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Mogalakwena River Lodge

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4.2 out of 5from 19 reviews for Mogalakwena River Lodge
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Philip B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Philip B
With partner

Worthwhile.

The lodge is quite difficult to get to because of the very poor condition of the roads. Once there, however, the lodge itself is comfortable and set in a tranquil environment right next to the river. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. We visited the small research centre on the property and found it very informative. We were based here because we wanted to visit Mapungubwe - but this again involves a fairly lengthy drive on very poor roads.

Kishen C - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Kishen C
With partner

Not for me.

Some of the rooms don't have air conditioning (average temperature was 44 degrees Celsius). Being the only guests at the lodge, we were given a free upgrade to a room that had air conditioning. The rooms do not have a TV or mini fridge. The bed was nice. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, and units are not equipped for self-catering, so you are fully dependent on their restaurant while there. We were not given any menus from their restaurant but were just basically asked which protein we would prefer. The rest was left to their imagination. The pricing for the dinner meal seemed excessive for what we received. We were booked for two nights but only stayed one (not refundable). They had impressive reviews in the guest book, so maybe I'm just petty. I guess it was just not for me.

Annelize K - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Annelize K
With partner

Okay.

Misleading information from website. Very poor WiFi only around reception. No satellite TV. No activities available which was advertised. Fortunately for us staff and food was top class.

Delene S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delene S
With partner

Lekker Bosveld-wegbreek

Heerlik om net weg te kom van daaglikse roetine en langs die rivier te sit met 'n glas wyn en wag vir heerlike kos! Baie geniet!

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Nice Bosveld getaway

Great to just get away from daily routine and sit by the river with a glass of wine and wait for delicious food! Have fun!

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Mogalakwena River Lodge 's response

Baie dankie vir u positiewe terugvoer - ons waardeer dit baie! Ons sien uit om u vinnig terug te verwelkom.

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Yolandi N - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandi N
Family with young children

Personeel baie behulpsaam en vriendelik en ligging is asemrowend mooi.

Luukse eenheid wat uitkyk oor water met bokkies en wonderlike ambience in die aand. Kan definitief aanbeveel!

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Staff very helpful and friendly and location is breathtakingly beautiful.

Luxury unit overlooking water with goats and great ambience in the evening. Can definitely recommend!

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Hercules Philippus E - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hercules Philippus E
With partner

Op 'n baie mooi plek geleë, op die rivieroewer.

Baie goed geleë, met luukse verblyf wat jou die Afrika gevoel gee. Tuine is baie goed versorg.

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Located in a very beautiful place, on the river bank.

Very well located, with luxury accommodation that gives you the African feel. Gardens are very well maintained.

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Mogalakwena River Lodge 's response

Geagte Mnr. Hercules,

Baie dankie vir u positiewe terugvoer en ons vertrou dat u die tyd by Mogalakwena River Lodge geniet het.
Ons sien uit om u terug te verwelkom.

Vriendelike groete
Isabella Williams

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

Besonders.

Besonders aangenaam en rustig.

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Especially.

Particularly pleasant and peaceful.

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Mogalakwena River Lodge 's response

Geagte Johan
Baie dankie vir u terugvoering, en ons hoop om u gou terug te verwelkom.
Vriendelike groete
Isabella Williams

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Ageeth V - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ageeth V
With partner

Super locatie en super service.

Fantastisch mooie chalets, prima ontbijt en diner. Schoon en uitmuntende service. Vriendelijke staf. Kortom...ga het zelf ervaren.

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Super location and super service.

Fantastically beautiful chalets, excellent breakfast and dinner. Clean and excellent service. Friendly staff. In short...ga experienced it myself.

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Mogalakwena River Lodge 's response

Dear Ageeth,
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that we could share the Mogalakwena River Lodge experience with you. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Warm regards,
Isabella, Mapula and the Mogalakwena team.

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Deon V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Deon V
Individual traveller

Pragtige natuurskoon!

Ongelooflike diens, pragtige eenhede, kampvuur-aande. Sal dit weer doen!

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Beautiful scenery!

Amazing service, beautiful units, campfire nights. Will do it again!

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Jdm (buddy) S - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Jdm (buddy) S
Individual traveller

Nie soos verwag.

Ek het onmiddellik betaal vir verblyf vir 2 persone met my bespreking. Daar was egter 'n probleem en kon my metgesel nie meer saamkom nie. Personeel het geensins aangebied die deposito van R1800.00 te halveer en my te krediteer omdat daar uiteindelik slegs een persoon oorgebly het nie. Ek verwag nie 'n terugbetaling nie, maar sou 'n aanbod om terugbetaling van helfte van die deposito waardeer word. "Courtesy" ontbreek. Die verblyf by Mogalakwena River Lodge was nie wat ek verwag het vir die bedrag wat betaal is nie. Verblyf in ander provinsies vir hierdie prys is meer luuks en afgerond.

