Ndzhaka Tented Camp
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Gerhard B - Mar 2017
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
We managed to see the Big 5 in 2 days. A game drive is a must. The tent accommodation is just lovely. A wonderful opportunity to spend quality time. Bush experience like no other!
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Anton L - Feb 2017
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Asemrowend. Die beste plek in die natuur.
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Breathtaking. Best place in nature.
The place exceeded our expectations. Die peace and animal sounds at night made us feel at home. The atmosphere is breathtaking. The staff treated us like royals. 10 out of 10 for Prins. He made the whole trip worth it for us. This place is gonna see us again.
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Louis O - Jan 2017
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Bos-luuks!
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Luxury in the bush!
For us it was exceptional! Go see for yourself, experience the bush, birds and wildlife!
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Wanda C - Jan 2017
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Great wilderness.
Johan M - Mar 2017
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Puik ligging maar nie lekker opset nie.
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Great location but not nice setup.
I will start with the positive: The location of the camp is really perfect. We were lucky to see elephants and lions so that was a highlight. A map would be handy. The things that bothered: The tent has a beautiful glass door with an open view of the braai area. There were no curtains that we could close and the other guests shone their flashlights in our room. It was a bit of a nuisance and we felt like we had no privacy in our bedroom. Setting up the braai area and communal kitchen: The kitchen is very well equipped with cutlery and it can be very nice. But when we arrived, another group of guests had already taken the entire kitchen for themselves. We had nowhere to put our things, the fridge and freezer were full of their things and even their clothes were on the shelves in the kitchen. They simply took the whole place to themselves. Both nights we were there they made a fire and kept it to themselves for the entire evening. We were two other couples who did not have access to the braai area. I could not grill my meat for the two nights. It was a big disappointment and there was nowhere I could light a fire and barbecue. It might be a good idea to provide five small grills in the area so that everyone can at least cook. The grill, tables and furniture are all over the wall and rusted. It was a nasty surprise to find out our rooms were not serviced. The trash wasn't even emptied. The biggest disappointment was the noise from the other guests, but unfortunately also very loud from the camp. On Sunday night, instead of the sound of hyenas and lions, we listened to the loud music and talking (almost shouting) of the workers. On Tuesday morning we wanted to make breakfast but again I was not able to use the kitchen because it was left in a terrible state by the other guests. I left the camp and went home without eating for two meals. The kitchen was not cleaned and it was already 6:30. It might be a good idea to have the staff start a little earlier.
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Heidi R - Apr 2017
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Lovely location but camp is in serious need of renovation.
Charlotte C - Dec 2016
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Ontspannend, rustig en deur en deur die moeite werd.
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Relaxing, peaceful and worth it through and through.
Highly recommendable. I will definitely go back.
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Pieter V - Oct 2016
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Onvergeetlike ervaring waar dit voel of jy deel is en word met die natuur.
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Unforgettable experience and you feel as if you are one with nature.
The place is neat and clean, even though a little more could be done with regards to upkeep. The wooden deck and floors in the tents, kitchen and living area looks and feels neglected. The beds, bedding and towels were new and of very good quality. You realise you are not there for luxury, but for the experience of sleeping in an unfenced camp, which you don't really find in South Africa. You find it difficult to go to bed at night, because you don't want to leave the campfire, sitting around listening to the sounds of the night. You wonder what type of game you're going to see next in the camp. We were woken up one morning, early, by a group of elephants who came to graze next to the camp and later we were surprised by a troupe of buffalo walking through the tents. You literally stay between the wild animals. The staff are helpful and friendly. Accompanied game drives are highly recommended seeing as how the tour guides takes you right to the animals, which isn't always possible in your own vehicle. It is worth the trouble to also drive through the nature reserve and we saw lots of game including 8 lions. It is one of those small undiscovered treasure chests in the world and we can't wait to return.
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Naas L - Oct 2016
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Ek sal graag weer in Ndzhaka wil bly, maar dan sal ek van hulle begeleide toere gebruik maak. Hulle rigtingaanwysings bestaan nie.
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I would love to stay in Ndzhaka again, but then I would use their guided tours. Their directions do not exist.
It is a very nice place to relax. The kitchen is equipped with two gas freezer/fridges and three gas burners. When we were there there was only one other couple there. I believe the facilities will not be enough if there are 4 or more couples staying there and least of all if the camp is fully booked. There were enough pots, knives, forks, plates, etc. to meet our needs, but I think visitors should be warned to provide their own lighting in the tents and around the braai fire. Luckily we had a flash, but one should rather take a lamp or two with us. The service was good, the staff friendly and helpful but kept a low profile. At least there were lanterns that lit the paths to the tents.
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Jurjen S - Jun 2016
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Baie mooi. Jammer die dam was opgedroog.
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Very beautiful. Too bad the dam was dry.
Relaxing accommodation. Game drive was very nice. Very helpful staff.
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Monique V - May 2016
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Belewenis.
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Experience.
In the bush! Slept very well, very clean and tidy. Staff are friendly, except for the security at the main gate entrance. Will definitely stay there again.
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Ndzhaka Tented Camp 's response
Liewe Monique
Baie dankie dat julle by ons kom kuier het en ons is bly dat julle dit geniet het. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer by Ndzhaka te verwelkom.
Groete
Lynn
Annelien H - Nov 2016
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Baie, baie lekker en rustig.
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Lovely and peaceful.
Would suggest acquiring extra braais as well as mosquito nets for the tents.
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Ndzhaka Tented Camp 's response
Dear Annelien,
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Thanks very much for your suggestions. We will look into the situation of the missing braai grids and possibility of mosquito nets.
Kind Regards,
Lynn
Jedidiah K - Oct 2016
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Dit was 'n onvergeetlike, opwindende en vol afwagtende belewenis, 'n absolute moet vir ernstige natuurliefhebbers.
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This was an unforgettable, highly anticipated and exciting experience - an absolute must for any nature lovers.
We were very pleasantly surprised by our stay at Ndzhaka Tented Camp. The feeling of excitement and anticipation will always be there seeing as there is no fence around the camp which means that the elephants walk a mere 50 m from the camp. I would view the camp as safe enough even though one should stay vigilant. The "Prince of Ndzhaka's" service and interest was excellent. Even the cleaning crew were very friendly. However I would advise that a map of Manyeleti Wild Life Reserve be made available on arrival as well as an indication of what the camp and Mayeleti's rules are. On arrival only the cleaning crew were there to receive us, but we had no idea what the rules were. Because Ndzhaka is situated within a private reserve, we didn't know until what time we were allowed to drive around. The main camp of Manyeleti, in which Ndzhaka Tented Camp is located, had very bad service and was unprofessional. We did receive a map of the area, but because it was so badly printed we could hardly make out what was written on it. The roads in Manyeleti are in good condition although there is no indication of names for the turn-offs and so you can get lost easily. In spite of the condition of Manyeleti Wild Life Reserve our stay at Ndzhaka Tented Camp was unforgettable.
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Johan H - Oct 2016
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Was lekker rustig.
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It was lovely and peaceful.
The closest shop is quite far, so remember to buy insect repellent, enough wood, ice and food and drinks and bring it along.
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- Capacity: 10 people
- No children under 12
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Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 11:00 - Address: Ndzhaka Camp Road, Manyeleti Game Reserve, Acornhoek, 1360, Mpumalanga