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Paruware Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 22 reviews for Paruware Lodge
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Wilna G - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilna G
With friends

We had a marvelous time!

We had a lovely time and the accommodation was superb!

Jason W - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jason W
With partner

Awesome house with an amazing view! Loved every minute.

The house which feels like a home away from home is nestled up on the hillside overlooking the beautiful landscape Mabalingwe has to offer. The sunsets are spectacular and the Jacuzzi an braai area is located perfectly to take in the views and watch the wildlife go about their business. We got to see rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife roaming around not far from the house. Thank you Johan and Clarissa for letting us stay in your amazing home, we will be back for sure!

Leni V - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leni V
With friends

Wonderlik.

Netjies, gemaklik, wonderlike vakansie.

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Wonderful.

Neat, comfortable, great vacation.

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Henry T - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henry T
Family with teenagers

Our new favourite bushveld getaway.

Our new favourite bushveld getaway spot. Thank you, we had an amazing time at your lodge and we will definitely visit again!

Andre B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre B
Family with teenagers

Ligging en uitsig is baie mooi.

Baie lekker huis en goed toegerus. Enigste probleem is die waterdruk, 'n bad tap vrek lank en dit natuurlik beïnvloed ook die showers, jy kan dit amper nie gebruik. Eienaar sal moet defnitief aandag gee hieraan soos bv. 'n drukpomp. Die selfoonsein in en om Mabalingwe het baie verswak teenoor die verlede, as jy wil wegbreek puik, maar as jy konnektiwiteit benodig of verwag, sal jy teleurgesteld wees. Dalk sal WiFi by die eenheid baie help.

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Location and view are very nice.

Very nice house and well equipped. The only problem is the water pressure, a bath tap takes a damn long time and of course this also affects the showers, you can hardly use them. Owner will have to definitely pay attention to this as e.g. a pressure pump. The cell phone signal in and around Mabalingwe is very weak compared to the past, if you want to get away great, but if you need or expect connectivity you will be disappointed. Maybe WiFi at the unit would help a lot.

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John H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John H
Large group

Onvergeetlike sonsondergange en besonders privaat.

Sal dit waardeer as skoonmakers nie opdaag voor uitkloktyd terwyl mens nog besig is om op te pak nie.

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Unforgettable sunsets and exceptionally private.

Would appreciate it if cleaners don't arrive before check-out time while you're still packing up.

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Tracy M - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tracy M
Family with young children

Beautiful location.

Beautiful and easy to access with small cars. Stunning views and a wonderful place to stay with a small group of people.

Paruware Lodge 's response

Thank you Tracy.

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Lizelle C - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizelle C
Family with teenagers

Heerlike naweek.

Ons het ons kuier by Paruware Lodge vreeslik geniet. Die uitsig is ongelooflik mooi! Ons sal beslis weer wil kom kuier en sommer nog 'n dag langer bly!

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Great weekend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Paruware Lodge. The view is incredibly beautiful! We will definitely want to come and visit again and just stay another day longer!

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Meent B - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Meent B
With friends

Heerlike kuier met so paar foute hier en daar.

Paruware is gerieflik geleë naby die Kwalata kamp in Mabalingwe. Pad na die huis is maklik rybaar met ‘n Sedan of groter voertuig. Die braai-area se skoorsteen "weerhaan" draai ongelukkig nie. Dit bemoeilik vuurmaak en braai aangesien die skoorsteen nie "trek" nie. Veral as daar ‘n westewind waai. Die binneste kaggel se "weerhaan" draai wel maar maak ‘n helse geraas in die aand. Daar word geadverteer dat daar parkeerplek vir 4 motors is. Dis ongelukkig nie korrek nie aangesien die eienaars se eie "game viewer" voertuig 2 parkerings beset. Die voertuig is ongelukkig ook nie beskikbaar teen ‘n addisionele fooi nie aangesien die remme blykbaar onklaar is. Dit sal dan beter wees as die eienaars die voertuig wegneem. Sodoende kan mens 4 voertuie in die parkering parkeer. Die jacuzzi is baie oud en kan ongelukkig nie vergelyk word met die foto nie. ‘n Donker vlekmerk is reg rondom sigbaar. Die huis is goed toegerus vir 8 mense met oorgenoeg borde, glase ens. Algeheel is die eenheid geskik vir 8 mense en kan mens baie lekker bly en kuier.

