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Zinyala Private Game Reserve

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 57 reviews for Zinyala Private Game Reserve
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Tawnee B - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tawnee B
With partner

Nice weekend away out of the city.

The stay was amazing! A simple unit with everything we needed. And it was only 2 hours out of Joburg, which made it perfect for a quick weekend out of the city.

Monique B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique B
With partner

Dit was great, Zinyala sien ons weer!

Dit was 'n wonderlike naweek. Die kamers is vreeslik skoon en netjies, alles wat 'n mens nodig het. was vreeslik behulpsaam en baie gasvry!

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It was great, Zinyala see you again!

It was a wonderful weekend. The rooms are extremely clean and tidy, everything one needs. was extremely helpful and very hospitable!

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Christin B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christin B
With partner

Fantastic.

Fantasties, lekker baie.

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Fantastic.

Fantastic, very nice.

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Bastiaan E - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bastiaan E
On business

Good stay.

Very peaceful, clean and relaxed. Good host.

Lauren D - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lauren D
With partner

Great.

Our stay was great, definitely would come back.

Tim A - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tim A
With partner

Excellent value and helpful staff though slightly rundown.

The direction board missing (which they knew) and as a result, we got lost and wasted 2 hours on a very poor road. The whole facility while still functional is showing signs of neglect, indicative of financial stress. The owner and guests partook in small arms target shooting which spoilt the quiet ambiance. The game was very sparse and skittish.

Yolande V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Yolande V
Family with teenagers

Ek was bietjie teleurgesteld met 'n paar dinge by Zinyala.

Eerste plek: Ek was onder die indruk dat daar aircons in die chalets sal wees (soos geadverteer). Daar was nie. Petrus is 'n fantastiese bestuurder en ek prys hom met lof. Hy het 'n waaier vir ons gebring vir die kamer. Tweede plek: Daar is vertel van die waterval, ons as gesin is baie lief vir die natuur en staproetes ens. Ons was erg teleurgesteld om te hoor die waterval werk nie meer nie. Dit was 'n groot groot teleurstelling. Daar was toe inderdaad nie baie om te doen nie.

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I was a little disappointed with a few things at Zinyala.

First place: I was under the impression that there will be aircons in the chalets (as advertised). There wasn't. Petrus is a fantastic manager and I praise him highly. He brought us a fan for the room. Second place: We were told about the waterfall, we as a family really love nature and hiking trails etc. We were very disappointed to hear that the waterfall was no longer working. It was a big big disappointment. There really wasn't much to do then.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very nice and peaceful.

It was nice and quiet, staff are very friendly.

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Lené D - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Lené D
With partner

Ons was nie gelukkig met ons kuier by Zinyala.

Moes 2nm inboek maar bestuurder daag eers 4:30nm op en moes buite in pad gewag, wat baie gevaarlik is! Geen dienste nie. Beddegoed geskeur en geen handdoeke nie. Geen kragopwekker nie. Omdat hulle laat opgedaag het, is belowe dat ons 'n gratis wildrit sal kry. Geen diesel om die belofte na te kom nie! Swembad was onder herstelwerk en nie beskikbaar nie. Oor die algemeen is die plek baie verwaarloos. Foto's redelik misleidend.

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We were not happy with our visit at Zinyala.

Had to check in at 2pm but driver didn't show up until 4:30pm and had to wait outside on the road, which is very dangerous! No services. Sheets torn and no towels. No generator. Because they arrived late, we were promised a free game drive. No diesel to keep the promise! Swimming pool was under repair and not available. In general, the place is very neglected. Photos quite misleading.

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Alida V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida V
With friends

Beautiful bushveld stay.

We stayed at the bush camp. What an experience! Beautiful boma area, and comfortable chalets.

Carin V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carin V
Family with young children

Perfekte wegbreek.

