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Shikwari Nature Reserve

11 reviews
Lodge

Review Summary

3.9 out of 5from 11 reviews for Shikwari Nature Reserve
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
3.8/5
Location
3.7/5
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Gretha K - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Gretha K
With friends

Ons het gerus.

Hierdie lodge het 'n 4-ster-gradering, maar lewer beslis nie 4-ster-waarde nie. Hulle het wel hul pryse aangepas. Hulle kan wel verbeter op hulle netheid. Die maaltye was heel lekker en die kok en kelner was baie tegemoetkomend. Die kroeg is absoluut beroerd. Nietemin het ons lekker gerus.

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We rested.

This lodge has a 4 star rating but definitely does not deliver 4 star value. They did adjust their prices. They can improve on their cleanliness. The meals were very tasty and the cook and waiter were very accommodating. The bar is absolutely packed. Nevertheless, we rested well.

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Shikwari Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Gretha,
Thank you for your kind review. I must point out though that the Pangolin Rondavels which you booked are not graded and are our budget option. Only the 6 Shikwari Suites at the main lodge are graded. We hope you will come again and stay in one of our lovely Shikwari Suites.

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Zelda C - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda C
With partner

Hospitable and neat.

We were surprised by the beautiful room we stayed in and the friendly staff. No stone was left unturned to make our stay at Shikwari Game Reserve one for the books. We met Ann and Ian, the owners who welcomed us with a drink and showed us to our room. The views are spectacular and the animals are roaming free. We were lucky to have seen the biggest male Kudu ever! The food, which was prepared by Sue and Unecia, was to die for! We were properly spoiled and really enjoyed our stay. Noel still wanted to introduce us to his best friend, a male Zebra (Boytjie), but time cut it short. If you want the best scones and food ever, Sue and Unecia, will not disappoint you with their skills. Thank you, once again, for a fabulous weekend. We already miss all of you! We highly recommend Shikwari Game Reserve.

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Gasvry en netjies.

Ons was verras deur die pragtige kamer waarin ons gebly het en die vriendelike personeel. Geen moeite is gespaar om ons verblyf in die Shikwari Wildreservaat een vir die boeke te maak nie. Ons het vir Ann en Ian ontmoet, die eienaars wat ons verwelkom het met 'n drankie en ons na ons kamer gewys het. Die uitsigte is skouspelagtig en die diere loop vry rond. Ons was gelukkig dat ons die grootste Kudubul ooit gesien het! Die kos, wat deur Sue en Unecia voorberei is, was heerlik! Ons was behoorlik bederf en het ons verblyf baie geniet. Noel wou ons nog steeds aan sy beste vriend, 'n manlike sebra (Boytjie), voorstel, maar die tyd was te kort. As jy die beste skons en kos ooit wil hê, sal Sue en Unecia jou nie teleurstel met hul vaardighede nie. Nogmaals baie dankie vir 'n wonderlike naweek. Ons mis julle almal al klaar! Ons beveel Shikwari Game Reserve sterk aan.

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Shikwari Nature Reserve 's response

Hi,
We are so glad to hear you loved every minute of your stay. We are also missing you and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Wishing you well.
Regards,
Sue
Owner

Shikwari Nature Reserve
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
Francois B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Francois B
With partner

Vir my was dit geldmors.

Ek het net een aand daar geslaap of eerder probeer slaap. Air-conditioner in ons kamer het bly afgaan. Die dakwaaier het nie veel gehelp nie, want daar is nie 'n venster in die kamer om oop te maak nie. Net 'n skuifdeur - kon dit nie oopmaak nie, want jy weet nie wat daar rondloop in die nag nie. Dit was warm en bedompig en ek kon nie slaap nie. Aandete was laat - eers half agt en dan moes ons vir al die ander gaste wag voordat ons kon begin eet. Dit het nie vir my gewerk nie. Hulle wou ons die volgende dag in 'n ander kamer sit, maar daar was ook geen vensters nie. Sou nie vir my werk nie. Jy word ook nie toegelaat om jou eie drinkgoed saam te vat nie - moet by hulle koop. Ek sal glad nie die plek aanbeveel nie.

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To me it was a waste of money.

I only slept there one night or rather tried to sleep. Air-conditioner in our room kept going off. The ceiling fan didn't help much as there is no window in the room to open. Just a sliding door - couldn't open it because you don't know what goes around in the night. It was hot and stuffy and I couldn't sleep. Dinner was late - not until half past eight and then we had to wait for all the other guests before we could start eating. It didn't work for me. They wanted to put us in another room the next day, but there were no windows either. Wouldn't work for me. You are also not allowed to bring your own drinks - must buy from them. I would not recommend the place at all.

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Shikwari Nature Reserve 's response

Hi Francois,
I am rather surprised by this review. I did try to accommodate you, firstly, in another room when the aircon broke down during the night. You decided that you didn't like the room I had shown you, because it only had sliding doors and no opening windows, so I offered a room with windows. I showed you the room and you said you would think about it.
You also complained that we serve all guest at 7:30 pm, which is the usual time for dinner and wanted dinner at 17:00 in the afternoon due to ill health. Although this was not possible, I offered you a snack to tide you over until dinner, which you refused.

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Ida-louise S - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ida-louise S
Large group

Relaxing treat in the bush.

Very well treated. Our guide Noel did an excellent job keeping us happy and making us feel special. The food was great. Rooms perfectly neat and evident of hosts taking care of all the small details which made the stay at the lodge even more memorable. The game drive/feeding the animals was the most unforgettable experience ever.

Shikwari Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Ida,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate it. We hope to see you again in the near future and wish you well with your business.
Regards,
Sue

Shikwari Nature Reserve
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Anonymous Guest - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Danie B - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie B
With partner

Shikwari - Wow!

Great stay, well worth the effort & great value for money. Excellent hosts.

Jo-anne V - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jo-anne V
With partner

'n Wonderlike langnaweek weg. Pragtige omgewing en 'n pragtige lodge.

Ons kan net met lof praat oor ons naweek weg by Shikwari Bush Lodge. Pragtige omgewing en pragtige lodge. Gerieflik en vriendelike diens. Elke maaltyd was 'n feesmaal en smaaklik voorberei.

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A wonderful long weekend away. Beautiful surroundings and a beautiful lodge.

We can only speak highly of our weekend away at Shikwari Bush Lodge. Beautiful surroundings and beautiful lodge. Comfortable and friendly service. Every meal was a feast and deliciously prepared.

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Celia V - Aug 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Celia V
With partner

Vriendelike diens, lekker kos en mooi omgewing.

Vriendelike diens, lekker kos en mooi omgewing. Die kamers is pragtig en goed toegerus. Die gebrek aan sleutels vir die kamers laat ons as Suid-Afrikaners ongemaklik voel. Die stoepgedeelte van die lodge was redelik stowwerig toe ons daar aangekom het. Alhoewel daar verbouiings was verwag mens dat dit steeds skoon sal wees as hulle gaste aanvaar.

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Friendly service, good food and beautiful surroundings.

Friendly service, good food and beautiful surroundings. The rooms are beautiful and well equipped. The lack of keys to the rooms makes us feel uncomfortable as South Africans. The porch area of the lodge was quite dusty when we got there. Although there have been renovations, one expects that it will still be clean if they accept guests.

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Christel L - Jan 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christel L
Family with young children

Breathtaking! Excellent hospitality and the best food!!!

Lovely people, excellent service, outstanding rooms, and the outside shower was a super experience!!!

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  • Address: R36 J G Strydom Tunnel Road, Valley of Olifants, Hoedspruit, 1308, Limpopo
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