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Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa

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Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 101 reviews for Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Wendy B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy B
Family with young children

Awesome.

Dit was amazing. Almal was so vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Awesome.

It was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

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Christiaan S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christiaan S
Family with teenagers

Ons kuier was baie lekker en ons sal beslis oorweeg om weer te kom kuier.

Ons het ons naweek wegbreek baie geniet.

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Our visit was very nice and we will definitely consider visiting again.

We really enjoyed our weekend break.

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

Fantastic!

Really enjoyed the stay. Staff are super friendly and made our time spent there very special.

Gen M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gen M
Family with young children

Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa was absolutely amazing! We loved every minute!

Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa was absolutely amazing! We loved every minute and can't wait to go back again. Our accommodation was fantastic, the staff were so welcoming and wonderful, and the grounds are simply stunning. Beautifully kept and lots of wildlife wandering around. The restaurant is fantastic; every meal was absolutely delicious. I must definitely recommend the quad bike safari. Our guide was so knowledgeable, and we got super up close and personal to the amazing animals, including 2 of the Big 5. There is not a single thing I can fault about Mangwa, absolutely fantastic.

Adriaan P - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adriaan P
With partner

Awesome!

The staff, cuisine and facilities were top notch. Will definitely recommend to anyone.

Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Fantastic food. Friendly helpful staff.

The lodge is conveniently close to Pretoria. Very friendly staff. Delicious food. Would appreciate better wifi coverage. Nevertheless a very nice weekend.

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Beverley V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Beverley V
With partner

Worth every cent.

A wonderful experience, very relaxing, amazing food and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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

Fabulous .

Fabulous stay all thanks to the staff.

Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Susan V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan V

Pragtige omgewing vir 'n rustige, stil wegbreeknaweek.

Ons het in die uitvoerende lodge gebly en was 7 volwassenes en een tiener. Pragtige kamers en 'n groot stoep vir kuier. Die huis self en kombuis is te klein vir 8 mense. As jy nie van plan is om te braai en buite te kuier die hele tyd nie, sal die huis te klein wees. Daar pas slegs 2 banke in die sitkamer waarop maksimum 6 persone kan sit. Die ander permanente tente is redelik naby. Ons was gelukkig dat almal gekom het vir die natuurlewe, anders sal jy in mekaar se spasie wees. Ons het buite gekuier op die stoep en om die boma en was verras deur die hoeveelheid wild wat by die dam kom water drink het. Ons het heerlik gekuier.

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Beautiful surroundings for a peaceful, quiet weekend getaway.

We stayed in the executive lodge and were 7 adults and one teenager. Beautiful rooms and a large porch for hanging out. The house itself and kitchen are too small for 8 people. If you don't plan on barbecuing and hanging out all the time, the house will be too small. There are only 2 sofas in the living room that can seat a maximum of 6 people. The other permanent tents are quite close. We were lucky that everyone came for the wildlife, otherwise you would be in each other's space. We hung out outside on the stoep and around the boma and were surprised by the amount of wildlife that came to drink water at the pond. We had a great time.

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Puleng Moitswadi M - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Puleng Moitswadi M
With partner

Quite and beautiful.

It was beautiful and quiet. Not enough activities that one can do within the lodge. It's perfect for partners.

Robyn-leigh H - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Robyn-leigh H
With partner

The perfect spot for peace and quiet.

Firstly, we would like to thank the team at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa for their hospitality. We had a really peaceful and lovely stay. They are all so helpful in what they do! Patrick gave us a lovely morning bush drive and kept us informed on all the animal happenings, which we enjoyed very much. Thank you to Proxy and the team for arranging a little surprise for my partner and me as we were celebrating our anniversary. They did a wonderful job . We stayed in the luxury tent 4, and it was in the perfect spot, with the loveliest of views. There are a few small things I'd like to mention but are not deal breakers and are fixable. To possibly have a small bar fridge/cooler in the tents, just to keep bottles of water cool, etc. Hooks in the bathroom area to hang towels after showering or washing hands, etc . Then lastly, the pools were a bit cloudy looking but an absolute must on a hot day with one of their yummy cocktails. Our stay was short, so I wasn't able to squeeze in a spa session, so I can't comment on that portion. Other than that, the food, drinks, and animals were fantastic. Thank you, Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa.

Mike P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mike P
With partner

All good. Reserve size a bit disappointing.

Enjoyable for a short stay.

John S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
John S
With partner

Very nice.

My stay was very nice. The staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Just had a problem to enter at the main gate.

Ronel S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel S
Family with young children

Fantastic staff, facilities could improve.

The staff are so friendly and accommodating, helpful and professional. The units are big enough (we stayed in the 6 sleeper chalet). The pool at the lodge could be cleaner and the menu options for lunch could be improved. Other than that, we had a relaxing stay and good game drive!

Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Marisa V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marisa V

Awesome vakansie.

Die staff was baie vriendelik en behulpzaam. Kos was baie lekker ontbyt en aandete. Safari rit uit die boonste rakke, baie diere gesien. Die oord is net bietjie donker. 'n Paar ligte sal help.