Ons as gesin moes net wegkom uit die stad met sy vuil lug, geraas en beurtkrag. En ons is nie een oomblik spyt oor ons gekies het om Zinyala toe te gaan nie. Ons is van die begin af baie vriendelik ontvang en kon vir 'n slag asemhaal. Die chalet het alles gehad wat ons benodig het en meer. Die kinders het die lekkerste naweek ooit gehad. Ons het in die boma marshmallows gebraai, die sonsondergang vreeslik geniet, die voëlgesang waardeer, en nog vele meer. Die sterre was pragtig Saterdagaand en my dogtertjie was bekoor met haar heel eerste verskietende ster – sy wil graag permanent daarheen trek en daar gaan bly. Baie dankie ook aan Petrus – jy is ‘n baie goeie bestuurder en gasheer. Ons hoop om gou weer te kom kuier en sal enige tyd jul plek aanbeveel.

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Perfect getaway.

We as a family just had to get away from the city with its dirty air, noise and load shedding. And we don't regret for a moment that we chose to go to Zinyala. We were received very kindly from the beginning and could breathe for once. The chalet had everything we needed and more. The kids had the best weekend ever. We roasted marshmallows in the boma, enjoyed the sunset tremendously, appreciated the birdsong, and much more. The stars were beautiful on Saturday night and my little girl was enchanted with her very first shooting star - she would like to move there permanently and live there. Many thanks also to Petrus - you are a very good manager and host. We hope to visit again soon and will recommend your place anytime.

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Sharon M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharon M
Large group

A true gem of the bushveld - a home with gorgeous mountains and wildlife, arrive as a guest and leave as family.

Overseas family could finally come visit and we chose Zinyala to make memories, everything you could wish for on a rainy weekend getaway, staff especially Petros where amazing and genuinely looked out for our every need before we even knew we had it! You do arrive as a guest and leave as family will be back for sure, thanks again Riana.

Viwe S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Viwe S
With partner

Refreshing and beautiful.

It was an awesome stay.

Lisl L - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisl L
With partner

Dit was baie lekker en die wild was fantasties.

Dit was 'n baie mooi plek, rustig en net wat 'n mens nodig het na 'n besige week.

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It was very nice and the wildlife was fantastic.

It was a very nice place, peaceful and just what one needs after a busy week.

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Sakkie D - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sakkie D
With partner

Lekker stil en rustig.

As jy net wil rus en vrede hê en ontspan!

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Nice quiet and peaceful.

If you just want peace and quiet and relax!

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Rachel M - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachel M
Family with young children

Amazing

Relaxing and a time to remember.

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

Lekker plek om uit te rus en die bosveld te geniet.

Ek sal die plek enige tyd weer besoek en het ook al aan vriende die plek voorgestel.

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Nice place to rest and enjoy the woodland.

I will visit the place again anytime and have also recommended the place to friends.

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

Bosveld op sy beste.

Heerlik gekuier, love die kameelperde.

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Bushveld at its best.

Lovely stay, loved the giraffes.

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Denise S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denise S
With partner

Rustige, veilige atmosfeer! Uitstekende diens! Pragtige omgewing! Netjiese terrein en verblyf!

Ons het heerlik gerus! Puik diens! Kan beslis aanbeveel! Vanaf bespreking, aankoms, verblyf, wildrit, personeel. Alles was puik!

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Quiet, safe atmosphere! Excellent service! Beautiful setting! Neat site and accommodation!

We had a wonderful rest! Great service! Can definitely recommend! From booking, arrival, accommodation, game drive, staff. Everything was great!

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

Uitstekende naweekwegbreek.

Baie lekker gekuier. Vriendelike personeel. Dit is verseker 'n stukkie bos-paradys.

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Excellent weekend getaway.

Had a great time. Friendly staff. It is a piece of forest paradise for sure.

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Ina V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ina V
Family with teenagers

Bosveld rus en vrede teen 'n bekostigbare prys.

