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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 265A Visarend

Self Catering

Review Summary

4 out of 5from 58 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 265A Visarend
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
3.8/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
3.6/5
Immaculate M - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Immaculate M
With friends

Amazing place

Very interesting and relaxing experience.

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

Great location and value for money.

The room is nicely located. The room was clean and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay.

Vanessa B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa B
Family with teenagers

Onvergeetlik!

Baie lekker gebly! My voorstel is om 'n badmatjie in die badkamer te sit.

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Unforgettable!

Very nice stay! My suggestion is to put a bath mat in the bathroom.

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Carina P - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carina P
With friends

Baie lekker.

Lekker gebly. Een venster is stukkend naby die agterdeur. Die agterdeur kon nie oopmaak nie. Dit is die volgende dag herstel. Die toilet gloeilamp het die laaste aand geblaas. Verder het ek dit baie geniet.

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Very nice.

Nice stay. One window is broken near the back door. The back door could not open. It was repaired the next day. The toilet light bulb blew last night. Other than that, I really enjoyed it.

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Elizabeth R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elizabeth R
With partner

In need of a refurb.

We thoroughly enjoyed the facilities at the camp. As for this specific unit, we were supplied with all the basics, but this unit is in serious need of a refurb.

Adriaan V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Adriaan V
With partner

Lekker gekuier maar die verblyf was nie die geld werd nie.

Daar was heelwat dinge in die eenheid wat na wense was nie, maar die besoek aan die plek was, soos altyd, baie lekker.

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Had a great time but the stay was not worth the money.

There were quite a few things in the unit that were not to be desired, but the visit to the place was, as always, very enjoyable.

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Andria P - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Andria P
With partner

Lekker gerus weereens.

Die plekkie is baie lekker geleë. Kombuisware kort 'n upgrade. Casserole vir braaivleis asb. Slaaibak en houer vir mikrogolf ook asb. Sit dalk 'n rak of blad teen die muur op buite om skottelgoed op neer te sit of te gebruik vir werkspasie. Nie al die ligte het gewerk nie. Buite ook by die paadjie asb.

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Have fun again.

The place is very nicely located. Kitchenware needs an upgrade. Casserole for barbecue please. Salad bowl and holder for microwave also please. Maybe put a shelf or shelf on the wall outside to put dishes on or use for work space. Not all the lights worked. Outside also by the path please.

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Matlou N - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Matlou N
With partner

A good stay. Toilet not flushing well. Outside lights not functioning.

Nice stay, very relaxing.

Karen O - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Karen O
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld.

Geen komberse, misverstand oor hoe gaste hanteer word, gebreekte vensterraam.

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Disappointed.

No blankets, misunderstanding about how guests are treated, broken window frame.

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Ashnee S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Ashnee S
With partner

No electricity outside the unit and boma, filthy linen, stained couch.

A nightmare, the host is rude, place is filthy, no lights.

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

Ontspannend

By Mabilingwe vind jy beslis rus vir liggaam en siel! Die pragtige natuurskoon, diere wat tot op jou voorstoep kom en netjiese verblyf, maak dit 'n onvergeetlike ervaring. Natuurlik is die voer van die roofdiere 'n absolute hoogtepunt. Hierdie was 'n naweek om te onthou en sal Mabilingwe ons beslis meer gereeld sien!

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Relaxing

At Mabilingwe you will definitely find rest for body and soul! The beautiful scenery, animals that come to your doorstep and tidy accommodation make it an unforgettable experience. Of course, feeding the predators is an absolute highlight. This was a weekend to remember and Mabilingwe will definitely see us more often!

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

Waarde vir geld maar kan doen met 'n bietjie onderhoud.

Die buiteligte werk glad nie, daar is geen beligting by die braai-area nie. Die braairooster moet of bakstene gerus word en die buitekraan moet vasgemaak word. Anders as dit, is die verblyf goed geleë en netjies.

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Value for money but could do with a little maintenance.

The outside lights do not work at all, there is no lighting at the braai area. The grill must be rested on bricks and the outside tap must be fixed. Other than that, the accommodation is well located and tidy.

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Lizle D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Lizle D
With partner

Lekker, maar van korte duur.

Ons het my seun en sy vrou daar ingeboek. Hulle my meegedeel wat fout was daar. Ligte wou nie werk nie. Kombuisie was nie na wense nie. Yskas bly water lek en stoof te hoog om by te kom. Die stort het geen waterdruk gehad nie. En 'n halwe toiletrolletjie is vir hulle gelos. Pragtige plek, maar die bogenoemde kort aandag! Verder was hulle gelukkig. Hulle kon net nie nog 'n aand langer daar deurbring nie. Was net ongerieflik met die goed wat nie werk nie.

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Nice, but short-lived.

We booked my son and his wife there. They told me what was wrong there. Lights wouldn't work. Kitchen was not up to expectations. Fridge keeps leaking water and stove too high to reach. The shower had no water pressure. And half a toilet roll was left for them. Beautiful place, but the above needs attention! Other than that, they were happy. They just couldn't spend another night there. Was just inconvenient with the stuff not working.

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

Fantasties.

Die stilte van die bosveld, die load shedding, maak dit nog meer spesiaal. Dan hoor jy die naglewe.

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Fantastic.

The silence of the forest, the load shedding, makes it even more special. Then you hear the nightlife.

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Lindi M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindi M
With partner

Plekkie is baie oulik en kamp baie mooi.

Plekkie is baie oulik toegerus en die kamp is vreeslik mooi. Braaiplekkie kort bietjie aandag. Sal graag weer wil teruggaan. Net jammer ons bure het nie die reëls nagekom met die harde musiek wat hulle gespeel het! Ons booking was vir 265A maar het toe 265B gekry waarmee ons heeltemal tevrede mee was.

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Plekkie is very cute and camping very nice.

Plekkie is very nicely equipped and the camp is very beautiful. Braaipelkie needs some attention. Would love to go back again. Just a pity our neighbors didn't follow the rules with the loud music they played! Our booking was for 265A but then got 265B which we were completely satisfied with.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Cute little house in the woods, perfect for relaxing in nature.

Cute little house in the woods, perfect for relaxing in nature.

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Gladwin M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Gladwin M
Family with teenagers

Well refreshing.

It was okay, I was expecting WiFi at least but overall it was nice.

Shaun S - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Shaun S
Family with young children

Nie te vrede nie.

Met die aankoms was die wagwoord om die sleutel vir die deur te kry anders as wat vir my gestuur was. Die DStv decoder het nie 'n kragdraad gehad sodat die kinders iets kon kyk nie. Die toaster het nie gewerk vir brood saam ons ontbyt nie. Daar is glad nie braaigeriewe by die eenheid nie en dit is baie onverantwoordelik om 'n skottelbraai, sonder pote, met bakstene te wil stut en verwag mense moet dit kan gebruik. Dit is definitief die grootste afsit om nie by jou "plekkie" waarvoor jy betaal te kan braai nie. Nie eers geweet daar was WiFi in die plek nie, as daar nie was nie is dit net miskien nog 'n klagte wat die volgende mense sal sê. Sal nooit weer na die plek toe wil gaan nie, nie vir die swak gehalte nie.

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Not too peace.

On arrival the password to get the key for the door was different than what was sent to me. The DStv decoder did not have a power cord so the children could watch something. The toaster did not work for bread with our breakfast. There are no braai facilities at the unit at all and it is very irresponsible to want to prop up a dish braai, without legs, with bricks and expect people to be able to use it. It is definitely the biggest turn off not to be able to barbecue at your "place" that you pay for. Didn't even know there was WiFi in the place, if there wasn't it's just maybe another complaint the next people will say. Would never want to go to the place again, not for the poor quality.

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Amelia G - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Amelia G
With partner

Onplesierig.

Eerstens was baie van ons yskas se rakkies vermis. Hoe moet ek my yskas gebruik as meeste van die rakkies weg is? Nadat ek gekla het is daar beloof dat ons die volgende dag 'n nuwe yskas gaan kry wat nie gebeur het nie. Tweedens gaan mens gewoonlik bos toe om die stilte en dieregeluide te geniet. By twee eenhede langs ons was daar gebreek en gebou! Om sesuur die oggend wakker gemaak te word deur 'n grinder is bitter onplesierig! En dan moet ons nog heeldag tot laat die aand daarna luister. Kon die bouwerk nie buite seisoen gedoen word nie!? Derdens was die vensterraam gebreek wat gemaak het dat die woonstel vol stof en yskoud was. Vierdens moes ek twee keer gebel het om die hekkode en kluiskode te kry! Iets wat ek lank voor die tyd moes kry! Ons is mal oor Mabalingwe, maar hierdie ervaring het ons 'n groot gly gegee! Ek sal nie die eenheid aanbeveel vir enige iemand nie.

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Unpleasant.

First, many of our refrigerator's shelves were missing. How should I use my fridge if most of the shelves are gone? After I complained it was promised that we would get a new fridge the next day which did not happen. Secondly, one usually goes to the forest to enjoy the silence and animal sounds. At two units next to us there was broken and built! Being woken up at six in the morning by a grinder is very unpleasant! And then we still have to listen to it all day until late at night. Couldn't the construction be done out of season!? Thirdly, the window frame was broken, which made the apartment full of dust and freezing cold. Fourth, I had to call twice to get the gate code and safe code! Something I should have gotten a long time ago! We love Mabalingwe but this experience gave us a big slip! I would not recommend the unit to anyone.

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

Familie vriendelik.

Beste vakansie plek in die bos vir families. Daaglikse sport en speletjies om die kinders besig te hou by die swembad. Routes is heel maklik om self diere te gaan kyk in die bos.

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Family friendly.

Best vacation spot in the woods for families. Daily sports and games to keep the kids busy at the pool. Routes are very easy to go see animals yourself in the forest.

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Gerald S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerald S
With friends

It was very enjoyable.

I would like to visit the place in the future.

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

Wondelike wegbreek en almal is vriendelik beslis die moeite werd.

Natuur op sy beste en goeie prys.

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Wonderful getaway and everyone is friendly definitely worth it.

Nature at its best and good price.

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

Wonderful stay.

Everything we needed for a very relaxed stay.

Nkateko S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nkateko S
With partner

Peaceful and close to nature.

We enjoyed our stay at Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 265A Visarend. Animals roaming just outside our window was great. The place is quiet and surrounded by a bush and sounds of water flowing if you walk around the backyard. housekeeping can certainly do a better job in cleaning the rooms. There are so many ants on the floor and spider webs on the corners and under the bench next to the bed. The outside fireplace/braai area was not cleaned.

Michelle V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Michelle V
With partner

Resort is great.

Unit needs minor attention. Toilet leaking. No mop to clean up. No light outside by front door. No light outside back door by sink so washing up in the dark problematic. Boma dirty.

Hendry B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Hendry B
With partner

Eenheid het die basiese maar nie op standaard nie.

Boma by eenheid was die hoogtepunt, basiese instandhouding asook geriewe nie op standaard nie. Nie regtig oppervlakte in kombuis vir self catering nie, geen braai bak. Die eenheid was nie skoon nie. Ons sal nie weer daar bly nie.

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Unity has the basic but not on standard.

Boma at unit was the highlight, basic maintenance as well as amenities not up to standard. Not really surface area in kitchen for self catering, no braai bowl. The unit was not clean. We will not stay there again.

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Sylvester N - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Sylvester N
With partner

House is very small with an awkward setup.

Bedding is not clean, not changed from previous guest, very dirty with stains.

Jean-mari B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean-mari B
With partner

Perfek!

Ons het dit gelove en sal vir seker terugkeer!

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Perfect!

We loved it and will return for sure!

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Louise S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise S
With partner

Was baie lekker en 'n pragtige plekkie.

Die plekkie was mooi netjies en het alles gehad wat ons nodig gehad het. Die lig by die buitewasbak was net stukkend en die plug waar die oondjie staan was stukkend, maar dit was nie 'n probleem nie.

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Was very nice and a beautiful place.

The place was pretty neat and had everything we needed. The light by the outside sink was only broken and the plug where the oven stands was broken, but that was not a problem.

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Mynhardt K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mynhardt K
With partner

Nice location with friendly staff.

But the toilet leaked, and bathroom basin was missing the warm water tap. The outlay of the unit is not very practical, the inside stove and plates are too high too use and the clothes cupboard is with the kitchen utensils.

Theresa C - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Theresa C
With partner

Sal nie weer die eenheid bespreek nie.

Hierdie spesifieke eenheid het paar probleme gehad. Die warm kraan by wasbak het nie gewerk so my man kon nie skeer nie. Die mikrogolf het nie 'n bord in nie, kon hom nie gebruik nie. Wasbak buite se houtdeur is stukkend en het amper op my voete geval. Die plug onder die tafel by spieël in kombuis gedeelte werk nie.

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Will not book the unit again.

This particular unit had some problems. The hot tap at the sink didn't work so my husband couldn't shave. The microwave didn't have a plate in it, couldn't use it. Washbasin outside wooden door is broken and almost fell on my feet. The plug under the table by the mirror in the kitchen area does not work.

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Johan M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan M
With friends

Ek is bietjie teleurgesteld oor die eenheid.

Die kraan in die badkamer is stukkend en is sonder die handvatsel. Mikrogolf se dae is getel en het nie meer 'n bord waarop jy die kos of 'n beker kan plaas om warm te word nie. Die yskas het alles gevries wat daar in was so my groente en koeldrank en alles was kliphard. Moes die plug uitrek om die goed te kan ontdooi. Die bediende het nie behoorlik skoongemaak nie.

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I am a bit disappointed with the unit.

The faucet in the bathroom is broken and has no handle. Microwave's days are numbered and no longer has a plate on which you can place the food or a mug to warm up. The fridge froze everything in there so my vegetables and soft drinks and everything was rock hard. Had to pull the plug out to be able to defrost the stuff. The maid did not clean properly.

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Aneldi S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Aneldi S
With partner

Teleurgesteld in akkommodasie.

Uitleg van lodge baie onprakties. Geen oppervlakte om gerieflik op kos te maak nie. Die een kraan het nie gewerk nie. Geen hakke in badkamer vir handdoeke nie. Slegs een kragpunt in hele vertrek, want een wou nie werk nie. Geen rooster vir boma verskaf nie. Ons sal nie weer hierna toe kom nie.

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Disappointed in accommodation.

Layout of lodge very impractical. No surface area to make food comfortable. The one faucet didn't work. No hooks in bathroom for towels. Only one power point in whole room because one wouldn't work. No timetable for boma provided. We will not come here again.

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Charne H - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charne H
With partner

Amazing.

Ons tyd by Mabalingwe was een die beste en lekkerste. Werkers is ongelooflik vriendelik en behulpsaam. Game drives was baie interessant en lekker gewees. Ons huisie was skoon en netjies. Amazing diere wat regdeur die dag kom kuier. Definitief 'n plek waar ek weer sal gaan.

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

Gemaklike verblyf.

Goed toegeruste eenheid en braaigeriewe.

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Comfortable accommodation.

Well equipped unit and braai facilities.

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Ernest B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ernest B
Individual traveller

RUSTIGE, KALM ATMOSFEER

RUSTIGE EN KALME ATMOSFEER.

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QUIET, CALM ATMOSPHERE

PEACEFUL AND CALM ATMOSPHERE.

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

Rustige, pragtige bosveld ervaring

Ons het n lekker rustige naweek beleef, net jammer ons kon nie die olifante gewaar nadat ons park platgery het nie. Sal voorstel dat hul hakke of reëlings aanbring in badkamer om nat handdoeke op te hang. Met aankoms het ons gesien die badkamerlig werk nie waarna ons dit rapporteer het, ongelukkig moes ons in donker die badkamer gebruik omrede niemand die lig kom regmaak het nie.

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Peaceful, beautiful bushveld experience

We had a nice peaceful weekend, just a shame we couldn't spot the elephants after we crashed the park. Would suggest that they install hooks or arrangements in bathroom to hang wet towels. On arrival we saw that the bathroom light was not working after which we reported it, unfortunately we had to use the bathroom in the dark because no one came to fix the light.

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

Baie rustig, 2 aande genoeg. Blyplek kan met 'n bietjie geld meer aangenaam wees. Pakplek en krag-proppe te min.

Uitsig by eetplekke baie mooi. Warm en koue swembad, skoon en mooi.

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Very tranquil, 2 nights is enough. Accommodation can be improved. Storage space and plugs not enogh.

View at dining area very beautiful. Warm and cold swimming pools, clean and pretty.

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Willem G - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem G
With partner

Wonderlike mooi natuur met baie foto-geleenthede en wildbesigtiging.

Onderhoud is nodig op die eenheid. Deur- en vensterkosyne is deur miere opgëeet.Voordeur sukkel om oop en toe te maak a.g.v. mierprobleem. Borde en koppies is gechip. Daar is 'n aapprobleem...hulle gryp kos ens uit die eenheid en voertuie en is gevaarlik. Bank sitplek is onaangenaam om op te sit. Ons het gevra vir dubbelbedmatras en kry toe 2 beddens met veslete matrasse teen mekaar geskuif!

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Wonderfully beautiful nature with many photo opportunities and wildlife viewing.

Maintenance is required on the unit. Door and window frames have been eaten by ants. Front door has difficulty opening and closing due to ant problem Plates and cups are chipped. There is a monkey problem...they grab food etc from the unit and vehicles and are dangerous. Bench seat is unpleasant to sit on. We asked for a double bed mattress and then got 2 beds with worn mattresses pushed against each other!

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Jacqueline C - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacqueline C
With partner

Teleurgesteld in die swak onderhoud van die eenheid.

Oulike eenheid vir 2 mense wat net baie, baie ernstig aandag kort. Ligte werk nie. Water hardloop van agter 'n toegemaakte kas onder die wasbak deur wanneer die stort gebruik word. Nie al die kragproppe binne werk nie. Die yskas, eetgerei borde en koppies moet vervang word. Nie regtig 'n selfsorg-eenheid nie, moeilik om kos te maak. Meer 'n hotelkamer met 'n paar ekstras.

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Disappointed in the poor maintenance of the unit.

Cute unit for 2 people that just needs very, very serious attention. Lights don't work. Water runs from behind a closed cabinet under the sink when the shower is used. Not all the power plugs inside work. The fridge, cutlery plates and cups must be replaced. Not really a self catering unit, hard to cook. More of a hotel room with a few extras.

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Mercia R - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Mercia R

Die natuur ongelooflik maar padkaart het aandag nodig.

Ek sal nie die chalet aanbeveel nie vir die volgende redes: Yskas - geen rakke aan die binnekant van die yskas, vries op, geen groente of vrugtebak(ke). Kombuisgereedskap bestaan nie - sker onbruikbaar, geen groentemes. Geen werksspasie in die kombuis. Geen skoonmaaktoebehore, bv. besem, stofeerder bestaan uit 2 vere. Die kombuiskas se deure onder die stoofplate val uit mekaar. Die stort is nie waterdig. Vloer onder water. Die toilet spoel nie behoorlik. Geen aparte hangplek vir klere. Binne in kas tussen kombuisskottels en potte. Geen hangplek vir nat handdoeke. Ons self het 'n hotel bestuur met selfsorgeenhede en sover dit my aanbetref is die chalet. Glad nie geskik vir 'n tydperk van 4 dae nie. Visarend verg baie maar baie aandag sover dit my aanbetref.

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The nature is amazing but road map needs attention.

I would not recommend the chalet for the following reasons: Fridge - no shelves on the inside of the fridge, freezer, no vegetable or fruit bowl(s). Kitchen utensils non-existent - scissors unusable, no paring knife. No work space in the kitchen. No cleaning accessories, e.g. broom, duster consists of 2 feathers. The kitchen cabinet doors under the stove are falling apart. The shower is not waterproof. Floor under water. The toilet does not flush properly. No separate hanging space for clothes. Inside cupboard between kitchen dishes and pots. No place to hang wet towels. We ourselves managed a hotel with self-catering units and as far as I'm concerned the chalet. Not at all suitable for a 4 day period. Osprey requires a lot of attention as far as I'm concerned.

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Quinton C - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Quinton C
With partner

Clean and pleasant unit. Good value for money and enjoyable stay.

See stars.

Lerato M - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lerato M
With partner

It's a lovely place to come to and the people are friendly.

Would appreciate if the lodge will have irons installed in the rooms.

Hendrik G - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hendrik G
Family with young children

Baie lekker, sal weer teruggaan.

Die plek waar ons gebly het kort bietjie aandag. Deurhandvatsel is gebreek, ligskakelaar is gebreek, kort gloeilampe, daar was net een papbakkie en een glas. Dink ook dit sal sleg wees vir mense wat self wil kos maak, want as jy stort loop al die water by die ruit uit tot by die stoof. Hulle moet net hulle padkaart opdateer. Maar was lekker.