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Awesome vacation.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was very nice breakfast and dinner. Safari ride top notch, lots of animals seen. The resort is just a bit dark. A few lights will help.

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Kathryn T - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kathryn T
Family with young children

No hot water after 1 min shower; otherwise, comfortable.

Good, but self-drive only in Dinokeng Reserve, not in Mangwa.

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

Mangwa bied goeie waarde vir geld en voel veilig met goeie diens ervaring.

Die eenheid was baie goed ingerig. Die fasiliteite, tuine, restaurant is baie netjies en instand gehou. Die diens in die restaurant was baie goed en die etes was uitstekend. Ons was egter uiters teleurgesteld met die sunset safari drive. Die pad na Mangwa Valley game lodge is nie ontoeganklik met 'n gewone sedan voertuig nie, maar dit is 'n sinkplaatpad wat ek nie graag weer sal ry nie.

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Mangwa offers good value for money and feels safe with good service experience.

The unit was very well appointed. The facilities, gardens, restaurant are very neat and maintained. The service in the restaurant was very good and the meals were excellent. However, we were extremely disappointed with the sunset safari drive. The road to Mangwa Valley game lodge is not inaccessible with a normal sedan vehicle, but it is a corrugated iron road that I would not like to drive again.

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Charl D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Charl D
With partner

Ok, if you have too much money to spend.

Too expensive for what you get. The food was so-so.

Lilitha D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Lilitha D
Family with young children

Disappointing but we still made the most of it.

We had a good stay but the place is quite disappointing in many respects. Not great value for money. The food was subpar for a 4-star hotel, and the place could do with more activities and things to do.

Amanda B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Amanda B
Family with teenagers

Was ok maar sal nie weer gaan of vir vriende aanbeveel.

Ons het tieners by ons gehad en by die plek self was daar nie veel om te doen nie. Jy kan nie self op ryritte gaan nie, so jy moet dan verdere onkostes aangaan om in Dinokeng te gaan ry. Daar was ook bure wat baie lawaai gemaak het. Sekuriteit moes hulle kom stilmaak nadat ons hulle moes kontak.

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Was ok but would not go again or recommend to friends.

We had teenagers with us and at the place itself there was not much to do. You cannot go on driving trips yourself, so you have to incur further expenses to go driving in Dinokeng. There were also neighbors who made a lot of noise. Security had to come and silence them after we had to contact them.

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

Teleurstellend.

Die kamer was 'n groot teleurstelling. Dit was glad nie so luuks soos geadverteer nie. Die duvet op die bed was te klein vir die grootte van die bed. Daar was geen regte beweegruimte nie. Daar was geen WiFi in die kamer nie. Die kos was altyd koud en dieselfde. Ons het gegaan vir die rus en vrede, maar deur die dag is daar gras gesny.

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Disappointing.

The room was a huge disappointment. It was not at all as luxurious as advertised. The duvet on the bed was too small for the size of the bed. There was no real wiggle room. There was no WiFi in the room. The food was always cold and the same. We went for the peace and quiet, but the grass was cut during the day.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Anonymous Guest - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

I personally don't think it's a 4 star place.

Kind of. No wifi, no water to drink in room, beds sloppily made. Toilet runs all the time, has to pull up hand lever yourself. When you drive in the place looks neglected, gates. short care. flags were torn and faintly burned. Spa doesn't have hooks in bathroom where you can hang your clothes and some of the staff are surly. Rules are not enforced against rude guests unless you complain. The game drive was very unpleasant with a group that drank terribly and made noise and simply took off their pants and just beeped where they wanted and everyone could see everything. Not on!!

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Luke J - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Luke J
With partner

Management told me to fit in or fall out.

I have stayed at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa a few times, so I decided it would be a nice, relaxed place to spend a few days over New Year. The food was a bit less varied than on previous trips, but still good. My wife, my son, and I stayed in a room with no mini fridge provided, which was an oversight on my end, but be warned. The room itself is adequate, although not spacious, but you aren't there for the room so it's okay. The major downside was the management. There was a very disruptive group staying in one of the chalets, surrounded by 2 other chalets and 5 rooms. They blasted their music until the early hours on New Year's, which was to be expected I guess. The main issue was the next day, from 7 in the morning when they woke up, until 16:30 when I told management to refund my last night and got out of there, they blasted their music. It was so loud you could hear it at reception. This means the entire camp, the rooms, the chalets, the communal pool, the bar, and all the way to reception you could hear it. It wasn't soft. The room next to me demanded to be moved, the chalets next to them left, I complained 4 times throughout the day and nothing was done. They were told to turn it down, and when they didn't, they were just told to move to the communal area to play the music?! Management wanted me to move to the other side of the lodge, into a tent, as the only option? I'm not sure why banning the music wasn't an option, but there you go. I refused, and that was it. Either I move my family away from the noise (impossible in the communal area), or accept it? If you want to have the entire lodge to yourself, just be as loud and disrespectful as possible to everyone around you, and management will reward you by moving everyone else away. Pro tips.

Niki V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Niki V
Family with young children

We won't be recommending or going back to Mangwa.

Overpriced for what we received, room 9 was an absolute disgrace.