Ons het ons kuier by Zinyala baie geniet. Die verblyf was gemaklik, hoewel meer pakplek in die kombuis welkom sal wees. Die stoepie met sy oorhang is 'n heerlike kuierplek, sowel as die kuierarea by die Klubhuis. Die Bosveldvisvangers het ons die hele naweek vermaak en ons het die voorreg gehad om 'n uil van baie naby af te kon sit en dophou. Dit het grootliks gereën die naweek, maar het ons nie ingehok gevoel nie. Dit was rus vir ons siele om tyd daar deur te bring. Petrus en sy familie is 'n groot aanwins en laat mens dadelik welkom voel.

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Bushveld peace and quiet at an affordable price.

We really enjoyed our stay at Zinyala. The accommodation was comfortable, although more storage space in the kitchen would be welcome. The stoepie with its overhang is a lovely place to hang out, as well as the hangout area at the Clubhouse. The Bosveld ospreys entertained us all weekend and we had the privilege of being able to sit and watch an owl from very close. It rained a lot this weekend, but we didn't feel cooped up. It was rest for our souls to spend time there. Petrus and his family are a great asset and make you feel welcome immediately.

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Jaco J - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco J
With partner

Mooi sal weer gaan.

Nie veel om te sê nie, kon net 1 aand geslaap uit die 3. Weens waterpomp probleme was daar nie water op die plaas nie, maar Riana het ander blyplek gereël. So ons sal graag weer terug gaan want dis wel 'n baie mooi en rustige plek.

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Nice will go again.

Not much to say, only slept 1 night out of the 3. Due to water pump problems there was no water on the farm, but Riana arranged other accommodation. So we would like to go back again because it is a very beautiful and peaceful place.

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Sylvi N - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sylvi N
With partner

Stil en rustig.

Ons was die enigste mense daar so dit was super stil en net wat ons nodig gehad het. Jammer dat daar geen MTN-netwerkontvangs is nie.

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Quiet and peaceful.

We were the only people there so it was super quiet and just what we needed. Sorry there is no MTN network reception.

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Mario V - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mario V
Family with young children

Was baie lekker en rustig.

Was lekker en rustig en nuwe vriende gemaak en kinders het ook nuwe maatjies gemaak en lekker saam gespeel en natuur is baie mooi.

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Was very nice and peaceful.

Was nice and peaceful and made new friends and children also made new friends and had fun playing together and nature is very beautiful.

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Belinda S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Belinda S

Netjies.

Baie netjies. Ligging baie mooi maar vêr vir ons wat gholfspeel.

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Tidy.

Very neat. Location very nice but far for us who play golf.

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Malinda M - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Malinda M
With partner

Diens was puik.

As jy iets nodig gehad het was Petrus daar. Baie vriendelike diens.

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Service was good.

If you needed anything Petrus was there. Very friendly service.

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Inah N - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Inah N
With partner

It was fantastic.

We had great time. I would like to thank the manager, Petros. He was so friendly and welcoming. We arrived a little bit late, but he waited for us and he always answered his phone. The rooms are clean, but if they can only put the towels in the bathroom.

Tersia K - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tersia K
With partner

We really enjoyed our stay, will return.

Petrus, the manager, was very good and friendly. We had good chats with him. It was very quiet and peaceful with no one disturbing us. The only small problem was no towels in the bathroom.

Anelene E - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anelene E
With friends

Wonderlik en rustig.

Petrus is uitstekend en het ons baie welkom laat voel. Ons het heerlik gedraf en bergfiets gery en sal verseker weer ‘n naweek daar gaan deurbring. Die absolute stilte en wildlewe op die plaas was ongelooflik ontspannend.

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Wonderful and peaceful.

Petrus is excellent and made us feel very welcome. We had a great time jogging and mountain biking and will surely spend a weekend there again. The absolute silence and wildlife on the farm was incredibly relaxing.

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

Die cottages is heerlik privaat en als is daar wat 'n mens nodig het.

