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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 117 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Ilze-marie B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze-marie B
With partner

Onvergeetlik!

Ligging is ongelooflik mooi, plek was baie netjies en die rustigheid was vreeslik lekker na 'n besige week. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel en sal definitief weer gaan.

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Unforgettable!

The location is incredibly beautiful, the place was very tidy and the tranquility was very nice after a busy week. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go again.

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

Dit was fantasties.

Ons het so lekker uitgerus en dit was elke sent werd. Ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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It was fantastic.

We had such a great rest and it was worth every penny. We will definitely go again.

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

Enjoyable but not for an extended stay.

It was difficult to enjoy all the advertised amenities without extensive travel throughout the resort. Additionally, the site maps provided on request were not very helpful.

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

Relaxing.

It was amazing, the area is refreshing.

Kobus B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus B
With partner

Braai plek te ver vanaf verblyf.

Kamer was skoon en reg, braai plek te ver van af verblyf.

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Braai place too far from accommodation.

Room was clean and tidy, braai place too far from accommodation.

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Ryno B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ryno B
With partner

Netjiese plek wat bietjie aandag kort.

Die stoep, stoele en tafel is lanklaas skoongemaak. Daar is nie lappe of iets om dit mee skoon te maak nie. Die buite besemkas is vol perdebye en die lig by die braai area is vol water. Die braai area is ook ver van die eenheid af.

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Neat place that needs some attention.

The porch, chairs and table have not been cleaned for a long time. There are no rags or anything to clean it with. The outside broom box is full of wasps and the light by the braai area is full of water. The braai area is also far from the unit.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Andries Petrus D - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Andries Petrus D
With partner

Baie teleurgesteld.

Eenheid wat ons bespreek het was reeds vol met ander mense. Eenheid is baie verwaarloos en was baie vuil. DStv het glad nie gewerk nie. Sleutel se slot by voordeur was stukkend. Eetgerei en glase was vuil. Stort was baie vuil. Yskas se vriesdeel was gebreek. Boma was nie die volgende dag kom skoonmaak nie. Wasbak se kraan is los. Buitestoep se tafel en stoele was baie vuil. Beddegoed het bloedmerke opgehad. Eenhede kort regtig dringend aandag.

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Very disappointed.

Unit we booked was already full with other people. Unit was very neglected and was very dirty. DStv didn't work at all. The key's lock on the front door was broken. Cutlery and glasses were dirty. Shower was very dirty. Refrigerator's freezer section was broken. Boma did not come to clean the next day. Sink faucet is loose. Outside patio table and chairs were very dirty. Bedding had blood marks on it. Units really need urgent attention.

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

My hart gaan uit aan almal insluitende die diere na die brande daar die naweek. Sterkte!

Ek hoop die eienaar en alle diere is OK daar.

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My heart goes out to everyone including the animals after the fires there this weekend. Strength!

I hope the owner and all animals are OK there.

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Selenti F - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Selenti F
With partner

Baie lekker en rustig!

Pragtige plek waar mens voorwaar lekker kan rus!

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Very nice and peaceful!

Beautiful place where you can truly relax!

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Ricky N - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ricky N
With partner

This is place is amazing!

The only problem is that the cleaning lady helped herself to some of our drinks. I wouldn't recommend the service when she comes around.

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

Mabalingwe is fantasties.

My twee kinders het hier gebly. Hul was net in die aande daar. Ons het 'n ander eenheid gehad. Die krag was af Vrydagaand. Saterdag het net die kombuis se krag gewerk. Aircon se batterye en remote het uitmekaar geval. TV het nie gewerk nie. Kon nie aircon gebruik nie. Yskas het nie gewerk nie. Geen wifi opvangs nie. Kon nie hul fone herlaai nie. Mabalingwe is 'n fantastiese oord en Elephant Camp se ligging is perfek. Baie om te doen vir die kinders. Was net teleurgesteld met die eenheid en die kinders was ongerieflik.

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Mabalingwe is fantastic.

My two children stayed here. They were only there in the evenings. We had another unit. The power was out Friday night. On Saturday, only the kitchen's power worked. Aircon's batteries and remote fell apart. TV didn't work. Couldn't use aircon. Refrigerator did not work. No wifi reception. Couldn't recharge their phones. Mabalingwe is a fantastic resort and Elephant Camp's location is perfect. Lots to do for the kids. Was just disappointed with the unit and the kids were inconvenient.

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Dina C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Dina C
With partner

Het baie lekker gebly behalwe vir die raserige bure. Het die Wildsreservaat baie geniet.

Ons het 'n heerlike groot king-size bed gehad, maar die beddegoed was effe knap. Daar was 'n dubbelbed 'duvet inner' in 'n king-size duvet cover. Die res was baie aangenaam.

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Had a great stay except for the noisy neighbors. Really enjoyed the Game Reserve.

We had a lovely large king-size bed, but the bed linen was a bit tight. There was a double bed 'duvet inner' in a king-size duvet cover. The rest was very pleasant.

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Kabelo M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Kabelo M
With partner

A pleasant weekend.

Mabalingwe is a nice place, with beautiful and peaceful scenery. However the unit needs to be revamped, the couch is very uncomfortable, and the kitchen cupboards there is a molding smell. The toilet paper provided was of bad quality and the DStv - don't know what was wrong but it was on and off to an extent that we kept it off. You should also consider providing Wi-Fi because not all networks will function well considering their coverage, but because you are managing there it will be easy for you to get a network that has coverage so that as your clients we can also benefit.

Anonymous Guest - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

We were not very impressed with the accommodation.

Upon our arrival, there were empty beer cans at the front door. The sort's drain was totally blocked we had to report twice before it was repaired on the second day of our stay. There were items missing that were indicated on the inventory, we reported immediately, they were supposed to be provided the next morning, but until we left it never happened. The boma's wall has been torn down and bad plastic chairs, not like some of the other bomas with built-in seats.

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Naomi M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Naomi M
Family with teenagers

Fantasties!

Lekkerste naweek! Swembad, squash, tennis en put-put was lekker naby, stapafstand, en dis nog gratis ook! Mooiste wild gesien en heerlike geëet by die restaurante. Beslis 'n lekker wegbreek. Dankie Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge, ons sien julle beslis gou weer.

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Fantastic!

Best weekend! Swimming pool, squash, tennis and pit-pit were nice and close, walking distance, and it's free too! The most beautiful wildlife seen and delicious food at the restaurants. Definitely a nice getaway. Thank you Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge, we will definitely see you again soon.

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Megan O - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan O
Family with young children

Het die wegbreek saam met my gesin baie geniet. Sal verseker weer daar bly.

Daar is genoeg aktiwiteite vir beide volwassenes en kinders. Die ligging is nie te ver van ons huis nie. Pryse is billik en bekostigbaar.

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Really enjoyed the break with my family. Will definitely stay there again.

There are plenty of activities for both adults and children. The location is not too far from our house. Prices are fair and affordable.

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Ian V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian V
With partner

Baie lekker gewees, ook baie om te doen en die beste was dat die plaaswinkel ten volle uitgerus was met alles wat 'n mens benodig.

Personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Mabalingwe is goed voorbereid vir gaste in alle aspekte. Eenhede is skoon en baie gerieflik. Wat 'n wonderlike plek.

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It was a lot of fun, also a lot to do and the best thing was that the farm shop was fully equipped with everything you need.

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Mabalingwe is well prepared for guests in all aspects. Units are clean and very comfortable. What a wonderful place.

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

Rustig.

Ek dink dalk kan jul dalk belê in kragopwekkers vir die prys wat jy betaal, en selfs ook 'n plan maak met WiFi. Mens kom rus, maar het geen kommunikasie as iets gebeur nie.

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Restful.

I think maybe you could invest in generators for the price you pay, and even make a plan with WiFi. One comes to rest, but has no communication if something happens.

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

Rustige kuiertjie in netjiese atmosfeer. Al wat kortkom is dat die eenheid nie 'n boma het om by te kuier nie.

Wat 'n belewenis dat die olifante vir ons by ons eenheid kom kuier het!

