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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 265B Loerie

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 65 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 265B Loerie
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Johan B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan B
Family with young children

Great stay.

Great stay! Enjoyed it a lot. Lots of sightings from your unit and bouma.

Mary-ann G - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mary-ann G
Family with young children

Lekker verblyf.

Ek het lekker gebly en dit was rustig.

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Nice stay.

I had a nice stay and it was peaceful.

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Dorothy L - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dorothy L
With partner

Rustige atmosfeer.

Was baie lekker rustig.

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Calm atmosphere.

Was very nice and quiet.

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Mr And Mrs S T - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mr And Mrs S T
Family with young children

Lovely stress free stay at short notice with little other availability in the area.

The booking and stay was very quick and without any problems, which was much appreciated since we actually checked out of another property that was one of our worst stays ever! Thank you for the quick, easy check-in!

Megan E - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan E
Family with young children

Fantastic- definitely will visit there again.

There was so much for myself and the girls. We had visitors all the time including bush pig, nyala, warthogs, ground squirrels, mongoose and monkeys. The entertainment area is great allowing mom some down time. The horse riding was thoroughly enjoyed and the girls kept everyone entertained on the night drive. We saw the elephants, rhino and aardvark. So many wonderful memories made.

Lizanne H - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizanne H
With partner

Rustig, stil, waarde vir geld.

Die huisie was mooi skoon, maar daar was wel perdebye binne in die huisie. Sekere ligte het nie gewerk nie. Daar was nie 'n braaitang beskikbaar nie en die yskas het ongelukkig al ons kos gevries. Daar was kokende warm water om in te stort. As jy die Mabalingwe-omgewing wil besoek gedurende die reënseisoen, oorweeg dit om 'n "game drive" te boek aangesien baie van die paaie nie toeganklik is vir klein sedan-tipe karre nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandi B
With friends

Baie lekker gebly.

Daar was 'n paar probleme met die slot by die deur. Ek het gevra vir 'n king bed, maar daar was twee enkelbeddens langs mekaar. Verder was alles perfek.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Daniela P

Mabalingwe's natuur is pragtig maar die plek self kort opknapping.

Ek sal Mabalingwe aanbeveel, maar ek voel tog daar was tekorte. Ek het die eienaar ge-e-pos en tot vandag toe nie 'n antwoord gekry nie. Ons eenheid was nie baie skoon nie. Ons moes vra vir 'n tweede wynglas en toiletrol, en ons het net een gesigshanddoek gehad (ons was 2 dames). Daar was ook geen groot bakke om slaai in te meng nie, asook geen bottelopmaker nie. Ek was ook onseker oor watter standaardgeriewe om te verwag - daar was geen seep beskikbaar nie en ons was nie aangeraai om saam te bring nie. Die publieke areas was ernstig tekort aan leunstoele en kussings, en ons was aangesê dat die kussings na die warmwater-swembad geskuif is. Die plek self is pragtig, maar die diens skiet tekort.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter R
With partner

Lekker wild gesien. Ongelukkig nie olifante nie.

Baie basiese eenheid. Maar goed geprys. Toilet lek op vloer. Vat maar jou eie rooster vir braai.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Liezel S
With partner

Oord was baie lekker, nie eenheid nie.

Die eenheid het baie instandhouding nodig. Dit was nie mooi skoon gemaak nie, dakwaaier werk nie, en daar hang drade van ligte wat uit is oop. Daar is geen buitelig by die tafel op die stoep sodat mens daar kan sit en eet nie. Daar word ook nie genoem dat 2-plaat stoof en opwas buite die eenheid sit nie. Geen ligte/flitse word voorsien vir beurtkrag 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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johanna M
With friends

Het Mabalingwe baie geniet. Wooneenheid was redelik, maar kon beter.

Die eenheid het baie potensiaal, maar kort heelwat herstelwerk. As alle foute herstel is, sal dit 'n heerlike, sentraalgeleë eenheid wees.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Eric D
Family with young children

Baie rustig.

Die eenhede is baie verouderd en 'n opgradering sal definitief moet gedoen word. Van die kombuisbenodigdhede was nie daar nie, bv. 'n braaitang en braaibak.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anine D
Family with young children

Was 'n baie lekker verblyf en rustig.

Dankie vir die verblyf en vriendelikheid van lodge-werkers. Almal het ons met goeie gesindheid verwelkom.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja M
With partner

Die huisie het alles wat nodig is en dis gerieflik vir 2 mense. Diere wei gereeld rondom die huisie.

