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Tholo Private Game Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 18 reviews for Tholo Private Game Lodge
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Charne J - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charne J
With friends

Bitter lekker.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad by Tholo Lodge. Ongelooflike uitsig en 'n lekker leefhuis. Ons het bietjie gesukkel met die oond, maar hulle was vinnig daar om ons te kom uithelp.

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Bitterly delicious.

We had a lovely weekend at Tholo Lodge. Incredible view and a nice living house. We had a little trouble with the oven, but they were quick to come and help us out.

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Baie dankie, Charne. Dit was 'n plesier om julle hier te hê.

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Marjan T - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marjan T
With partner

Lekker!

Dit was 'n regte lekker slaap! Ons het dit uitermatig baie geniet. Heerlik so in die natuur!

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Nice!

It was a real good sleep! We enjoyed it immensely. Delicious like this in nature!

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Julle was lekke gaste. Kom kuier weer by ons!

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Elize D - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize D
Large group

Dames wegbreek.

Tholo Lodge was fantasties. Die huis is ongelooflik mooi, groot en het alles wat mens nodig het vir enige wegbreek. Die eienaar, Lynette, was altyd beskikbaar en het ons op kort kennis met ekstras gehelp sonder enige probleme. Ons is verwelkom deur Andrew wat ons deur die huis geneem het en verduidelik het waar alles is en hoe alles werk. Daarna het hy selfs gehelp om ons voertuie af te laai en alles in die huis te neem. Andrew was ook ons persoonlike chef vir ontbyt Saterdagoggend en hy was vreeslik professioneel en vriendelik. Die ontbyt was heerlik en die hele groep het dit geniet. Alles en almal by Tholo Lodge is ongelooflik en het ons verwagtinge oortref. Ons het 'n wildrit deur Mabalingwe self gedoen en nie deur Tholo Lodge nie. Ons gids het selfs van Tholo Lodge gehoor en het ook gesê dat hy net goeie dinge gehoor het van die Lodge. Hy het ook gesê dat hy Andrew ken en dat Andrew 'n baie goeie mens is. Ons sal beslis Tholo Lodge aanbeveel vir enige iemand. Jy sal glad nie spyt wees nie en jy kan verseker wees van 'n wonderlike wegbreek. Groete. WRB Dames.

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Ladies break away.

Tholo Lodge was fantastic. The house is incredibly beautiful, large and has everything you need for any getaway. The owner, Lynette, was always available and helped us with extras on short notice without any problems. We were welcomed by Andrew who took us through the house and explained where everything was and how everything worked. After that he even helped to unload our vehicles and take everything into the house. Andrew was also our personal chef for breakfast on Saturday morning and he was extremely professional and friendly. The breakfast was delicious and the whole group enjoyed it. Everything and everyone at Tholo Lodge is amazing and exceeded our expectations. We did a game drive through Mabalingwe itself and not through Tholo Lodge. Our guide had even heard of Tholo Lodge and also said that he had only heard good things about the Lodge. He also said that he knows Andrew and that Andrew is a very good person. We would definitely recommend Tholo Lodge to anyone. You won't regret it at all and you can be assured of a wonderful getaway. Regards. WRB Ladies.

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Baie dankie Elize. Dit was 'n voorreg om julle hier te kon he. Maak gerus weer so.

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Johann B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann B
Large group

Luxurious value for money.

The accommodation exceeded all expectations. The unit is very spacious with every amenity you could possibly want. We were a large group with teenagers and a toddler. Everybody was entertained. The braai area, pool and jacuzzi are all well integrated and part of the house. The inside braai area and covered gas braai make cooking possible in any weather. The unit is completely isolated and is surrounded by beautiful nature. We had a fantastic long weekend and will definitely return. I would, however, recommend renting a vehicle or having a 4x4 if you are not planning to only lounge by the pool. The trek down the side of the mountain is very rocky.

Tholo Private Game Lodge 's response

Hoop julle kom kuier weer Johann!

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Philip K - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip K
With friends

Wonderlik, behalwe geen aanwysings om by die lodge uit te kom nie.

Alles wonderlik, behalwe geen aanwysigings na die lodge nie. Dit is 30 minute van die hek af, op 'n grondpad sonder bordjies wat na verwys. Dit is selfs nie op die Mabalingwe-kaart nie.

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Great, except no directions to get to the lodge.

Everything great except no modifications to the lodge. It's 30 minutes from the gate, on a dirt road with no signs pointing to it. It is not even on the Mabalingwe map.

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Dankie vir jou terugvoer, Philip. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Hoop julle kom weer kuier. Sal probeer om die aanwysings duideliker deur te gee.

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Pierre D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pierre D
Family with young children

Fantastiese wegbreek naweek saam kinders en kleinkinders in 'n mooi omgewing.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die huis kort egter basiese onderhoud soos bv. water wat baie stadig uitloop in die wasbakke en storte. Die storte benodig rakkies om bv. sjampoe op te kan sit. Die elektriese koppelings op van die ligte moet aandag kry. Oor die algemeen sal ek die huis aanbeveel, lekker ruim met goeie fasiliteite.