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A quiet visit in a neat atmosphere. All that is lacking is that the unit does not have a boma to visit.

What an experience that the elephants came to visit us at our unit!

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

Ons het heerlik gekuier.

Dit was 'n voorreg om soveel mak wild rondom ons te sien rond loop. Ons was net vir twee nagte daar maar dit het soos 'n week gevoel.

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We had a great time.

It was a privilege to see so much domesticated wildlife roaming around us. We were only there for two nights but it felt like a week.

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

Uitstekened.

Dit is waarde vir geld en jy kan weer een word met die natuur.

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Excellent.

It is value for money and you can become one with nature again.

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Garth F - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Garth F
With partner

Awsome experience.

Wonderful place to stay. Very beautiful area. Want to come stay again.

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 pragtig geleë in die bos en ryk aan natuurlewe. Van die eenhede is baie goed toegerus en pragtig uitgelê maar vuil! Sommige van die eenhede het geen braaier of die braai-area wat die boma is, is vervalle.

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Peaceful weekend getaway in beautiful nature.

Units are beautifully situated in the forest and rich in wildlife. Some of the units are very well equipped and beautifully laid out but dirty! Some of the units have no braai or the braai area which is the boma is dilapidated.

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Pieter D - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter D
With partner

Relaxing, could enjoy a braai, lots of animals.

Relaxed environment, clean and in nature.

Annalize V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Annalize V
With partner

Baie rustige en ontspanne tyd by Elephant Lodge. Van die boma's baie mooi, maar meeste boma's kort definitief aandag. Van die kommentaar op vorige besoeke, het ook gekla oor die boma's. Al was kuier lekker by EL, sal ons eerder in 'n ander kamp gaan bly met mooier uitsig. Ons het dit nietemin geniet dat van die wild so vrylik tussen ons beweeg.

Ons het 'n besoeker gehad wat wou kar was. Is dit die norm?

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Very peaceful and relaxing time at Elephant Lodge. Some of the bomas are very beautiful, but most bomas definitely need attention. Some of the comments on previous visits also complained about the bomas. Even though the visit was nice at EL, we would rather stay in another camp with a nicer view. Nevertheless, we enjoyed having some of the wildlife move so freely among us.

We had a visitor who wanted to wash the car. Is this the norm?

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Wayne L - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Wayne L
With partner

Begin teleurstellend maar het goed geëindig.

Aankoms. Eenheid kon skoner en netjies gewees het. Weber-braai was in stukke en onbruikbaar. Stort en kombuiswasbak uitlaat was verstop en was eers die dag daarna herstel. Spesifieke eenheid het aandag nodig en opknap nodig. Baie van die toebehore is al geslyt en moet vervang word.

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Disappointing start but ended well.

Arrival. Unit could have been cleaner and neater. Weber grill was in pieces and unusable. Shower and kitchen sink outlet were clogged and were only repaired the day after. Specific unit needs attention and renovation. Many of the fixtures are already worn out and need to be replaced.

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

Baie lekker.

Baie mooi en skoon en lekker plek.

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Very nice.

Very nice and clean and nice place.

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Riana J - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana J
With partner

Gerieflik, alles wat ek nodig het. Was baie lekker kuier. Sal definitief weer bespreek.

Alles was baie netjies en gerieflik. Die enigste wat ek kan noem is dat blad of tafeltjie in die braai-area baie gerieflik sal wees. Ons het ongelooflike besoek van olifante gehad Saterdagaand.

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Comfortable, everything I need. Was a very nice visit. Will definitely book again.

Everything was very neat and comfortable. The only thing I can mention is that a table or table in the braai area would be very convenient. We had an amazing visit from elephants on Saturday night.

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Gerda E - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda E
Family with young children

Baie lekker huisie.

Baie lekker speelplek vir kinders. Dit is 'n puik huis met baie om te doen vir kinders naby. Lekker wildkyk-geleenthede.

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Very nice house.

Very nice playground for children. This is a great house with lots to do for children nearby. Nice wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Maverick D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maverick D
With partner

Die kuier was uit die boonste rakke gewees.

Die ligging, netheid en rustigheid was asemrowend. Elke oggend terwyl ons ontbyt eet het die vlakvarkies kom groet.

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The visit was top notch.

The location, cleanliness and tranquility were breathtaking. Every morning while we were having breakfast the warthogs came to say hello.

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

Loved the chalet and the elephants visiting the camp.

Mabalingwe staff could have been more forthcoming with information. As first time visitors, we struggled to find our way around and the map wasn't accurate.

Gert Vogel V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert Vogel V
With partner

Ons het baie lekker gekuier en dit was 'n lekker week weg, baie dankie vir die rustigheid en wonderlike plekkie waar ons kon bly.

Ons het baie wild en apies en vlak en bosvarke gesien, hulle het ons sommer vroeg al kom groet, al wat ons nie gesien het nie was olifante.

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We had a great time and it was a nice week away, thank you very much for the tranquility and wonderful place where we could stay.

We saw a lot of game and monkeys and warthogs and wild boars, they came to greet us early on, all we didn't see were elephants.

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Deon B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon B
With partner

Rus vir die siel in God se skepping (natuur).

Elephant Lodge is sentraal geleë en ons eenheid was baie geskik vir twee mense.

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Rest for the soul in God's creation (nature).

Elephant Lodge is centrally located and our unit was very suitable for two people.

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Liza P - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liza P
With partner

Absolutely relaxing.

Lovely weekend away from home.

Johan L - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan L
With partner

Dit was heerlik - het lekker gerus.

Kan dit aan almal aanbeveel.

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It was wonderful - rested well.

Can recommend it to everyone.

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Bruni L - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bruni L
With friends

Baie rustig en in die natuur.

Die paaie is nogal verwarrend, ongelukkig waai die plastieksakke en papiere in die veld in by staf-wonings, ons het baie min wild gesien. Die damme is egter pragtig.

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Very quiet and in nature.

The roads are quite confusing, unfortunately the plastic bags and papers blow into the field near staff dwellings, we saw very little wildlife. The ponds are beautiful though.

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Antonetta M - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Antonetta M
With partner

Pleasant.

Really a place where we could rest, watch rugby and relax. Restaurants good, good, friendly service and waiters. All that is negative that I must mention is that the unit in which we stayed needs a re-do of the sewerage ─ there is a terrible stench in the bathroom, it wakes you at night, not pleasant at all.

Thamsanqa N - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Thamsanqa N
With partner

It was okay

There was a blocked shower which took 4 hours to fix and as a result our privacy was invaded. We were offered another room but the water was cold. Nothing was done to compensate us.

Philip T - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Philip T
With partner

Goeie ligging, naby aan natuur maar ook aan die geriewe.

Goeie ligging, stapafstand van die hoofgeriewe maar tog in die natuur. Alhoewel toegerus met die basiese het ons niks kortgekom nie, die plekkie was skoon en alles het goed gefunksioneer, is ook toegerus met 'n goeie bed. Die interaksie met die mak diere wat tussen die chalets beweeg is regtig besonders, van hulle kan dalk 'n risiko inhou vir mense wat nie veilige grense handhaaf nie. Die apies is wel, soos maar die geval in enige natuurpark, 'n probleem, op die stoep eet en in die Lapa braai is 'n bietjie van 'n uitdaging. 'n Aanbeveling sou wees om die stoep op een of ander manier te kan afsonder sonder om die uitsig te bederf. Ek sal beslis weer van hulle gebruik maak.

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Good location, close to nature but also to the amenities.

Good location, walking distance from the main amenities but still in nature. Although equipped with the basics we lacked nothing, the place was clean and everything worked well, also equipped with a good bed. The interaction with the domesticated animals that move between the chalets is really special, some of them may pose a risk to people who do not maintain safe boundaries. The monkeys are, as is the case in any nature park, a problem, eating on the stoep and in the Lapa braai is a bit of a challenge. A recommendation would be to be able to separate the porch in some way without spoiling the view. I will definitely use them again.

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Otto V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Otto V
With partner

Mabalingwe is n fantastiese plek om te kuier en was weerens soos altyd baie aangenaam.