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

We should be treated the same as we pay the same money with other guests.

It was okay until other guests complained about us.

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

Baie lekker gekuier.

Vriendelike personeel en baie netjies. Plekke word goed instand gehou. Net jammer yskassie was te klein vir ses mense se bederfbare kos goedjies.

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Had a great time.

Friendly staff and very tidy. Places are well maintained. Just a pity the small fridge was too small for six people's perishable food items.

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Melissa B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa B
Family with young children

Mangwa Valley was 'n fees om by te bly. Die kamers was altyd skoon en die kos was 'n 10/10.

Die klientediens was puik. Hulle het ons so mooi gehelp met alles, selfs as ons laat was. Die kos na ons kamer toe gebring, niks was nooit te veel moeite vir hulle gewees nie. Sal vir seker volgende keer weer by hulle bespreek.

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Mangwa Valley was a festival to stay at. The rooms were always clean and the food was a 10/10.

The customer service was great. They helped us so nicely with everything, even if we were late. The food was brought to our room, nothing was ever too much trouble for them. Will definitely book with them again next time.

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Megan S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan S
With partner

Enjoyable, value for money, fun.

Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and always available. The food was incredibly delicious, and the lodge was beautiful. I will definitely go back. Special thank you to Yvonne at reception.

Jacomien B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacomien B
Individual traveller

Ongelooflike wegbreek.

Was net wat ek nodig gehad het! Die mense was vriendelik en gaaf, die kos was ongelooflik lekker, alles was skoon en netjies, en die ekstras (spa en wildsrit) was wonderlik. Die rustigheid en natuurskoon is onbeskryflik. Ek sal definitief terug wees.

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Amazing getaway.

Was just what I needed! The people were friendly and kind, the food was incredibly tasty, everything was clean and tidy, and the extras (spa and game drive) were great. The tranquility and natural beauty is indescribable. I will definitely be back.

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Marion S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marion S
Family with young children

Did not disappoint.

Lovely venue, child friendly, didn't use the restaurant or spa, so can't comment on those. The self-catering units have all the necessary equipment.

Martie C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martie C
Large group

Beautiful place, friendly staff, fresh, delicious, and animals are amazing!

We were welcomed by Yvonne and Proxy, both always available when needed to answer questions, Gamedrive with Thomas was outstanding, and information was given we never knew! Saw the rhino family, giraffes, golden wildebeest, and all others. We enjoyed the animals visiting our chalet the most. Large clean rooms and bathrooms, chalet worth our money.

Rocky J - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rocky J
Family with teenagers

Wat 'n wonderlike ervaring. Die renoster het elke middag kom kuier by die dam wat absoluut fantasties was.

Alles was wonderlik. Die kos by die restaurant was heerlik en die hele naweek was fantasies. Dit was so stil en rustig en baie privaat. Ons het die Jacuzzi baie geniet. Die enigste probleem wat ons ervaar het is die stort het nie goed gewerk nie. Ons moes die water baie lank laat loop het voordat dit warm geword het wat baie water gemors het en die stort was een oomblik warm en dan die volgende oomblik koud. Ons kon die water nie op 'n lekker temperatuur kry nie om te stort. Verder was dit 'n perfekte naweek en sal definitief weer terug kom.

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What a great experience. The rhino came to visit the pond every afternoon which was absolutely fantastic.

Everything was great. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the whole weekend was fantastic. It was so quiet and peaceful and very private. We really enjoyed the Jacuzzi. The only problem we experienced is the shower did not work well. We had to run the water for a very long time before it got hot which wasted a lot of water and the shower was hot one minute then cold the next. We couldn't get the water to a nice temperature to shower. Other than that it was a perfect weekend and will definitely come back again.

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

Baie lakker.

Vreeslik lekker en baie geniet.

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Much nicer.

Very nice and enjoyed a lot.

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Leonie B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonie B
Family with young children

Heerlik.

Dit was 'n wonderlike naweek saam met my gesin, en Proxy en sy span is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal beslis weer besoek.

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Delicious.

It was a great weekend with my family, and Proxy and his team are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit again.

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Melissa D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa D
Family with young children

Friendly staff and the food is the best.

Quiet and very neat. The pool was the best.

Mischa T - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mischa T
With partner

Tranquil wildlife watching.

What a peaceful stay at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa. To anyone interested in exotic and less seen wildlife, this place is for you. From golden wildebeest, cappuccino springbok to sable. Honestly saw more wildlife at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa than in the nature reserve. The staff are really friendly, the manager in particular made us feel extremely welcome and cared for. Oh, and the food. May they never fire the chef!

Martie C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martie C
With friends

Quiet, large chalet, delicious food.

Proxy and Yvonne made us feel welcome from the start, looked well after us, staff restaurant was friendly and helpful, breakfast and supper were delicious, and spacious rooms, and animals around chalets entertained us! Thomas with his heart for the rhino and other wild made our game drive the best ever! Will go again.

Johann W - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann W
Family with teenagers

Awesome long weekend.

Brilliant accommodation in the Bush, friendly staff. Chalet's could do with an adequate number of chairs for the number of guests. Some of the finishes are a bit worn and could do with replacement - floor (new coat of paint) and taps and the braai are seriously in need of being replaced.

Chantel H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chantel H
Family with teenagers

Blessed and fun filled weekend. Fantastic scenery and staff were amazing.

Note - no self-driving in the lodge but self-drive is available 1 km away.

Madelein D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Madelein D
With partner

Baie lekker.

Klein bietjie duur maar was 'n lekker ervaring.

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Very nice.

Little bit expensive but was a nice experience.

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

Pragtige area, heerlike rustige atmosfeer.

Die swembad was 'n lafenis met die warm weer. Heerlike etes.

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Beautiful area, lovely peaceful atmosphere.

The pool was a treat with the hot weather. Delicious meals.

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Andre D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre D
Large group

Heerlik ontspannend.

Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Proxy en Paul was sterre met al die reëlings.

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Deliciously relaxing.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Proxy and Paul were stellar with all the arrangements.

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Anna P - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anna P
Family with young children

Relaxing and enjoyable.

We enjoyed the resort and the unit, also the bucks roaming around. The game driving was good.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

The black workers are very friendly and helpful and have been working there for almost a decade but the owners have not made an appearance.

Our chalet had quite a few flaws. The fridge is small and has no door shelves and only a single other shelf. We had to keep food cool in our coolers. The stove's indications for plates and adjustments no longer exist. The beds in small rooms were much too big (queen size) and as a result there was only one bedside table with a light. The single door hanging cabinet had only one shelf with a door that could not close. Extremely inconvenient. It was clear that serious renovations were needed. The extremely loyal black workers kept all the places extremely clean and the service at the reception and bar was extremely good. It was difficult to get into Mangwa. Had to call every time to get the gates opened. . It was clear that our housing and its general management needed serious attention.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Jay-dee S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Jay-dee S
With partner

Alles was volgeboek gewees en daar was hare in die bed gewees. Sal nie kan rus daar nie, want daar word harde musiek gespeel en geraas.

As dit nie vir staff was nie, was dit baie erger gewees. Daar is nie baie wild om te sien nie en jy word nie met vars handdoeke voorsien elke oggend nie.

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Everything had been fully booked and there had been hair in the bed. Will not be able to rest there because there is loud music playing and noise.

If it wasn't for staff, it would have been much worse. There is not much wildlife to see and you are not provided with fresh towels every morning.

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

Etes was altyd laat.

Ontbyt en aandete was laat elke aand. Was besig om skoon te maak terwyul mens inloop vir etenstyd. Nooit melk by koffiestatsie nie, en nooit water in die kamer volgemaak nie.

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Meals were always late.

Breakfast and dinner were late every night. Was busy cleaning while people walked in for lunch. Never milk at coffee station, and never refilled water in the room.

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Ronel B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Ronel B

Swak toegerus, bure het lawaai, chalets kort aandag.

Ons het amper R4000 per nag betaal vir die 8 sleeper chalet. Kombuis geriewe/toerusting ontbreek. Beddens, linne, gordyne, sitkamerbanke is baie oud en verwaarloos. Die stort/bad was onmoontlik om te gebruik. Jy verbrand jou of yskoud. Mense in ander chalet het die Vrydagaand tot 3am klipharde musiek gespeel, nadat ek 3 keer die bestuurder gebel het en daaroor gekla het. Dit is duidelik in die reëls dat geen harde musiek toegelaat word nie en dat sekuriteit jou sal vra om die perseel te verlaat indien jy nie die reëls nakom nie. Dit het wel nie gebeur nie en het die partytjie Saterdagaand hervat.

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Poorly equipped, neighbors are noisy, chalets need attention.

We paid almost R4000 per night for the 8 sleeper chalet. Kitchen facilities/equipment missing. Beds, linen, curtains, living room sofas are very old and neglected. The shower/tub was impossible to use. You burn yourself or freeze. People in other chalets played loud music until 3am on the Friday night, after I called the manager 3 times and complained about it. It is clear in the rules that no loud music is allowed and that security will ask you to leave the premises if you do not follow the rules. It did not happen and the party resumed on Saturday night.

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Daniel B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Daniel B
With friends

Teleurstellend

Eetgery weg/ontbreek. Netheid nie baie goed nie.

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Disappointing

Food drive away/missing. Cleanliness not very good.

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

Excellent.

The staff are amazing!

Mari-louise L - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mari-louise L
With friends

Ongelooflike ervaring gehad by Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa.

Die kliëntediens was uitstekend wat ons ontvang het vanaf die personeel by Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa. Elke verwagting was oortref. Proxy, die ontangs personeellid is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Hul kos is ook baie smaaklik - 10/10. Baie dankie Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa.

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Had an amazing experience at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa.

The customer service we received from the staff at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa was excellent. Every expectation was exceeded. Proxy, the ontang staff member is friendly and very helpful. Their food is also very tasty - 10/10. Thank you very much Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa.

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Lindy N - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindy N
With friends

As 6 bush-spoilt adults we were pleasantly surprised at the spaciousness and the amenities of our attractive chalet. Just driving into Dinokeng we saw so much game and we enjoyed the resident nyala and springbok around our camp.