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Not as expected.

I booked and paid for 2 people, but then there was the problem that my companion couldn't go with me anymore. The staff didn't offer to halve my R1800 deposit or credit my since only 1 person ended up staying. I don't expected a refund, but would've appreciated the offer to halve the deposit. Courtesy lacking. The accommodation wasn't what I expected for the price charged. Accommodation in other provinces at this price is more luxurious.

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Mogalakwena River Lodge 's response

Geagte Mnr. Swart

Baie dankie vir u terugvoer en ek is baie jammer om te verneem dat u ervaring by Mogalakwena River Lodge nie bo verwagting was nie.
Op die Travelground/nightbridge besprekingswebwerf word aangedui dat ons kostes per kamer is en nie per persoon nie en dat dit aandete en ontbyt insluit.
Ons sal graag vir u 'n komplimentere 2 nag verblyf wil aanbied.

Vriendelike groete

Isabella Williams (nee Coetsee)

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Arnold V - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arnold V
With partner

Puik Lodge, puik diens, puik span mense wat jou rêrig baie tuis laat voel. Anna lei van vooraf en dit wys in hulle staf.

Rêrig puik mense en' n baie mooi area met baie goeie kliëntediens. Sal die Lodge aanbeveel aan almal wat net wil gaan rus en veilig rustig kan verkeer.

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Great Lodge, great service, great team of people who make you feel very much at home. Anna leads from the front and it shows in their staff.

Really great people and a very nice area with very good customer service. Would recommend the Lodge to anyone who just wants to rest and be able to travel safely and peacefully.

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Mogalakwena River Lodge 's response

Baie Dankie vir die kompliment!
Dit is altyd vir ons lekker om ons stukkie paradys met gaste te deel.

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Franz J - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Franz J
With partner

Vinnige oornag terwyl op vakansie in die Bosveld.

Uitstekende diens van al die personeel. Chalet gemaklik en skoon. Die wildgids Frank is duidelik in sy element en 'n besoek aan beide die Eco en Craft Sentrums is 'n moet. Ontbyt terwyl die ape baljaar en bokke aan die oorkant van die rivier wei is iets om te beleef. Uithaler - ons kom weer en vir langer!

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Quick overnight stay while on holiday in the Bushveld.

Excellent service from all the staff. Chalet comfortable and clean. The wildlife guide Frank is clearly in his element and a visit to both the Eco and Craft Centers is a must. Breakfast while the monkeys frolic and goats graze on the other side of the river is something to experience. Outlander - we're coming again and for longer!

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Johan L - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan L
With partner

'n Belewenis om die rivier in vloed te sien.

'n Lekker rusplek om te stap, fiets te ry en voëls te kyk.

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An experience to see the river in flood.

A nice resting place for walking, cycling and bird watching.

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Alida M - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alida M
With partner

Pragtige plek, pragtige omgewing, "amazing" personeel!

Baie dankie Anna en personeel vir n heerlike 3 dae by julle Lodge!

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Beautiful place, beautiful surroundings, "amazing" staff!

Thank you very much Anna and staff for a wonderful 3 days at your Lodge!

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Pierre T - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Pierre T
With partner

Baie mooi en netjies!

Anna was baie vriendelik en haar personeel was net so behulpsaam. Hulle het uit hulle pad gegaan om dit vir ons gemaklik te maak. Die lodge is op 'n mooi plaas geleë. Ons sal beslis weer gaan.

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Very nice and neat!

Anna was very friendly and her staff were just as helpful. They went out of their way to make it comfortable for us. The lodge is located on a beautiful farm. We will definitely go again.

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Lesley V - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lesley V
With partner

Beautiful tranquil location, great accommodation and service.

Highly recommended. Staff efficient, pleasant, and polite. Management accommodating, flexible and informative. Fantastic birding, great walks and evident respect and support for the community and environments. Good food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Ettienne S - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ettienne S
With partner

Fantastic break-away from city life!!

With pretty much nothing to do - as you are deep in the Limpopo Bushveld - this is the ideal venue to break-away from technology/city life/traffic etc. The venue is exceptionally clean, neat and the staff are very friendly. Lots of wildlife. Recommended for anybody looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Will definitely go back.

Jannie B - Aug 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jannie B
With partner

Dit was 'n ongelooflike verassing om die juweelplek in die bos te kon beleef.

Absoluut rustig met vyfster-diens in die hart van die bosveld!

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It was an incredible surprise to be able to experience the jewel place in the forest.

Absolutely peaceful with five-star service in the heart of the bushveld!

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Jh V - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Jh V
With partner

Stilte

Anna is wonderlikke gasvrou.

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Silence

Anna is wonderful hostess.

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  • Capacity: 16 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Mogalakwena Farm, 38 km from Alldays, 0909, Limpopo
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