Die Lodge: Die olifante wat deur die lodge beweeg veroorsaak baie skade aan die eindomme asook jou voertuig. Gelukkig in my geval het ek nie enige skade beleef nie maar daar was wel 'n geval waar 'n persoon se voertuig baie beskadig was deur die olifante. Die Blyplek: Die bedlinne was nie geruil met ons aankoms nie en ons moes die dienspersoneel versoek om die linne te ruil en die plek skoon te maak, ons het eers na 3 ingeklok. Die kussings kan gerus maar gewas/vervang word want dit ruik onaangenaam. Die boma moet opgegradeer word sodat 'n mens op 'n gelyk oppervlakte kan sit wanneer jy braai. Dit is baie ongemaklik om met 'n stoel teen 'n helling van 30 grade te sit en braai nie. Daar is heelwat van die ander eenhede in dieselfde prys klas met beter braaigeriewe.

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Mabalingwe is a fantastic place to visit and was once again very pleasant as always.

The Lodge: The elephants that move through the lodge cause a lot of damage to the property as well as your vehicle. Fortunately in my case I did not experience any damage but there was a case where a person's vehicle was badly damaged by the elephants. The Accommodation: The bed linen had not been changed upon our arrival and we had to request the service staff to change the linen and clean the place, we only checked in after 3. The pillows can be washed/replaced because they smell unpleasant. The boma needs to be upgraded so that one can sit on a level surface when barbecuing. It is very uncomfortable to sit with a chair at an incline of 30 degrees and not grill. There are many of the other units in the same price class with better braai facilities.

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Jan S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan S
With partner

Pragtige en rustige ligging, eenheid 268-A het 'n bietjie aandag nodig.

Minimale opknapping kan die eenheid pragtig maak. Ons het Bela-Bela toe gery en 4 nuwe koffiebekers gaan koop wat ons daar gelos het. Die oues was gekraak, ge-chip en afgeleef. Die broodrooster is stukkend en volgens die. skoonmaker het sy dit reeds rapporteer met 'n foto. Dis onveilig. Die braai in die boma het nie meer 'n vloer nie en benodig slegs 1 kruiwa vol beton om dit 100% te herstel.

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Beautiful and peaceful location, unit 268-A needs some attention.

Minimal renovation can make the unit beautiful. We drove to Bela-Bela and bought 4 new coffee cups which we left there. The old ones were cracked, chipped and decrepit. The toaster is broken and according to the. cleaner she already reported it with a photo. It's unsafe. The braai in the boma no longer has a floor and only needs 1 wheelbarrow full of concrete to restore it 100%.

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Marc C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marc C
With partner

Great relaxing stay in nature.

We had a great stay and enjoyed our time at Elephant Lodge. The place could be even better with a little maintenance and a little bit more attention to the small things in their service like providing guests with clean towels when cleaning the units and providing enough toilet paper. Other then that a good experience being in amongst nature. We saw more wildlife sitting at our chalet than on our self-drive game drive.

Johan V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan V
Individual traveller

Ontspanne natuurskoon, uitmuntende verblyf.

Heerlik ontspan en geslaap. Waarde vir geld. Sal definitief aanbeveel.

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Relaxing scenery, excellent accommodation.

Greatly relaxed and slept. Value for money. Will definitely recommend.

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Elizabeth J - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Elizabeth J
With partner

Diere is awesome maar nie die verblyf nie.

Die plek was vuil en moes vir ander beddegoed vra want dit was nie skoon nie. Die toaster val uitmekaar en die pan. Sal nie eers vir my hond kosgee uit die pan nie. Baie teleurgestel met die verblyf. Anders die diere is awesome het 'n nice massage gehad en Mani en Pedi. Swembad is nice. En lekker gebraai. Dit maak nie saak wat jy betaal vir akkommodasie nie, as jy 'n plek uithuur sorg jy as eienaar dat die verblyf skoon en en op datum is.

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Animals are awesome but not the accommodation.

The place was dirty and had to ask for other bedding because it was not clean. The toaster falls apart and the pan. Won't even feed my dog food from the pan. Very disappointed with the stay. Otherwise the animals are awesome had a nice massage and Mani and Pedi. Swimming pool is nice. And nicely fried. It doesn't matter what you pay for accommodation, if you rent out a place you as the owner ensure that the accommodation is clean and up to date.

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Kyla M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Kyla M
With partner

Eenheid 257A was regtig nie goed nie. Die lapa is onbruikbaar en lyk baie sleg. Nie een dag was daar skoonmaakdienste nie. Krane van bure maak 'n groot geraas.

Elephant Lodge is baie nice maar nie eenheid 257A nie. Geen lapa/boma en skoonmaakdienste soos geadverteer nie. Ander eenhede baie mooi boma's. Jammer dat dit so geadverteer word maar nie so is nie. Ander eenhede beautiful.

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Unit 257A was really not good. The lapa is unusable and looks very bad. Not one day were there cleaning services. Neighbors taps make a lot of noise.

Elephant Lodge is very nice but not unit 257A. No lapa/boma and cleaning services as advertised. Other units very nice bomas. Sorry that it is advertised as such but is not. Other units beautiful.

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Armandt P - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Armandt P
With partner

Amazing naweek in die Waterberge.

Die naweek was ongelooflik lekker met baie om te doen. Ons akkommodasie was fantasties en baie netjies.

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Amazing weekend in the Waterberge.

The weekend was incredibly fun with a lot to do. Our accommodation was fantastic and very tidy.

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Michael V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael V
With partner

Awesome!

Die rustigheid in die natuur was lekker. Die diere wat kom kuier was ook 'n groot belewenis. Sal bitter graag so gou as moontlik wil terug gaan.

Peter L - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter L
With partner

Baie lekker. Ligging is perfek. Ideaal vir n wegbreek. Alles skoon en netjies

Elephant lodge is puik waarrde wir geld. Skoon en netjies. Ek sal dit sterk aan beveel.

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Very nice. Location is perfect. Ideal for a getaway. Everything clean and tidy

Elephant lodge is great value for money. Clean and tidy. I would highly recommend it.

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Melisha W - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melisha W
With partner

Absoluut ontspannend en goed ingerig.

Die Elephant Lodge se uitleg is baie oulik. Dis ruim en het alles wat jy nodig het. Ons kon nie glo die hoeveelheid diere wat voor ons stoep verby geloop het nie. Nyala, vlak varke, buffels het ons deur die dag en aand besoek. Die stoep en eie boma is 'n groot bederf. Die Elephant Lodge is stap asftand van die platform waar die wildsritte vertrek, asook swembad and winkel, wat dit baie gerieflik maak. Die eenhede het privaatheid en is gebou met gemak in gedagte. Vir ons was dit goeie waarde vir geld. Mabalingwe word baie goed in stand gehou en ons het dit werklik geniet.

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Absolutely relaxing and well appointed.

The Elephant Lodge's layout is very cute. It's spacious and has everything you need. We couldn't believe the amount of animals that walked past in front of our porch. Nyala, shallow pigs, buffalo visited us throughout the day and evening. The stoep and own boma are a great treat. The Elephant Lodge is walking distance from the platform where the game drives depart, as well as the swimming pool and shop, which makes it very convenient. The units have privacy and are built with comfort in mind. For us it was good value for money. Mabalingwe is very well maintained and we really enjoyed it.

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Hennie J - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie J
With partner

Fantasties

Lekker privaat & mooi

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Fantastic

Nice private & beautiful

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Robert T - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert T
With partner

Enjoyed the layout regarding room to boma and the frequent visits by animals.

Game drives were rewarded by elephant, zebra, buffalo and reebuck sightings. Had tasty lunch in the restaurant. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Marius C - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marius C
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Ons het die diere terdeë geniet wat tussen die huisies deurloop en baie mak is.

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Very pleasant.

We thoroughly enjoyed the animals that run between the houses and are very tame.

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Alan N - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Alan N
With partner

Loved the stay, very wild, had multiple animals passing our place daily.

Great place, really enjoyed our stay and our host was very flexible and understanding. We had some great visitors on a daily basis including warthogs, nyala, klipspringers and a herd of elephants. Great stay.

