Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 253 Eagle
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Itumeleng M - Apr 2024
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Tranquility.
Zaba M - Jan 2024
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It's so amazingly.
Karen D - Jun 2024
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Pragtige natuurskoon en dierelewe, ligging perfek.
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Beautiful scenery and wildlife, location perfect.
We were booked for Elephant Lodge 253 but stayed in 254. The house is wonderfully spacious, although it needs a lot of maintenance and there were no bowls, tongs etc. not.
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Jackie G - May 2024
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Mabalingwe was uitstekend. Baie lekker plek vir kinders.
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Mabalingwe was excellent. Very nice place for children.
Place has a lot of potential, but needs an urgent "upgrade". There wasn't even a tong. Cleanliness was not very good. Kettle can be descaled regularly, you can't even make coffee in it.
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Marilie D - Jan 2024
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Stunning setting, disappointing unit.
Janine R - Jan 2023
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Vuil, swak kliëntediens, swak instandhouding.
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Dirty, poor customer service, poor maintenance.
The unit was dirty, had a terrible stinky smell like something dead and was only sorted out after the 3rd day of complaining. The interior doors are broken, taps leak, weeds everywhere on the pavement, oven and stove not working properly, one fridge not cooling properly, sofas in poor condition, one in room chewed by rats. Kitchen does not have plastic bowls or bowls with lids. Most of the windows' curtains are in poor condition or not even there anymore. No provision for load shedding. Furniture and boma different than in photos.
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Gloria M - Sep 2022
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Fabulous.
Mothepana R - Sep 2022
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We really enjoyed it. Quiet and user friendly.
Sihle K - Jun 2022
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It's a nice place to go to but the unit inside is not clean, and we didn't have much hot water to bath.
Lauren N - Mar 2022
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Grubby and not maintained.
Rialize B - Feb 2022
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Nie die lekkerste verblyf nie.
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Not the nicest stay.
Upon arrival we found that the main door could not lock. The one sink in one of the bedrooms overflowed because the plug was pushed in and the tap was leaking. The bed linen was not freshly made and the unit was still dirty. I spoke to one of the women, Christa, who then told me she would send the manager to come and check. Unfortunately it took a while and we were on our way to go swimming and she said he would come by the next day but no one was there. We just used a rope to "lock" the tall sliding door from the inside. It rained a little this weekend and every bedroom in the unit has a leak. I think the unit has a lot of potential but the maintenance is not done. I also feel that if you stick to your check-in time and your accommodation has not been cleaned yet one feels disappointed.
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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
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The Wild reserve very well the unit not up to standard.
Accommodation unsafe due to outside doors that do not lock or are difficult to open and close. Inside doors' locks are mostly damaged or there are none. Power points that are open and broken light switches. Kitchen cabinet doors that are lumbar. Kitchen light cannot be turned off. The paint job needs renovation. Difficulty contacting the agent, they are only available on whatsapp. Finally after complaint moved to two smaller units, it would have been a problem if all five of us were there as originally planned.
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Quinton B - Jan 2022
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Mabalingwe is a great place and lots to offer.
Aletta F - Jun 2022
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Swak, vuil, teleurgesteld. Geen onderhoud op huis, het verblyf glad nie geniet nie.
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Weak, dirty, disappointed. No maintenance at home, did not enjoy stay at all.
Tried walking into a dirty place - front door broken, place still not clean on arrival, all 3 bedroom door handles off, broken, filthy dirty stove and oven broken, microwave rusted, master bedroom fan on in June but no batteries in remotes to to be able to turn off. Fish moths all over beds and whole house covered in ants! Baths dirty, toilet seats crooked, only 2 people can shower then water is finished, cabinet under sink broken and crooked, wall plugs open, no broom, bedding old, lights without bulbs. Or broken light bulb shields. Is the house never gone through and checked? We were extremely disappointed, cutlery for 6 not there, pots dirty and old, now still waiting for maintenance person! We expect to be contacted personally for such extremely poor circumstances. Felt ashamed to take my grown children to such a place.
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Monique J - May 2021
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
Definitely an experience with wildlife passing a few meters in front of the house. The unit is equipped with everything that will be needed. Restuarant is close and very convenient for children to play at the pools/putt-putt etc. to play. The game drives were very affordable. Will definitely want to use the Spa on my next visit.
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Elna V - Jun 2021
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Mabalingwe is altyd spesiaal
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Mabalingwe is always special
The chalet was tidy but the cleaning services are not up to standard. The blanket was not clean. We asked the lady and she said she could only provide 1 clean blanket. It would be good if there is a broom in the unit.
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Chante B - Jan 2021
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Ons het lekker gekuier.
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We had a nice time.
There were problems with 2 of the toilets when we got there, which were then sorted the next day.
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Leon F - Jan 2021
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Rustig en gemaklik.
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Quiet and comfortable.
All the bathrooms (ablution blocks) need urgent attention. All 3 leak and are unsanitary. One toilet bowl does not draw water and has to fill itself with buckets. Big water wastage due to faucets leaking in all the bathrooms - replace washers! Loft bathroom's one faucet is gone.
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Lauren A - Apr 2021
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Saw lots of game by our unit, great location, and great amenities at the hotel and camp.
Sandra V - May 2021
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Mabalingwe Game Reserve is a perfect weekend destination.
Mirna N - Jul 2021
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Dit is heerlik stil en dit was wonderlik om vlakvarke, koedoes, nyalas en verskeie voëls op jou voorstoep te hê. Maar die eenheid het baie onderhoud nodig.
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It is wonderfully quiet and it was great to have warthogs, kudus, nyalas and various birds on your doorstep. But the unit needs a lot of maintenance.
There are taps that don't work and those that leak. The front door's sliding door has difficulty opening and closing as well as opening and closing. One room door does not have a handle. The stairs to the upper room are very stylish and difficult to climb. Some of the cabinet doors hang askew on the hinges. The upper room's curtain cannot open at all. The curtains below do not close the venters either. There is a gap at one window between the frame below and the wall. But it is a spacious unit and very clean. If all the faults are fixed, it will be a lovely holiday spot. There is no cell phone reception, but that is a blessing in disguise. We were forced to rest. Mabalingwe itself is beautiful!
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Izak S - Jun 2021
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Nie die moeite werd nie.
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Not worth it.
After reading a previous review about the unit having problems with faucets and toilets leaking I contacted management to find out if it had been fixed, management explained to me that it had been sorted the previous week . When we arrived the place looked like a construction site. Toilets cement finishing is still done, wet cement, faucets still leaking, the upstairs toilet leaked all over the floor. The place needs a paint, and a lot of upgrading work, plastic chairs are very old and already ugly, barbecue grill is battered, tiles on the porch are broken and some tiles are just gone. Sliding doors have difficulty opening. Management at least gave us 50% of our money back for which we are grateful because the unit is not worth the price and it was embarrassing for us to invite our friends to such a place.
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Annette D - Dec 2021
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Die eenheid het baie werk en herstel nodig. Dit is nie gepas om dit uit te verhuur in huidige toestand nie.
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The unit needs a lot of work and repair. It is not appropriate to rent it out in its current condition.
Front door/sliding door must be completely replaced. The sliding mechanisms no longer work and are very difficult to open and close. There are fish moths all over the unit. I think only 2 taps in total are not leaking. Thorough plumbing work required. It has been raining a lot and the roof is leaking absolutely everywhere. We didn't know how to move the beds anymore because everywhere got wet. We reported it and Monique said she would send someone out but no one came to check. The one toilet was blocked but it was sorted out in the morning after all. The so-called blinds are broken and cannot be rolled up (kitchen and upper room). In the master bedroom, the fan turns on when you turn off the bathroom light. At least we could laugh about it. The location is beautiful and nature around wonderful. But I felt ashamed to host my children and in-laws there the two nights.
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Erna C - Mar 2021
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Geen waarde vir geld. Die eenheid is in 'n toestand. Geen instandhouding.
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No value for money. The unit is in condition. No maintenance.
Doors don't close. Toilets leak. Faucets Leak.
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Kobie J - Mar 2021
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Pateties.
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Pathetic.
The place is dirty and needs urgent maintenance. The faucets and toilets leak. The electricity is not up to standard 2/3 of the lights don't work or even have light bulbs in them, there are open power lines. None of the exterior lights work. The thatched roof leaks in all four rooms, there is not enough crockery for 6 people, there is no broom or outside dustbin. The sliding doors are missing handles and in urgent need of repair. The patio tiles are loose and create a danger.
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Fiona M - Dec 2020
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Was fun and refreshing.
Dewald V - Feb 2020
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Ons het gemaklik geslaap en die kombuis is goed toeggerus.
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We slept comfortably and the kitchen is well equipped.
The private boma is fantastic. Air conditioning in the 2 lower rooms was handy in the summer. Maybe a bar of soap in the bathroom would be nice. The game drive was very nice and well executed by Jack. The climb up at the caravan park instead of at the pool and shopping area (right next to our Lodge) was somewhat further than perhaps needed.
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Sune M - Sep 2020
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Lekker wegbreek, rusnaweek in die natuur.
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Nice break, relaxing weekend in nature.
The unit needs urgent maintenance. You will have to go through everything to see what works. For example, the drains are blocked (sinks and showers), the dishwasher sprays everything wet, some of the plugs and lights don't work, etc. Thanks to the manager who came to fix the leaking toilet and pipe. The unit is ideal for a weekend getaway with all the necessary facilities.
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Riaan C - Aug 2020
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Great weekend, lots to see, staff on the ball!
Juta Q - Oct 2020
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Enjoyable.
Donald M - Nov 2020
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I had a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate coming back.
Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
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Mixed feelings.
Positive: The residential unit is very comfortable, well equipped and tidy. Very well located in the game reserve. Lots of wildlife and birds in the trees in front of the unit. Negative: There are problems with the electricity. Every now and then I had to turn on the power at the switchboard. The problem was reported, but if someone paid attention to the problem when we were in the field, it didn't help. The cold water tap in the kitchen is defective. The water supply cannot be controlled. The jet sprays the stuff out of the sink. There is an overflowing sewage pit about 50 m from the house. The sewer runs into the field. Unpleasant smell when the wind turns towards the house. There is also sewage leaking from the pipes on the south side of the house - probably the water is rising because there is a problem with the sewer. The one bedroom door does not have a latch to close it. I would very much like to go to Mabalingwe again, but will then look elsewhere as I have concerns about the maintenance at Elephant Lodge. My weekend stay cost R4 000. Problems considered, it was not good value for money.
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Lindy V - Mar 2020
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Nature was lovely, house needs maintenance.
Rene B - Jan 2020
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It was not worth the money staying at this specific lodge, as it is in urgent need of maintenance.
Read moreLydia M - Dec 2020
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Nature was lovely.
Read moreElana D - Sep 2020
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Die eenheid was uiters vuil en slegte tot geen diens.
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The unit was extremely dirty and poor to no service.
Beautiful resort with lots to do.
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Maria M - Mar 2020
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It was not fascinating.
Lindsay M - Dec 2019
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Awesome experience, clean unit but some lights weren't working and the door was broken and did not lock.
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Off the R516, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo