Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 265B Loerie
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Johan B - Sep 2024
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Great stay.
Mary-ann G - Jun 2024
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Lekker verblyf.
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Nice stay.
I had a nice stay and it was peaceful.
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Dorothy L - Jun 2024
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Rustige atmosfeer.
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Calm atmosphere.
Was very nice and quiet.
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Mr And Mrs S T - Jul 2024
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Lovely stress free stay at short notice with little other availability in the area.
Megan E - Jul 2024
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Fantastic- definitely will visit there again.
Lizanne H - Apr 2024
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Rustig, stil, waarde vir geld.
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Peaceful, quiet, value for money.
The house was pretty clean, but there were wasps inside the house. Certain lights did not work. There were no tongs available and unfortunately the fridge froze all our food. There was boiling hot water to shower in. If you want to visit the Mabalingwe area during the rainy season, consider booking a "game drive" as many of the roads are not accessible for small sedan type cars.
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Yolandi B - May 2024
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Baie lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
There were some problems with the lock on the door. I asked for a king bed, but there were two single beds next to each other. Other than that, everything was perfect.
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Daniela P - Apr 2024
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Mabalingwe's natuur is pragtig maar die plek self kort opknapping.
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Mabalingwe's nature is beautiful but the place itself needs renovation.
I would recommend Mabalingwe, but I still feel there were shortcomings. I emailed the owner and to this day have not received a reply. Our unit was not very clean. We had to ask for a second wine glass and toilet roll, and we only had one face towel (we were 2 ladies). There were also no large bowls to mix salad in, and no bottle opener. I was also unsure of what standard amenities to expect - there was no soap available and we weren't advised to bring any. The public areas were severely lacking in recliners and cushions, and we were told that the cushions had been moved to the hot water pool. The place itself is beautiful, but the service is lacking.
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Pieter R - Aug 2024
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Lekker wild gesien. Ongelukkig nie olifante nie.
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Nice to see wildlife. Unfortunately not elephants.
Very basic unit. But well priced. Toilet leaks on floor. Take your own barbecue grill.
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Liezel S - Mar 2024
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Oord was baie lekker, nie eenheid nie.
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Resort was very nice, not unit.
The unit needs a lot of maintenance. It wasn't cleaned well, ceiling fan doesn't work, and there are wires hanging open from lights that are out. There is no outside light at the table on the stoep so that one can sit and eat there. Also not mentioned is that 2 plate stove and sink sit outside the unit. No lights/flashes are provided for load shedding.
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Johanna M - Oct 2024
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Het Mabalingwe baie geniet. Wooneenheid was redelik, maar kon beter.
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Really enjoyed Mabalingwe. Housing unit was reasonable, but could be better.
The unit has a lot of potential but needs a lot of repairs. If all faults are repaired it will be a lovely centrally located unit.
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Eric D - Jun 2024
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
The units are very outdated and an upgrade will definitely need to be done. Some of the kitchen necessities were not there, e.g. a braai tong and braai bowl.
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Anine D - Mar 2023
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Was 'n baie lekker verblyf en rustig.
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Was a very nice and peaceful stay.
Thanks for the accommodation and kindness of lodge workers. Everyone welcomed us with good attitude.
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Sonja M - Jul 2023
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Die huisie het alles wat nodig is en dis gerieflik vir 2 mense. Diere wei gereeld rondom die huisie.
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The cottage has everything you need and it's comfortable for 2 people. Animals regularly graze around the cottage.
We were not aware that the cottage is serviced if we leave the key in the case where we originally got it. No notice received or posted in the unit. The builders directly next to our unit were not pleasant. Maintenance is no longer done. Closet door and some lights are off. Bath has been replaced with a shower. Not sure if there is wi-fi. Could not find any password.
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Jenny O - Aug 2023
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Lekker gekuier.
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Have a nice time.
The unit was nice, comfortable and well laid out. Very poor cell phone reception.
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Ronel S - Jun 2023
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Daar was bouwerk 2 huisies van ons af wat bietjie die rustigheid weggevat het, het heeldag gekap en raas.
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There was construction work 2 houses away from us which took away the peace a bit, there was chopping and noise all day.
Game drives were fantastic, really enjoyed it, only braai area had no light. There is no WiFi.
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Quinten V - Mar 2023
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Eenheid op standaard.
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Unity on standard.
There are many things in the unit that do not work e.g. shower, fan, lights and lights for asload shedding kick in. People at 265A were making a lot of noise and drinking and you couldn't report it. The fire extinguisher had been sprayed out.
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Amanda V - Oct 2022
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Enjoyed every day.
Grietjie P - Apr 2022
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Baie gerieflik, en lekker naweek wegbreek om te rus.
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Very comfortable, and nice weekend getaway to rest.
Tame animals on your doorstep. Quiet and beautiful nature.
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Tracy J - Mar 2022
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Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek. Die lugversorger was fantasies vir die warm dae en die DStv 'n bonus. Die diere wat vry wandel om die eenheid was fantasties om 'n paar naby foto's te neem. Die wildritte beveel ek ten sterkte aan.
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It was a lovely break. The air conditioner was fantastic for the hot days and the DStv was a bonus. The animals that roam freely around the unit were fantastic to take some close up photos. I strongly recommend the game drives.
Attention should only be given to wasp nests at the front door and braai area.
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Carla M - Jun 2022
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Such a comfortable room and beautiful place to unwind.
Deon D - Mar 2022
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Was 'n uitstekende kuier gewees en sal enige tyd weer daar gaan kuier.
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Was an excellent visit and would visit again anytime.
The game was excellent down near the river.
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Pieter D - May 2022
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Baie lekker gewees en sal dit aanbeveel.
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Had a great time and would recommend it.
My wife and I had a nice rest. It is quiet in nature with the stream of water. Close to the farm store and other things.
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Marilie O - Feb 2022
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Dit was uitstekend.
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It was excellent.
Nice and quiet. Safe. Fantastic.
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Magdalene B - May 2022
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Rustiek, goeie oornagplek.
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Rustic, good place to stay.
For 2 people reasonable, but it is cramped.
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Charlene J - Dec 2022
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Rustige naweekwegbreek in die pragtige natuur.
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Peaceful weekend getaway in beautiful nature.
Units are good enough for weekend getaways. The lodge itself needs maintenance, grass very long. The unit is equipped with what is needed for an overnight stay, but dirty.
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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2022
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Peaceful getaway.
Lovely woodland getaway.
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Jaco B - Apr 2022
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Awesome, lekker plekkie, huis is baie skoon en netjies. Sal beslis weer teruggaan.
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Awesome, nice place, house is very clean and tidy. Will definitely go back again.
It was our first time in Mabilengwe and it surprised me a lot. The house we stayed in was nice and tidy. You can easily kiss your children, there is a lot to do. Would definitely recommend.
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Jabu M - Dec 2022
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My stay was pleasant, however the place was not very clean and had no iron available.
Andre S - Nov 2022
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
Unit incredibly dirty. Cobwebs everywhere. DSTV decoder not working - hence, no TV. Sink and two plate stove outside are impractical. No grill for unit.
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Carien S - May 2021
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Sien sterre.
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See stars.
Very nice.
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Marchel H - Mar 2021
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Baie lekker, die stort werk net nie, en ook die badkamer lig en die aircon het gelek.
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Very nice, the shower just doesn't work, and also the bathroom light and the aircon leaked.
Very nice stay just a few things I already mentioned.
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Mariska C - Aug 2020
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Perfeksie!
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Perfection!
265B Loerie has everything we needed. The unit is very comfortable and tidy, and more than enough space for two people. The stoep and the boma are blissful and we saw so many animals and birds from there. It's a peaceful camp and we were able to relax wonderfully there. Thanks to Monique for all her arrangements and she was very efficient with all the information and directions she sent us.
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Odette P - Feb 2020
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Fantastiese diens en akkommodasie.
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Fantastic service and accommodation.
Definitely a very positive experience. Unit was clean and well located. Animals were tame and well looked after. Food at restaurant was also of good quality. Will definitely go there again overnight.
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Jacomien N - Dec 2020
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Alles wat jy nodig het vir 'n naweekwegbreek.
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Everything you need for a weekend getaway.
We really enjoyed it at Mabalingwe. Will definitely use the unit again.
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Adele S - Mar 2020
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Awesome experience. Want to go again.
Herman M - Feb 2020
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Die moeite werd.
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Worth it.
Very quiet and tidy accommodation.
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Meriam M - Dec 2020
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We were seeing wild animals 24/7 as long as you look outside through the window.
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Wild is volop. Nie nodig om te soek nie.
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Game is plentiful. No need to search.
I typed in the wrong dates. They helped me fix it quickly, very good service.
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Anneline V - Mar 2020
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Baie aangenaam.
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Very pleasant.
Ideal for relaxing after a week of hard work. Very calm.
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Dirk T - Sep 2020
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Daar is enkele gebreke wat reggestel moet word.
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There are some flaws that need to be fixed.
The bathroom light doesn't work, neither does the one in front of the front door. There are two pans for bacon or eggs in the cupboard, but not a single pot for making porridge or gravy. The door that opens onto the porch does not have a hook. It flaps when the wind blows. The large pane may break. To limit damage, I suggest that the possibility of attaching a hook should be considered. Neat new little lapa, but unfortunately the legs of the grill don't fit in the cavity for the coals. The bar is too high. Other than that, all right.
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Warren C - Dec 2020
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Great little unit for a weekend breakaway.
Ericka E - Oct 2020
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Heerlik gerus en die bosveld bly mooi.
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Great rest and the woodland remains beautiful.
The unit is quite small and the stairs inside are inconvenient. A rainproof canopy outside over the table bench will also help a lot if it rains like it does every night. Other than that there are no problems.
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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
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Average.
Aircon not working, boma dirty and geyser leaking.
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Karlien M - Nov 2020
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Lekker naweek weg!
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Have a nice weekend away!
Great to have elephants, goats and warthogs for guests right on your doorstep.
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Andre H - Oct 2019
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Ons was geskuif na 155 B.
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We were moved to 155 B.
