, maar bevat alles wat nodig is. Weer was sleg en ons moes binne eet - nie baie gerieflik sonder 'n tafel nie. Die plek is bedoel vir buite leef. Nabygeleë plaaswinkel is 'n heerlike ervaring, met swembad en alle ontspanningsgeriewe.

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Quiet among the animals.

Blyplek's kitchen is minimalist, but contains everything needed. Weather was bad and we had to eat inside - not very convenient without a table. The place is meant for outdoor living. Nearby farm shop is a delightful experience, with swimming pool and all leisure facilities.

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Megan S - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Megan S
With partner

Amazing.

Very relaxing and amazing view of the bushveld.

Joekie W - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joekie W
With partner

Aangenaam

Baie lekker. Sal weer gaan

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Pleasant

Very nice. Will go again

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Kate S - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kate S
With partner

Heerlike kort wegbreek

Sou graag meer inligting oor die kamp en diere wou he.

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Great short break

Would have liked more information about the camp and animals.

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Herman B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Herman B
Large group

The water was black to brown at times.

The resort are nice. But to little game. BIG 5?

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

The water turns black when the elephants broke the water pipes. The Lions is in a separate camp and you can visit them on Wednesday and Sundays, during their feed time. The rest of the Big 5 is on the Nature Reserve.

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Calvin T - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Calvin T
With partner

There is no emphasis on customer service.

The restaurant and bar staff look very unhappy. I'm not sure if they are underpaid or mistreated. The service and food at the restaurant is really terrible. The service gets 2 out of 5 and the food gets 2 out of 5. The pizza was OK but we only got a pizza menu on the last day.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Good day
We are very sorry to hear of your bad experience at the Restaurant. We would like to point out that we do not have anything to do with the Restaurant at Mabalingwe Game Reserve. You should have pointed it out to the Management of the Restaurant, they would attend to a complaint like that. From our side, we did forward your review to the management and they will attend to the problem. Mabalingwe consist of the Game reserve and then we only have private property inside the reserve. It would be appreciated if you can rate us on our Unit only. If there are anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank You, Morne (Elephant Lodge Unit 260 A &B)

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Riana C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Riana C
With partner

Sal binne seisoen aanbeveel, nie buite seisoen nie.

Nie alle fasiliteite beskikbaar op weeksdae nie, teleurgesteld.

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Would recommend in season, not out of season.

Not all facilities available on weekdays, disappointed.

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JJ V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
JJ V
With partner

Rustige omgewing. Aangename rustyd gehad.

Verassing van 'n olifantbul by die boma gehad wat aan lek kom vroetel het. Wonderlik, maar ook ongewoon.

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Quiet environment. Had a pleasant rest.

Had a cremation of a bull elephant at the boma that came to fumble for a leak. Wonderful, but also unusual.

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Jaco D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jaco D
With partner

Baie lekker.

Alles was lekker en het die tyd geniet, maar die eenheid binne was vuil, vloer was nie properly gevee, daar was gebreekte glas op die vloer, een of ander pil, pen, stick on eye lash, een of ander draad ook op die vloer met ons aankoms. Tydens ons verblyf het hulle nie die plek uit gevee elke dag nie, en toe on uitklok is nie all die beddegoed af gehaal om te was soos kombers en duvet, so dit wil my sê ek het ook op iemand anders se germs / gemors geslaap, siek!

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Very nice.

Everything was nice and enjoyed the time, but the unit inside was dirty, floor was not swept properly, there was broken glass on the floor, some pill, pen, stick on eye lash, some thread also on the floor upon our arrival. During our stay they didn't sweep the place out every day, and when we checked out all the bedding wasn't taken down to wash like blanket and duvet, so that means I slept on someone else's germs/mess too, sick!

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Werner F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Werner F
With partner

Heerlike naweek en alles was perfek!

Die verblyf is heerlik en baie skoon en netjies. Dit is die perfekte naweek gewees om die bos en vakansie-oordatmosfeer ineen te geniet!

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Great weekend and everything was perfect!

