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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 255B Kiewiet

Self Catering

Review Summary

4 out of 5from 51 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 255B Kiewiet
Cleanliness
3.5/5
Service
3.9/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Elard B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elard B
With partner

Baie dankie Mabalingwe. Sal dit nooit vergeet nie.

Dit was 'n great naweek by Mabalingwe. Die personeel is ongelooflik vriendelik en behulpsaam. Daar is baie aktiwiteite om van te kies en die wild wat daar is, is amazing.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezl B
With friends

Heerlike vakansie plek om te rus en naby aan die natuur te wees.

Baie lekker gebly. Die enigste klagte is dat ons eenheid se buitelig nie gewerk het nie en mens kan nie die stoof gebruik nie, want dit trip die krag.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandie G
With partner

Fantasties.

Ons oornag was baie lekker gewees en definitief die moeite werd gewees.

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Fantastic.

Our overnight stay was very nice and definitely worth it.

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

Sien bo.

Verblyf was lekker, die kombuisarea is net baie ongemaklik, veral met 'n wasbak buite. Baie min spasie om bv. tee, koffie, suiker, en brood of klaar kos neer te sit. Ons het lekker gerus, maar indien ons vir langer as nou wil gaan, sou ek verkies om 'n groter eenheid te bespreek.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sandra V
With partner

Klein maar lekker.

Rustig, baie gesonde diere en eenhede naby aan die swembad.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Louis V
With partner

Ten spyte van alles baie lekker gebly. Mabalingwe nog altyd 'n treffer.

Die blyplek is baie goed geleë en rustig in die natuur. Daar was geen stort- of badmatjies nie. Daar was ook geen vloerlappe, besem of mop om te kan opvee in geval van 'n noodgeval nie. Die eerste koue water in die badkamer was pikswart en vuil, en die wasbak was ook vuil. Dit het 'n lang ruk geneem om skoon te loop. Ek moes water gaan koop om te drink en vir die ketel. Die multiplug om al die toerusting te gebruik was foutief. Dit was ongemaklik om elke keer die ketel, mikrogolf oond en rooster te ruil as jy dit wou gebruik. Miere was 'n groot probleem, so ek moes gif gaan koop en elke dag spuit.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacqueline D
Individual traveller

Need clean towels!

Towels stink, again. Second stay, no change. I will have to bring my own next time.

Maggie M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maggie M
Family with young children

Amazing, value for my money.

Mabalingwe is like our second home, this unit was beautifully located and had everything we needed. Close to the pools and entertainment area. The only disappointment is the lack of communication from the host; she takes ages to respond to any communication and it almost caused a problem, aside from that our stay was amazing.

Jaco P - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jaco P
With partner

Ons het binne in 'n trop olifante en renosters beland, buffels, kameelperde, en t.

Daar kort eetgerei, van die kookgerei is in swak toestand, geen instruksies hoe die TV werk nie. Geen toiletsprei ens.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Beverley B
With partner

Lekker alhoewel daar 'n bietjie "liefde" kort.

Kuiers op Elephant Lodge is altyd baie lekker. Eenheid Kiewiet kort 'n bietjie baie liefde en aandag aangesien ons opgelet het dat daar 'n paar "onderhouds" areas was. Die voordeur (uit na die braai area) kon nie heeltemal toemaak nie (dit lyk asof die hout "geswel" het a.g.v. reënwater dalk). Die agterdeur het 'n hakkie, maar die hakkie is stukkend en afgebreek. Die eenheid is wel nog van die oorspronklike "Tau Lodge" eenhede met basiese breekware en 'n baie klein yskas/vrieskas. Die eenheid was wel skoon met aankoms (die lugversorger het nie gewerk nie). "Loadshedding" wat buite almal se beheer was, is maar soos ooral in SA 'n groot probleem, maar ons was bly om te sien daar was 2 herlaaibare ligte beskikbaar vir die donker. Alhoewel dit gereën het (en ons braai gestaak het), het ons opgemerk dat die braai nie skoongemaak was van die vorige gaste nie. In elk geval sou ons nie kon braai in die braai area nie aangesien dit vuil was. Nogsteeds baie lekker gekuier op Mabalingwe.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest

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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Thabiso P
With partner

The place lacks regular cleaning.

First of all, the place looked a bit dusty, as if it is not regularly cleaned. There was no WiFi inside, which is necessary because there's no MTN network. It would also have been a bit better if there was a private braai stand. The tissue quality was terrible; it was a 0.5 ply. Also, poor drainage as the water goes out slowly. And the bed was singles instead of a double at least.

Nikita L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Nikita L
With partner

Host's demeanor and lack of communication detracted from overall experience.

I am deeply disappointed with my overall booking experience at this unit. While I received good service from the agency team and the cleaning staff at the establishment, the service provided by the host severely overshadowed these positives. Firstly, despite numerous requests, the host failed to respond to my emails regarding the bed configuration to be made into a king-size bed. Secondly, I did not receive check-in instructions prior to my arrival, resulting in confusion at the resort's reception. When I contacted the host shortly before check-in, I was met with attitude and informed that the instructions would be sent via WhatsApp. Fortunately, I had signal reception at the resort, but my husband, lacking coverage, would have been unable to receive these messages. Additionally, upon arrival, I discovered that the unit number provided did not match the one provided by the host, who only explained the change after I questioned it. The new room had a wasp nest above the door, differed from the one I booked (especially the bathroom), and lacked the requested king-sized bed. Despite multiple attempts to contact the host, I was met with rudeness when addressing these issues. Eventually, after being provided with another room, the experience improved slightly, with the cleaning staff assisting in fixing the bed. However, the host's demeanor and lack of communication significantly detracted from the overall experience and diminished the positive service provided by the agency team.

Edson M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Edson M
With partner

I will go back again.

Very good and peaceful, so nice and quiet.

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

Was ontnugter deur skade van brand aan die ekostelsel asook aan eienaars se eien.

Eenheid het alles wat jy benodig en is soos aangedui. Was weer eens 'n probleem om die dame wat die eenheid bestuur, te telefoneer om die kode te kry om by die verblyf in te kom, asook die kode om by die eenheid se sleutel uit te kom. Sy beantwoord nie haar foon nie en ek moes vra om met haar in kontak te kom. Ons het 50 minute by die ingang na die verblyf gewag voordat ons uiteindelik gehelp is. Dit is onaanvaarbaar en behoort aangespreek te word. Ons het dieselfde ervaring gehad met ons besoek aan die verblyf in Maart vanjaar.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Quinton M
With partner

Alles wat nodig is.

Goed toegerus en skoon.

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Everything that is needed.

Well equipped and clean.

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

Alles beskikbaar soos benodig vir 'n bosveldkuier. Netjies en skoon by ontvangs. Dankie daarvoor.

Het al baie in Elephant Lodge gebly. Eerste keer in die eenheid. Sal beslis weer daar bespreek. DStv is 'n bonus en 'n groot TV. Heel naweek Olifante gesoek, toe kuier hul Sondag namiddag tot later vir ons in Elephant Lodge. Wat 'n belewenis. Kan die eenheid beslis aanbeveel.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Liza S
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier in die bosveld, dankie.

Buitelig by voordeur werk nie. Hakkie by voordeur se punt afgebreek.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Enel V
With partner

'n Meer bekostigbare manier om Mabalingwe te ervaar.

Ons het dit geniet en sal weer besoek. Wonderlike diere en voëls gesien in die reservaat en daar is baie om te doen. Die huisie is eenvoudig maar maar dit het als wat jy nodig het. Dis nie baie privaat nie, twee huisies reg langs mekaar geskei deur dun hout raam. Die ander gaste in area het baie geraas. Die braaiplek is ver van die huisie af. Kommunikasie met eienaars was goed en hulle kon meeste probleme uitsorteer.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alta J
With partner

Mabalingwe was fantastic! Sal volgende keer net 'n ander eenheid bespreek.

Die eenheid was nie vooraf skoongemaak nie. Baie belangrik, daar was geen broodmes, bottelopmaker of blikopmaker nie. Ek het die besturende agent laat weet, boodskap is gelees, maar nie eers geantwoord nie. Ek moes die aand voor ons moes inboek rondbel om inligting oor sleutels en ligging te bekom, daar was geen kommunikasie voor dit.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Monique L
With partner

Presies wat op die foto's is - is wat jy kry.

Netjies en skoon gewees. Ons deur se slot was net stukkend so ons kon nie die deur sluit nie en ons het gesukkel om uit te vind wanneer dit loadshedding is, maar het toe een van die ander gaste gevra. Verder het die aircon, waaier, TV en DStv goed gewerk. Ons het lekker warm water gehad en die yskas het lekker koud gemaak. Ons het vergeet om koffie en melk saam te vat, maar verder was daar toiletpapier, handdoeke en 'n ekstra warm kombers.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Funzani M

The place is wonderful, but the blankets were not washed.

The place was great, but the white blankets had black spots. I wasn't provided wifi also.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Johanna S V
Individual traveller

Eenheid kort opgradering.

Geen kommunikasie vir kode van toegang by boom of deur van eenheid nie. Geen lig wat brand by deur vir sg. parkering nie. Boma ver van eenheid af en daar is geen braairooster nie.

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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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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Leoni A - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Leoni A
With partner

Host did not fix non-working items after reporting.

DStv decoder not working. Emergency light not working. Missing crockery. Braai area light not working. Pillows were awful. Advised host who said they would fix the next day after advising her. Still waiting.

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

Lovely place.

We really enjoyed the location as it was close to the shops and restaurants. The place was lovely and clean. Animals come in the morning. Got a nice surprise when the monkeys came to visit. It was a fantastic stay.

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

Lovely break in the bush.

We had a lovely time at Mabalingwe. The unit was conveniently situated, neat and clean. We had a lovely time.

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

Neat and relaxing.

Very nice bushveld experience.

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

Baie geniet.

Goed geleë. Nie te ver van my huis nie. Mooi omgewing.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corlia J
With partner

Baie lekker.

Ons het dit baie geniet, sal weer kom.

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Very nice.

We really enjoyed it, will come again.

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

Lekker ontspanning.

Lekker plek as mens met 'n ander reisiger net wil ontspan en 'n gawe basis wil hê vanwaar jy al die aktiwiteite kan meedoen.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anika V
With partner

Was baie lekker met baie diere om mens.

Was baie lekker. Sal weer gaan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Donna P
With partner

Stunning place, beautiful views. Nice place for a getaway for sure. Will go back.

The cleaning was not up to standard. I did expect more for the price you pay.

Ernest B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ernest B
Individual traveller

Geniet die rustigheid en die natuur.

Sien sterre.

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Enjoy the tranquility and nature.

See stars.

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Charne H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charne H
With partner

Dit was die beste naweek ooit.

Ons het n lekker naweek gehad by Mabalingwe en beveel dit beslis aan. Mense is baie vriendelik. Die rustigheid is die beste en al die mooi diere is fantasties.

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

Felt like home away from home.

We really enjoyed our stay! Saw amazing animals on our drives, felt so safe (with regard to Covid) with the contactless check in and everyone at the resort wore masks and kept their distance. Apart from the main bedroom fan needing a bit of repairs so it’s not so wobbly- we were very happy. Will definitely be back soon!

Lindie D - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindie D
With partner

Lekker maar verwaarloos.

Dit was 'n lekker kuier, maar die eenheid is bietjie verwaarloos, ons deur kon nie oopsluit nie en die mense wat ons kom help het, het die deur met 'n mes vir ons oopgemaak. Baie lekker ligging, baie diere kom kuier daar. Ek sou net voorstel dat daar gekyk word na instandhouding.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Janette D
With friends

Teleurstellend

Bespreek om my 70ste verjaarsdag daar te gaan vier, badkamer vrot van miere en 2 keer se spuit na ek gekla het. Braai-boma vuil en stukkende rooster kon nie eers braai nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Annelize K
With friends

Huis is verwaarloos.

Eerste keer wat ek nie lekker gebly het in Mabalingwe nie.

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

Lovely cute chalet with lots of wildlife.

We had a great time with a lot of wildlife coming right up to our chalet (nyala, warthog, bush pigs), we were even fortunate to have a herd of elephant walk directly past our braai area.

Gali M - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Gali M
With friends

Amazing.

Great experience indeed. Waking up to nature was amazing.

Lienie B - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lienie B
With partner

Dit was heerlik rustig.

'n Paar goed van uiterste belang: Die gordyne is erg vuil. Badkamerlig werk nie. Badkamerdeur se handvatsel is gebreek. Aircon werk nie, mag nie vensters oopmaak vir diere. Kombuisware baie gechip. Potte kas se deur is gebreek sukkel om oop te maak. Dit is die algehele netheid wat grens aan verwaarlosing en vinnig aandag kort. Die wildrit was eers chaos, te veel mense bespreek vir voertuie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Japie H
With partner

Was quite enjoyable and affordable.

The cleaners need to "spring clean" once in a while, then there should not be spider webs on the chairs.

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

Veilig, netjies, lekker privaat en baie diere gesien in en om woongebied.

Beveel dit aan. Alhoewel dit warm was is die lugversorging goed. Die plek was skoon en (Tarentaal en nie Kiewiet nie) is netjies behalwe vir 'n paar klein defekte.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maria N
With partner

Was a very nice place.

Was very nice and relaxing. Only thing is at night to find the place. On the first night it was hard as the numbers are too small and we had no map.

Len R - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Len R
With partner

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.

A little TLC could turn this unit into a gem.

Gert L - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert L
With partner

Baie lekker.

Heerlik gebly en diens was baie goed. Alles baie netjies en sal dit aanbeveel vir 'n wonderlike wegbreek in die bosveld met uitstekende geriewe en fasiliteite.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chazelle B

Rustigheid.

Baie beïndruk met die diens wat ons ontvang het. Baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Calmness.

Very impressed with the service we received. Very friendly and helpful.

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Rudi B - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rudi B
With partner

Lekker geslaap.

Dankie dat ons so laat kon inklok.

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Slept well.

Thank you for letting us check in so late.

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

Baie gerieflik!

Dit was baie lekker! Breekgoed was net vol stof, omdat dit op 'n kas staan.

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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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