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

Was baie lekker gewees.

Ek sal net verkies dat daar vir ons gesê was dat daar loadshedding sou plaasvind en dat daar gebou word reg langsaan. Ons was vroeg die Saterdagoggend wakker gemaak as gevolg van die gebou wat plaasvind.

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Was very nice.

I would just prefer that we were told that there would be loadshedding and that there was construction right next door. We were woken up early on the Saturday morning due to the building going on.

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Heidi O - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidi O
With partner

Rustige wegbreek uit die stad.

Baie mooi netjiese plekkie. Sal vir seker weer hier boek vir 'n rustige wegbreek in die bosveld.

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Peaceful getaway from the city.

Very nice neat place. Will definitely book here again for a peaceful getaway in the bush.

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Jeanette P - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jeanette P
With partner

Baie aangenaam en rustige atmosfeer.

Aanbeveling: Handreling by trappe binne die spesifieke chalet waar ons tuis was. Eggenoot het beroerte gehad en het dit moeilik gevind om op en af te gaan by die trappies.

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Very pleasant and peaceful atmosphere.

Recommendation: Handrail at stairs inside the specific chalet where we were at home. Husband had a stroke and found it difficult to go up and down the stairs.

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Rentia W - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Rentia W
With partner

Effens teleurgesteld.

Die eenheid is nie deeglik skoongemaak nie en die badkamer se dak vuil en vol merke. Teen ‘n R1450 per nag verwag mens nie borde wat vol splintermerke, linne wat oud en vol vlekke is nie, enigste pot in die eenheid geroes is nie. Harde musiek van ander eenhede bederf die stilte van die natuur. Is teleurgesteld in eenheid 268A en sal nie aanbeveel mens betaal R1450 per nag vir die eenheid nie.

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Slightly disappointed.

The unit was not thoroughly cleaned and the bathroom roof dirty and full of marks. At R1450 per night, one does not expect plates that are full of splinters, linen that is old and full of stains, the only pot in the unit that is rusty. Loud music from other units spoils the silence of nature. Disappointed in unit 268A and would not recommend paying R1450 per night for the unit.

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Inge J - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Inge J
Family with young children

Heerlik ontspan!

Sonya het ons tegemoet gekom deur ons geen ekstra bedrag te vra vir ons klein kleuter wat die bed met ons gedeel het nie. Die huisie was pragtig netjies toe ons daar opgedaag het en perfek vir wat ons nodig gehad het. Net 'n paar dinge om in ag te neem, aangesien baie gaste klaarblyklik die vlakvarke voer is hulle 'n pes en my klein seuntjie kon dus nie buite op die stoep speel nie. Ons het ook vooraf geen kode ontvang vir die lockbox waarin die sleutel geplaas was nie so dit was 'n gesukkel om by die huisie in te kom. Daar was nie voldoende skoonmaakdienste nie, daar het slegs een dag 'n skoonmaker ingekom en sy het net die skottelgoed gewas, geen nuwe skoon handdoeke of toiletpapier gegee nie ens.

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Great relax!

Sonya accommodated us by not charging us any extra for our little toddler who shared the bed with us. The house was beautifully tidy when we arrived and perfect for what we needed. Just a few things to note, as many guests apparently feed the warthogs they are a pest and so my little boy couldn't play outside on the porch. We also did not receive a code beforehand for the lockbox in which the key was placed so it was a struggle to get into the cottage. There was not enough cleaning services, only one day a cleaner came in and she only washed the dishes, did not give new clean towels or toilet paper etc.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Riaan O - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Riaan O
With partner

Bietjie ongelukkig oor ons veblyf.

Die lodge self baie lekker maar ons eenheid se TV en lugversorger het nie gewerk nie. Die badhanddoeke was oud met merke op. Die volgende dag was ons gebruike handdoeke nie geruil nie. Ons moes 'n boma deel met die kamer langs ons.

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A little unhappy about our stay.

The lodge itself very nice but our unit's TV and air conditioner did not work. The bath towels were old with marks on them. The next day our used towels were not changed. We had to share a boma with the room next to us.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

That's OK - but I'm not necessarily going to refer the place of residence.

The boma is dilapidated, no grill of any kind - not even a pinch grill inside the unit, and the weeds are taking over the place. The light in the boma doesn't work either, so we barbecued on the ground in front of the unit, on a grill I borrowed from the neighbor - after he barbecued. We asked the reception if they could help, but they only take care of the timeshare units apparently.

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Rob V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Rob V
With partner

Inventory not up to scratch.

The inventory was not all there, notified the owner but nothing was done about it. Had to find someone to clean out the braai after not being cleaned 2 days later. Nice location, lots of animals walking past near the stream. The nearby shop and coffee shop, not really worth visiting. Rather ensure you take all your own food and drinks.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Johan M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan M
With partner

Was ongelooflik lekker.

By aankoms was sekuriteit by ingang baie hulpvaardig. By aankoms by 168b was alles mooi skoon. Skoonmakers was baie vriendelik. Het by restaurant gaan eet waar kos baie lekker was en personeel weer baie vriendelik. Al die personeel wat verby ry, het ten alle tye gegroet. Ek sal Mabalingwe aan al my vriende voorstel en het alreeds ons volgende verblyf beplan.

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Was incredibly nice.

Upon arrival, security at the entrance was very helpful. On arrival at 168b everything was nicely clean. Cleaners were very friendly. Went to a restaurant where food was very tasty and staff very friendly again. All the passing staff greeted at all times. I will introduce Mabalingwe to all my friends and have already planned our next stay.

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De Clercq M - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
De Clercq M
With partner

Fantastiese ervaring.

Ek en my vrou het die hele ervaring by Elephant Lodge verskriklik geniet. Van die aanvanklik kontak met Sonja tot die vertrek. Die kamers is uiters netjies en jy het sommer 'n warm atmosfeer as jy daar aankom. Die privaat boma's was die kersie op die koek. Die grootste deel van die kamp was ook meerderheid Afrikaans, wat dit nog meer tuis laat voel het. Die ervaring in die reservaat was net so lekker met klomp diere om te sien met die olifante natuurlik die hoogtepunt. Ek sal dit vir enige paartjie aanbeveel wat wil wegloop vir die naweek. Hulle sal ons vir seker weer sien.

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Fantastic experience.

My wife and I had a great experience at Elephant Lodge ever since we booked, till after our stay. The rooms are very neat and has a warm atmosphere when you arrive. The private boma was the cherry on top. The biggest part of the camp spoke Afrikaans and that made us feel right at home. Our experience in terms of game in the reserve was great as well. The elephants were a highlight. I would recommend it to anyone. We'll definitely be back.

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Peter J - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter J
With partner

Die fasiliteite in die eenheid is van topgehalte. Die braai geriewe is nie so goed soos mens sal wil he nie.

Die ervaring was baie aangenaam en ek sal weer dit bespreek vir 'n naweek weg. Die enigste ding is dat die webtuiste sê dat die boma 10 m van die huisie af is, terwyl dit in werklikheid omtrent 30 m weg is, met geen alternatiewe braaigeriewe nader aan die huisie en opgrawings tussen die huisie en die boma, was dit nie die mees gemaklike braai nie. Ek kan wel niks kritiseer met die binnekant van die huisie nie.

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The facilities in the unit are top quality. The braai facilities are not as good as one would like.

The experience was very pleasant and I would book it again for a weekend away. The only thing is that the website says that the boma is 10 m from the cottage, when in reality it is about 30 m away, with no alternative braai facilities closer to the cottage and excavations between the cottage and the boma, it was not the most comfortable barbecue. I can't really criticize anything about the interior of the house.

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

Aamazing gewees om in die natuur te bly en rustig te wees.

Ek en my verloofde het dit baie geniet. Was rustig en wie sal nie tyd in die natuur wil spandeer nie.

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It was amazing to stay in nature and be peaceful.

My fiance and I really enjoyed it. Was peaceful and who wouldn't want to spend time in nature.

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Adele L - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adele L
With partner

Mooi Bosveld-omgewing.