The only problem we had was with the hot water turning ice cold very quickly. We were given a new gas bottle which improved it quite a bit. We felt steps leading down to the pit and braai area would greatly improve accessibility to that area, instead of having to walk around to the steps to the side of the stoep.

Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa 's response

Dear Lindy,

Thank you so much for choosing us as your destination.
We really do appreciate your review. I will forward this to our Farm Manager so we can get the steps from the stoep to the braai area. Please accept our apology for not having enough hot water in such cold weather, will get this fixed as soon as possible. On your next visit, we will book you a nice Game Drive on the house.
We hope to see you soon.
Kind Regards,
Mangwa Family

Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa
Kelly G - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kelly G
With friends

Absolutely brilliant stay.

Staff were so friendly, welcomed us with open arms and did everything they could to make our stay wonderful.

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

Mangwa Valley Lodge het my verwagtinge oorskry.

Die span was vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig. Die eenheid was ruim en goed toegerus. Die kos was heerlik en die omgewing beeldskoon.

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Mangwa Valley Lodge exceeded my expectations.

The team was friendly and very helpful. The unit was spacious and well equipped. The food was delicious and the surroundings picturesque.

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Divan B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Divan B
Large group

Amazing mense. Goeie diens. Uitstekende kos!

Sal graag wou hê dat hulle die generator aanhou deur loadshedding agv die muskiete deur die aand.

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Amazing people. Good service. Excellent food!

Would like them to keep the generator running through load shedding due to the mosquitoes throughout the evening.

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Belinda G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda G
With partner

Exceptional service - relaxed stay!

Thank you for superb service and attention to detail. We were so well looked after we stayed in Tent 4. Please consider changing the bed to a newer, firmer bed. The team of Proxy, Benjamin, Paul etc were an absolute asset/they made our stay. It was new year - so we do understand the noisy neighbours. We will definitely return.

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

Overall a good stay, room was clean and restaurant area lovely. Meals were very nice.

The only concern was the hot water. There was not enough hot water for 2 people to enjoy a decent shower, a bath was definitely out of the question. On our last day, we were getting up to shower, etc only to find electric shocks from the taps, including the shower floor. We tested the taps for the bath and got the same electric shock - this is something that should not be happening at all. We were not notified of it, just told it seems to be a problem for other people too? Other than the lack of hot water and electric shocks it's a lovely venue.

Michal N - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Michal N
Family with teenagers

Lovely settings and accommodation. Spacious and clean. The staff were amazing and friendly.

The only issue is the location description when they say "in the heart of Dinokeng Game reserve" you expect it to be "inside" the reserve and it is not.

Jodi H - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jodi H
With friends

Relaxing.

We had a great stay at Mangwa Valley and would love to return.

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

Ideaal vir 'n naweek wegbreek.

Ons het baie lekker geëet en uitgerus, Die personeel is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Drinkwater in die verblyf eenheid sou nice gewees het.

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Ideal for a weekend getaway.

We ate very well and rested, The staff is very friendly and helpful. Drinking water in the accommodation unit would have been nice.

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Peter J - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter J
Family with teenagers

Excellent food, hospitality and service.

Very relaxing stay in the bushveld. Highly recommended.

Jozette J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jozette J
With partner

Heerlik! Baie beïndruk met ligging.

Mangwa kan dalk verbeter deur 'n yskassies in die lodge-kamers te sit en aircons in te sit.

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Delicious! Very impressed with location.

Mangwa could perhaps improve by putting small fridges in the lodge rooms and putting in aircons.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Restful.

Surroundings are peaceful if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Marcus N - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marcus N
Family with young children

Attention to detail is not there.

If they state no loud music is to be played, then they must abide by those rules.

Rethana E - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rethana E
Family with young children

Lovely place, and nice lay out of the property.

This is really a nice lodge, but there is a desperate need for maintenance and touch-up work to be done. Self-catering houses can really use some upgrade in kitchen. New microwave, bigger fridge/freezer (it is way too small for 6 people). Definitely oven and stove, more cutlery and crockery. The outside braai is a mess - you can not braai in that drum as the coals are too low to actually get the meat done. Very very disappointing that the spa was under renovations - they need to tell people that before you book. That is a big reason why we booked here. Would really love to go back this year - but maintenance first.

Anonymous Guest - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very nice location, but sleeping facilities need attention.

Checked out one day early. Reasons were given to management who didn't seem too interested to do anything about it.

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Louise D - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Louise D
Family with young children

Truly disappointed.

I’ve stayed for 3 nights at another lodge in Dinokeng for half the price I paid at Mangwa. There everything was perfect and clean! At Mangwa om the other hand not so much! When we arrived I specifically asked what the restaurant times are. We arrived for lunch only to be advised that more of half your menu is not available. The when wanting to order early dinner I was advised that there is only a chef available from 7pm. Not what was communicated to me. When wanting to go to bed all the beds were filthy with silverfish! Not 1 not 2! A lot! This is disgusting! I have no where else to go now or I would have! Please expect me tomorrow. It is disappointing to pay a lot of money and get this in return. Oh and I forgot to add we got a fly wrapped up in cling wrap in our desert. They will not see me in the future and recommend you seek alternative accommodation.