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Fantastic getaway weekend with children and grandchildren in a beautiful environment.

We had a very nice stay. However, the house needs basic maintenance such as e.g. water that runs out very slowly in the sinks and showers. The showers need shelves to e.g. to be able to put shampoo on. The electrical connections on some of the lights need attention. Overall I would recommend the house, nice and spacious with good facilities.

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Hoop julle kom kuier weer Pierre.

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

Special, relaxing time with family!

Tholo Game Lodge was a treat! Very private and set up for luxurious relaxation and entertainment. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Only complaint is we couldn't stay longer!

Pr D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pr D
Family with young children

Amazing.

Had a few issues with the inverter during load-shedding, so struggled with electricity and hot water during load-shedding, but the rest of the stay was amazing.

Tholo Private Game Lodge 's response

Thank you for your valued feedback P.R. Henry did re-set the inverter once you reported it and we believe everything was in order from there on forward as we never received any further communication from you. Loadshedding should not affect hot water supply though. As load shedding lasted 2 hours and the geysers are properly isolated to ensure that the water will remain hot. We furthermore have backup lights throughout the lodge in the event that the inverter experience issues.

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Marietjie V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marietjie V
With friends

Great view.

Water and other problems made our stay unpleasant. With little understanding from our host.

Tholo Private Game Lodge 's response

Hi Marietjie
As I tried to explain to you during your stay was that we are reliant on the greater Mabalingwe for water supply. As soon as load shedding starts (We experienced phase 6 loadshedding) we don't get the same amount of water (Even though we do have an inverter). The inverter will pump whatever we receive from the park. Unfortunately due to a busy weekend and high demand there were periods of less supply. Supply disruptions due to Elephant activity are also not within our control. . You did not report any other problems to us during your stay and therefore we are not able to respond. We are somewhat surprised by your commentary about our lack of understanding. We can only respond or assist if we are made aware of issues you experience during your short stay with us. We are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay.

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Lindi D - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindi D
With friends

5-Ster bosverblyf.

Geen versoek van ons kant af was te veel moeite vir Lynette nie, die detail en aandag wat gegee was, was ongelooflik. Die huis is stylvol en luuks gemeubileer met enige iets waaraan jy kan dink. Een nag was hopeloos te kort om alles te kon geniet en waardeer! Dankie Lynette, ons gaan definitief weer terugkom!

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5-Star forest accommodation.

No request on our part was too much trouble for Lynette, the detail and attention given was incredible. The house is stylishly and luxuriously furnished with anything you can think of. One night was hopelessly too short to be able to enjoy and appreciate everything! Thank you Lynette, we will definitely come back again!

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Hannes L - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannes L
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflike lekker ervaring!

Wat 'n ongelooflike lekker ervaring, pragtige huis en uitstekend toegerus. Die uitsig is pragtig, kan rerig aanbeveel vir 'n welverdiende ruskansie saam die gesin. Die stilte is ongelooflik en dan al die kuiergaste by die watergat is die kersie op die koek!

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Unbelievably nice experience!

What an incredibly nice experience, beautiful house and excellently equipped. The view is beautiful, can really recommend for a well-deserved rest with the family. The silence is incredible and then all the visitors at the watering hole are the icing on the cake!

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Baie dankie Hannes. Kom kuier gerus weer!

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Christelle S - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christelle S
Family with young children

Baie lekker ruimte vir familie.

Baie lekker huis met uitstekende geriewe. Slegte pad na die huis. Ons familie het heerlik gekuier met genoeg ruimte vir elke gesin.

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Very nice space for family.

Very nice house with excellent facilities. Bad way home. Our family had a great time with enough space for each family.

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Dankie Christelle. Kom kuier gerus weer.

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

Excellent.

This accommodation was amazing! The house is beautiful and amazingly stocked. View was beautiful, rooms were amazing! We loved every second here and we were sad to go! Highly recommend!

Tholo Private Game Lodge 's response

You are most welcome. Hope you visit again soon

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Francina G - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francina G
With friends

Very nice please to visit planning to go back soon

I really loved the place is value for money but they must fix thier trapping electricity issue

Tholo Private Game Lodge 's response

Thank you Francinah. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you soon!

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Mia H - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mia H
Family with young children

Lekker plek vir 'n familie groep om tyd te spandeer.

Ons familie groep het baie gemaklik en lekker gekuier by Tholo lodge vir amper 10 dae, dankie! Die huis is meer luuks as wat ek verwag het en meer as ten volle toegerus. Die huis het ewe goed gewerk vir die kleuters, bejaardes en ander in ons groep. Daar is genoeg kamers/beddens, net een klein trappie op die dek, die plonspoel was heerlik warm en toe met 'n net. Dit was handig dat klein kinders nie self by die dek/huis kon uitkom nie (solank die voor en agter deur toe was). Die skoonmaakster was betroubaar en oulik. Die TV en WiFi was handig. Dit is natuurlik 'n vakansiehuis in die bos, dus effe plek-plek stowwerig, paar ligte ens. wat nie gewerk het nie en 'n paar 'critters' in die huis. Maar ons kon Lynette maklik in die hande kry en sy het reggemaak wat nodig was/wat hulle kon. Met meer pro-aktiewe bestuur kon van die probleme verhoed geword het (bv. watertenk leeg, wildvoertuig vuil gelos deur vorige gaste, geen lig by braai-area). Let wel die grondpaaie in Mabalingwe is baie sleg; 'n sedan word regtig nie aanbeveel nie en besoekers by Tholo Lodge behoort hiervan bewus gemaak te word. Let ook daar is nie meer 'n snoekertafel in die huis nie. Ons stel voor om nette oor die beddens te hang en die trappie op die dek meer sigbaar te maak met iets soos veiligheids tape. Oor die algemeen was ons tevrede en het die besoek geniet.

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Nice place for a family group to spend time.

Our family group had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at Tholo lodge for almost 10 days, thank you! The house is more luxurious than I expected and more than fully equipped. The house worked equally well for the toddlers, elderly and others in our group. There are enough rooms/beds, only one small step on the deck, the splash pool was deliciously warm and covered with a net. It was handy that little kids couldn't get to the deck/house by themselves (as long as the front and back doors were closed). The cleaning lady was reliable and cute. The TV and WiFi were handy. It is of course a holiday home in the woods, so a bit dusty in places, a few lights etc. that didn't work and some 'critters' in the house. But we could easily get hold of Lynette and she fixed what was needed/what they could. With more proactive management, some of the problems could have been prevented (eg water tank empty, wildlife vehicle left dirty by previous guests, no light at braai area). Note the dirt roads in Mabalingwe are very bad; a sedan is really not recommended and visitors to Tholo Lodge should be made aware of this. Also note that there is no longer a snooker table in the house. We suggest hanging nets over the beds and making the step on the deck more visible with something like safety tape. Overall we were satisfied and enjoyed the visit.

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Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer Mia ons waardeer opreg. Ons het intussen 'n splinternuwe snoekertafel aangekoop en die lig by die braaiarea is weer 100% . Ons hoop ons kan julle weer akkommodeer in die nabye toekoms.
Vriendelike groete
Lynette

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Wilmi E - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Wilmi E
Large group

Pragtige huis, maar kort aandag.

Met aankoms geen water gehad die eerste dag, aircon het nie gewerk nie, alhoewel daar gesê is dat 'n tegnikus sal uitkom en niemand opgedaag het nie, alle deure kon nie sluit nie. Breekskade terugbetaling nog nie terug ontvang nie.

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Beautiful house, but needs attention.

Upon arrival no water the first day, air con did not work, although it was said that a technician would come out and no one showed up, all doors could not close. Breakage refund not yet received back.

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Antoinet B - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Antoinet B
With friends

Plekkie was baie oulik en groot en ruim. Ongelukkig paar irritasies met die skoonmaak en wildsritreëlings.

Dis 'n stunning plek en ons het onsself gate uit geniet! Ons het lekker geslaap en gekuier daar. Die Saterdag het ons ongelukkig bietjie chaos beleef. Die wildsvoertuig wat ons vir die dag bestel het en voor betaal het, het nie gewerk nie. Na 'n lang gesukkel en ure se wag, moes hulle vir ons nuwe een bring, want die huidige een het geen petrol gehad nie, en ook nie gewerk nie. Dit het ons hele dag se beplanning en rondry omvergegooi. Die bediende wat skoongemaak het, het ook net skottelgoed gewas en die hele plek verder gelos. Ons moes bel om te sê dat ons beddens is onopgemaak, res van die huis is vuil gelos ens. Maar dis 'n pragtige plek en as sulke hindernisse net uitsorteer word, sal dit amazing wees!

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Plekkie was very cute and big and spacious. Unfortunately, some irritations with the cleaning and game drive arrangements.

It's a stunning place and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We slept well and hung out there. On Saturday we unfortunately experienced a bit of chaos. The game drive we had ordered and paid for for the day was not working. After a long struggle and hours of waiting, they had to bring us a new one because the current one had no gas, nor did it work. It overturned our whole day's planning and driving around. The maid who cleaned also just washed dishes and left the whole place on. We had to call to say that our beds were unmade, the rest of the house was left dirty etc. But it's a beautiful place and if only such obstacles are sorted out, it will be amazing!

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Hendre J - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hendre J
With friends

Groot verwagtinge gehad, ongelukkig nie aan voldoen.

Pragtige huis met potensiaal maar is nie sy tarief werd nie, want vir sy tarief verwag mens als moet perfek werk, en dit doen nie.

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Had big expectations, unfortunately they weren't met.

Beautiful house with potential, but is not worth its tariff, because with such a tariff you would expect that everything would work perfectly, but it doesn't.

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off the R516, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo
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