Ek voel hulle kon 'n bietjie meer moeite doen met die cottages se kombuisie. Petrus is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Alhoewel 'n mens nie 'n idee het wie die eienaars is nie. Petrus kort definitief ook hulp anders val 'n paar balle. Ons het heel naweek gesukkel om 'n game drive te bespreek. Hy kon nie terug kom na ons toe oor dit nie. Toe ons uiteindelik 'n reëling kon tref, toe staan ons Sondagoggend 7 uur en wag en geen game drive. Die eienaars kan baie meer moeite doen om spesifieke mense vir spesifieke goed aan te stel. Daar kort 'n front of house wat mens kan verwelkom en bookings doen. Daar is geen sekuriteit by die hek nie, Petrus se dogters sit daar. Daar is nie 'n bar man nie, Petrus se dogter staan agter die kroeg en weet self nie hoe werk al die dinge nie. Die plek is regtig lieflik maar Petrus en sy familie kan nie als doen nie.

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The cottages are delightfully private and have everything you need.

I feel they could have put a little more effort into the cottages' kitchen. Petrus is very friendly and helpful. Although one has no idea who the owners are. Petrus definitely also needs help, otherwise a few balls will fall. We struggled all weekend to book a game drive. He couldn't get back to us about it. When we were finally able to make an arrangement, we stood at 7 o'clock Sunday morning waiting and no game drive. The owners can put a lot more effort into hiring specific people for specific things. There is a lack of a front of house that can welcome people and make bookings. There is no security at the gate, Peter's daughters are sitting there. There is no bar man, Petrus's daughter stands behind the bar and herself does not know how all these things work. The place is really lovely but Petrus and his family can't do anything.

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Lucia D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Lucia D
Family with young children

Oulike plekkie, behalwe niks regtig om te doen nie.

Sien sterre.

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Cute little place, except nothing really to do.

See stars.

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Lindie D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindie D
Family with young children

Dit was baie rustig en ek kon ontspan en die natuur geniet.

Sal vir seker weer gaan. Was baie lekker en rustig. Natuur is mooi.

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It was very peaceful and I could relax and enjoy nature.

Will definitely go again. Was very nice and peaceful. Nature is beautiful.

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Anri P - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anri P
With partner

Rustig, die perfekte plek vir om te herlaai.

Dit was 'n ongelooflike dag van geen selfoonsein nie en net 'n rustige dag in die bos. Daar is verskeidenheid diere om te sien op die plaas en jy sukkel nie om hulle te soek nie. Ons het die rugby gaan kyk in die klubhuis waar ons ontvang is deur die vriendelike Petrus wat gereed gestaan het om ons te bedien. Die kothuise is silwerskoon en elkeen met sy eie lekker stoepie. Gaan vir seker weer 'n draai maak as ons voel ons kort net 'n tydjie weg van die gejaagde lewe.

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Peaceful, the perfect place to recharge.

It was an amazing day of no cell phone signal and just a peaceful day in the woods. There is a variety of animals to see on the farm and you won't have any trouble looking for them. We went to watch the rugby in the clubhouse where we were received by the friendly Petrus who was ready to serve us. The cottages are spotlessly clean and each with its own nice veranda. Will definitely visit again when we feel like we just need some time away from the hectic life.

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Lerato M - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lerato M
With partner

Awesome.

Lovely hideaway nest, especially the honeymoon cottages. Good privacy and relaxation. Best weekend getaway by far!

Sharnie M - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Sharnie M
With friends

Fantasties! Super stil en geen sel-ontvangs!

Petrus is ongelooflik en is regtig 'n uitstekende gasheer! Hy kry 11/10 van ons af. Heerlik gekuier en baie warm geslaap! Koste vir die boskamp net bietjie hoog as jy dit vergelyk met ander plekke.

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Fantastic! Super quiet and no cell reception!

Petrus is amazing and is a really excellent host! He gets 11/10 from us. Had a great time and slept very warm! Costs for the forest camp are a bit high if you compare it to other places.