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

Fantastic place and great location.

The staff is so friendly and helpful, they made the stay great. The room was neat and tidy with a great view. The food was fantastic so I really can't complain about anything the lodge has to offer. We even went on a mountain bike game view which was fantastic. The one major problem we had is that a group of 6 ladies checked in and played loud music, singing and shouting until I had to call management at 2 in the moring, later at at around 10 am they were back at it again. I checked out a day earlier as the lodge didn't deal with the issue and I could see we will get no rest for the rest of the day and the evening. That was very dissapointing.

Sean C - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sean C
With friends

Wonderlike mense en absoluut puik! Sien julle definitief weer.

Vriendelike staf, baie om te doen en wonderlike verblyf!

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Wonderful people and absolutely great! Definitely see you again.

Friendly staff, lots to do and great stay!

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Gillian D - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gillian D
Large group

Ontspannend

Die chalet was baie netjies en skoon. Daar is ’n baie ontspannende atmosfeer. Baie goeie kliëntediens.

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Relaxing

The chalet was very neat and clean. There is a very relaxing atmosphere. Very good customer service.

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

Staff was amazing and great place to stay.

Awesome experience!

Kim W - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim W
With friends

Beautiful view of Dinokeng Nature Reserve, excellent staff and services.

We stayed in Chalet 6, everything was neat and exceeded our expectations.

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

Uitstekende kos en vriendelike personeel.

Saterdag het 8 vrouens opgedaag met 'n boom box en het so gedrink en geskree en geraas met luide misiek. Hulle het twee keer se versoek van bestuur om nie te raas nie, ignoreer. Dit was hulle reg om Vrouedag so te vier. 'n Ander paartjie het ons om verskoning gevra namens die groep dronk vrouens. Die paartjie het na die restaurant beweeg om die geraas te vermy. Vind vooraf uit of daar groepe is wat jou rus gaan verstoor.

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Excellent food and friendly staff.

On Saturday, 8 women arrived with a boom box and were drinking and shouting and making noise with loud music. They ignored two requests from management not to make noise. They were right to celebrate Women's Day like that. Another couple apologized to us on behalf of the group of drunken women. The couple moved to the restaurant to avoid the noise. Find out in advance if there are groups that will disturb your rest.

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Adelien D - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adelien D
Family with young children

Heerlike naweekwegbreek uit Pretoria.

Pragtige lodge met besonderse vriendelike diens. Sal vir seker weer kom.

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Great weekend break from Pretoria.

Beautiful lodge with exceptionally friendly service. Will come again for sure.

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Cleo N - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cleo N
With friends

Excellent

Coming for the second time with a different group proved to be just as excellent as the first time. Lovely place all and all.

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

Ons verwagtinge is oortref.

Ons het spesifiek 'n plek gesoek wat oggend- en aandete insluit. Dit was uit die boonste rakke gewees, ons het so lekker geëet. Al die staf is baie vriendelik, hulle glimlagte is so aansteeklik. Hulle het uit hulle pad gegaan toe ek vra of hulle iets spesiaal sal doen omrede dit ons tweede huweliksherdenking is. Die aand het hulle 'n tafel spesiaal vir ons gedek, toe ons in die kamer kom het hulle dit so mooi gemaak en die volgende oggend het hulle weer spesiaal vir ons 'n tafel gedek. Daar is so baie verskillende wild op die lodge, dit was vir seker 'n bonus om so baie diere te sien omdat ons so baie van die natuur hou. Ons het elke oomblik geniet by Mangwa Valley Game Lodge. Dankie Proxy, Kenny, Chad en die res van die span vir julle gasvryheid.

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Our expectations were exceeded.

We were specifically looking for a place that included breakfast and dinner. It was top notch, we ate so well. All the staff are very friendly, their smiles are so contagious. They went out of their way when I asked if they would do anything special because it was our second wedding anniversary. That evening they set a table especially for us, when we got into the room they made it so beautiful and the next morning they set a table especially for us again. There is so much different wildlife at the lodge, it was definitely a bonus to see so many animals because we love nature so much. We enjoyed every moment at Mangwa Valley Game Lodge. Thank you Proxy, Kenny, Chad and the rest of the team for your hospitality.

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Philip G - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philip G
Family with teenagers

Oor die algemeen uitstekend.

Was baie teleurgesteld, op hul webtuiste maak hulle aanspraak op die groot 5. Met aankoms by hek word jy gewaarsku jy betree groot 5 "territory". Ons book 'n game drive met die Big 5 in gedagte, net om mee gedeel te word op die voertuig daar is net 2 van die groot 5.

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Overall excellent.

Was very disappointed, on their website they claim the big 5. On arrival at gate you are warned you are entering big 5 "territory". We book a game drive with the Big 5 in mind, only to be shared on the vehicle there are only 2 of the big 5.

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Lydia P - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lydia P
With friends

Lekker rustige kuier.

Ek het gedink die lodge is in die Groot 5 area. Ek was nie bewus dat ons nie selfry-ritte kon doen nie.

