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River House Guest Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 25 reviews for River House Guest Lodge
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.1/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Mary V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mary V

My daughter and I had a lovely stay, thank you.

We were overnighting on our way to Kruger.

Jan N - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan N

Aanvaarbare akkommodasie vir kleiner begrotings.

River House is uitstekend geleë reg op die Krokodilrivier in Malelane dorp. Duidelik was hierdie gastehuis vroeër jare 'n interessante plek om te bly in terme van die dekor en tema waarop die plek versier is. Ongelukkig voel die plek nou oud, afgeleef en stowwerig. Die ontbytkamer is donker en elke muur is vol rakke met stokou snuisterye wat in 'n museum tuishoort. Die swmbadarea is oud en die swembad self kort aandag. Die hele plek kort 'n ordentlike "make-over". Loadshedding het ook aandete tye dikteer, met een aand waar daar verwag is om al teen halfses te gaan eet. Die plek het ook nie 'n kragopwekker of sonpanele nie en met loadshedding wat elke aand van 7 - 9 geskeduleer was, was daar nie veel om te doen in die donker nie behalwe om op die houtdek te gaan sit wat oor die rivier uitkyk. Wees ook gewaarsku dat daar verwag word om 10% van die totale verblyfskoste as 'n fooi vir personeel te betaal wanneer jy uitboek. Aan die positiewe kant: Min plekke bied ontbyt en aandete ingesluit in die prys. Alhoewel die kos en aanbieding verbeeldingloos is, maak dit die verblyf geriefliker. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam, die ligging is uitstekend en die dek op die rivier het pragtige uitsigte. Vir die "budget-conscious" reisiger wat tevrede sal wees met ou, "rustic" verblyf: gaan gerus. Indien jy op soek is na/gewoond is aan moderne kamers en 'n plek wat getuig van smaakvolle dekor: kyk liewer elders en betaal meer.

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Acceptable accommodation for smaller budgets.

River House is excellently located right on the Crocodile River in Malelane town. Clearly this guest house was an interesting place to stay in earlier years in terms of the decor and theme the place was decorated with. Unfortunately the place now feels old, run down and dusty. The breakfast room is dark and every wall is full of shelves with old trinkets that belong in a museum. The pool area is old and the pool itself needs attention. The whole place needs a decent "makeover". Loadshedding also dictated dinner times, with one night where it was expected to go to dinner by half past six. The place also doesn't have a generator or solar panels and with loadshedding scheduled every night from 7 - 9, there wasn't much to do in the dark except sit on the wooden deck overlooking the river. Also be warned that 10% of the total accommodation cost is expected to be paid as a tip for staff when you check out. On the plus side: Few places offer breakfast and dinner included in the price. Although the food and presentation is unimaginative, it makes the stay more comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the location is excellent and the deck on the river has beautiful views. For the "budget-conscious" traveler who will be satisfied with old, "rustic" accommodation: feel free to go. If you are looking for/are used to modern rooms and a place that shows tasteful decor: look elsewhere and pay more.

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Rachelle V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Rachelle V
With partner

Nie die moeite werd nie.

Geen water en niemand het eers probeer om die situasie te bestuur of aan gaste te kommunikeer nie. Aandete en ontbyt gemiddeld. Groot verrassing aan die einde toe 'n "service fee" van 10% boonop betaal moes word en niks daarvan in advertensie nie.

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Not worth it.

No water and no one even tried to manage the situation or communicate to guests. Dinner and breakfast average. Big surprise at the end when a "service fee" of 10% had to be paid on top of that and none of it advertised.

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Christen C - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christen C
With partner

Good stay, but overpriced.

The location on the edge of the river is fantastic. The rooms are a little outdated, the AC is small for room size, and there was no plan for load shedding. The team who prepared and served the included dinner and lunch were lovely. We were surprised by the R160 bar tab for a brandy and coke and sparkling water, as well as the 10% gratuity / service fee charged on top of the rate.

Heidi H - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi H
With partner

Dit was heerlik en definitief die moeite werd.

Dit is 'n heerlike, rustige, antique uitgelegte plekkie met die mooiste uitsig oor die rivier of Kruger met heerlik kos en vriendelike gasvryheid en diens. Ons het dit baie geniet.

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It was delicious and definitely worth it.