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Tracy V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tracy V
With partner

A wonderful soul-resetting getaway!

What an amazing getaway! And big hats off to Petrus. He is most certainly a huge asset to Zinyala. We will definitely be back! The only thing we missed was a salad bowl.

Anonymous Guest - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Calmness.

We really enjoyed the tranquility, as well as the wonderful staff, especially Petrus, the caretaker. We will definitely visit again.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Marzanne B - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marzanne B
Family with young children

Diep in die bos teen 'n koppie, stil en rustig met groen grasperke en 'n gasbraaier!

Gasvrye Petrus het ons help inboek na 19:00 die aand en hy't die volgende oggend my man gehelp om 'n pap wiel te ruil, diens op sy beste! Die chalet/huisie is goed toegerus met baie mooi dekor. Ons het 'n 4x4 voertuig, maar die grondpad was steeds erg sinkplaat en klipperig, maar dis seker deel van die ervaring as ons uit die stad wil kom. Dui asb. aan op jul aanwysings hoe lank die grondpad is.

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Deep in the bush on a hill, quiet and peaceful with green lawns and gas braai (BBQ)!

Petrus knows the meaning of hospitality and he checked us in after 19:00. He also helped my husband to change a flat tire, now that is what I call service! The chalet is well-equipped and the decor is beautiful. We have a 4x4, but the road was quite bumpy, but I suppose this is part of the getaway experience. Please indicate the length of the gravel road in you directions.

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Madie C - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madie C
Family with teenagers

Dit was wonderlik.

Ek beveel dit aan vir enige iemand wat wil rus. Die rustigheid van die natuur is asemrowend. Die personeel en ontvangs is baie professioneel en hulle laat jou dadelik tuis voel. Petrus is definitief 'n aanwins vir Zinyala. Dit is netjies en dit was net lekker en baie rustig. Beveel dit definitief aan!

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It was great.

I recommend it to anyone who wants to rest. The tranquility of nature is breathtaking. The staff and reception are very professional and they make you feel right at home. Petrus is definitely an asset to Zinyala. It is neat and it was just nice and very peaceful. Definitely recommend it!

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Elizna D - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elizna D
Family with young children

Lekker gebly.

Ons het dit baie geniet, al wat ons gepla het was die gasbraai. In die bos wil mens vuur maak. Baie dankie, Petrus! Jou diens is baie goed. Ons sal beslis weer kom.

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Nice stay.

We really enjoyed it. The only with that bothered us was the gas braai. You want to make a fire in the bush. Thank you, Petrus - your service is very good. Will definitely be back.

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Lizelle M - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle M
With partner

Heerlik ontspannend, wild naby chalet.

Wat ons gesien het is wat ons gekry het, al wat kort is stoele vir boma en 'n stoel vir spieëltafel, verder was dit lekker en baie wild naby chalet.

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Wonderfully relaxing, wildlife close to chalet.

What you see is what you get. Needs chairs for the boma braai and a chair for the dressing table. That's it, otherwise nice and the wildlife came close to the chalet.

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Marlie B - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlie B

Wonderlik rustig.

Die ideale plek om te gaan rus, weg van die gejaag van die stad. Min/geen selfoonsein, rustig, tranquil, baie mooi. Pragtige akkommodasie, baie gemaklik. Het alles gehad wat ek benodig. Petrus die bestuurder is uitstekend, what a gem. Ek sal beslis weer gaan en het dit reeds aan my vriende voorgestel.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

The ideal place to go and rest, away from the rush of the city. Little to no cell signal, peaceful, tranquil and very beautiful. Stunning accommodation, very comfortable. Had everything I needed. Petrus, the manager, was excellent, what a gem. I will definitely go again and already recommended it to my friends.

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Lise G - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lise G
With partner

Ideale bestemming om te kan herlaai.

Dit was heerlik om net die veld as uitsig te he, en geen verkeer te hoor nie, net die geluide van die natuur.

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Ideal destination to recharge your batteries.

It was lovely to not only have a view over the veld, and no traffic noise, but to hear the sounds of nature.

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Adam S - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adam S
With partner

Simple and chilled.

Petrus was fantastic! Hot Springs was a nice adventure, although there was quite a bit of algae around the edges. Beautifully clean rooms and bath was amazing! Dirt road a bit bumpy, but manageable. Recommended for 3 day stay.

Mariana B - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mariana B
Family with teenagers

Baie aangenaam.

Was aangenaam verras. Fasiliteit goed met alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Petrus was ongelooflik met verwelkoming en reg deur ons verblyf. Hy kan verseker aanbeveel word as bestuurder van oord. Het wildrit baie geniet. Die omgewing is pragtig en rustig. Ons sal verseker weer van die fasiliteit gebruik maak. Ons het slegs een klagte en dit is geraas wat deur van die ander vakansiegangers veroorsaak is tot laat in die nag. Daar is nie teen hulle opgetree nie en ons kon ook nie by enige iemand daaroor kla nie. Dit het die rus verstoor en dit sal waardeer word indien in die toekoms persone streng versoek word om geen geraas van enige aard te maak nie. Plekke van hierdie aard word reeds opgesoek om van stadsgeraas weg te kom en partytjies behoort nie geduld te word nie. Voorts moet die padkaart nie verander word sodat afstande aangedui word op die getekende kaart met alle afdraai ook i.p.v van reguit strepe dit is "confusing".

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Very pleasant.

Pleasantly surprised. Facility was good with everything we needed. Petrus was incredible with his welcoming and throughout our stay. He can definitely be recommended as the manager of the resort. Enjoyed the game drive. The area is beautiful and peaceful. We will definitely make use of it again. We only have one complaint and that is that other holidaymakers made a noise until late at night. Nothing was done about it and we couldn't complain about it to anyone else. It distrubed our peace and would be appreciated if in future they request people not to make noise of any sort at all. Places like this are searched for by people who want to get away from the city noise and parties shouldn't be tolerated. From now on the road map shouldn't be changed to include the distances with all the turn offs as well instead of just straight lines, it is confusing.

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Elsa T - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsa T
Individual traveller

Heerlike bos-ervaring in pragtige akkommodasie.

Nie 100% wat verwag was nie. Wel pragtige akkommodasie en netjiese fasiliteite. Rockpool by cottage het nie water ingehad nie en die restaurant was nie in volle gebruik nie. Hopelik sal dit weer in die toekoms tot volle glorie ontwikkel. Wildbesigtiging, stap en algehele bos-ervaring wel uitstekend. Dankie Petrus, bestuurder, vir tentatiwiteit en groot werk wat jy verrig.

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Great bush experience in beautiful accommodation.

Not 100% what was expected. Beautiful accommodation and neat facilities. Rockpool at cottage did not have water in it and the restaurant was not in full use. Hopefully it will develop to full glory again in the future. Game viewing, walking and overall forest experience excellent. Thank you Petrus, manager, for tentativeness and the great work you do.

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Jill C - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jill C
With partner

Peaceful break.

Would have preferred the chalets to face the field/bush where the animals were.

Barry W - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Barry W
With partner

Baie rustig maar min om te doen.

Chalet is baie gerieflik, staf is behulpsaam. Daar is nie veel om te doen nie so as jy wil rus in vrede dan is dit ideaal.

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Very quiet but little to do.

Chalet is very comfortable, staff are helpful. There is not much to do so if you want to rest in peace then this is ideal.

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Sarel K - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Sarel K
Family with young children

Lekker rustig en vriendelike personeel.

Ons het Zinyala Private Game Reserve baie geniet. Die ligging is baie lekker (vir die wat nie omgee vir grondpaaie nie). Ons was vriendelik ontvang deur Petrus. Hy is baie aangenaam het ons baie welkom laat voel. Die kamers is netjies en mooi skoon. Die klubhuis is ook lekker. Gaan probeer hulle gerus. Lekker plek.