Lekker naby aan Pretoria om op ‘n Vrydag na werk te besoek. Kompakte eenheid met gerieflike bed. Ongelukkig was daar ander besoekers wat baie lawaai gemaak het en geraas en musiek van die swembad asook vanuit motors was steurend by tye. Indien hierdie lawaai beheer kan word, sal dit ‘n ideale bestemming wees om die Bosveld ten volle te geniet.

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Beautiful Bushveld environment.

Nice and close to Pretoria to visit on a Friday after work. Compact unit with comfortable bed. Unfortunately there were other visitors who made a lot of noise and noise and music from the pool as well as from cars was disturbing at times. If this noise can be controlled, it will be an ideal destination to fully enjoy the Bosveld.

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

Heerlik in die bosveld gekuier.

Vriendelike en behulpsame personeel. Goeie fasiliteite.

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Lovely stay in the bushveld.

Friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities.

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Monica W - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Monica W
With partner

Netjies en alles wat mens nodig het vir 'n naweek weg.

Sien sterre.

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Neat and everything you need for a weekend away.

See stars.

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Salome B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Salome B
With partner

Baie goed ingerigte woonstel, maar nie baie skoon nie.

Woonstel het alles wat ons nodig gehad het, en was baie gemaklik, maar kombuiskaste nie baie skoon nie, en die hele woonstel was oortrek met spinnerakke - vensters, gordyne, ens. Die voordeur het ook half losgekom, my man moes die fitting tydelik regstel. Op die eerste dag was daar 'n aaklige swart afskeiding in die stortwater gewees terwyl ons nog gestort het. Gevolglik was die hele stort, waslappe en handdoeke pikswart toe ons klaar is - glad nie 'n lekker ervaring nie.

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Very well furnished apartment, but not very clean.

Apartment had everything we needed, and was very comfortable, but kitchen cabinets not very clean, and the whole apartment was covered in cobwebs - windows, curtains, etc. The front door also came half loose, my husband had to fix the fitting temporarily. On the first day there had been a horrible black discharge in the shower water while we were still showering. As a result, the entire shower, washcloths and towels were pitch black when we finished - not a nice experience at all.

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

Baie lekker gebly.

Baie lekker gebly. Sal weer gaan.

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Very nice stay.

Very nice stay. Will go again.

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Marguerite N - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marguerite N
With partner

Rustige plekkie vir 'n vinnige wegbreek!

Baie netjiese, mooi en goed-toegeruste eenheid. Mens kan amper die hele dag buite op die stoepie sit en kyk na die diere (soos koedoes, rooibokkies, njalas en vlakvarke) wat verbyloop of luister na die groot verskeidenheid voëls in die bome. Ander fasiliteite by Mabalingwe is ook goed. Die restaurant het 'n lekker atmosfeer, goeie kos en 'n pragtige uitsig.

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Tranquil place for a quick getaway!

Very neat, beautiful and well-equipped unit. You can sit outside on the patio almost all day and watch the animals (such as kudu, impala, nyala and warthogs) passing by or listening to the wide variety of birds in the trees. Other facilities at Mabalingwe are also good. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, good food and a beautiful view.

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Natasha V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Natasha V

Verblyf was baie netjies en gerieflik, reëlings was baie goed getref.

Ons sal vir seker weer besoek, ons het dit baie geniet!

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Accommodation was very neat and comfortable, arrangements were very well made.

We will definitely visit again, we really enjoyed it!

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Evlyn M - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Evlyn M
Large group

Warm!

Eenheid was nie 14:00 skoon toe ons wou inboek nie en die lugreëling, wat die belangrikste item in Desember is, het uitmekaar gehang aan die muur. Toe ek die eienares kontak het sy net gesê sy is jammer. Dis nie goed genoeg vir my nie. So ek sal die lodge aanbeveel maar nie die eenheid waarin ons gewoon het nie.

Marius S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marius S
With partner

Stil, ontspannend gedurende die week.

Ons verblyf was baie lekker maar die volgende het gepla: Die eenheid is donker en somber binne, gelukkig was ons meestal buite. Ons het 'n paar keer oor die trappies geval en sal dit vir ouer gaste nie aanbeveel nie. Die skoonmakers was raserig. Die vloeroppervlak na die kombuis het 'n klein trappie en omdat die teel-kleur nie op die trap verander nie, het ons 'n paar keer daaroor geval. Die wasbak-kraan in die kombuis is gebreek/los. Ons was onder die indruk dat dit 'n losstaande eenheid is, maar ons moes 'n braai met ons bure deel. Die bomas is vervalle en kort onderhoud. Die kaarte van die paaie in die area is nie op datum nie en ook nie volgens skaal nie. Ons het van die volgende gehou: Heerlike stort. Jy kan op jou eie rondry en wild besigtig. Mak wild wat by die eenheid verbystap. Paaie is in 'n goeie toestand ten spyte van die onlangse reën. Als wat jy nodig het in die chalet, behalwe 'n oond.

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Quiet, relaxing during the week.

Our stay was very nice but the following bothered me: The unit is dark and gloomy inside, luckily we were mostly outside. We fell over the steps a few times and would not recommend it for older guests. The cleaners were noisy. The floor area to the kitchen has a small step and because the teal color doesn't change on the step, we fell over it a few times. The sink faucet in the kitchen is broken/loose. We were under the impression that it was a detached unit, but we had to share a braai with our neighbours. The bomas are dilapidated and lack maintenance. The maps of the roads in the area are not up to date and not to scale. We liked the following: Great shower. You can drive around and view wildlife on your own. Tame wildlife that walks past the unit. Roads are in good condition despite the recent rain. Everything you need in the chalet, except an oven.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Accommodation is adequate in every way..very comfortably furnished.

Our stay for a short weekend getaway met our expectations in every way. Unit so nicely furnished with everything needed. However noticed 3 of d light bulbs in d living area were not working so lighting was not so good. Was unsuccessful in locating maintenance team by phone to come and repair. Overall...good comfortable stay. Will definitely visit again.

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Johan S - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan S
With partner

Huishouding nie na wense.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge is lekker om by te bly aangesien dit naby alle fasiliteite is. Die Eenheid (168A) waar ons gebly het, kort net baie werk. Daar is 'n lys van items wat in die eenheid moet wees, maar baie van dit is nie daar nie. In totaal, 16 items. Ek het dit deurgegee aan Sonja (die eienaar) en Christa (huishouding). Sonja se houding was dat sy dit eers more sal uitsorteer. Die eenheid was glad nie voorberei vir nuwe besoekers nie. Die kluis was gesluit en ons kon nie ons waardevolle besittings toesluit nie. Die DStv se afstandbeheer werk glad nie en ek moes selfs nuwe batterye insit. Daar was nie 'n badkamermatjie in die badkamer nie en volgens die lys moet daar een wees. Ons moes maar gly-gly oor 'n teelvloer. Daar was geen wynglase nie, maar volgens die lys moes daar 4 wynglase wees. Het eers 'n dag later 2 wynglase gekry. Daar was nie 'n botteloopmaker nie en dié was vervang met 'n blikoopmaker. Die skoonmaker het op ons tweede laaste dag eers 12:30 die plek skoongemaak omdat sy onseker was oor of dit ons laaste dag is of nie. Ek sou ten minste verwag dat, nadat ek al die goed gerapporteer het, Christa of Sonja ten minste sou uitvind of alles in orde is, maar dit het nie gebeur nie.

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Not good.

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge is nice to stay at as it is close to all amenities. The Unit (168A) we stayed in just needs a lot of work. There is a list of items that should be in the unit, but many of them are not there. In total, 16 items. I passed it on to Sonja (the owner) and Christa (housekeeping). Sonja's attitude was that she would sort it out tomorrow. The unit was not prepared for new visitors at all. The safe was locked and we could not lock up our valuables. The DStv's remote control didn't work at all and I even had to put in new batteries. There was no bathroom mat in the bathroom and according to the list there should be one. We just had to slip-slide across a tile floor. There were no wine glasses, but according to the list there had to be 4 wine glasses. Only got 2 wine glasses a day later. There was no bottle opener and it was replaced with a can opener. On our second last day, the cleaner only cleaned the place at 12:30 because she was unsure whether it was our last day or not. At least I would expect that, after reporting all the stuff, at least Christa or Sonja would find out if everything was okay, but it didn't happen.