Enjoyed it a lot, and would recommend it anytime.
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Renier P - Oct 2019
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Heerlik.
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Lovely.
Just one complaint: there were no braai thongs.
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Adri B - Sep 2019
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Wonderlike wegbreek.
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Wonderful getaway.
What a pleasant surprise! Everything one wants for a nice weekend. Just a pity the path to the braai did not work, as did the light at the braai. Otherwise enjoyable.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2019
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Ants and the unit's kitchen not clean on arrival.
Ants climbed into the microwave and refrigerator. Neighbors' little ones had a sleepless night about ants in their beds. Had we been alerted, we would have arrived prepared with poison. Biltong, rusk, always full of ants, no matter what we did. Even the toothpaste ran through. Not good at all!
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Mampilo M - Oct 2019
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Peaceful.
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
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We really enjoyed the forest break.
Renovation needs to be done. There was only one steak knife and the unit was very dirty when we arrived.
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Ockie F - Aug 2019
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Lekker met paar goed wat kan verbeter.
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Nice with few things that can improve.
Lady who helped us with booking was very helpful. Everything is very nice except the bathtub that has a crack in it and microwave does not have a plate in it. There is currently construction next door that makes it look untidy. The grounds around the place looked unkempt with outside lights not working, as with boma and chairs that were dirty. The grill doesn't fit well on the braai either.
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Simon V - Dec 2019
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Slegs ‘n oornagplek. Nie vir ‘n vakansie nie!
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Only a place to stay the night. Not for a holiday!
Very basic, with almost no room for bags etc. Sink and 2-plate stove outside. No place to eat at or prepare food inside. Outside bench only. Toilet leaks and the entire floor is wet after a few uses. Not sure what's spilling onto the floor, but suspect it's sewage! Shower head leaks, and sprays everything in the bathroom soaking wet when you shower, including your clothes and shoes you put on there. Back door can only be opened and closed by force. Cabinet under outside sink's door hinges were broken off.
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Johan M - Nov 2018
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Pragtig lekker rusverblyf.
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Beautiful and good accommodation.
Had a lovely stay and relaxed.
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Sonja V - Oct 2018
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Wonderlike wegbreek.
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Wonderful getaway.
Lovely surprise from JHB. Absolute value for money.
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Cordula B - Sep 2018
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Dit was ongelooflik, wanneer kan ons weer gaan?
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It was amazing, when can we go again?
The unit was clean and everything one needs is there. The best is if you sit outside in the evenings and the animals pass by on the stoep. Fantastic. Even my 20 year old son enjoyed it.
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Alet B - Feb 2018
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Dit was fantasties.
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It was fantastic.
My son and I had a wonderful stay - we had everything we needed. The warthogs, nyalas and kudus walked right by our house, it was absolutely beautiful! The shop, playground for children and the swimming pool were within walking distance from the unit and we enjoyed walking. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back.
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Pieter D - Nov 2018
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In die hittegolf was die lugversorger die grootste bate.
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In the heat wave, the air conditioner was the biggest asset.
It was very dry and very hot. There wasn't asmuch game as we hoped for. We bird watched at our place of residence with the flow of water that passes within 20 meters from us. We went to the campsite and there were the best birds in the whole place. The map they provide is just a frustration. They can fire the artist and get a technical person to put together a better one. There is very little useful information and it is not accurate enough. The place is full of cement blocks with numbers on top and the map does not show that. Some water holes seem to be close to the road and then closer to another road. Consider showing field types, broadleaf and thornveld, weaker roads, specific wild areas, distance scale, seasonal or permanent water holes, and so on.
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Marlene V - Jan 2018
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Was regtig lekker en rustig.
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Was really nice and peaceful.
We really enjoyed the unit, all basic appliances were available to us. It had just been really, really hot and you couldn't set the roof fan any faster. Also really very cute.
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Fouche V - Sep 2018
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Netjiese plek, glad nie aanbeveelbaar vir kinders nie.
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Neat place, not at all recommendable for children.
Had a nice stay, the place is small but has the basic necessities. Our light at the boma didn't work but had friendly neighbor who shared. I would recommend not going here with small children, but a group of friends would work. We went home early one day due to little to do for small children. We were there in the beginning of spring, would recommend that Mabalingwe maybe invest money for a heating on the swimming pool. Game was little to be seen apart from basic impalas, zebras, warthogs and kudus. Went to see more at Thabazimbie Sanpark Marakele about 150 km away. The feeding session of the predators was very exciting. The accommodation is suitable for overnight stays, but not necessarily for visiting. Would recommend for a young couple who wants a peaceful stay. The help from the management was appreciated, they provided us with wood in exchange for our boma's light which could not be fixed over the long weekend.
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Ntokozo N - Oct 2018
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Medium service.
Lucinda F - Dec 2018
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Rustig in die natuur .
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Tranquil in nature.
Mabalingwe itself is a very nice resort. Our house wasn't very neat. Bathroom door is broken and not a lot of cutlery to prepare food with. Boma's light didn't work. But it was a good weekend, saw beautiful birds and warthogs who visited our patio everyday.
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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