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Nice quiet and friendly staff.

We really enjoyed Zinyala Private Game Reserve. The location is very nice (for those who don't mind dirt roads). We were kindly received by Petrus. He is very pleasant made us feel very welcome. The rooms are neat and clean. The clubhouse is also nice. Go and try them. Nice place.

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Sue P - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Sue P
Family with teenagers

Netjies en gemaklik, goed toegerus.

Dui aan hoe lank die grondpad is. Geen selfoonontvangs nie, krag was 'n probleem met aankoms, swembad kan dalk 'n reling kry sodat mens kan vashou as jy in en uitklim, ek het voor die tyd met die eienaar reëling getref insake Sondagoggend ontbyt voordat ons vertrek. Daar was geen voorbereiding gemaak nie.

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Neat and comfortable, well equipped.

Please indicate how long the gravel road is. No cell phone reception. The power was a problem at arrival. A railing could be put up at the swimming pool so that you can hold on when getting in or out. I arranged with the owner about Sunday morning's breakfast before we left, but no preparations were made.

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

Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek by 'n pragtige plek.

Pragtige, netjiese en skoon plek. Petrus praat die mooiste Afrikaans en het goeie kennis van wild. Rina se vriendelike glimlag sal ons vir lank onthou.

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It was a lovely break at a beautiful place.

Beautiful, neat and clean place. Petrus speaks the most beautiful Afrikaans and has good knowledge of wildlife. We will remember Rina's friendly smile for a long time.

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Francy C - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francy C
With partner

Dit was gerieflik en rustig - net wat 'n mens nodig het om weg te kom van die besige stadslewe.

Die opsigter was baie vriendelik en het uit sy pad gegaan om te verseker dat ons die tyd by Zinyala sou geniet. My enigste negatiewe ding was die toestand van die grond pad na Zinyala toe. Ek kan Zinyala aanbeveel vir 'n rustige tyd weg van die besige stadslewe. Ons het baie wilde diere gesien. Zinyala het gerieflike verskillende verblyf wat almal se smake sal pas.

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It was comfortable and peaceful - just what one needs to get away from the busy city life.

The caretaker was very friendly and went out of his way to ensure we would enjoy our time at Zinyala. My only negative thing was the condition of the ground on the way to Zinyala. I can recommend Zinyala for a quiet time away from the busy city life. We saw many wild animals. Zinyala has a variety of comfortable accommodation to suit everyone's tastes.

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Arno P - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arno P
With friends

3 Aande in die boskamp.

Baie lekker in die boskamp gebly, baie rustig en die kuier-area is wonderlik!

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3 nights in the forest camp.

Very nice stay in the forest camp, very peaceful and the visiting area is wonderful!

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Pieter V - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter V
With partner

Lekker.

Wat wel gepla het, is dat alhoewel dit selfsorg is daar geen vadoeke, lappies of skottelgoedseep was nie.

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Nice.

What did bother me is that although it is self catering there were no dish towels, cloths or dish soap.

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Annelize L - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annelize L
With partner

Wonderlike wegbreek.

Goeie ontvangs, skoon, en 'n gevoel van omgee. Sal beslis aanbeveel by vriende en kennisse.

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Wonderful getaway.

Good reception, clean, and a feeling of care. Will definitely recommend to friends and acquaintances.

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Karien H - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Karien H
With partner

Baie goeie gasvryheid en lekker rustig atmosfeer.

Dit was baie lekker rustig en Petrus was baie gasvry, maar ons gasstoof binne en broodrooster was nie bruikbaar nie. Verder was dit baie lekker rustig. Baie dankie.

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Very good hospitality and nice peaceful atmosphere.

It was very nice and peaceful and Petrus was very hospitable, but our gas stove inside and toaster were not usable. Furthermore, it was very nice and quiet. Thank you very much.

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