Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 255A Naguil
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Crissy W - Sep 2024
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Tranquil and amazing animal experiences on our doorstep.
Georg G - Mar 2024
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Lekker gebly! Waarde vir geld!
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Nice stay! Value for money!
Very nice and quick getaway! Definitely value for money!
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Lesley A - Sep 2024
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Excellent stay.
Ewert B - May 2024
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We had an amazing time and really loved the chalet and all the animals.
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Have fun.
Maggie M - Mar 2024
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Amazing, value for my money.
Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
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Nice but dirty feeling due to ants problem.
Unfortunately there were terrible ants, on every surface as well as floor, couldn't put your shoes on the floor without them climbing on it. Bathroom, sinks. Understand it's in the woods but the was very bad.
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Marius D - Jun 2024
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Die Mabalingwe fassiliteit is goed, maar Elephant lodge is swak.
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The Mabalingwe facility is good, but Elephant lodge is poor.
No - Dirty rooms, blocked drains, incomplete eating facilities, tiny, outdated, broken toilet light, shower water pooling outside front door.
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Lizelle D - Aug 2024
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Teleurgesteld in die eenheid.
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Disappointed in the unit.
On the post it was mentioned that the bathroom would have a shower over the bath. I chose this unit because we have 2 small children who need to bathe, and a shower would not work for them. The unit actually only had a shower. It is bad to put the wrong information on a post. So I had to make a plan to wash my 2 children (3 months and 3 years old). The cutlery was also minimal. There were no bowls for salad or side dishes when we barbecued. There were also no ladles. There were 3 forks, 2 butter knives, 2 sharp knives, 1 large spoon and 3 small spoons. It was impossible to serve food so that we could scoop up because there were no ladles. The braai facilities were also minimal. There was only one pair of tongs to move wood and grill our meat. The braai didn't have a lid, so your meat was exposed. The microwave is very small and therefore you could not carry the barbecue in it either. We are disappointed in the unit. This is our 3rd time visiting Mabalingwe, but the first time we have booked at the unit.
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Willy S - May 2024
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Disappointing as we were not allowed to tour the reserve!
Helena H - Oct 2024
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Die natuur was baie mooi.
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The nature was very beautiful.
The unit was not very clean at all. Full of spiders and dead bugs. And the toilet light didn't work.
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Ansie H - Oct 2023
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Was baie lekker om tussen diere te wees.
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Was very nice to be among animals.
Very nice stay. Accommodation is neat and comfortable.
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Herman M - Feb 2023
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
Aircon not working. Fan makes so much noise that you can't fall asleep. Barely any water at the bathroom's cold water faucet. The dish sink outside against the stove makes it almost impossible to wash dishes. There is nowhere to put the shelf except on the electric stove. Kitchen doesn't even have a toaster in it. Pots are rare. The barbecue outside has no legs. You have to sit on the ground to grill. The Boma's path is not maintained and the thorn trees grow over the road. Will not be able to barbecue there. There isn't even a cupboard in the kitchen to pack groceries. Just left in the bags and looked for what we needed from the bags. We didn't get the entrance treehole's code to enter. Had to go find security to help us. Only the code for the key box at the unit.
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Buyisiwe M - Apr 2023
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The host wasn’t very communicative.
Read moreHester G - May 2023
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Rustig, baie kleinwild wat jou kom besoek.
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Quiet, lots of small game that come to visit you.
There really could have been a toaster and at least two small pots. Also no provision for food or coffee if it is load shedding. A small gas plate or stove would be a plus.
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Jacques D - Dec 2023
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Was teleurgesteld
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Was disappointed
Have stayed in units here before but this unit needs urgent attention. On kick-in there were loose, live wires that shocked me when I tried to get them out of the way. I immediately informed the owner (manager) as well as you. My reception was very poor so had trouble communicating. The handle of the wooden door to the outside was about to fall out, the shower window cannot be opened due to a part eaten away by termites, no tongs. the maintenance team did arrive later and sorted out most of the problems. LekkeSlaap also tried to help. The place has potential, I believe if als is brought up to date, it will be worth it again like most there. Make up your own mind.
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Rhona G - Oct 2023
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Ons het Mabalingwe baie geniet.
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We really enjoyed Mabalingwe.
The unit is not bad, but is not very clean and the workers who come to clean do not really make an effort. We were chased twice by the elephants in the camp. The small animals that come to visit are very cute, but the elephants are dangerous.
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Je J - Oct 2023
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Our experience was marred by issues related to the cleanliness and hygiene of our accommodations.