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Very nice, will go back again.

The place where we stayed needs some attention. Door handle was broken, light switch was broken, light bulbs short, there was only one bowl of porridge and one glass. Also think it will be bad for people who want to cook themselves, because when you shower all the water runs out of the window to the stove. They just need to update their road map. But was nice.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Unbelievable disappointment

I don't know where to start. Beautiful units, but...neglected. Osprey 165a's key was not available and we were moved to 155a. I slept on the single bed because I really didn't see a chance for the double bed mattress. Really poor and used up. My husband, who slept on the double bed, slept in the car that night because ants had occupied the bed. We didn't have insecticide to get rid of it. The pillows themselves are absolutely filthy. We saw this when we tried to find out what attracts the ants. The unit is also sufficiently equipped for an evening or two of self-catering. There is a small bar fridge, so don't take too many fridge items with you. There was an unusable grill, completely broken. Fortunately, we had one of our own. The shower was great! Nice big with high pressure. There is something seriously wrong with the geyser installed under the sink. The bathroom, especially the sink, was blazing hot, so was the cold water. The toilet seat was broken. The air conditioner worked great in the sweltering hot evening. We have rented houses in Mabilingwe several times, and were extremely disappointed in the unit. Cute units with poor management.

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Pieter V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter V
With partner

Baie lekker plek.

Baie mooi plek en diens is baie goed, as 'n mens 'n probleem het sorteer hulle dit direk uit vir mens en almal help as jy vra het, ek sal enige tyd weer teruggaan.

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Very nice place.

Very nice place and service is very good, if you have a problem they sort they sort it out directly and everyone assists when you have a question, I will go back anytime.

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Willem W - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem W
With partner

Baie lekker rustig, alhoewel hulle ons nie in Visarend nie, maar wel Patrys geplaas het.

Altyd lekker vir 'n naweekwegbreek.

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Very nice and quiet, although they didn't put us in Osprey, but Partridge.

Always nice for a weekend getaway.

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Wollie P - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wollie P
Family with young children

Wow! Ons het lekker gebly.

Baie oulike plekkies. Dankie vir die ekstra waaier. Maar 'n aircon sal 'n groot verskil maak. Die families met die kleinspan het dit geweldig geniet en beplan om weer hier te kom bly.

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Wow! We had a nice stay.

Very cute places. Thanks for the extra fan. But an aircon will make a big difference. The families with the small team enjoyed it immensely and plan to come and stay here again.

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Bets H - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bets H
With partner

'n Netjiese, gerieflike eenheid, teen 'n billike prys vir twee persone vir 'n kort verblyf.

Die aanvanklike probleme met gloeilampe en 'n ketel is onmiddellik uitgesorteer deur Christa en Monique. Verder is die eenheid goed toegerus. Hoewel, rakkies langs die yskas om kos, drinkgoed ens. uit te pak, en 'n rak onder in die laaikassie langs die bed om klere uit te pak sowel as 'n rakkie of bedkassie aan die anderkant van die bed die eenheid nog geriefliker sal maak, veral indien besoekers graag langer as 1 of 2 nagte wil bly. En dalk 'n broodblik? Die tafel en bankies voor die deur word baie waardeer hoewel mens nie in die aand daar kan eet nie omdat die lig onvoldoende is. Omdat ons net twee persone was, kon ons gelukkig gemaklik by die klein tafeltjie binne inpas. 'n Pensioenaris soek mos maar 'n tafel om by te eet. Die boma/braaiplek is 'n wenner. Ek sal beslis weer in die eenheid gaan vakansie hou ongeag bogemelde aanbevelings.

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A neat, comfortable unit, at a reasonable price for two people for a short stay.

The initial problems with light bulbs and a boiler were immediately sorted out by Christa and Monique. Furthermore, the unit is well equipped. Although, shelves next to the fridge for food, drinks etc. to unpack, and a shelf at the bottom of the chest of drawers next to the bed to unpack clothes as well as a shelf or bedside table on the other side of the bed will make the unit even more comfortable, especially if visitors like to stay longer than 1 or 2 nights want to stay And maybe a bread tin? The table and benches in front of the door are much appreciated, although one cannot eat there in the evening because the light is insufficient. Because there were only two of us, we were fortunately able to fit comfortably at the small table inside. A pensioner is just looking for a table to eat at. The boma/barbecue is a winner. I would definitely vacation in the unit again regardless of above recommendations.

