Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 255B Kiewiet
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Elard B - May 2024
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Baie dankie Mabalingwe. Sal dit nooit vergeet nie.
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Thank you very much Mabalingwe. Will never forget it.
It was a great weekend at Mabalingwe. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. There are many activities to choose from and the wildlife there is amazing.
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Liezl B - Mar 2024
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Heerlike vakansie plek om te rus en naby aan die natuur te wees.
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Great holiday place to rest and be close to nature.
Very nice stay. The only complaint is that our unit's exterior light didn't work and you can't use the stove because it trips the power.
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Yolandie G - Feb 2024
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Our overnight stay was very nice and definitely worth it.
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Marie B - Mar 2024
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Sien bo.
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See above.
Stay was nice, the kitchen area is just very uncomfortable, especially with a sink outside. Very little space to e.g. tea, coffee, sugar, and bread or prepared food. We had a nice rest, but if we want to go longer than now, I would prefer to book a bigger unit.
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Sandra V - Jan 2024
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Klein maar lekker.
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Small but nice.
Quiet, very healthy animals and units close to the pool.
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Louis V - Jul 2024
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Ten spyte van alles baie lekker gebly. Mabalingwe nog altyd 'n treffer.
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Despite everything, we had a great stay. Mabalingwe has always been a hit.
The accommodation is very well located and peaceful in nature. There were no shower or bath mats. There were also no floor cloths, brooms or mops to mop up in case of an emergency. The first cold water in the bathroom was pitch black and dirty, and the sink was also dirty. It took a long time to run clean. I had to go and buy water to drink and for the kettle. The multiplug to use all the equipment was faulty. It was inconvenient to change the kettle, microwave and grill every time you wanted to use them. Ants were a big problem so I had to go buy poison and spray every day.
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Jacqueline D - Sep 2024
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Need clean towels!
Magdeline M - Mar 2024
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Amazing, value for my money.
Jaco P - Oct 2024
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Ons het binne in 'n trop olifante en renosters beland, buffels, kameelperde, en t.
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We ended up inside a herd of elephants and rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, and t.
There is a lack of cutlery, some of the cooking utensils are in poor condition, no instructions how the TV works. No toilet seat etc.
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Beverley B - Feb 2024
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Lekker alhoewel daar 'n bietjie "liefde" kort.
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Nice although a little "love" is missing.
Visits to Elephant Lodge are always very enjoyable. Unit Kiewiet needs a bit of love and attention as we noticed that there were a few "maintenance" areas. The front door (out to the braai area) could not close completely (it seems as if the wood has "swelled" due to rainwater perhaps). The back door has a catch, but the catch is broken and broken off. The unit is still one of the original "Tau Lodge" units with basic crockery and a very small fridge/freezer. The unit was clean upon arrival (the air conditioner was not working). "Loadshedding" which was out of everyone's control is a big problem like everywhere else in SA, but we were happy to see there were 2 rechargeable lights available for the dark. Although it was raining (and our barbeque was cancelled), we noticed that the barbeque had not been cleaned from the previous guests. In any case, we would not be able to braai in the braai area as it was dirty. Still had a great time on Mabalingwe.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
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Restful.
Missed the following: egg lifter. hooks in bathroom for towels. railing by step against wall. My mother is 80 and had to help her all the time with stairs, if there was a railing it wouldn't be necessary. small folding table to work on with food and take outside at the sink when washing dishes.
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Thabiso P - Sep 2024
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The place lacks regular cleaning.
Nikita L - Mar 2024
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Host's demeanor and lack of communication detracted from overall experience.
Read moreEdson M - Dec 2023
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I will go back again.
JJ V - Nov 2023
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Was ontnugter deur skade van brand aan die ekostelsel asook aan eienaars se eien.
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Was disillusioned by damage from fire to the ecosystem as well as to owners' own.
Unit has everything you need and is as shown. Again was a problem phoning the lady who runs the unit to get the code to get into the accommodation as well as the code to get to the unit key. She doesn't answer her phone and I had to ask to get in touch with her. We waited 50 minutes at the entrance to the accommodation before we were finally helped. This is unacceptable and should be addressed. We had the same experience when we visited the accommodation in March this year.
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Quinton M - Oct 2023
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Alles wat nodig is.
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Everything that is needed.
Well equipped and clean.
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JJ V - Mar 2023
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Alles beskikbaar soos benodig vir 'n bosveldkuier. Netjies en skoon by ontvangs. Dankie daarvoor.
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Everything available as needed for a bushveld visit. Neat and clean upon reception. Thanks for that.
Have stayed in Elephant Lodge many times. First time in the unit. Will definitely book there again. DStv is a bonus and a big TV. Looked for Elephants all weekend, then they visited us in Elephant Lodge on Sunday afternoon until later. What an experience. Can definitely recommend the unit.
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Liza S - May 2023
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Baie lekker gekuier in die bosveld, dankie.
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Very nice visit in the forest, thank you.
Exterior light at front door not working. Hook broken off at front door's end.
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Enel V - Feb 2023
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'n Meer bekostigbare manier om Mabalingwe te ervaar.
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A more affordable way to experience Mabalingwe.