Ons was nie bewus dat die huisie gediens word as ons die sleutel in die houer laat waar ons dit oorspronklik gekry het nie. Geen kennis daarvan ontvang of in die eenheid opgeplak nie,. Die bouers direk langs ons eenheid was nie aangenaam nie. Onderhoud word nie meer gedoen nie. Kasdeur en enkele ligte is af. Bad is met 'n stort vervang. Onseker of daar wi-fi is. Kon geen wagwoord vind nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jenny O
With partner

Lekker gekuier.

Die eenheid was lekker, gemaklik en goed uitgelê. Baie swak selfoon opvangs.

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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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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Ronel S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ronel S
With partner

Daar was bouwerk 2 huisies van ons af wat bietjie die rustigheid weggevat het, het heeldag gekap en raas.

Wildritte was fantasties, dit baie geniet, net braai-area het geen lig gehad nie. Daar is nie WiFi nie.

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

Eenheid op standaard.

Daar is baie goed in die eenheid wat nie werk nie bv. stort, fan, ligte en ligte vir asload shedding inskop. Mense by 265A het baie geraas en gedrink en mens kon dit nie rapporteur nie. Die brandblusser was uitgespuit.

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

Enjoyed every day.

Would go back again & recommend for family/friends.

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

Baie gerieflik, en lekker naweek wegbreek om te rus.

Mak diere op jou voorstoep. Rustig en mooi natuur.

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

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.

Aandag moet net gegee word aan perdebyneste by voordeur en braai-area.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla M
With friends

Such a comfortable room and beautiful place to unwind.

The game drives were wonderful and the guides were so passionate and very knowledgeable about the bush and animals. The Vulture Bar served delicious food and waiters were so friendly. Such a wonderful, soulful experience of the bush. Thank you.

Deon D - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon D
With partner

Was 'n uitstekende kuier gewees en sal enige tyd weer daar gaan kuier.

Die wild was uitstekend onder naby die rivier.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter D
With partner

Baie lekker gewees en sal dit aanbeveel.

Ek en my vrou het lekker gerus. Dit is stil in die natuur met die stroompie water. Naby die plaaswinkel en ander goed.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marilie O
With partner

Dit was uitstekend.

Lekker rustig. Veilig. Fantasties.

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It was excellent.

Nice and quiet. Safe. Fantastic.

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Magdalene B - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Magdalene B
With partner

Rustiek, goeie oornagplek.

Vir 2 mense redelik, maar dit is beknop.

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

Rustige naweekwegbreek in die pragtige natuur.

Eenhede is goed genoeg vir naweekwegbreek. Die lodge self kort instandhouding, gras baie lank. Die eenheid is toegerus met wat nodig is vir oornag, maar vuil.

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

Peaceful getaway.

Lovely woodland getaway.

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Jaco B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jaco B
With partner

Awesome, lekker plekkie, huis is baie skoon en netjies. Sal beslis weer teruggaan.

Dit was ons eerste keer in Mabilengwe en dit het my baie verbaas. Die huisie waarin ons gebly het was mooi en netjies. 'n Mens kan gerus jou kinders soentoe vat daar is baie om te doen. Sal beslis aanbeveel.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jabu M
With partner

My stay was pleasant, however the place was not very clean and had no iron available.

The shower was dripping water all over.

Andre S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Andre S
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Eenheid ongelooflik vuil. Spinnerakke oral. DSTV dekodeerder werk nie - dus, geen TV. Opwasbak en tweeplaatstoof buite is onprakties. Geen braairooster vir eenheid nie.

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

Sien sterre.

Baie lekker.

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See stars.

Very nice.

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Marchel H - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marchel H
With partner

Baie lekker, die stort werk net nie, en ook die badkamer lig en die aircon het gelek.

Baie lekker gebly net 'n paar goed wat ek reeds genoem het.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariska C
With partner

Perfeksie!

265B Loerie het alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Die eenheid is baie gerieflik en netjies, en meer as genoeg spasie vir twee mense. Die stoep en die boma is salig en ons het so baie diere en voëls gesien van daar af. Dis 'n rustige kamp en ons kon heerlik ontspan daar. Dankie aan Monique vir al haar reëlings en sy was baie effektief met al die inligting en aanwysings wat sy vir ons gestuur het.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Odette P
With friends

Fantastiese diens en akkommodasie.

Beslis 'n baie positiewe ervaring. Eenheid was skoon en goed geleë. Diere was mak en goed opgepas. Kos by restaurant was ook van goeie gehalte. Sal vir seker weer daar gaan oornag.