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Nice and peaceful time.

I thought the lodge was in the Big 5 area. I wasn't aware that you could do self-drive game drives.

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

Vriendelike diens, kos uit die boonste rakke.

Rustige omgewing. Bied genoeg aktiwiteite aan. Die diens is uitstekend. Kos was baie goed voorberei en vars. Wildrit was goed en wildbewaarder ken sy omgewing. Tent het geen laaie nie. Bed kort nuwe matras.

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Friendly service, top notch food.

Quiet environment. Offer enough activities. The service is excellent. Food was very well prepared and fresh. Game drive was good and gamekeeper knows his area. Tent has no drawers. Bed needs new mattress.

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Carina V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carina V
Family with young children

Very pleasant stay with many animals to view.

Our grandchildren and we enjoyed the weekend.

Reinhard R - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Reinhard R
With friends

Awesome!

Vriendelik en veilig.

Elma D - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Elma D
With friends

Personeel baie professioneel en dis heerlik om so naby die natuur te wees.

Die prente op die webblad is misleidend - die chalets is nie naby die watergat nie, daar is geen oond in die chalets nie. Die chalets is nie baie goed toegerus nie - beslis nie op die standaard van 4 sterre nie! En die skoonmaker het baie half skoongemaak - nie eenkeer die badkamers skoongemaak nie, en ons moes vra dat sy asb die slaapkamers se vloere vee en die beddens opmaak. Sy het net so hier en daar iets reggetrek. Die quad bikes het geen veiligheidsbriefing gedoen nie - occupational health and safety was totaal agterwee gelaat. Daar is nie groot 5 nie - net 2. Daar is geen game drive wat jou die Groot 5 laat sien nie. Vir die geld wat ek betaal het was dit eintlik 'n baie teleurstellende ervaring. Gaste was toegelaat om tot 01:00 in die oggend nog te lawaai. Regtig nie aangenaam gewees nie. Maar die personeel was absoluut uitstekend - veral Proxy by ontvangs en Mr Thomas wat ons wildrit hanteer het. Uitstekende mense!

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Staff very professional and it's wonderful to be so close to nature.

The pictures on the web page are misleading - the chalets are not near the waterhole, there is no oven in the chalets. The chalets are not very well equipped - certainly not to the standard of 4 stars! And the cleaner did a lot of half-cleaning - not once cleaning the bathrooms, and we had to ask her to please sweep the bedroom floors and make the beds. She just fixed something here and there. The quad bikes did not do any safety briefing - occupational health and safety was totally left behind. There is no big 5 - just 2. There is no game drive that lets you see the Big 5. For the money I paid it was actually a very disappointing experience. Guests were allowed to make noise until 01:00 in the morning. Really not pleasant. But the staff were absolutely excellent - especially Proxy on reception and Mr Thomas who handled our game drive. Excellent people!

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Marinda Z - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marinda Z
Family with teenagers

Teleurstellende diens.

Met aankoms was daar 'n groep mense in die huisie langs ons besig om baie luidrugtig te kuier en musiek te speel. Ons het die bestuur op verskeie geleenthede versoek om die gaste te vra om die musiek af te skakel. Ons het "bos" toe gegaan vir rus en vrede en om die natuur te geniet. Die musiek en kuiery het tot na 23:00 aangehou. Die terme en voorwaardes van die verblyf dui baie duidelik dat harde musiek ens. nie toelaatbaar is nie. Die bestuur wou nie of het nie die probleem opgelos nie.

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Disappointing service.

On arrival, there was a group of people in the house next to us busy hanging out and playing music. We have requested the management on several occasions to ask the guests to turn down the music. We went to "the forest" for peace and quiet and to enjoy nature. The music and socializing continued until after 11:00 p.m. The terms and conditions of the stay clearly state that loud music etc. is not permissible. The management did not want or did not solve the problem.

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Marius S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Marius S
With partner

Gekies vir spesiale geleentheid saam met eggenote oor spa. Impak van COVID-19 duidelik.

Die spa-fasiliteit is omskep in 'n selfsorg-eenheid en vervang met 'n "treatment room". Dit sonder enige kommunikasie. Link op webwerf na foto's van spa intussen verwyder. Nie eers musiek in "spa" nie. Vals verwagtinge is geskep met advertensie. Basiese goed nie in plek nie, geen handdoeke nie, geen gebottelde water nie, wat die norm is vir 'n 4-ster plek. Kos baie lekker maar maak nie op vir onvervulde verwagtinge nie. Die game drive is 'n mors van geld. Mangwa het sy eie grensdraad en daar is nie Groot Vyf nie. Weereens gevang met slim bemarking en foto's van goeie ou dae.

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Chosen for special occasion with spouses over spa. Impact of COVID-19 clear.

The spa facility was converted into a self-catering unit and replaced with a "treatment room". This without any communication. Link on website to photos of spa has since been removed. Not even music in "spa". False expectations were created with advertising. Basics not in place, no towels, no bottled water, which is the norm for a 4 star place. Very nice food but don't settle for unfulfilled expectations. The game drive is a waste of money. Mangwa has its own border wire and there is no Big Five. Caught again with clever marketing and pictures of good old days.