It is a lovely, peaceful, antique laid out place with the most beautiful view over the river or Kruger with delicious food and friendly hospitality and service. We enjoyed it very much.

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Andrew P - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Andrew P
With friends

Stayed only one night with friends. Dinner was very disappointing, wine exorbitant and poor.

The deck overlooking the river is great, pity there is no service there. Guests must walk inside to the bar to get a drink. The place tries to be "quirky" and different, but poor quality and service shine through the quirkiness. Dinner served was so-called lasagne with two vegetables? No wine list is available but we ordered the "house wine" which was the only one available and is from Darling Cellars. At best, mediocre wine and exorbitantly priced at R275 a bottle. Because of load shedding the dining room was only open from 6 PM to 7 PM and service was rushed. In terms of safety, the internal stairs and outside pathways were both dangerous, someone will fall badly if they have not already. Exacerbated by the very poor lighting inside and outside. Also as we asked for the bill there was suddenly an additional "service charge" added that we were asked to pay, as well the exorbitant price of very mediocre wine at R275 per bottle was revealed. I felt ripped off.

Karin S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin S
With partner

Gerieflike verblyf naby Malelane-hek, op oewer van Krokodilrivier.

Vriendelike personeel, heerlike etes, skoon en netjiese kamers, pragtige uitsig, gerieflik naby die Wildtuin.

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Comfortable accommodation near Malelane Gate, on banks of Crocodile River.

Friendly staff, delicious meals, clean and tidy rooms, beautiful view, conveniently close to the Wildlife Park.

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Johan J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan J
With partner

Fantasties. Lekker aandete en ontbyt. Vriendelike ontvangs. Beslis waarde vir geld.

River House Guest Lodge is so goed geleë wat die Krugerwildtuin en Mosambiek aanbetref. Dit is baie netjies, skoon en die diens is puik. Hoogs aanbeveelbaar.

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Fantastic. Nice dinner and breakfast. Friendly reception. Definitely value for money.

River House Guest Lodge is so well located as far as the Kruger National Park and Mozambique are concerned. It is very neat, clean and the service is great. Highly recommendable.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Middag Johan,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.

Baie dankie vir die mooi review, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.

Vriendlike Groete

Johan en Span

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Nicola L - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola L
With partner

Baie lekker en baie gasvry.

Het die heerlike boerekos geniet. Chef uitstekend. Sal weer kom. Gasvry en skoon. Rustige atmosfeer. Goeie diens.

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Very nice and very hospitable.

Enjoyed the delicious farm food. Chef excellent. Will come again. Hospitable and clean. Calm atmosphere. Good service.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Middag Nicola,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.

Vriendlike Groete

Johan en Span

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Amanda V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda V
With partner

Die perfekte oornagbestemming wanneer met Kruger Park of Mosambiek toe reis.

Aangename ervaring met gasvrye bestuur en hoflike personeel. Heerlike kos in 'n besonderse plek. Sal dit graag aan ander reisigers aanbeveel. Die ligging is absoluut asemrowend langs die rivier.

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The perfect overnight destination when traveling to Kruger Park or Mozambique.

Pleasant experience with hospitable management and courteous staff. Delicious food in a special place. Would be happy to recommend it to other travelers. The location is absolutely stunning next to the river.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi verslag. Kyk uit na julle volgende kuiertjie saam ons.

Vriednlike Groete

Johan & Span

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Theuns B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Theuns B
With partner

Fantastiese en unieke plek, beslis die besoek werd.

Die uitkykdek is fantasties en die plek is baie uniek.

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Fantastic and unique place, definitely worth the visit.

The observation deck is fantastic and the place is very unique.

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Jan B - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan B
With partner

Buitengewoon lekker.

Kos uit boonste rakke, Afrikaans vriendelik, pragtig geleë teen rivier, slaapplek baie gerieflik.

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Exceptionally delicious.

Top-shelf food, Afrikaans friendly, beautifully situated by the river, very comfortable accommodation.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Middag Jan,

Bankie dankie vir die mooi review, kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.

Vriendlike Groete

Johan en Span

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Zelda K - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zelda K
With partner

Waarde vir geld

Die uitsig van die stoep was wonderlik. Die kos was goed. Die hele plek kort dalk net bietjie aandag, maar met die dat toerisme op die oomblik maar swaar kry, is dit dalk te verstane. Oor die algemeen baie lekker gebly.