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

Alles wat jy nodig het vir 'n naweekwegbreek.

Ons het dit baie geniet by Mabalingwe. Sal definitief weer gebruik maak van die eenheid.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele S
With partner

Awesome experience. Want to go again.

Wow, was such a relaxing stay. Never had such close contact with wild animals before.

Herman M - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Herman M
With partner

Die moeite werd.

Heel rustig en netjiese verblyf.

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Worth it.

Very quiet and tidy accommodation.

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Meriam M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Meriam M
With friends

We were seeing wild animals 24/7 as long as you look outside through the window.

On the 25.12.2020 we have been visited by a troop of elephants of which two of them came as far as to our kitchen, grab a wooden spoon on the cooking pot, swallowed it and spit it again and it then in three piece. It then removed the lid of the pot wanted to pick what was inside with its trump but unfortunately it realised that the contents were very hot it suddenly back off and left the scene. It was quite interesting to watch although frightened and scary situation, wow!

Vincent O - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Vincent O
With friends

Wild is volop. Nie nodig om te soek nie.

Ek het die verkeerde datums ingetik. Hulle het my vinnig gehelp om die reg te stel, baie goeie diens.

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

Baie aangenaam.

Ideaal om te ontspan na 'n week se harde werk. Baie rustig.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Dirk T
With partner

Daar is enkele gebreke wat reggestel moet word.

Die badkamer se lig werk nie, ook nie die een voor die voordeur nie. Daar is twee panne vir spek of eiers in die kas, maar nie 'n enkele potjie om pap of sous in te maak nie. Die deur wat op die stoep uitloop, het nie 'n haak nie. Dit klap toe as die wind waai. Die groot ruit kan breek. Om skade te beperk, stel ek voor dat die moontlikheid om 'n haak aan te bring, oorweeg moet word. Netjiese nuwe klein lapa, maar ongelukkig pas die pote van die rooster nie in die holte vir die kole nie. Die rooster staan te hoog. Verder, alles reg.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Warren C
With partner

Great little unit for a weekend breakaway.

Neat little studio unit, walking distance to the on-site shop, tennis, mini golf and pool. Great for a weekend breakaway. Luckily for us the elephants came within 5 metres of the unit on one of our nights which was an added bonus. Having an aircon in the unit was a pleasant surprise as well.

Ericka E - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ericka E
With partner

Heerlik gerus en die bosveld bly mooi.

Die eenheid is nogal klein en die trappe binne is ongerieflik. 'n Reëndigte dakkie buite oor die tafelbankie sal ook baie help as dit reën soos dit elke aand het. Verder is daar geen probleme nie.

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

Average.

Aircon not working, boma dirty and geyser leaking.

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Karlien M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karlien M
With partner

Lekker naweek weg!

Heerlik om olifante, bokke en vlakvarke vir gaste te kry so by jou voorstoep.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre H
With partner

Ons was geskuif na 155 B.

Het dit baie geniet en,sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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

Heerlik.

Net een klagte: daar is geen braaitang beskikbaar nie.

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Lovely.

Just one complaint: there were no braai thongs.

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Adri B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adri B
With partner

Wonderlike wegbreek.

Watter aangename verrassing! Alles wat mens wil hê vir 'n lekker naweek. Net jammer die paadjie na die braaiplek het nie gewerk nie, asook die lig by die braai. Andersins lekker gekuier.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mampilo M
With partner

Peaceful.

The place is so nice and quiet, we really enjoyed our stay at Mabalingwe.

Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Ockie F
With partner

Lekker met paar goed wat kan verbeter.

Dame wat ons gehelp het met bespreking was baie behulpsaam. Alles is baie oulik behalwe die bad wat 'n kraak in het asook mikrogolfoond het nie 'n bord in nie. Daar is tans bouwerk langsaan wat dit laat onnet lyk. Die terrein om die plekkie het onversorg gelyk met buiteligte wat nie werk nie, soos by boma en boma wat vuil was op die stoele. Die rooster pas ook nie goed op die braai nie.

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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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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Simon V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Simon V
With partner

Slegs ‘n oornagplek. Nie vir ‘n vakansie nie!

Erg basies, met amper geen plek vir tasse, ens. Opwasbak en 2-plaatstofie buite. Geen plek om by te eet of om kos op te maak binne nie. Slegs bank buite. Toilet lek en hele vloer is nat na ‘n paar keer se gebruik. Nie seker wat op die vloer uitloop nie, maar vermoed dat dit rioolwater is! Stortkop lek, en spuit als in badkamer sopnat wanneer jy stort, insluitende jou klere en skoene wat jy daar gesit het om aan te trek. Agterdeur kan slegs met geweld oop en toegemaak word. Kassie onder buite-opwasbak se deur se skaniere is afgebreek.

