Zinyala Private Game Reserve
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Tawnee B - Aug 2024
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Nice weekend away out of the city.
Monique B - Mar 2024
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Dit was great, Zinyala sien ons weer!
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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
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Fantastic.
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Fantastic.
Fantastic, very nice.
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Bastiaan E - Jul 2024
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Good stay.
Lauren D - May 2024
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Great.
Tim A - May 2023
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Excellent value and helpful staff though slightly rundown.
Yolande V - Sep 2023
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Ek was bietjie teleurgesteld met 'n paar dinge by Zinyala.
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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
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Very nice and peaceful.
It was nice and quiet, staff are very friendly.
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Lené D - Mar 2023
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Ons was nie gelukkig met ons kuier by Zinyala.
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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
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Beautiful bushveld stay.
Carin V - May 2022
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Perfekte wegbreek.
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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
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A true gem of the bushveld - a home with gorgeous mountains and wildlife, arrive as a guest and leave as family.
Viwe S - Mar 2022
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Refreshing and beautiful.
Lisl L - Oct 2022
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Dit was baie lekker en die wild was fantasties.
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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
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Lekker stil en rustig.
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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
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Amazing
Willem J - Nov 2021
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Lekker plek om uit te rus en die bosveld te geniet.
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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
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Bosveld op sy beste.
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Bushveld at its best.
Lovely stay, loved the giraffes.
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Denise S - Apr 2021
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Rustige, veilige atmosfeer! Uitstekende diens! Pragtige omgewing! Netjiese terrein en verblyf!
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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
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Uitstekende naweekwegbreek.
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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
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Bosveld rus en vrede teen 'n bekostigbare prys.
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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
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Mooi sal weer gaan.
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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
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Stil en rustig.
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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
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Was baie lekker en rustig.
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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
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Netjies.
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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
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Diens was puik.
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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
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It was fantastic.
Tersia K - Mar 2020
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We really enjoyed our stay, will return.
Anelene E - Nov 2020
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Wonderlik en rustig.
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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
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Die cottages is heerlik privaat en als is daar wat 'n mens nodig het.
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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
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Oulike plekkie, behalwe niks regtig om te doen nie.
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Cute little place, except nothing really to do.
See stars.
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Lindie D - Sep 2019
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Dit was baie rustig en ek kon ontspan en die natuur geniet.
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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
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Rustig, die perfekte plek vir om te herlaai.
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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
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Awesome.
Sharnie M - Jul 2018
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Fantasties! Super stil en geen sel-ontvangs!
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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
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A wonderful soul-resetting getaway!
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2018
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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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Marzanne B - Oct 2016
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Diep in die bos teen 'n koppie, stil en rustig met groen grasperke en 'n gasbraaier!
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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
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Dit was wonderlik.
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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
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Lekker gebly.
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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
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Heerlik ontspannend, 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
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Wonderlik rustig.
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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
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Ideale bestemming om te kan herlaai.
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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
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Simple and chilled.
Mariana B - Dec 2016
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Baie aangenaam.
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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
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Heerlike bos-ervaring in pragtige akkommodasie.
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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
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Peaceful break.
Barry W - Sep 2016
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Baie rustig maar min om te doen.
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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
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Lekker rustig en vriendelike personeel.
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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
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Netjies en gemaklik, goed toegerus.
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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
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Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek by 'n pragtige plek.
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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
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Dit was gerieflik en rustig - net wat 'n mens nodig het om weg te kom van die besige stadslewe.
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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
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3 Aande in die boskamp.
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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
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Lekker.
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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
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Wonderlike wegbreek.
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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
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Baie goeie gasvryheid en lekker rustig atmosfeer.
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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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- Capacity: 24 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: R33, Nylstroom, Bela-Bela, 0081, Limpopo