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Value for money

The view from the porch was wonderful. The food was good. The whole place may just need a little attention, but with tourism suffering at the moment, this is perhaps understandable. Overall a very nice stay.

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Marion A - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marion A
With partner

Fantastic location and great stay.

Lovely and peaceful with great views from deck and property. Great swimming pool. Dinner was superb. Accommodation however needs attention and is in need of some tlc.

River House Guest Lodge 's response

Good day Marion,
Trust you are well.

Thank you for your kind words, looking forward to your next visit.

Kind Regards

Johan & Team

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Elize W - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize W
With partner

Baie lekker gekuier, dankie vir die River House Lodge julle sien ons beslis weer, julle kos is heerlik.

River House Lodge se diens is baie vriendelik hulpvaardig en netjies, ons het so lekker gekuier, sien julle gou weer.

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Had a great time, thank you for the River House Lodge, you will definitely see us again, your food is delicious.

River House Lodge's service is very friendly, helpful and tidy, we had such a good time, see you again soon.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Middag Elize,

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, ons kyk uit na julle volgende kuiertjie.

Vriendlike groete

Johan & Span

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Lynette P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette P
With partner

Waarde vir geld.

Albei Johan was uiters vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die etes was van uitstaande gehalte assok die view vanaf die dek.

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Value for money.

Both Johans were extremely friendly and helpful. The meals were of excellent quality as well as the view from the deck.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Middag Lynette,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.

Baie dankie vir die mooi review, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.

Vriendlike Groete

Johan & Span

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Louis M - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis M
With partner

Baie lekker gebly. Goeie uitsig, netjiese kamers, lekkerste kos, goeie en vriendelike diens.

Enigste probleem is geen veilige parkering van die straat af nie. Vir SA is dit 'n vereiste. Sal verder vir seker die plek aanbeveel. Baie interessante goedjies in huis. Kon ook ure op die uitkykpunt sit en ontspan. Diens is uitstekend, kos was baie lekker. Absoluut waarde vir geld. Kamers is gerieflik en baie skoon. Dankie aan Johan dat julle ons verblyf so lekker gemaak het.

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Very nice stay. Good view, neat rooms, best food, good and friendly service.

Only problem is no safe off street parking. For SA it is a requirement. Will definitely recommend the place. Lots of interesting things in the house. Could also sit and relax for hours on the lookout. Service is excellent, food was very tasty. Absolutely value for money. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Thank you to Johan for making our stay so enjoyable.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Middag Louis,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorder, hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Vriendlike Groete

Johan & Span

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Stefan C - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Stefan C
With partner

Please have people update their photos at least every 6 months. Place did not look like it was on the internet.

The photos online and what you get does not look the same.

Yvonne T - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvonne T
With partner

Rustig en ontspannend.

Ons beveel River House Guest Lodge aan vir persone wat 'n paar dae in 'n rustige omgewing wil deurbring. Johan en sy personeel was besonder vriendelik en die maaltye was altyd baie smaaklik voorberei. Aangesien die Lodge baie naby die Malelane Hek van die Kruger Wildtuin is, het ons tydens ons verblyf 'n paar keer die Wildtuin besoek. Dit was vir ons ook lekker om op die dek te ontspan en die diere te bekyk wat rivier toe kom om te drink. Baie dankie vir 'n wonderlike paar dae en ons hoop om in die toekoms weer by jou te kuier.

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Peaceful and relaxing.

We recommend River House Guest Lodge for people who want to spend a few days in a peaceful environment. Johan and his staff were particularly friendly and the meals were always very tasty. As the Lodge is very close to the Malelane Gate of the Kruger Wildlife Park, we visited the Wildlife Park a few times during our stay. It was also nice for us to relax on the deck and watch the animals that come to the river to drink. Thank you very much for a wonderful few days and we hope to visit you again in the future.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Baie dankie vir die baie mooi woorde en komplimente, dit was so lekker om my huis met julle te deel. Ek hoop om mense soos jul 2, gou weer terug te hê by River House vir 'n lekker kuier, baie dankie.
Groete
Johan en personeel.

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Griet P - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
5/5
Griet P
With partner

Vyfster gasvryheid op pad na die wildtuin, heerlike kos en 'n lieflike uitsig op die wildtuin.