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Great visit with a few mistakes here and there.

Paruware is conveniently located near the Kwalata camp in Mabalingwe. The road to the house is easily driveable with a Sedan or larger vehicle. Unfortunately, the braai area's chimney "weathercock" does not turn. This makes fire and grilling more difficult as the chimney does not "draw". Especially if there is a west wind. The inner fireplace's "weathercock" does turn but makes an infernal noise in the evening. It is advertised that there is parking for 4 cars. Unfortunately, this is not correct as the owners' own "game viewer" vehicle occupies 2 parking spaces. Unfortunately, the vehicle is also not available for an additional fee as the brakes seem to be out of order. It would then be better if the owners took the vehicle away. In this way, one can park 4 vehicles in the parking lot. The jacuzzi is very old and unfortunately cannot be compared to the photo. A dark mark is visible all around. The house is well equipped for 8 people with more than enough plates, glasses etc. Overall, the unit is suitable for 8 people and you can stay and visit very comfortably.

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Liebenberg M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Liebenberg M
Family with young children

Good value for money with a bit of attention to detail required.

The bedding was not in line with the rest of the experience. The top beds did not have duvets just throws. The Jacuzzi is divine but takes 6 hours from filling to usage the 1st time not 3 as stated. Thereafter it's about 2 hours to warm up daily.

Angelique V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Angelique V
With friends

Wat 'n teleurstelling!

Wonder waarvoor die "skoonmaakfooi" gehef word? Die bad in hoofslaapkamer was vuil - lank laas skoongemaak. Braai was vuil. Borde was vuil en vetterig. Die Jacuzzi was vuil - het 'n bruin kring om gehad en sand binne in. Die kombuis was onder water a. g. v. 'n gebarste pyp wat verstaanbaar buite die beheer van die eienaar was, maar indien die plek skoongemaak is die vorige dag of in die week sou skoonmakers dit vir seker gesien het. Kon glad nie die plek benut omdat die loodgieters die hele Saterdag besig was met die pype wat uitgekap moes word in die kombuis. Ons het net een aand oor geslaap om 'n verjaarsdag te vier, maar wens ons het eerder by die huis gebly.

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What a disappointment!

Wondering what the "cleaning fee" is charged for? The bath in the master bedroom was dirty - not cleaned for a long time. Braai was dirty. Plates were dirty and greasy. The Jacuzzi was dirty - had a brown circle around it and sand inside. The kitchen was under water a. g. f. a burst pipe which was understandably beyond the control of the owner, but if the place had been cleaned the day before or during the week cleaners would have seen it for sure. Couldn't use the place at all because the plumbers were busy all Saturday with the pipes that had to be cut out in the kitchen. We only stayed one night to celebrate a birthday but wish we had stayed at home instead.

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Paruware Lodge 's response

Hi Angelique. Jammer weereens vir die ongerief, ek sal jou klagtes opvat met die skoonmaak dienste.

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Hannes B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Hannes B
With partner

Owners are just looking at cashing in.

Place was extremely dirty, fridge for placing our food in was dirty, dead bugs all over the place, the toilet was not flushed, Jacuzzi was not working even though I asked before I made my booking. Lights inside and outside not working. The kitchen floor was not washed and you stepped into other people's dirt. The place inside is dated, and the photos online are overselling the place. Phoned the the owner to complain on the Friday evening and they did not even bother sending someone to clean the place and fix the stuff that was not working on the Saturday.

Paruware Lodge 's response

Hi Hannes. Thank you for the feedback. I have made the Cleaning Service aware of the issues you've highlighted, I rely on them to ensure everything is in order before guests arrive. I'm sorry that you had a bad experience.

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Lehandra L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lehandra L
With friends

Heerlike atmosfeer.

Pragtige plek, mooi toegerus met als en wat nog! Rustige plek en baie diere gesien. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Great atmosphere.

Beautiful place, nicely equipped with everything and what not! Quiet place and saw many animals. Will definitely go again.

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Paruware Lodge 's response

Dankie Lehandra

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Chantel P - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel P
Family with young children

Ons het baie lekker gekuier

Baie dankie vir die verblyf, ons as familie het dit baie geniet. Was lekker in die bosveld en die koedoes het kom kuier. Wonderlike sonsondergang en uitsig.

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We had a great time

Thank you very much for the stay, we as a family enjoyed it very much. Had fun in the bushveld and the kudus came to visit. Amazing sunset and view.

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Dankie Chantel.

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Frieda D - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frieda D
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier

Sien sterre.

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Had a great time

See stars.

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Baie dankie.

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Lindy P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindy P
Family with young children

Heerlik, rustig en fantastiese uitsig!

Ons het dit vreeslik geniet en sal definitief weer bespreek!

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Lovely, peaceful and fantastic view!

We really enjoyed it and will definitely book again!

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Dankie Lindy.

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Willie M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie M
Large group

Mooiste plek om die bos op sy beste te ervaar.

Ongelooflike lekker huis, met die beste uitsig van die bos. Dan is daar daagliks besoekers wat kom kuier, soos Mnr. en Mev. Klipspringer, al die koedoe-neefs en natuurlik die varkies. Ons kan nie wag om weer daar te gaan kuier nie.

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Most beautiful place to experience the forest at its best.

Unbelievably nice house, with the best view of the forest. Then there are daily visitors who come to visit, such as Mr. and Mrs. Rock Jumper, all the kudu cousins and of course the piggies. We can't wait to visit again.

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Dankie Willie

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Lynn F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynn F
With friends

Heerlike wegbreek, skoon en netjies.

Die jacuzzi was wel baie vuil. Dit was ook nie skoongemaak toe die die persoon dit vir ons kom volmaak het nie.

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Great getaway, clean and tidy.

The jacuzzi was very dirty though. It was also not cleaned when the person came to fill it for us.

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Paruware Lodge 's response

Ons het 'n fout met die Jacuzzi se filtreer sisteem opgetel en dit nou reggestel - jammer daarvoor.

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Marita P - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marita P

Baie lekker naweek gewees.

Almal het die naweek ongelooflik geniet en wil dit beslis weer doen.

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Had a very nice weekend.

Everyone enjoyed the weekend incredibly and definitely want to do it again.

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Ruth V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ruth V

The stay was lovely, the resort great and the experience to see the elephants at the house awesome!

We were a family of 6 adults (my husband, my two daughters and their husbands with my granddaughter). The upstairs sleeping arrangements are challenging to manoeuvre up and down as there is no bathroom so the guests in the other rooms have to share the bathrooms which is not always pleasant for the couple sleeping upstairs. The stairs going up to the bedroom is somewhat dangerous. I would prefer a three bedroom lodge on the same level and more hangers in the cupboards.

Jeanne-marie L - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanne-marie L
Family with young children

Dit was 'n baie lekker wegbreek wat die hele gesin geniet het.

Die kinders het veral die familie van vlakvarke geniet wat naby die huis kom ondersoek instel het. Baie spesiaal!

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It was a very nice break that the whole family enjoyed.

The children especially enjoyed the family of warthogs that came to investigate near the house. Very special!

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Baie dankie.

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Linda V - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda V
Family with young children

Heerlik. Uitsig is asemrowend.

Baie lekker gekuier.

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Delicious. View is breathtaking.

Had a great time.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off the R516, Paruware 226, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, 0480, Limpopo
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