The accommodation is lovely and very clean and tidy. It was the perfect weekend to enjoy the forest and holiday resort atmosphere together!

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

'n Rustige en gemaklike naweek wegbreek in die bos, slegs 1 uur en 30 min vanaf Pretoria.

Die eenheid is baie oulik toegerus en mooi skoon. Mabalingwe oord sorg vir baie vermaak. Ons het die naweek baie geniet, sien julle binnekort weer.

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A quiet and comfortable weekend getaway in the woods, only 1 hour and 30 minutes from Pretoria.

The unit is very nicely equipped and clean. Mabalingwe resort provides a lot of entertainment. We really enjoyed the weekend, see you again soon.

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Francois V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois V
With partner

Pragtig en diere kom tot by jou.

Die eenheid self was perfek, maar die skoonmakers maak die eenheid langsaan hul kuierplek van vroeg tot na 14:00. Ons sal nie vir langer as 2 dae daar wil bly met geraas van hulle af nie.

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Beautiful and animals come to you.

The unit itself was perfect, but the cleaners make the unit next door their hangout from early until after 2pm. We wouldn't want to stay there for more than 2 days with noise from them.

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Baie dankie dat u dit onder ons aandag gebring het oor die skoonmakers. Dis buite kontrakteurs en ons het dit met hulle opgeneem, geen skoonmakers mag by eenhede wees tensy dit is om dit skoon te maak nie.

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Beverley B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beverley B
With partner

Rustig en lekker.

Baie lekker gekuier. Die eienaar was die hele tyd in kontak om te verseker ons was gelukkig. Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Kan nie wag om terug te keer nie.

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Quiet and nice.

Had a great time. The owner was in contact the whole time to ensure we were happy. We had a great time. Can't wait to return.

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

Meeste wilde diere wat ek al ooit gesien het.

Amazing vakansieplek gewees.

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Most wild animals I have ever seen.

Amazing vacation spot.

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Beth B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Beth B
With partner

Baie gerieflik en netjies. Die toegemaakte kombuis is soveel beter! Baie baie dankie!

Home away from home. Baie lekker vir 'n wegbreeknaweek van al die stadsgeluide. Doen mens se hele wese baie goed. Nogmaals dankie, ook vir Morne die gasheer van die huis. Jy's 'n mens duisend, gawer en vriendeliker kry jy skaars.

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Very comfortable and neat. The closed kitchen is so much better! Thank you very, very much!

Home away from home. Very nice for a weekend away from all the city noises. Does one's whole being very well. Thanks again, also to Morne the host of the house. You're a thousand people, kinder and friendlier you hardly find.

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David G - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
David G
With partner

Baie rustig en waarde vir geld, personeel baie vriendelike, kan hoog aan beveel.

As jy gelukkig is, is daar genoeg wild om sien onder andere die groot vyf.

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Very peaceful and value for money, staff is very friendly, can highly recommend it.

If you're lucky, you'll see a lot of game, the big 5, among others.

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Marc F - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marc F
With partner

Rustige verblyf met diere wat tot op jou voorstoepie kom. Privaat en baie goed ingerig.

Baie netjies rustige verblyf in die bosveld met diere wat tot op jou voorstoep kom. Alles perfek ingerig vir 'n vinnige stads wegbreek. Baie dankie.

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Quiet accommodation with animals coming to your front porch. Private and very well appointed.

Very neat tranquil accommodation in the bushveld with animals coming to your doorstep. Everything perfectly arranged for a quick city break. Thank you very much.

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

Regtig moeite werd.

Ek en my gesin het dit baie geniet en dink dit is regtig waarde vir geld. Dis 'n lekker in-die-bos-wegbreek en jy kan jou kinders baie besighou. Die verbeterings wat aangebring is baie netjies, gemaklik en netjies. Beddegoed was meer as genoeg en beddens baie gemaklik. Ek sal regtig die plek aanbeveel vir enige persoon en vriende en sal enige tyd graag weer wil gaan. My seun het dit baie geniet. Ek voel die vorige persoon se kommentaar is nie geldig nie en het niks gehad om oor te kla. Ons het al baie plekke oor geslaap en kan niks slegs se oor die plek.