Dit was werklik 'n verrassing om op die oewer van die Krokodilrivier ware boere gasvryheid te ervaar. Johan en sy span het ons heerlik getrakteer op 'n driegangmaal in die aand en 'n stewige ontbyt. River House is met smaak gemeubeleer en as jy graag bietjie geskiedenis en Afrikana wil waardeer, is dit die plek. Die uitsig was die grootste bonus en het die besoek aan River House iets gemaak om te onthou! Al nadeel: die gastehuis is in 'n uitbreiding en die parkeerplek bly 'n probleem - die voertuie staan voor die gastehuis in die "driveway" en ons sou dit graag binne 'n erf wou hê.

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Five star hospitality on the way to the game park, delicious food and a lovely view of the game park.

It was truly a surprise to experience true peasant hospitality on the banks of the Crocodile River. Johan and his team treated us to a three-course meal in the evening and a hearty breakfast. River House is tastefully furnished and if you like to appreciate some history and Africana, this is the place. The view was the biggest bonus and made the visit to River House something to remember! All downside: the guest house is in an extension and the parking remains a problem - the vehicles are parked in front of the guest house in the "driveway" and we would like to have them in a yard.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Beste Griet,

Baie, baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoer van my personeel, myself en die lodge, ek is baie bly julle het elke oomblik geniet saam ons. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Ek stem saam, parkering is maar 'n probleem en 'n mens moet maar aan dit werk.

Groete,
Johan en personeel

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John L - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
John L
With partner

Baie stil en rustige atmosfeer.

Die blyplek word as 5-ster-akkommodasie geadverteer maar het geen sterre nie, dit is nie op standaard vir die prys wat ek betaal het nie.

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Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

The accommodation is advertised as 5 star accommodation but has no stars, it is not up to standard for the price I paid.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Geagte John,

Ek dink persoonlik dat u baie meer ontvang het as waarvoor u betaal het, 2 persone per kamer + 2 groot etes. Regtig baie jammer as u dit nie geniet het nie. Ons probeer almal so ver moontlik tevrede hou met ons geriewe.

Vriendelike groete,
Johan

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Retha H - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Retha H
With partner

Gasvry, heerlike ligging, baie moeite met diens.

Johan en Johan was baie gasvry, het vir ons heerlike ontbyt voorgesit en ons kamer heerlik ingerig. Die houtdek by die rivier is 'n ongelooflike plek om tyd deur te bring, met seekoeie vir geselskap!

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Hospitable, lovely location, great effort with service.

Johan and Johan were very hospitable, served us a delicious breakfast and decorated our room beautifully. The wooden deck by the river is an amazing place to spend time, with manatees for company!

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

Ek en my man het een nag oorgeslaap met ontbyt die volgende oggend.

Heerlik gebly. Johan en Daffey is so vriendelik, gasvry en behulpsaam. Ons het heerlik ontspan langs die rivier en die uitsig oor die wildtuin baie geniet. Ontbyt was uit die boeke en ek kan die lodge enige tyd aanbeveel.

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My husband and I slept over one night with breakfast the next morning.

Had a wonderful stay. Johan and Daffey are so friendly, hospitable and helpful. We had a great time relaxing by the river and really enjoyed the view over the game garden. Breakfast was off the books and I can recommend the lodge anytime.

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River House Guest Lodge 's response

Beste Sanet,

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer,bly julle het dit geniet. Sien uit daarna om julle gou weer te sien.

Groete,
Daffue

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Toy W - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Toy W
Individual traveller

Privaat en wonderlike uitsig oor die Krokodilrivier in Krugerwildtuin.

'n Besonderse verblyf-ervaring, 5 minute vanaf Malelanehek van die Wildtuin.

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Private and wonderful view of the Crocodile River in Kruger National Park.

A special accommodation experience, 5 minutes from Malelane Gate of the Wildlife Park.

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Tina D - Mar 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tina D
With partner

Johan was fantasties

Johan was fantasties, het ons baie tuis laat voel.

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Johan was fantastic

Johan was fantastic, made us feel very much at home.

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  • Capacity: 28 people
  • No children under 13
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 27 Vis Arend st, Fish Eagle Bend, Kruger Park South - Malelane, 1320, Mpumalanga
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