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Was baie lekker, maar kan definitief verbeteringe aanbring ten opsigte van netheid in die huisie.
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Was very nice, but can definitely make improvements in terms of cleanliness in the cottage.
I booked for 255 A but got a text on the day of arrival that we were staying in a different cottage. Bed linen had stains on it and most of the plates and bowls had cracks in them.
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Jeanette V - Mar 2023
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Not good.
David J F M - Dec 2022
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Value for money.
Engela V - Aug 2022
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Stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
The unit is comfortable with everything needed.
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Maverick D - Mar 2022
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Perfekte bos wegbreek huisie vir klein gesin.
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Perfect forest getaway cottage for small family.
Very cute house and everything you need. The location is well placed and is very close to the pool and shop. Every morning the piggies come to say good morning when you eat breakfast.
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Jan K - Jan 2022
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Baie rustig en wonderlike natuur.
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Very peaceful and wonderful nature.
The unit is a bit oddly designed with hotplates outside which makes it a challenge when it rains.
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Ané B - Jul 2022
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Rustig en ontspannend.
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Peaceful and relaxing.
Nice to get out of a busy place and just rest.
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Gideon S - Dec 2022
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Heel goed maar die plek het probleme as dit reën.
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Very good but the place has problems when it rains.
If it rains, the power trips. At first we were under the impression it was load shedding, but then found the power box and it tripped. It would be nice if the stoep roof could be waterproof so one could sit outside when it rains. Other than that it was very nice.
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2022
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Had a great time, there were just a few things we weren't happy with.
These are just a few small things. Like light bulb at boma was broken. Remotes didn't have batteries, and TV didn't work either. The cutlery is not in good condition. Grass in front of the place was very long and not tidy. For us, the boma was too far from the unit especially during loadshedding as there was no lighting, even though there was power. Units should have grills in front of a unit will be better and safer. Other than that we enjoyed it.
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Wynand M - Apr 2022
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Baie slegte ervaring.
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Very bad experience.
I booked the unit with 254 Kremetart and was very disappointed when we arrived at the units, most of the units lights were not working, there are doors to the rooms to the veranda that could not open, the shower did not work didn't have a drain member where my companion's foot got stuck in and she fell against the wall also the water in the shower pooled and didn't wash away until about 5 minutes into the water. There were some tiles on the porch that were broken, some of the bedding was dirty, there were also loose power wires where there should have been a light. I will not stay at Elephant Lodge again.
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Delia P - May 2021
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Gemaklik mooi en rustig.
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Comfortable beautiful and peaceful.
It is a great place to catch your breath, friendly service and nice and tidy.
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Thabang M - Mar 2021
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Mabalingwe was awesome!
Malcolm C - Apr 2021
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Good value for money.
Annelize K - May 2021
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Huis is verwaarloos.
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Home is neglected.
Lights broken. Tiles broken.
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Lynette L - Sep 2020
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Clean, neat and quiet.
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Barend O - Mar 2020
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Baie lekker naweek saam lekker pêlle!
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Have a nice weekend with nice friends!
Incredibly beautiful farm! Beautiful animals! Beautiful green and lots of water!
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Nj P - Nov 2020
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Very good.
Anonymous Guest - Jan 2020
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Nothing out of the ordinary.
The master bed's mattress is finished and needs to be replaced. A larger pot can also be added to the kitchenware, if you want to cook potatoes or corn. Overall maintenance around the premises could greatly improve. The driver can spray the bushes and thorns to kill them so that the children don't have to walk without patches.
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Sunette M - Sep 2019
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Rustige bosveld-wegbreek naby die stad.
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Peaceful bushveld getaway near the city.
We enjoyed the bushveld and boma. It is also not far from the city and thus ideal for a weekend getaway.
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Mariska D - Feb 2019
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Perfek vir rustig wees in die natuur.
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Perfect for being peaceful in nature.
Beautiful surroundings with abundant wildlife.
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Candice V - May 2019
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Comfortable, but needs some work.
Xanthe D - Jul 2019
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Baie rustig en lekker!
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Very peaceful and nice!
The unit was very nice, although more maintenance could be done. The animals that came to visit every morning and evening are definitely a plus! We really enjoyed the weekend!
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Naomi N - Feb 2019
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Baie naby aan die natuur.
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Very close to nature.
Very neat place, we had a great stay. Only a few things need a little attention, among other things the bed can easily be replaced. The doors are very difficult to open and close and the bathtub needs repairs. We also would have liked more pots, there was only one pan in the unit.