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Really worth it.

My family and I really enjoyed it and think it is really value for money. It's a nice break in the woods and you can keep your children very busy. The improvements made are very neat, comfortable and tidy. Bedding was more than enough and beds very comfortable. I would really recommend the place to any person and friends and would love to go again anytime. My son really enjoyed it. I feel the previous person's comment is not valid and had nothing to complain about. We have stayed in many places and can't say anything bad about the place.

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Cornel V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornel V
With partner

Hou maar die vensters toe, want die ape is meester diewe.

Baie lekker verblyf vir 2 mense. Stil en rustig met baie diere wat jou spasie deel, soos gemeld oppas net vir die ape. 'n Paradys wat dit betref. Woonstel het alles wat nodig is. Boma is baie lekker vir 'n kampvuur, Mabalingwe het pragtige natuurskoon en sal beslis weer gaan.

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Just keep the windows closed, because the monkeys are master thieves.

Very nice stay for 2 people. Quiet and peaceful with many animals sharing your space, as mentioned just watch out for the monkeys. A paradise for that matter. Apartment has everything needed. Boma is very nice for a campfire, Mabalingwe has beautiful scenery and will definitely go again.

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Heidi O - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidi O
With partner

Rustige bosveldwegbreek.

Ons was aangenaam verras oor hoe netjies en skoon die eenheid was. Dit was ons eerste bosveldwegbreek en sal vir seker weer daar in die toekoms bespreek.

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Peaceful bushveld getaway.

We were pleasantly surprised with how neat and clean the unit was. It was our first bushveld getaway and will definitely book there again in the future.

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Beth B - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Beth B
With partner

Wonderluk!

Ons het ons wegbreeknaweek baie geniet en verskriklik dankie dat julle die kombuis nou binne-in toegemaak het, dit is soveel makliker en geriefliker! Die badkamer se opknappings lyk baie baie mooi!

Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Annalene Steyn S - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annalene Steyn S
Individual traveller

Eienaars besig met opgradering van eenheid wat dit nog meer aantreklik gaan maak.

Tyd baie geniet en sal beslis weer teruggaan, eenheid was gerieflik met alles wat nodig was.

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Owners is busy upgrading the unit which will make it even more attractive.

Enjoyed it a lot and will definitely go back, unit was comfortable with everything needed.

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Sarel K - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Sarel K
Family with young children

Meer luuksheid teen dieselfde tarief by ander oorde.

Dun kombersies met dun ekstra kombersies - oord het nog gebring na aanvraag. Dit is winter en koud. Kussings en komberse is oud (neem liefs jou eie saam). Matras is deurgeslaap en ongemaklik. Geen verwarmers nie. Na die aanbouery is die plek nog vuil. Mure en deur in badkamer vol sementmerke. DStv-koppeling waarvoor ons betaal het, het nie gewerk nie. Eienaar volg nie op om te hoor of alles uitgesorteer was nie. Eienaar duidelik geïrriteerd met kritiek. Nee wat, daar is baie beter plekke teen dieselfde tarief per aand.

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More luxury at the same rate at other resorts.

Thin blankets with thin extra blankets - resort still brought on request. It is winter and cold. Pillows and blankets are old (please bring your own). Mattress is worn through and uncomfortable. No heaters. After the extension, the place is still dirty. Walls and door in bathroom full of cement marks. DStv connection that we paid for did not work. Owner does not follow up to hear if everything was sorted. Owner clearly annoyed with criticism. No what, there are much better places for the same rate per night.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Ons is baie jammer dat u so ongelukkig was.
Die kussings en komberse is nie oud nie. Daar was 'n duvet oortreksel, dun kombers asook dukker komberse in die kas vir elke bed. Nadat u gekla het, het ons gereël vir nog ekstra komberse.
Nog niemand het oor die matrasse gekla nie. Die plek is nie vuil nie, daar is elke dag skoonmaak dienste.
Soos u weet het ons wel die DStv probeer uitsorteer, volgens Multichoice was dit wel geaktiveer. U geld is ten volle terug betaal vir die DStv.
Ons het die heeltyd met u opgevolg deur SMS'e asook telefonies met u gepraat.

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Louise S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise S
With partner

Fantasties.

Die verblyf was fantasties en ek was mal oor die verblyf en Mabalingwe!

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Fantastic.

The accommodation was fantastic and I loved the accommodation and Mabalingwe!

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Baie dankie, hoop om julle weer te sien.

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Annalizab.co. J - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annalizab.co. J

Lekker in die bos.

Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek. Het die bos baie geniet.

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Nice in the woods.

It was a lovely break. Really enjoyed the forest.

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

Heerlike rus.

Het verlede week by Elephant Lodge 'n "midweek" wegbreek gehad en kan net met lof praat oor die oord en en die eenheid. Baie lekker (soos altyd) baie skoon en sommer net heerlik. Sal enige tyd hierdie eenheid aanbeveel.

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Great rest.

Had a "midweek" break at Elephant Lodge last week and can only speak highly of the resort and and the unit. Very nice (as always), very clean and simply delicious. Would recommend this unit anytime.

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Elyssa H - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elyssa H
With partner

Ons het baie lekker gebly die plekkie is netjies en goed toegerus.

Mabalingwe is 'n wonderlike vakansieoord vir 'n vakansie of selfs net 'n wegbreeknaweek. Mal oor die wild by jou agterstoep! Die uitkyk vanaf die restaurant is ongelooflik mooi, en die seekoeie net enkele meters van mens af is iets om te beleef. Die verskeie wildritte is 'n móét veral dié predatore voer op die sondagoggend. Wat 'n belewenis! Ons sal definitief weer 'n besoek aflê aan Mabalingwe.

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We had a great stay, the place is neat and well equipped.

Mabalingwe is a great holiday resort for a holiday or even just a weekend getaway. Love the wildlife on your back porch! The view from the restaurant is incredibly beautiful, and the manatees just a few meters away is something to experience. The various game drives are a must, especially feeding these predators on Sunday morning. What an experience! We will definitely visit Mabalingwe again.

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Baie dankie, hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Lekker dag vêrder. Morne Oosthuizen

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

Ons het baie lekker gebly en die plek is netjies en goed toegerus.

Hoewel ons net daar geslaap het, was alles beskikbaar wat ons nodig sou hê. Alles was baie skoon en daar is ook genoeg komberse sou ons dit nodig gehad het. Ons sal beslis weer gebruik maak van die eenheid en sal dit ook aanbeveel by ander mense.

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We had a great stay and the place is neat and well equipped.

Although we only slept there, everything we would need was available. Everything was very clean and there are also enough blankets if we needed them. We will definitely use the unit again and will also recommend it to other people.

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Mev G - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mev G
With partner

Dit was 'n baie lekker naweek weg saam met my man en klein 1 jarige seuntjie.

Dit was 'n baie lekker naweek weg saam my man en klein seuntjie. Ons het wel die 1ste aand 'n bietjie koud gekry, 'n klein heater sou lekker gewees het. Die plek self was mooi skoon, en die braai-area was heel lekker. Ons seuntjie het dit baie geniet en oral rond gehardloop.

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It was a very nice weekend away with my husband and little 1 year old boy.

It was a very nice weekend away with my husband and little boy. We did get a bit cold on the 1st night, a small heater would have been nice. The place itself was nice and clean, and the braai area was very nice. Our little boy really enjoyed it and ran all over the place.

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Carla B - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla B
With partner

Saligheid vir die siel!

Rustig en beslis 'n plek waarnatoe ek weer binnekort sal gaan. Als skoon en netjies!

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Bliss for the soul!

Quiet and definitely a place I will go to again soon. If clean and tidy!

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Sanet C - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet C
With partner

Eenheid was smaakvol, netjies en gerieflik. Baie dankie.

Mabalingwe het ons harte gesteel. Dit is prentjiemooi en die mense is vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig. Die eenheid was net reg vir ons en het baie lekker gebly. Sal egter daarvan hou om hoër op te bly, maar sal die opsie kies as ons meer mense is.

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Unit was tasteful, neat and convenient. Thank you.

Mabalingwe stole our hearts. It is picture perfect and the people are friendly and very helpful. The unit was just right for us and we enjoyed the stay. Would like to stay higher up but will choose the option when we are more people.

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Edith T - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Edith T
With partner

Naby aan die natuur, rustig, netjies en veilig.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge is 'n fantastiese bestemming met baie diere. Ons het alles van die Big 5 gesien behalwe luiperds. Geriewe is uitstekend en daar is baie om te doen. Dit is rustig en die verblyf sluit alle basiese benodighede in. Ons moes wel bietjie wag om die sleutel vir ons chalet te kry omdat die eienaar nie die kode vir die kluis gestuur het nie andersins geen klagtes.

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Close to nature, quiet, tidy and safe.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge is a fantastic destination with many animals. We saw everything from the Big 5 except leopards. Amenities are excellent and there is plenty to do. It is peaceful and the accommodation includes all basic necessities. We did have to wait a bit to get the key for our chalet because the owner did not send the code for the safe otherwise no complaints.

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Rhulani M - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rhulani M
With partner

I enjoyed my stay.

I enjoyed my stay, more specifically the environment itself.

John V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John V
With partner

Lekker breuk.

Mabalingwe is 'n puik vakansie oord met baie te doen vir kinders en goeie wild uitstappies! Die eenheid was baie goed, daar was vuil water in die koue krane. Boma is baie lekke! Olifante het kom kuier!

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Nice break.

Mabalingwe is a great holiday resort with lots to do for children and good wildlife excursions! The unit was very good, there was dirty water in the cold taps. Boma is a lot of licks! Elephants have come to visit!

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Clarissa P - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Clarissa P
With partner

Had a great time.

Amazing getaway for couples and families.

Dennis A - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dennis A
Family with young children

Was gemaklik en het dit baie geniet, sal weer gaan.

Ons het die breek geniet, die kamer was goed en alles was op sy plek.

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Was comfortable and really enjoyed it, would go again.

We enjoyed the break, the room was good and everything was in its place.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Baie dankie, ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Lekker dag, Morne Oosthuizen.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Hannes M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Hannes M
With friends

Pathetic accommodation and misleading pictures.

No star report: Pathetic misleading information on self-catering "fully equipped" kitchen: it is actually situated outside the chalet under the stoep's roof. Monkeys and warthogs was begging for food/stealing food while preparing! No airconditioning. The roof fan only had one speed setting - and it was very noisy so you could not sleep with it on. Ceiling light above the bed came lose from the wall and hung on hinge. Water in one unit became brown in all taps the second day, could not use the bathroom. Pathetic experience.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge 's response

Ek vra om verskoning indien u 'n slegte ondervinding gehad het, ek glo egter daar was geen misleidende inligiting op die webblad nie, dit is wel selfsorg en daar word ook aangedui dat ons eenhede geen lugversorging het nie.
Wilde diere wat kos bedel is ongelukkig buite ons beheer, hulle kan egter ‘n probleem raak aangesien gaste gereëld die wilde diere voer. Daar is ‘n span werkers wat met graagte sou gaan kyk het na die ligte en water, indien u die klagte aangemeld het by ontvangs. Duidelike foto’s is op webtuiste beskikbaar sodat u wel kon sien hoe lyk die geriewe. Eenhede word skoon en netjies oorhandig met aankoms en kombuis fasilitiete is soos geadverteer.

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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, R516, Bela-Bela, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo
https://travelground.imgix.net/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAA8e4d487a85ee440dd721035f423af52c27bb18f0c68855c78a7d24c06675b90227e944fe850866711932a3b54a57ac0894d2?w=1440&h=960&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format,compress&q=80 From R990 per night (sleeps 2) 217 5 1 5 Mabalingwe Nature Reserve R516, Bela-Bela 0480 Limpopo 021 201 8900 14:00-22:00 10:00 -24.822157740712 28.062489263907