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Julie M - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Julie M
Family with teenagers

False advertising, not value for money, lack of amenities.

The patio door never locked, the one window pane was badly cracked. There were stains on the sheets and the towels were all frayed. It was not serviced, they only washed the dishes and mopped the floor at around 2pm if you were lucky. There were only 2 quads working and one broke down while out in the reserve. No refund given. The table tennis table was broken and bats were completely wrecked. The restaurant menu only had sandwiches available. There was no ice cream for milkshakes. There were no potatoes to buy fries. The curio shop is a storeroom and the spa is not operational at all. Wood is way overpriced, R50 a bag. All the pictures on the web show a boma in front of the unit, this is false, only the 8 sleeper has a boma. Never once in 6 days saw any of the owners.

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

Fantastiese wegbreek.

Dit was vreeslik lekker by Mangwa. Ons was by die chalet met die Jacuzzi en buite kombuis. Kos was heerlik en die braai-ete net so wonderlik. Quadbike-rit is 'n moet. Baie geniet. Sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Fantastic getaway.

It was very nice at Mangwa. We were at the chalet with the Jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen. Food was delicious and the barbecue dinner just as wonderful. Quadbike ride is a must. Enjoyed a lot. Would recommend anytime.

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Sam B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sam B
With partner

I very seldom read the 5 star reviews, I am very particular as to where we go to relax, I belief my opinion can be trusted.

This weekend exceeded my expectations by far, I asked for some snacks on arrival, rose pebbles after dinner and chocolate in the room. Well done guys, absolutely lovely. The boma surprise dinner was wonderful. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Rooms clean, very neat with detailed interior. To the owners, a place to be proud of and staff you can count on!

Helena Elizabeth S - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helena Elizabeth S
With partner

Rustig en vriendelike mense!

Bombo is 'n aanwins vir die lodge. Hy was ons game drive en game walk gids. Baie dankie Bombo.

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Calm and friendly people!

Bombo is an asset to the lodge. He was our game drive and game walk guide. Thank you very much Bombo.

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Sarie B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sarie B
With partner

Heerlik en ontspannend.

Vriendelike staf. Baie netjies en skoon!

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Delicious and relaxing.

Friendly staff. Very neat and clean!

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Illeana F - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Illeana F
Family with young children

Perfekte naweekwegbreek naby Gauteng.

Perfek vir 2 nagte. Uitstekende kliëntediens. Vele aktiwiteite vir hele gesin. Ruim akkommodasie.

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Perfect weekend getaway near Gauteng.

Perfect for 2 nights. Excellent customer service. Many activities for the whole family. Spacious accommodation.

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Elise G - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Elise G
Large group

It was relaxing.

I will however not recommend the spa. They need to have a look at the towels they are using and the massage oil. The towels had a very strong smell of old oil and it was not a smell you would expect in a spa.

Joos V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Joos V
With partner

Geen orde in lodge nie. Ignoreer absoluut al die reëls wat geplaas is rondom drank en musiek.

Baie nice plek met baie goeie diens, maar die bogenoemde is ek baie hartseer oor.

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No order in lodge. Absolutely ignore all the rules posted around booze and music.

Very nice place with very good service, but I am very sad about the above.

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

'n Uitstekende plek vir 'n naweek se natuur-ervaring en lekker rus.

Ons het die verblyf by Mangwa Valley lodge geweldig baie geniet. Wat ons opgeval het, was die goed opgeleide personeel en hoe hulle werklik omgee vir wat hulle doen, van die voorbereiding van die etes tot die versorging van die wild. Hulle het ook meer as gewone moeite gedoen om inligting te deel en ons soos baie spesiale gaste te laat voel. Ek kan die juweel beslis aanbeveel.

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An excellent place for a weekend's nature experience and good rest.

We really enjoyed our stay at Mangwa Valley lodge. What struck us was the well-trained staff and how they really care about what they do, from preparing the meals to caring for the wildlife. They also went above and beyond to share information and make us feel like very special guests. I can definitely recommend the gem.

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

Netjies en goed versorg.

Sien sterre.

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Neat and well maintained.

See stars.

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

We enjoyed our stay.

Friendly service, good view.

Bryan H - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bryan H
Family with young children

Made a last minute booking and checked in the next day!

We really enjoyed our stay. I was really surprised by how much game we saw considering how close the lodge was to our home. Only +/- 120 km from JHB. I can't report any major problems. The only one was that the lighting in the main, en-suite bathroom was really bad.

Linda S - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda S
With partner

Uitstekende en vriendelike diens.

Uitstekende verblyf; netjies. Kenny, Phindile en Thomas bied die beste kliëntediens in die land.

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Excellent and friendly service.

Excellent accommodation; tidy. Kenny, Phindile and Thomas offer the best customer service in the country.

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

Very conveniently situated lodge to visit to relax and unwind.

Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of the Bushveld. Lovely setting, very attentive staff. The free roaming nyalas are a treat.

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  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: De Wagendrift, Portion 15, 125 Groenfontein, Cullinan, 1000, Gauteng
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