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Asnath S - Oct 2019
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Mabalingwe Nature Reserve was such beautiful place for us as a couple.
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Aaklig.
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Horrible.
The unit needs urgent attention. Taps are loose. Bath sinks if you run water. Ants are eating the unit. Lock broken. Pots and pans in terrible condition. Ice buckets broken. Extra blankets and bedding not neatly folded and stored. Very unpleasant not a practical unit.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2019
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Weak. No view and facilities are poor and faulty.
Refrigerator and other appliances do not work. Braai facilities are poor. Large ant pest. All our food is lost due to pest. Poor view of untidy backyard. Disappointed. Never again.
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Morne C - Sep 2019
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Unacceptable to charge money for this unit.
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Baie netjiese, goed ingerigte eenheid.
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Very neat, well appointed unit.
The unit was tidy, well furnished and value for money.
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Natasha F - Jun 2018
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Was baie lekker om weg te breek uit die stad.
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Was a great getaway out of the city.
Lovely place, our kids enjoyed it a lot. And it was great for us moms who were without husbands for the weekend. We felt very safe.
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Wollie P - Jan 2018
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Uitstekende diens deur die gasvrou Monique.
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Excellent service by the hostess Monique.
Thanks for the effort for the extra fans on our second visit. Good luck with your "upgrade" of the bomas. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
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Anita V - Feb 2018
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Wilde diere en natuurprag op jou stoep.
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Wild animals and natural beauty on your porch.
We booked with permission to take our little girl (2½ years) and our baby boy (2 months) with us, even though the unit was advertised for 2 adults only. There is a nice large built-in couch with a soft mattress that we converted into a bed for our little girl, so everyone had their own place to sleep (our little boy still sleeps in a carry-cot). The unit was pretty neat and we were not at all afraid of insects or other creepy crawlies that might crawl in. There are lots of kid-friendly things to do and we were never bored. Moms, you can bring the children with you. The wild animals are very tame and often come around the house looking for food or bugs that are attracted by the lights. We almost saw more wildlife from our porch than when we went on a game drive. Some of the animals we saw at the cottage were; warthogs, partridges, squirrels, nyalas, impalas, blue monkeys and a whole family of mouse dogs. It was a wonderful experience and we would love to holiday here again.
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Maryna P - Jul 2018
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Alles wat jy nodig het en omring met diere.
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All you need, surrounded by animals.
Mabalingwe's animals are satisfied and well looked after. So wonderful to see how healthy all the animals are. We also saw the predators and the same can be said about them. Value for money, relaxing and we would definitely go again. All the staff were friendly, well trained and helpful. The restaurant is a bonus. We had some "visitors" every morning and evening which we thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait to go again, only next time longer than 3 days.
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Cathrine M - Feb 2018
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Very beautiful and quite, customer service was very great.
Lize V - May 2018
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Heerlik! Baie rustig en ontspannend.
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Lovely! Very peaceful and relaxing.
Very peaceful! We really enjoyed the stay.
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Zani S - Oct 2018
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Baie lekker plekkie.
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Very nice place.
What the owners of the unit can consider is to put a map of Mabalingwe in the house. For those of us who had never been there did not know where what was.
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Carol V - Oct 2018
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Rustig en ontspannend.
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Peaceful and relaxing.
We had a very nice stay. Unit was clean and tidy. When we had a problem with water, it was solved very quickly.
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Lelanie B - Nov 2018
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Plek was baie vuil.
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Place was dirty.
Very dirty. We had to clean the braai ourselves. No soap to wash the oily cutlery. The wire of the kettle was too short to reach the socket.
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Michelle V - Oct 2018
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Kort aandag.
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Needs attention.
Bed is uncomfortable en neatness not on standard.
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Desiree K - May 2018
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Baie lekker plek om te bly, rustig en privaat.
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Very nice place to stay, peaceful and private.
Great place with enough space and everything you need. You literally only have to bring your clothes, food and drinks. Unfortunately, some of the previous guests' filthy dishes was still in the room when we got there, otherwise a very nice place.
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Wollie P - Dec 2017
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Baie oulike plekkies.
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Very cute places.
Made a suggestion to Monique to put in air conditioners.
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Mmanare R - Dec 2017
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It was awesome.
Frikkie B - Dec 2017
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
The accommodation and surroundings were beautiful and peaceful.
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- Capacity: 2 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 11:00 - Address: Off the R516, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo