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Phezulu Safari Park

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4.4 out of 5from 30 reviews for Phezulu Safari Park
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Monica L - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monica L
Family with teenagers

Dit was verskriklik lekker.

Die uitsig was onbeskryflik mooi.

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It was awfully nice.

The view was indescribably beautiful.

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Anne-marie S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anne-marie S
Family with teenagers

Beautiful location.

It rained heavily on our arrival. Unfortunately it limited our exploring.

Nico R - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico R
Family with young children

Good stay, place was clean and we enjoyed it.

We stay overnight with family and friends and enjoyed our stay very much.

Rae M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rae M
Family with teenagers

Lovely place to stay.

Room needs a little TLC. Carpets need cleaning, heater cracked, bed leg was broken, couch had a tear, plug didn't have a cover. General upkeep needs attention.

Wessel S - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wessel S
On business

Personeel uiters vriendelik en hulp vaardig.

Baie stil en rustig, geen lawaai, terrein netjies en maklik toeganklik.

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Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Very quiet and peaceful, no noise, site tidy and easily accessible.

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Baie dankie vir u onderstening.

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Marius B - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius B
Family with teenagers

Verblyf was rerig fantasties.

Baie lekker tyd met my gesin gehad. Chalets is rêrig skoon. Personeel baie gasvry. Zoeloe danse en inligting oor Zoeloes asook reptielpark was 'n belewenis en dis goedkoop. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Stay was really fantastic.

Had a great time with my family. Chalets are really clean. Staff very hospitable. Zulu dances and information about Zulus as well as the reptile park was an experience and it's cheap. Will definitely go again.

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Phezulu Safari Park 's response

Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon.

Yours in Hospitality
Magda Dowker - Lodge Manager & Staff

Phezulu Safari Park
Zakhele S - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zakhele S
Family with young children

It was great.

I enjoyed my stay at Phezulu.

Barend B - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Barend B
With partner

Baie swak en onprofessioneel, glad nie die geld werd nie.

Toe ons daar aankom het dit al bietjie lae-klas gelyk, ons het toe in die lodge ingegaan by reception om ons in te boek, die vrou Magda sê toe vir ons dat ons 'n dag vroeg is, ons het duidelik al ons papiere wat die datums stel. Sy sê toe na 'n ruk ons moet nie worry nie, alles is fine. Sy boek ons toe in Kamer 1 in, ek sal punte onder stel waarmee ons nie gelukkig was nie. Die badkamer was nie en suite soos dit belowe was op die blad nie, ons moes 'n badkamer gebruik wat anderkant die gang was, ek was heelpad bekommerd dat iemand anders in die lodge die badkamer gebruik as ek wou in gaan. Die ketel het nie eers 'n plug naby die tafel nie, ons moes die ketel op die grond sit waar die enigste plug in die kamer was, my meisie moes ook op die vloer gaan sit om haar hare te gaan doen. Daar is nie eers 'n plug by die spieël nie. Toe ons inboek sê die vrou daar is nie 'n TV nie soos wat belowe was op die blad. Sy sê toe sy sal plan maak om een te kry. Ons wag toe in die kamer nadat ons ons bagasie uitgepak het, Magda kom toe met 'n TV aan en ek help hulle maar toe om die TV te mount na 'n gesukkel. Op die oomblik wou ek my goed pak en net ry, want dit is so onprofessioneel en ons het glad nie tuis gevoel met die tipe diens wat ons ontvang het nie. Ons loop toe maar om bietjie te gaan ontspan en net lug te vat, ons het gedink om te gaan swem. Raai wat? Die swembad was grasgroen en net baie vuil. Dit het ons totaal afgesit en ons het so uitgesien na swem. Ons hou toe ons hoop hoog en gaan na die reptile park. My word, was ek nog nooit so ongemaklik nie. Helfte van die slanghokke se vensters/glas was gekraak. Die spinnekoppe word in plastieklaaie gehou ons het nie eers die laaie oopgemaak nie. Daar was een slang wat dood gehang het aan 'n tak. En die ergste van als is die 3 m lange krokodille wat net met ogiesdraad omhein is. As hulle wou het ek geen twyfel hulle sal daar deur kom. Ons het so onveilig en onrustig gevoel dat ons toe met 'n spoed daar uit is. Ons neem toe maar die moeilike besluit om maar oor te bly omdat dit so duur was en dat ek baie geld sou verloor as ons net gegaan het. Die volgende oggend was toe die ontbyt gewees, ons moes toe 'n tafel deel met 'n gesin van 'n ander kamer. Hulle het nie genoeg tafels om vir elke kamer een te gee nie. Weereens so ongemaklik gevoel en awkward om die tafel met mense wat ons nog nooit tevore gesien het nie. Ek was so kwaad gewees. Die uitsig op die stoep lyk soos iemand se agterplaas, glad nie 'n mooi uitsig nie. Daar was gesê op die webtuiste dat daar onderdakparkering is, alhoewel dit waar is daar was nie genoeg onderdakparkering vir al die karre nie. Ek moes my kar buite in die son stop. Niemand is Afrikaans soos die webtuiste mention nie. Die foto's en marketing van die plek koop 'n mens om, as ek hulle 'n telling kan gee uit 10 is dit 'n eerlike 2. Die plek is nie die moeite werd nie, dit was 'n absolute flop. Die plek sal ons nooit weer sien nie.

