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Normann Safari Bush Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

3.9 out of 5from 18 reviews for Normann Safari Bush Lodge
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
3.7/5
Safety
4.1/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Nicolette D - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette D
With friends

Baie gelukkig met die verblyf gewees.

100% tevrede met alles. Hoogs aanbeveel.

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Very happy with the stay.

100% satisfied with everything. Highly recommended.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Compliments of the festive season. Thank you so much for your rating. Bush regards, Team Normann Safari.

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Clive A - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Clive A
Large group

We had a lovey stay.

Loved the hot tub. Needs more pillows, and upgraded bathrooms.

Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you for your review and comments.
Certainly we will look into getting more pillows, and upgrading the bathrooms.
It was a pleasure being your host, and we are very glad, that you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you again, if you are in our area.
Kind bush regards,
Tine

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Yvette J - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Yvette J
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker gebly. Alle personeel so vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Ons het net oornag gebly. Ons is met baie vriendelikheid en hulpvaardigheid hanteer. Oornag verblyf was baie gerieflik. Het die Jacuzzi so geniet!

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Very nice stay. All staff so friendly and helpful.

We only stayed overnight. We were treated with great kindness and helpfulness. Overnight stay was very comfortable. Enjoyed the Jacuzzi so much!

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you very much for your review and nice comments. Hopefully we will be honoured with another stay, if you are in our area again. Kind bush regards

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Liezel D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Liezel D
Family with teenagers

Almal was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

Net 'n voorstel: Elke bed het slegs 1 kussing per persoon en daar was nie 'n ekstra kombers in 'n kas nie. Nie dat mens normaalweg ekstra komberse in Phalaborwa nodig het nie, maar daar was 'n kouefront. Ons het andersins heerlik gebly.

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Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

Just a suggestion: Each bed only has 1 pillow per person and there wasn't an extra blanket in a closet. Not that you normally need extra blankets in Phalaborwa, but there was a cold front. We had a wonderful stay otherwise.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you very much for your rating and suggestion, which we will take into consideration. Thank you, again.
You are absolutely right, It has been a very cold winter this year, and it has taken us by surprise; we will get hold of more blankets as soon as possible. If you ever come to our area again, it would certainly be a pleasure to welcome and host you. Bush regards, Team Normann Safari/Tine

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Jimmy J - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jimmy J
With friends

The stay was pleasant and the facilities were good, i.e. braai, etc.

The 2 staff members were very pleasant, and the breakfast was nice. The unit needs a good clean: curtains, windows, cupboards, etc.

Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you very much for your review, we are grateful for your inputs as well! We will definitely address the issue with housekeeping - we are sorry that we were not made aware of it while you were still here, so we could have dealt with it immediately. Hopefully, we'll get the chance to host you again. Kind bush regards, Team Normann Safari / Tine

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Eric W - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Eric W
Individual traveller

Lekker akkommodasie op 'n stil plek in die bos.

Die chalets is goed toegerus, maar let daarop dat daar geen televisies is nie. Die ontbyt wat ingesluit is, was heerlik en dit word vars voorberei. Die personeel doen hulle bes met wat tot hulle beskikking is, is hulpvaardig en vriendelik. Die swembad is baie mooi en 'n lafenis in die hitte van die bosveld. Ek het my verblyf daar baie geniet.

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Nice accommodation in a quiet place in the forest.

The chalets are well equipped, but note that there are no televisions. The included breakfast was delicious and freshly prepared. The staff do their best with what is available to them, are helpful and friendly. The swimming pool is very nice and a relief in the heat of the bushveld. I really enjoyed my stay there.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Compliments of the season.
Thank you so much for your review and comments. TV isn't a facility, as most of our guests bring their tablets/phones etc., which is why WiFi is included in our rate.
We were happy to be your hosts and are glad that you also enjoyed your stay.

Normann Safari Bush Lodge
Sharmaine K - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharmaine K
Large group

Very pleasant stay in the bush.

The accommodation and service was 5 star!

Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you so much for your rating, and your comment. It was absolutely a pleasure to be hosting you, and we'd be honored if you return to stay, if you're in our area again. Kind bush regards Normann Safari & Tine Normann

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Bert D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Bert D
Family with teenagers

Ontbyt het opgemaak vir die slegte kamer.

Die badkamer se ligte werk nie en die badkamer het nie deure nie. Die plek is bietjie afgeleef en word nie regtig onderhou nie. Die ontbyt was regtig lekker.

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Breakfast made up for the bad room.

The bathroom lights do not work and the bathroom has no doors. The place is a bit tired and not really maintained. The breakfast was really nice.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you for your review, it's much appreciated.
It took us (the owners, stuck overseas due to COVID situation globally) a while to get the incident right, in order for us to reply to your comments, which we definitively would like to apologize for.
Apparently the sliding door to the bathroom was handed in for repair, and forgotten, the room you stayed in is with sliding door to make an easier access for disabled (wheelchairs especially).
The globes we use in the bathroom are LED, they are not working nicely, so we have changed all of them, not that it will affect your experience, which is unfortunate, and we are sorry about.
Kind regards Bjoern & Tine Normann

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

Dit was aangenaam en rustig, maar deur die aand was ons rus versteur deur lawaai uit die eenheid naaste aan diep kant van die swembad.

Die betrokke gaste was vanaf omtrent 23:00 tot 04:00 uiters luidrugtig. Ons was op pad om diens in Kruger Wildtuin te gaan doen, so dit was dus 'n teleurstellende begin tot ons projek.

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It was pleasant and peaceful, but throughout the evening our rest was disturbed by noise from the unit closest to the deep end of the pool.

The guests in question were extremely loud from about 11pm to 4am. We were on our way to do service in Kruger Wildlife Park, so it was a disappointing start to our project.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you so much for your review, and for staying with us.
We do apologize sincerely about the noisy neighbours on the plot next to ours.
Unfortunately, they held their party during your stay (usually we can brag with the calm and quiet location in the bush), it was rather difficult, and out our control, to calm them, as their party was not on our premises.

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Pierre H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Pierre H

Fasiliteit was onvoorbereid, onnet en karig voorsien van eetgerei, beddegoed en beligting. Kaste was vol stof en spinnerakke.

Die bestuur het wel toe moeite gedoen om sake te beredder maar eerste indrukke bly maar blywend. Die personeel was deurgaans vriendelik en hulpvaardig en het klagtes vinnig hanteer.

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Facility was unprepared, untidy and poorly supplied with cutlery, bedding and lighting. Cupboards were full of dust and cobwebs.

The management did make an effort to resolve matters, but first impressions remain lasting. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful and dealt with complaints quickly.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Thank you very much for your review and comments, it will certainly help other travellers, and of course us in improving and developing.
It was a pleasure to host you, and hope you enjoyed your travel onwards.

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Kevin L - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kevin L
Family with teenagers

Excellent value for money with friendly staff who go out there way to make your stay enjoyable.

It was a great breakaway and good value for money. If you want the bells and whistles you need to look elsewhere. The staff were great and as we were visiting Kruger wanted an early start. At 05:00 our packed breakfasts were ready with a flask of boiling water for coffee. Would highly recommend. The only negative from my side was the road to get there. The last 4 km's is gravel and not great but if you do slowly no issue.

Anny B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anny B
With friends

Sal nie vir meer as een nag bly nie.

Die verblyf het baie potensiaal, maar is erg verwaarloos. Die werkers is baie vriendelik en hulpvol, maar daar is geen eienaar of bestuur te siene nie.

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Will not stay for more than one night.

The accommodation has a lot of potential, but is badly neglected. The workers are very friendly and helpful, but there is no owner or management to be seen.

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Carmen V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carmen V
Large group

Wonderlik en rustig.

Wow, die blyplek is perfek vir 'n gesin, rustig en redelik goed toegerus. Baie gasvry.

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Wonderful and peaceful.

Wow, the place to stay is perfect for a family, peaceful and quite well equipped. Very hospitable.

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Sarie V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarie V
Family with young children

Baie lekker.

Het baie lekker gebly. Lekker rustig.

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Very nice.

Very nice stay. Nice and tranquil.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Baie dankie ver u terugvoering det sal ons plesier wees om u terug te verwelkom.
Vriendelike bos groete Team of Normann Safari

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Lesley M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lesley M
Family with young children

It was fantastic.

It is a lovely place, very warm welcome from their friendly staff.

Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Dear Lesley,

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our establishment, it was a pleasure to host you.

It would be an honour to welcome you another time.

Kind regards,
Tine Normann and the team of Normann Safari

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Willem Johannes Hermanus B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem Johannes Hermanus B
With friends

Baie lekker.

Baie lekker gebly, diens is goed, kamers is skoon en netjies, koffie en tee altyd beskikbaar in kombuis.

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Very nice.

Very nice stay, service is good, rooms are clean and tidy, coffee and tea always available in the kitchen.

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Sharon C - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Sharon C
With friends

Never to be seen again.

They didn't even have our booking or confirmation on arrival. No hot water either. Shoved us into rooms miles apart.

Cecil W - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Cecil W
With partner

Aangename verblyf maar vermoed veiligheid 'n potensiele problem met elektriese omheining buite aksie en drade geroes.

Sal veral oorsese besoekers beïndruk.

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Pleasant stay but suspect safety a potential problem with electric fence out of action and wires corroded.

Will especially impress overseas visitors.

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Normann Safari Bush Lodge 's response

Goeie dag

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering, dit was 'n plesier om u as gaste te verwelkom by ons bos-famielie. Dankie vir die observering, ons draad word reggemaak en daar is ook 'n nagwag wat snags patroleer vir die gaste en personeel se veiligheid.

Ons sien uit daarna om u in die toekoms weer terug te verwelkom.

Vriendelike bos-groete.

Normann Safari Bush Lodge
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  • Capacity: 22 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Plot 41 Silonque, Phalaborwa, 1389, Limpopo
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