We enjoyed it and will visit again. Wonderful animals and birds seen in the reserve and there is a lot to do. The house is simple but it has everything you need. It's not very private, two houses right next to each other separated by a thin wooden frame. The other guests in area made a lot of noise. The braai place is far from the house. Communication with owners was good and they were able to sort out most problems.
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Alta J - Dec 2023
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Mabalingwe was fantastic! Sal volgende keer net 'n ander eenheid bespreek.
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Mabalingwe was fantastic! Will just book another unit next time.
The unit was not pre-cleaned. Very importantly, there was no bread knife, bottle opener or can opener. I let the managing agent know, message was read but not even answered. I had to call around the night before we had to check in to get information about keys and location, there was no communication before that.
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Monique L - May 2023
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Presies wat op die foto's is - is wat jy kry.
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Exactly what is in the photos - is what you get.
Neat and clean. Our door's lock was just broken so we couldn't lock the door and we struggled to find out when it was loadshedding but then asked one of the other guests. Furthermore, the aircon, fan, TV and DStv worked well. We had nice hot water and the fridge was nice and cold. We forgot to take coffee and milk with us but there was toilet paper, towels and an extra warm blanket.
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Funzani M - Jun 2023
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The place is wonderful, but the blankets were not washed.
Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
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Perfect location, but extremely dirty.
Extremely naughty. Not managed by Mabalingwe so it was impossible to get hold of the cleaning services. As well as the agent. Sent a message as well as tried calling, but no answer.
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Johanna S V - Jun 2023
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Eenheid kort opgradering.
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Unit needs upgrade.
No communication for code of access at tree or door of unit. No light that burns at door for so-called. no parking. Boma far from unit and there is no barbecue grill.
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Leoni A - Feb 2023
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Host did not fix non-working items after reporting.
Shelley S - Oct 2022
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Lovely place.
Nicola C - Jul 2022
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Lovely break in the bush.
Bertus M - Feb 2022
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Neat and relaxing.
Anita S - Oct 2022
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Baie geniet.
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Enjoyed a lot.
Well located. Not too far from my house. Nice environment.
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Corlia J - Sep 2022
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
We really enjoyed it, will come again.
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Louise H - Jun 2022
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Lekker ontspanning.
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Nice relaxation.
Nice place if you and another traveler just want to relax and have a nice base from which you can participate in all the activities.
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Anika V - Feb 2022
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Was baie lekker met baie diere om mens.
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Was very nice with many animals around.
Was very nice. Will go again.
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Donna P - Dec 2022
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Stunning place, beautiful views. Nice place for a getaway for sure. Will go back.
Ernest B - Oct 2022
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Geniet die rustigheid en die natuur.
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Enjoy the tranquility and nature.
See stars.
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Charne H - Jun 2021
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Dit was die beste naweek ooit.
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It was the best weekend ever.
We had a nice weekend at Mabalingwe and definitely recommend it. People are very friendly. The tranquility is the best and all the beautiful animals are fantastic.
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Clare E - Jan 2021
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Felt like home away from home.
Lindie D - Apr 2021
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Lekker maar verwaarloos.
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Nice but neglected.
It was a nice visit, but the unit was a bit neglected, our door could not be unlocked and the people who came to help us opened the door for us with a knife. Very nice location, many animals visit there. I would just suggest looking into maintenance.
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Janette D - May 2021
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Teleurstellend
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Disappointing
Booked to celebrate my 70th birthday there, bathroom rotten with ants and 2 sprays after I complained. Braai-boma dirty and broken grill couldn't even braai.
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Annelize K - May 2021
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Huis is verwaarloos.
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Home is neglected.
First time I didn't have a good stay in Mabalingwe.
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Ged N - Aug 2020
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Lovely cute chalet with lots of wildlife.
Gali M - Mar 2020
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Amazing.
Lienie B - Sep 2020
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Dit was heerlik rustig.
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It was wonderfully peaceful.
A few things of utmost importance: The curtains are very dirty. Bathroom light not working. Bathroom door handle is broken. Aircon not working, may not open windows for animals. Kitchenware very chipped. Potte cabinet's door is broken, difficult to open. It is the overall cleanliness that borders on neglect and quickly lacks attention. The game drive was chaos at first, too many people booked for vehicles.
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Japie H - Mar 2020
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Was quite enjoyable and affordable.
Freddie E - Nov 2019
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Veilig, netjies, lekker privaat en baie diere gesien in en om woongebied.
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Safe, tidy, nice and private and many animals seen in and around residential area.
Recommend it. Although it was hot, the air conditioning is good. The place was clean and (Tarentaal and not Kiewiet) is tidy except for a few small defects.
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Maria N - Nov 2019
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Was a very nice place.
Len R - Sep 2019
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This unit could be a gem, but slightly neglected. Curtains by door to front exit very dirty. Couch also needs cleaning. Dustin lid broken off.
Gert L - Dec 2018
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Lovely stay and service was very good. Everything very tidy and would recommend it for a wonderful break in the bush with excellent amenities and facilities.
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Chazelle B - Jul 2018
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Rustigheid.
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Calmness.
Very impressed with the service we received. Very friendly and helpful.
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Rudi B - Aug 2018
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Lekker geslaap.
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Slept well.
Thank you for letting us check in so late.
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Judean J - Oct 2018
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Baie gerieflik!
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Very convenient!
It was very nice! Baby clothes were just full of dust, because they are on a cupboard.
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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