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Very poor and unprofessional, not worth the money at all.

When we got there it already seemed a bit low-class, we then entered the lodge at reception to book us in, the woman Magda then told us that we were a day early, we clearly had all our papers that set the dates. She then said after a while we shouldn't worry, everything is fine. She then booked us into Room 1, I will list points below that we were not happy with. The bathroom was not en suite as it was promised on the sheet, we had to use a bathroom that was across the hall, I was worried the whole way that someone else in the lodge was using the bathroom if I wanted to go in. The kettle didn't even have a plug near the table, we had to put the kettle on the floor where the only plug in the room was, my girlfriend also had to sit on the floor to do her hair. There isn't even a plug by the mirror. When we checked in the woman said there was not a TV as promised on the page. She then said she would plan to get one. We then waited in the room after unpacking our luggage, Magda then arrived with a TV and I helped them to mount the TV after a struggle. Right now I wanted to pack my things and just drive because it is so unprofessional and we didn't feel at home at all with the type of service we received. We walked there just to relax a bit and just get some air, we thought we'd go swimming. Guess what? The pool was grass green and just very dirty. It totally put us off and we were so looking forward to swimming. We then kept our hopes high and went to the reptile park. My becoming, I have never been so uncomfortable. Half of the snake cages' windows/glass were cracked. The spiders are kept in plastic drawers we didn't even open the drawers. There was one snake hanging dead from a branch. And the worst of all are the 3 m long crocodiles that are only fenced off with mesh wire. If they wanted to I have no doubt they will get through it. We felt so unsafe and uneasy that we got out of there in a hurry. We then make the difficult decision to stay because it was so expensive and I would lose a lot of money if we just went. The next morning was the breakfast, we then had to share a table with a family from another room. They don't have enough tables to give each room one. Again feeling so uncomfortable and awkward around the table with people we have never seen before. I was so angry. The view on the porch looks like someone's backyard, not a nice view at all. It was said on the website that there is undercover parking, although it is true there was not enough undercover parking for all the cars. I had to park my car outside in the sun. Nobody is Afrikaans like the website mentions. The pictures and marketing of the place is a bribe, if I could give them a score out of 10 it would be an honest 2. The place is not worth it, it was an absolute flop. We will never see the place again.

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Andries V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andries V
With partner

Lekker!

Goeie diens, skoon, mooi. Lekker plek.

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Nice!

Good service, clean, beautiful. Nice place.

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Mark M - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark M
With friends

Baie gerieflik en stil, met alles wat jy nodig het!

Sien sterre.

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Very comfortable and quiet with everything you need.

See rating.

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Ntombi K - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ntombi K
Family with teenagers

Perfect.

We have travelled well, we had a great stay at Phezulu Safari Park. Our room was perfect and we were welcomed and we felt as if we were not far from home, staff is very friendly and the manager is so loving and the place is so beautiful and clean from the outside. I loved the part where they celebrated my sister's birthday with style, something I never thought of and she was very happy for the surprise, she even wanted to cry. Phezulu is the best and we are planning on going back soon. It was unfortunate that we had to leave before our checking out day because we had a call from home that forced us to go back home, but otherwise we enjoyed our stay, not far from the beaches, Shaka Marine, North beach, animal farm, museums, Umhlanga Rocks, Moses Mabida Stadium and many more.

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Satisfied with accommodation.

Friendly service in a clean and tidy guesthouse.

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Sophia W - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Sophia W

Die diens was nie baie professioneel nie en stadig. In die toekoms sal ek nie weer in Phezulu se lodge bly nie maar liewers die chalets.

Die diens was stadig en onprofessioneel en nie baie vriendelik nie. Daar was nie genoeg tafels vir ontbyt nie en dit was warm met geen waaiers nie. Bietjie ongeorganiseerd.

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The service wasn't very professional and also slow. In the future I won't stay in Phezulu's lodge, but rather in the chalets.

Not very friendly service. The tables weren't enough for the breakfast and it was hot with no fans. A bit unorganised.

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Phezulu Safari Park 's response

Geagte Sophia, ons vra om verskoning vir u ondervinding. Ons het 'n nuwe bestuurder aan boord en ons wil graag hê u moet ons weer besoek by Phezulu Safari Lodge. Ons waardeer alle terugvoer.

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Renka V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renka V
Family with teenagers

Prachtig gelegen, zeer rustgevende omgeving

Goed bereikbaar en centraal gelegen, prachtige locatie om even tot rust te komen. Zeer goed uitgeruste onderkomens, netjes en schoon.

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Prachtig gelegen, zeer rustgevende omgeving

Goed bereikbaar en centraal gelegen, prachtige locatie om even tot rust te komen. Zeer goed uitgeruste onderkomens, netjes en schoon.

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Sarie B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarie B
Family with young children

Awesome.

Baie netjies. Rustig en mooi ligging.

Elrica N - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elrica N
With friends

We had a pleasant stay.

We had a pleasant stay and felt very safe!

Daniel K - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel K
On business

Waarde vir geld!

Baie netjiese kamers en veilige area - behulpsame personeel!

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Value for money!

Very neat rooms and a safe area - helpful staff!

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Lynette M - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette M
Family with young children

Comfortable.

The accommodation is value for money, it was clean. It was very cold but we had enough blankets to keep us warm, surely we will go again in summer to enjoy all the facilities. It is a lovely place for a family.

Lisa O - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa O
Family with teenagers

We enjoyed our stay.

The staff were welcoming, things could be updated, but it was great value for money.

Natalie F - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natalie F
With partner

Comfortable, well kept lodge room in a beautiful setting!

We unfortunately only stayed at Phezulu Safari Park for one night - however, it was lovely. The restaurant is stunning with a panoramic view of the Valley of 1000 hills, food is great and well priced too. We also spent a good 2 hours at the reptile park, with our own personal guide truly enriching the experience. All in all, it was high quality accommodation, for a very good price, with great, friendly and efficient staff. I would highly recommend it.

Peter K - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter K

Prachtig.

Een heel mooi huis op een sprookjes achtige lokatie. De Zulu dans show is alleen leuk voor kleine kinderen! Leuk voor een of twee dagen.

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Beautiful.

A very beautiful house in a fairytale location. The Zulu dance show is only fun for small children! Nice for one or two days.

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Jan S - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan S
With partner

Baie rustig en skoon.

Lekker gebly. Alles mooi en skoon en baie rustig. Sal weer daar gaan bly.

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Very quiet and clean.

Nice stay. Everything nice and clean and very peaceful. Will stay there again.

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Bibi M - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bibi M
With partner

A tranquil and scenic place to relax.

Phezulu Safari Park is the ideal getaway from a steassful daily routine of work and home responsibilities. Being surrounded by the beautiful and gentle rolling hills is nourishment for the soul.

Tenielle Y - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tenielle Y
With partner

Perfect getaway

Beautiful view and tons of activities, and the burgers to die for!

Lily G - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lily G
With partner

Breathtakingly beautiful!

Please see the stars.

Anna K - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anna K
With partner

Breathtaking, peaceful and perfect getaway.

Phezulu Safari Park is the ideal getaway from the stressful daily routines of work and home responsibilities. Although it rained for our entire stay, it was still beautiful. My hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our time away. The room we stayed in was perfect, clean and well kept. Would definitely go there again!

John V - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
John V
Family with young children

Breathtaking views!

If you want to experience KwaZulu-Natal, this is the place to be. Stunning views and a good vibe.

Phezulu Safari Park 's response

Thank you very much for taking the time to review your experience at Phezulu. We look forward for your next visit!

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Emmanuel M - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emmanuel M
With partner

Peaceful place to be

Phezulu Safari Park is a nice place to be if you really want to rest and enjoy living next to the wild animals. The place is highly secured and offers lot of fun activities you can enjoy.

Vuyo M - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Vuyo M
Family with young children

Beautiful location with awesome sunsets.

Most beautiful sunsets, beautiful never-ending views. Great location. Could do with more emphasis on cleanliness (e.g. linen) though.

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

Basic self catering accommodation.

Extra glasses & luggage storage space would have been nice. Cupboard space limited. Running toilet needed to be turned on and off. Extra mirror outside the bathroom would be useful. Fitted mattress protector for hygienic reasons.

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  • Capacity: 22 people
  • No children under 14
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 5 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
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