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Richard D - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Richard D
With friends

Kort herstelwerk.

Die oggend van ons aankoms het ek 'n e-pos ontvang wat sê ons is in 'n ander kamer ingeklok oor herstelwerk. Met aankoms was ander mense in die eenheid en ons was toe maar weer terug na die oorspronklike eenheid. Stortkop gebreek en spuit hele wêreld vol. Oor die algemeen kort plek herstelwerk.

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Short repairs.

The morning of our arrival I received an email saying we were checked into another room due to repairs. Upon arrival, other people were in the unit and we were then back to the original unit. Shower head broken and spraying whole world. Generally short spot repairs.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Nice area, dirty room!

Assume there is new management. Go and do a little inspection in the room: - everything in the kitchen is covered in dust - bed was made very poorly and did not look clean - sink faucet is loose, sink cabinet is also loose - toilet brush is broken - shower needs a good wash (my hostel showers were dirty but not as dirty as your shower) I pay R1350 to shower with patches! - your safe is broken (open on any number) "Far from your good, near your harm"

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Wilhelm C - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Wilhelm C
With partner

Mabalingwe was lekker ontspanne en was lekker om vir naweek weg te breek.

Die verblyf by Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge was netjies en skoon. Die boma-braai langs die waterstroompie is 'n pluspunt. Die volgende het egter afbreuk aan 'n andersins genotvolle naweek gedoen: 1. Die afstand beheerder (remote) van die DStv het nie gewerk nie. Dit is per SMS onder Sonja se aandag gebring waarop sy geantwoord het dat ek batterye by winkel op perseel moet koop, wat hulle nie in voorraad gehad het nie. 2. Die badkamerdeur kon nie toemaak nie. 3. Water het by die kombuis ingelek toe dit die Sondag aan gereën het. 4. Stoele by braai boma was vuil.

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Mabalingwe was nice and relaxed and was nice to get away for the weekend.

The stay at Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge was neat and clean. The boma barbecue next to the water stream is a plus. However, the following detracted from an otherwise enjoyable weekend: 1. The remote control (remote) of the DStv did not work. This was brought to Sonja's attention via SMS, to which she replied that I had to buy batteries from the shop on site, which they did not have in stock. 2. The bathroom door could not close. 3. Water leaked into the kitchen when it rained on Sunday. 4. Chairs at braai boma were dirty.

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Magda S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Magda S
Large group

Ons was uiters teleurgesteld in die toestand van ten minste 2 van die 3 eenhede wat ons bewoon het en voel dit het ook Mabalingwe se naam skade gedoen.

Ons het drie eenhede bespreek: 167A & B, asook 168A en moes so vroeg as April 2018 die volle bedrag betaal, wat ongewoon was. Al die eenhede was nie in 'n aanvaarbare toestand nie en het nie aan die verwagting voldoen soos wat ons Mabalingwe ken nie. Aangesien ons geen ander opsie gehad het nie, het ons maar daar aangebly. Hoewel eenheid 168A opgegradeer is, was afskeepwerk duidelik sigbaar (die tweeplaatstoof is duidelik die wat voorheen in gebruik was). Elke keer wanneer dit gereën het (wat byna daagliks was), het die kombuis oorvloei, asook daklekke regoor die bed en was die bed meestal nat, hoewel ons probeer keer het met houers. Eenheid 167A het waterlekke in die toilet en badkamer gehad, dus is die handdoeke voortdurend gebruik om die water op te vang. Die toiletsitplek moet vervang word en so is daar verskeie ander foute. Eenheid 167B het ook waterlekke in badkamer en toilet - dieselfde situasie met handdoeke wat gebruik moes word om water te keer/opvang, hierdie toilet het geen meganisme in die toilet gehad. Die voordeur se slot van 167B was foutief. Beide hierdie eenhede se kombuiskaste se deure was afgebreek en 167A het byna geen TV ontvangs gehad nie. So was daar ook verskeie ander foute en daar was ook geen inventaris wat ons kon deurgaan nie. Algeheel was dit nie aanvaarbaar nie en dus ook nie 'n aangename verblyf nie en voel dat ons moet vergoed word vir al die ongerief . Dit het definitief NIE voldoen aan die gehalte en standaard van Mabalingwe waaraan ons gewoond is oor verskeie jare nie.

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We were extremely disappointed in the condition of at least 2 of the 3 units we occupied and feel this has also damaged Mabalingwe's name.

We booked three units: 167A & B, as well as 168A and had to pay the full amount as early as April 2018, which was unusual. All the units were not in an acceptable condition and did not meet the expectation as we know Mabalingwe. Since we had no other option, we just stayed there. Although unit 168A has been upgraded, derelict work was clearly visible (the two-plate stove is clearly the one previously in use). Every time it rained (which was almost daily) the kitchen overflowed, as well as roof leaks all over the bed and the bed was mostly wet, although we tried to stop with containers. Unit 167A had water leaks in the toilet and bathroom, so the towels were constantly being used to catch the water. The toilet seat needs to be replaced and so are several other faults. Unit 167B also has water leaks in bathroom and toilet - same situation with towels that had to be used to stop/catch water, this toilet had no mechanism in the toilet. The front door lock of 167B was faulty. Both of these units' kitchen cupboard doors were broken off and 167A had almost no TV reception. So there were also several other errors and there was also no inventory that we could go through. Overall it was not acceptable and therefore not a pleasant stay and feel that we should be compensated for all the inconvenience. It definitely did NOT live up to the quality and standard of Mabalingwe that we have become accustomed to over several years.

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Silvia N - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Silvia N
Family with young children

Fantasties.

Dit was baie netjies en almal is so vriendelik daar, regtig waarde vir geld.

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Fantastic.

It was very neat and everyone is so friendly there, really value for money.

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Sandra R - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra R
With partner

Animals right outside our room, peaceful breakaway.

We had a wonderful stay. The animals wandered right up to room. We saw a lot of bird life, heard a hippo at night. Absolutely will be back.

Ian B - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian B
With partner

Dit was 'n wonderlike naweek!

Absolute wonderlike naweek. Die ritte deur die park was goed en het heelwat wild gesien. Die eenheid was skoon en netjies met alles wat jy nodig het. Die diens van begin tot aan die einde was professioneel en my bespreking was spoedig gedoen. Beslis 'n plek wat 5 ster aanbeveling kry!

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It was a great weekend!

Absolutely wonderful weekend. The drives through the park were good and saw quite a bit of wildlife. The unit was clean and tidy with everything you need. The service from start to finish was professional and my booking was done promptly. Definitely a place that gets 5 star recommendation!

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Wikus R - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wikus R
With friends

Baie aangenaam gewees.

Sal eenigetyd weer daarnatoe gaan, dit was baie lekker gewees en baie lekker gebly, die plek was baie behulpsaam gewees ten alle tye.

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It was very pleasant.

Will go there again sometime, it was very nice and very nice stay, the place was very helpful at all times.

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Judy R - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judy R
With partner

Pragtige, skoon en netjiese plek.

Hul diens is puik! Ons het ons verkyker ens. daar vergeet. Dieselfde dag het ek 'n email van Sonja af gekry om vir my te sê dat Nick dit het en vir ons sal bewaar. So baie dankie vir jul eerlikheid en wonderlike diens. Die blyplek is ideaal vir 2 mense en pragtig skoon en heerlik in die natuur.

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Beautiful, clean and tidy place.

Their service is great! We have our binoculars etc. forgot there The same day I got an email from Sonja to tell me that Nick had it and would keep it for us. Thank you so much for your honesty and wonderful service. The accommodation is ideal for 2 people and beautifully clean and lovely in nature.

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Errol M - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Errol M
With partner

Waarde vir geld, nader reistyd. Baie wild en een van beste plekke op ons lys vir vakansie.

Mooi eetplekke met vriendelike personeel en regte Bosveld met vars lug, baie wild en baie gerieflik naby als asook mooi swembaddens. Hierdie plek sal altyd tops bly. Baie dankie aan almal.