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

Pragtig lekker rusverblyf.

Aangename verblyf met baie ontspanning en doendinge.

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Beautiful and good accommodation.

Had a lovely stay and relaxed.

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Sonja V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonja V
Family with teenagers

Wonderlike wegbreek.

Heerlike verrassing uit JHB. Absolute waarde vir geld.

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Wonderful getaway.

Lovely surprise from JHB. Absolute value for money.

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Cordula B - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cordula B
Family with teenagers

Dit was ongelooflik, wanneer kan ons weer gaan?

Die eenheid was skoon en alles wat 'n mens nodig het is daar. Die beste is as jy in die aande buite sit en die diere op die stoep verbykom. Fantasties. Selfs my seun van 20 het dit geniet.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alet B
Family with young children

Dit was fantasties.

Ek en my seuntjie het heerlik gebly - ons het alles gehad wat ons benodig het. Die vlakvarkies, njalas en kudus het tot reg teen ons huisie verby geloop, dit was absoluut pragtig! Die winkel, speelplek vir kinders en die swembad was stapafstand van die eenheid af en ons het lekker gestap. Dit was 'n wonderlike ondervinding en ons sal definitief terugkom.

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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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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Pieter D - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter D
With partner

In die hittegolf was die lugversorger die grootste bate.

Dit was baie droog en baie warm. Die wild was bietjie yl gesaai. Ons het goeie voëlkyk gedoen by ons blyplek met die stroompie water wat binne 20 meter verby loop. Ons het na die kampplek gaan kyk en daar was die beste voëls van die hele plek. Die kaart wat hulle voorsien is net 'n frustrasie. Hulle kan gerus die kunstenaar wegjaag en 'n tegniese persoon kry om 'n beter een saam te stel. Daar is baie min bruikbare informasie en dit is nie akkuraat genoeg nie. Die plek is bv vol sement blokke met nommertjies bo-op en die kaart wys dit nie. Sommige watergate lyk of dit na aan die pad is en dan is dit nader aan 'n ander pad. Wys bv veld tipes, breëblaar en doringveld, swakker paaie, spesifieke wild areas, afstandskaal, seisoenale of permanente watergate, ensovoorts.

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

Was regtig lekker en rustig.

Ons het die eenheid baie geniet, alle basiese toestelle was tot ons beskik gewees. Dit was net regtig baie warm gewees en mens kon nie die dakwaaier vinniger stel nie. Verder regtig baie oulik.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Fouche V
Family with young children

Netjiese plek, glad nie aanbeveelbaar vir kinders nie.

Het lekker gebly, die plek is klein maar het die basiese benodighede. Ons lig by die boma het nie gewerk nie maar het vriendelike buurman gehad wat gedeel het. Ek sal aanbeveel om nie met klein kinders hierheen te gaan nie, maar 'n groep vriende sal kan werk. Ons is een dag vroeg huis toe as gevolg van min te doen vir klein kinders. Ons is in die begin van lente daar gewees, sal aanbeveel dat Mabalingwe dalk geld inspan vir 'n verhitting op die swembad. Wild was maar min te sien behalwe basiese rooibokke, zebra's, vlakvarke en koedoes. Het meer gaan sien by Thabazimbie Sanpark Marakele so 150 km weg. Die voersessie van die roofdiere was darm opwindend. Die verblyf is geskik vir oorslaap maar nie noodwendig daar kuier nie. Sal aanbeveel vir 'n jong paartjie wat rustig wil verkeer. Die hulp vanaf die bestuur was waardeer, hulle het vir ons hout verskaf in ruil vir ons boma se lig wat nie kon reggemaak word oor die langnaweek 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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Ntokozo N
With partner

Medium service.

Place was good but cleanliness is an issue.

Lucinda F - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Lucinda F
With partner

Rustig in die natuur .

Mabalingwe self is 'n baie lekker "oord". Ons huisie was nie baie netjies nie. Badkamerdeur is gebreek en nie veel eetgerei om mee kos te maak of te gebruik nie. Boma se lig het glad nie gewerk nie. Maar dit was steeds 'n lekker naweek, baie mooi voëls gesien en vlakvarke wat elke dag kom kuier het by ons op die stoep.

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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
  • 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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