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

Lekker rustig vir 'n wegbreek.

Mabalingwe is 'n stunning plek om te gaan rus, en die eenheid is lekker gemaklik.

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Nice and quiet for a getaway.

Mabalingwe is a stunning place to rest, and the unit is very comfortable.

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

Dit was ongelooflik lekker om die natuur van naby te beleef.

Ek en my lewensmaat het ongelooflik naby aan die natuur gevoel. Dit is soos een groot familie wat jou tuis laat voel. Van die bokke, tarentale en erdvarkies wat teen mens verbyloop. Nagapies, blou apies en 'n verskeidenheid voëlsoorte. Ons was ongelooflik beïndruk met die plekkie en sal enige dag weer gaan rus in die bos by Mabilingwe.

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It was incredibly nice to experience nature up close.

My partner and I felt incredibly close to nature. It's like one big family that makes you feel at home. Of the goats, guinea fowls and aardvarks that run past people. Night monkeys, blue monkeys and a variety of bird species. We were incredibly impressed with the place and would go and rest in the forest at Mabilingwe again any day.

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Hilda K - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hilda K
With partner

Lekker wegbreek.

Was great baie dankie. Net jammer vir die reën.

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Nice break away.

Was great thank you very much. Just sorry for the rain.

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

Baie netjies en mooi.

Dit is beslis ‘n lekker plekkie. Die enigste ding wat nie te lekker was nie is die vrieskassie wat toe gevries was en die stowwerige goedjies in die kombuis kassie. Goeie waarde vir geld!

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Very neat and beautiful.

It was definitely a nice place. The only thing that wasn't nice was the freezer that was frozen and the dusty items in the kitchen cabinets. Good value for money.

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

Baie lekker.

Alles was lekker, die diens perfek en die profesionaliteit om probleme op te los uitstekend. Die beloofde koninggrootte-bed was wel twee enkelbedjies wat teenaan mekaar geskuif was, en gedurig deur die aand uitmekaar geskuif het. Die huis se kombuis was ook nie op standaard toegerus nie, met geen kragprop vir die ketel op die toonbank nie, dus moes die ketel ingeprop word onder die spieëlkas, en mens op mens se boude op die vloer sit om koffie te maak. Daar was ook twee DStv-dekodeerders, maar nie een van hulle het gewerk nie.

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Very nice.

Everything was nice, the service perfect and way of solving problems professionally were excellent. The promised king-size bed were twin beds pushed together and constantly moved apart during the evening. The kitchen of the house was also not fitted to the standard. It had no plug for the kettle on the counter, so it had to be plugged in under the vanity where we had to sit to make coffee. There were also two DSTV decoders but none of them worked.

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

Excellent.

Great place to visit and it's very peaceful, from the staff to the pool, the view and the surroundings at large, not one moment of regret at all, money well spent.

Rika C - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rika C
With partner

Baie lekker.

Baie lekker met klein bomas. Gesellig. Toiletwater lek op teëlvloer. Halwe rolletjie toiletpapier.

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Very nice.

Very nice with small bomas. Sociable. Toilet water leaks on tiled floor. Half a roll of toilet paper.

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

Rustige verblyf met diere op jou voorstoep.

Baie netjiese en moderne verblyf. Net 'n probleem gehad met toilet wat lek en onvoldoende "plug points" vir ketel en toaster.

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Peaceful accommodation with animals on your doorstep.

Very neat and modern accommodation. Only had a problem with toilet leaking and insufficient "plug points" for kettle and toaster.

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Eugene D - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Eugene D
With partner

Was nie lekker nie.

Het meer verwag vir R1000 per aand. Die varkies en apies is oulik maar dis omtrent dit. Daar was nie eers 'n tafel waar mens kon sit en eet of kuier nie.

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Wasn't nice.

Expected more for R1000 per night. The piggies and monkeys are cute but that's about it. There was not even a table where one could sit and eat or visit.

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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
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