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Value for money, nearer travel time. Very wild and one of the best places on our list for vacation.

Nice places to eat with friendly staff and real Bushveld with fresh air, lots of wildlife and very conveniently close to everything as well as nice swimming pools. This place will always remain tops. Many thanks to everyone.

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Elize H - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize H
With partner

Heerlike wegbreek.

Klein juweel in die pragtige Mabalingwe. Perfek vir 'n wegbreek.

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Great getaway.

Little gem in beautiful Mabalingwe. Perfect for a getaway.

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Reg C - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reg C
With partner

Fantasties, mooi, skoon en lekker.

Ons het so lekker gekuier daar. Baie mooi en skoon.

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Fantastic, beautiful, clean and delicious.

We had such a good time there. Very nice and clean.

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Natasha F - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha F
Family with young children

Heerlike bos wegbreek! Beste plek om uit die stad te kom.

Heerlike naweek wegbreek gehad, die plek is pragtig en rustig. Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Great forest getaway! Best place to get out of the city.

Had a wonderful weekend break, the place is beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed it very much.

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Benita H - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Benita H
With partner

Baie lekker en ontspannend.

Sien gradering.

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Very nice and relaxing.

See rating.

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

Perfect location with access to all Mabalingwe amenities.

Can't beat the feeling of being greeted close-up by Guinea Fowl, Warthog and Squirrels early morning while sipping on a hot cuppa. Awesome breakaway from the city mayhem, just a quick drive from Jozi. Will definitely be planning another visit in the near future. The only negative comment (hence 4/5 value for money rating) is due to brown water through the bathroom (sink and bath) and kitchen taps.

Adele J - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele J
With partner

Baie gasvry.

Fantastiese diens en geriewe. Veral die restaurant en game drive.

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Very hospitable.

Fantastic service and facilities. Especially the restaurant and game drive.

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Michael M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael M
With partner

Dit was lekker, groot bed en air-con. Julle is alles.

Ons was by 'n troue by Elements, sou nice wees as julle die ander hek kon oopmaak sodat ons nie so lank daai grondpad moes ry nie anders as dit was dit great. Baie bokke gesien 1 uur die oggend so dit was nice, die bed was baie groot en die air-con baie koud so dit was ook great.

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It was nice, big bed and air-con. You are everything.

We were at a wedding at Elements, it would be nice if you could open the other gate so that we didn't have to drive that dirt road for so long, otherwise it was great. Saw many goats at 1 o'clock in the morning so it was nice, the bed was very big and the air-con very cold so it was also great.

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Nj P - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nj P
With partner

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge is wonderful!

The staff at Mabalingwe are very friendly. We'll definitely be back soon!

Leandi D - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leandi D
With partner

Besonders en ongelooflik mooi met diere wat tot by jou deur kom.

Baie mooi, rustig en besonderse bosveld ervaring! Diere kom tot by jou stoep en daar is baie mooi uitsigte en 'n verskeidenheid van diere om te aanskou. Definitief 'n ervaring gewees wat onthou sal word.

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Special and incredibly beautiful with animals that come to your door.

Very beautiful, peaceful and exceptional bushveld experience! Animals come right up to your porch and there are many beautiful views and a variety of animals to see. Definitely an experience that will be remembered.

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Chene S - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chene S
With friends

Ons het lekker gerus en baie lekker gekuier dankie.

Kamer nommer 21 (Peace) was skoon en netjies. Net 'n paar goed waaraan ek dink kan aandag gegee word: Die Boma se lig het nie gewerk nie en gevolglik kon ons nie daar braai in die aande nie. Daar is net een pot en pan, ek sal voorstel om nog 'n pot/pan ook daar te sit en dalk nog 2 borde dat mens nie elke keer moet skottelgoed was voor jy nog iets wil eet nie. Daar kan aandag aan die kombuis gegee word. Voor die eenheid is dit nie so netjies nie, daar lê bosse wat afgekap is en hier en daar papiertjies ens.

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We rested well and had a great time, thank you.

Room number 21 (Peace) was clean and tidy. Just a few things that I think could be addressed: The Boma's light didn't work and as a result we couldn't barbecue there in the evenings. There is only one pot and pan, I would suggest putting another pot/pan there as well and maybe 2 more plates so that you don't have to wash the dishes every time before you want to eat something else. Attention can be given to the kitchen. In front of the unit it is not so tidy, there are bushes that have been cut down and bits of paper etc. here and there.

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Danél V - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Danél V
With partner

Fantasties.

Baie netjies met die mooiste natuur.

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Fantastic.

Very neat with the most beautiful nature.

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Lu-anne D - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lu-anne D
With partner

We had a quiet pleasant stay, the perfect place just to regroup and rest.

Our unit was very clean except for the odd cobwebs in the roof and bathroom frame. Kettle also needs some descaling. Bed slept very comfortable and Sonja was a great help with all our enquiries. Safe in the room without code - explanation was received but I recommend then the rather remove the safe if it cannot be opened and used. All together we had a really great stay. Will definitely come back again.

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

Goed, maar daar was foute in die eenheid.

Ons het baie lekker gebly! Die pyp onder in die kombuiskas lek en daar is 'n probleem met die deurslot. Die pot wat daar is, is geroes. Ook net 1 groot bord.

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Okay, but there were errors in the unit.

We had a great stay! The pipe under the kitchen cupboard is leaking and there is a problem with the door lock. The pot that is there is rusted. Also only 1 large plate.

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Andile M - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andile M
With partner

Can't wait to bring my whole family, love the place!

Loved the off-roading, the animals roaming freely, this place is a place to be for nature and animal and adventure getaways. Accommodation and pools and other fun things for children and adult entertainment.

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

Was an amazing weekend.

The place is very nice but there were no glasses in the chalet and some plugs were not working.

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Anonymous Guest - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Wilma J - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Wilma J
With friends

Dit was baie lekker en warm.

Die plek is baie skoon. Kan gerus plan maak en die kombuis afdeling toe maak (reën). Die buiteligte brand nie en braai-area opknap.

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It was very nice and warm.

The place is very clean. Can make a plan and close-off the kitchen section (rain). The lights outside don't work and the braai area can be improved.

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Floris R - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Floris R
Family with young children

Good location if you want to be close to the shops and pool.

Small units, with only the basic things. For us it wasn't a problem as we just needed a place to sleep and we only stayed 2 nights. If one wants to stay longer, then you might feel claustrophobic. We found everything clean and in working order. We had a view over the trees and bushes. It was quiet and serene to sit outside and watch guinea fowls, squirrels and monkeys playing. Even a few rooibok (impalas) passed by.

Alta R - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Alta R
Family with young children

Was baie lekker en gerieflik vir die doel waarmee ons daar oornag het (troue).

Oulike klein en intieme plekkie. Ideaal vir pas-getroudes. Sal nie aanbeveel vir gesinne met klein kinders (0-2jr), vir langer as 1 nag nie, maar was perfek vir die doel waarmee ons gegaan het (troue). Netjies en skoon.

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Was very nice and convenient for the purpose we spent the night there (wedding).

Cute little and intimate place. Ideal for newlyweds. Would not recommend for families with small children (0-2yrs), for longer than 1 night, but was perfect for the purpose we went with (wedding). Neat and clean.

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

Baie groot teleurstelling.

Geen ligte na die braaiplek. Geen ligte by die braaiplek. Geen ligte by die buite-eettafel. Te min eetgerei. Bure wat raas en vloek.

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Big disappointment.

There are no lights to the braai area. No lights in the braai area. No lights at the outside dining table. Not enough cutlery. Noisy neighbours that curse and swear.

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Magriet H - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Magriet H
With partner

Perfekte ligging, verblyf teleurstellend.

Perfekte ligging en dis baie lekker met al die diere wat rondom tot by die eenheid kom, tot 'n trop buffels het hulle een aand kom tuis maak op ons voorstoep. Mabilingwe op sigself is 'n baie lekker lodge met genoeg om te doen, goeie geriewe, restaurante en wildsritte. Ongelukkig was ons verblyf by Elephant Lodge teleurstellend. Die toilet lek en daar's 'n onaangename reuk die heeltyd. Die bad/stort lek op vloer en was sopnat asook die stortkop was mors af en het net eenkant gelê. Die voordeur an agterdeur se slotte werk nie lekker nie. Ons het slegs 2 plastiekstoele gehad wat so vuil was dat ek hulle eers self moes was met geen tafel wat jy kan gebruik as jy buite sit en braai of ontbyt maak nie. Geen braaitang was beskikbaar nie en die yskassie maak glad nie koud nie. Die plek het soveel potensiaal maar lyk nie of daar rerig aandag gegee word aan die netheid rondom die eenhede en by die bomas nie. Die bomas word nie skoongemaak nie asook nie die eenhede het, so asblik binne die eenheid so as jy baie vullis het ruik dit later en jy kan nie die asblik buite sit nie want dan sal die apies 'n gemors daarvan maak. Daar is ook geen privaatheid tussen jou eenheid en die bure nie. So jy moet maar opgeskeep sit met hulle musiek, harde praatjies ens. Dink regtig dat bestuur beter kan omsien na die netheid van die lodge en die kombuisarea verbeter. Was oor die algemeen teleurstellend oor die netheid en swak instandhouding want dit kan so 'n nice plek wees.

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Perfect location, disappointing stay.

Perfect location and it's very nice with all the animals that come around to the unit, even a herd of buffalo they came to make their home on our front porch one night. Mabilingwe in itself is a very nice lodge with plenty to do, good facilities, restaurants and game drives. Unfortunately, our stay at Elephant Lodge was disappointing. The toilet leaks and there's an unpleasant smell all the time. The bath/shower was leaking on the floor and was soaking wet as well as the shower head was spilled and just lying to one side. The front door and back door locks do not work well. We only had 2 plastic chairs that were so dirty that I had to wash them myself first with no table that you can use if you sit outside and barbecue or make breakfast. No braai tongs were available and the small fridge does not get cold at all. The place has so much potential but it doesn't seem like much attention is paid to the cleanliness around the units and at the bomas. The bomas are not cleaned and neither are the units, so trash inside the unit so if you have a lot of trash it smells later and you can't put the trash outside because then the monkeys will make a mess of it. There is also no privacy between your unit and the neighbors. So you just have to put up with their music, loud talk etc. Really think that management can take better care of the cleanliness of the lodge and improve the kitchen area. Was generally disappointing about the cleanliness and poor maintenance because it can be such a nice place.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Well rested.

The kitchen equipment could be improved there were no tongs or extra pots to cook food but was otherwise clean and tidy.

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Bernice B - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Bernice B
With partner

Perfekte ligging, verblyf 'n groot teleurstelling.

Met ons aankoms die middag, het die skoonmaker laat weet hulle het ongelukkig nie vir ons handdoeke gereed nie, dit sal eers die volgende dag vir ons reg wees. Na ons uitgepak het, het ons agtergekom ons agterdeur werk nie. Ons het Sonja gebel en sy het wel gereël dat hulle dit regstel. Christa was by ons en was werklik baie behulpsaam en het die volgende dag 'n nuwe deurknop gebring wat my man ingesit het (hy het aangebied om te help). Toe ons die aand wou eet na ons gebraai het, het ons een bord, en een mes en vurk gehad, met 'n klein bordjie en twee papbakke. Moes weereens reël daarvoor. Ons het vir 'n dag genoeg breekware gehad na hulle dit die volgende dag gebring het. 'n Dag later toe ons die oggend ons ontbyt gemaak het, was daar geen borde nie. Ek het aan Sonja 'n e-pos gestuur wat sy nou nog nie beantwoord het nie, want my oproep was nie beantwoord nie. My man het haar gebel en sy het gesê dat die ape die borde gebreek het die vorige dag en dat hulle nou in die dorp is om nuwes te koop. Hul kan sekerlik jou tog laat weet, as dit die geval was, dat jy ongelukkig geen borde gaan hê nie, want dit lyk my hulle hou nie voorraad aan nie, of dan vir jou ander bring? Ek het hulle twee keer laat weet dat die wasbak buite lek, dus word al jou inkopies nat binne in die kas. Niks daaraan gedoen nie. Die toilet het gebreek, wat my man self reggemaak het. Die venster bo my kop se knip was stukkend. Jy kon nie die venster behoorlik toemaak nie en gevolglik het 'n koue wind heelaand bo my kop gewaai. Love die bos en moet se die ervaring buite was wonderlik. Die diere kom tot by jou, maar die verblyf was regtig 'n teleurstelling. Ek dink werklik dit word óf nie goed bestuur nie, óf iewers gee iemand net nie werklik om nie. Ek hou nie van russie nie en sal ten alle koste dit vermy en kla ook nie sommer nie, maar hierdie was regtig net 'n teleurstelling vandat ons daar aangekom het.

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Perfect location, accommodation a big disappointment.

When we arrived in the afternoon, the cleaner informed us that unfortunately they did not have towels ready for us, they would not be ready for us until the next day. After unpacking, we realized our back door wasn't working. We called Sonja and she did arrange for them to fix it. Christa was with us and was really helpful and the next day brought a new doorknob that my husband put in (he offered to help). When we wanted to eat in the evening after our barbecue, we had one plate, and one knife and fork, with a small plate and two porridge bowls. Had to arrange for it again. We had enough crockery for a day after they brought it the next day. A day later when we made our breakfast in the morning, there were no plates. I sent Sonja an e-mail, which she has not yet answered, because my call was not answered. My husband called her and she said that the monkeys had broken the plates the day before and that they were now in town to buy new ones. Surely they can let you know, if that was the case, that unfortunately you won't have any plates, because it seems to me they don't keep stock, or bring you others? I let them know twice that the sink outside is leaking, so all your shopping gets wet inside the closet. Nothing done about it. The toilet broke, which my husband fixed himself. The window above my head was broken. You couldn't close the window properly and as a result a cold wind blew above my head all night. Love the forest and must say the experience outside was wonderful. The animals come right up to you, but the stay was really a disappointment. I really think it's either not managed well, or someone somewhere just doesn't really care. I don't like Russia and will avoid it at all costs and I'm not complaining either, but this was really just a disappointment from the moment we got there.

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Melissa J - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa J
Family with young children

Dit was baie lekker.

Ons het dit baie geniet en Mabalingwe is 'n awesome plek!

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It was very nice.

We really enjoyed it and Mabalingwe is an awesome place!

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Aaldert P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aaldert P
With partner

Ontspannend.

'n Muskietvanger per eenheid sal regtig help.

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Relaxing.

A mosquito trap per unit would really help.

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Cindy V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cindy V
With friends

Fantasties.

Te min tyd gehad om als te sien en doen. Gaan defnintief weer bespreek vir bietjie langer. Fantasties. Kan nie wag om weer te gaan nie. Rustigheid en soveel meer.

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Fantastic.

Had too little time to see and do everything. Will definitely book again for a little longer. Fantastic. Can't wait to go again. Tranquility and so much more.

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Carina T - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Carina T
With partner

Was vuil en onversorg.

Toilet lek en ons huisie het vir 2 dae sleg geruik en die vloer was nat, wou nie eers badkamer toe gaan nie, en niemand het kom skoonmaak nie. Die stort was verstop, en die hele huisie het amper gevloed, moes die handdoeke gebruik om droog te maak. Die braai-area het sleg gelyk met al die bottels wat daar gelê het nog. Die voordeurslot moet vervang word, hy haak vas, dan kan hy nie weer oop nie. Die huis kort beslis aandag.

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Was dirty and unkempt.

Toilet leaking and our little house smelled bad for 2 days and the floor was wet, didn't even want to go to the bathroom, and no one came to clean. The shower was clogged, and the whole cottage almost flooded, had to use the towels to dry. The braai area looked bad with all the bottles still lying there. The front door lock needs to be replaced, it gets stuck, then it can't open again. The house definitely needs attention.

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  • Address: Mabalingwe Game Reserve, R516, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo
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