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Reviews of Cape Vulture Lodge

Cape vulture conservancy Farm Manutsa 233KT, R36 Strijdom Tunnel Road, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa

#35 of 86 hotels in Hoedspruit

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Review Score

Based on 50 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    One of the best places we visited during our three-week honeymoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the best places we visited during our three-week honeymoon, thanks to the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, the breathtaking views, and the sense of peace the place offers. What makes it even more special is knowing that your money supports a project with purpose, focusing on environmental sustainability, education and local community. One unforgettable moment was waking up at 4 a.m. to the sound of heavy footsteps, only to discover two giraffes right in front of our tent. Encounters like this are rare given the size of the property, but it shows the beauty of the surroundings. Even on your way to the lodge, you might spot some wildlife, almost like having your own private game drive. We also did a sunset drive with a guide, which was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend spending at least two or three nights here, with a full day dedicated just to relaxing in the lodge.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is so hospitable, they will make your stay unforgettable. The food is outright delicious and the location really takes you away from your daily busy life.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    10
    Haven of peace and tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Fantastic scenery, food and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Much more than just a stop-over ….
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    A great place to stop before heading for Kruger (or on the way back). The lodge is about 20 to 25 minutes off the the R36. Your car will be parked safely inside the highly secured compound and you will be transferred by a ranger to the camp. The tent is basic but sizeable and comfortable. The bathrooms are stylish and spacious. Tents have an electric fan against the summer heat. The main lodge has good internet and a lovely view on the mountains. Breakfast and dinner were both very delicious. Chef, very well done :) Staff was very friendly and attentive - 11 out of 10. The vultures are very worthwhile seeing. Thus, get up early and enjoy …

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    9.0
    A peaceful retreat with attentive and kind staff who really go out of their way to ensure I was comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved everything

    I loved the tent, I loved the outdoor shower and the bed was so comfortable. I enjoyed going on the nature walk and spotting some vultures. The food was also incredible

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rather over priced. Rooms need a coffee/ tea station. The place lacks soul!

    Beautiful setting in a wonderful spot. The staff were exceptional

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    10
    A remarkable experience for connecting with nature in a 5 star environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Internet could be slightly improved, but given all the rest this is considered unimportant.

    The whole experience is exceptional! Every staff member went out of their way to make our stay exceptional. The staff is friendly and very professional, and the rooms/tents of a 5-star setting, are spacious, comfortable, and very clean, modern showers (inside and outside), meals outstanding, a permaculture garden providing organic food and used to teach soil improvement methods to the local community, and the vulture sighting experience of high quality, informative and staff very knowledgeable. We were a family (6 adults and 3 teenagers) and for us was one of the most likable spots in our RSA tour of 16 days, Hopefully, next time we can stay longer than 2 nights. Giraffes and other wild animals are free on the grounds and visited us during our stay, making it a truly remarkable experience.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    10
    I would return over and over again such a wonderful lodge and amazing service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! I want to keep this place a secret!

    Beautiful location, serene calm, so relaxing. Extremely comfortable beds! Staff was what made our stay special. So welcoming and took such good care of us. Very thoughtful and personal small touches were greatly appreciated. Good was sensational.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful place and space with a mission to make the world better, combined with outstanding hospitality. Wonderful people. Great design. A lot of love in all the details.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    10
    Well worth a visit, views are amazing and staff are great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fabulous location, lovely staff,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All was great. Very relaxing. You don't need to change anything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Stylish luxurious lodge, but little from any vultures
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We expected more about the vultures but were a bit disappointed that we did not learn and see more from the vultures. The name Vulture Conservany is a bit misleading. As we were the only guests, we felt a bit uncomfortable.

    Lovely atmosphere and infrastructure, extremely stylish and well integrated into the nature

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi in the rooms would have been an advantage.

    The location and facilities are exceptional. The staff are friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing hideaway, wonderful staff and food. For exploring area and wildlife, not ideal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The drive from the gate (where your car is left behind) up to the lodge and back was very time consuming. If you are planning to do day trips, this is not really the right spot. Even so if you want to see wildlife as there are very few animals at the property.

    Beautiful location, very new property. The tent was well equipped. Top notch friendly crew and outstanding food. Ideal spot for a relaxing day, to swim, to read a book.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    10
    Exeptional stay at Cape Vulture. Would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food, service of staff and general comfort is exceptional. The and views of the lodge against the mountain is breathtaking. Our stay was great value for money in comparison to other luxury lodges of a similar kind.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2023

    10
    Wow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing, everything was 5* the bedding the rooms, food , staff. The view takes your breath away. Tents are luxurious pool was sparkling clean.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2023

    10
    6* experience in nature in one of the most beautiful places in Africa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To have to leave and not stay longer.

    This is the most beautiful place you will stay in Blyde River Canyon area. All the experience is top notch! From the extremely friendly staff that will accommodate you like royalty, to the most spectacular views of the mountains, the twice a day experiences and all the knowledge about such an intriguing species such as the Cape Vultures. One of our favourites was the visit to the Permaculture Camp where you can see with your own eyes where the food served at the lodge comes from as well as learn the basic concepts of the nature cycle that guides Permaculture principles and techniques, which can be applied everywhere on the planet. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious tents with the best quality linen and comforting views of the mountain and the Blyde bush. The top indulgence experience is to enjoy the outside shower under the stars and using the natural bio products from Africology, offered as complementary. There is no aircon in the rooms since it is an off grid property, nevertheless there is a ceiling fan that will keep you well ventilated. The food and kitchen staff were very professional at attending our dietary requirements, though there is a need to keep investing in vegan and plant based recipes to be in harmony with the Permaculture concept too. The fresh swimming pool was a delight in the middle of the hot reason and I cannot stress enough the kindness and professionalism of all the staff. This is a 6* experience in nature in one of the most beautiful places in Africa.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    10
    What an amazing experience! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed everything at Cape vulture lodge. The foo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing that we didn’t like!

    The staff, how clean it was, the FOOD!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2023

    10
    From the moment you arrive at the lodge you are warmly greeted would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They could have been a coffee station in the room , but they explained to us it was because the lodge was an Eco lodge but they are planing to do something about that.

    We had to leave early however there was an amazing Continental breakfast

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Amazing service and fantastic staff who were exceptional,food was excellent and the views were incredible.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2022

    9.0
    Warm welcome accompanied by detail
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    should have Aircons

    stuff attention to detail

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2022

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This lodge is superb, such a big recommendation! ✨ Apart from the kindest and most considerate staff that make you feel so welcome and taken care of, the views are to die for from the property (which you have from everywhere, even your outdoor shower!). Also, the beds are really amazing. There is so much attention to detail here, from hand written notes and flowers upon your welcome, to fresh filtered water in every room, to amazing smelling biological shower products and lotions, to dietary considerations for each guest… Which takes us to the final highlight of this place: the FOOD! Amazing cuisine, even if you’re vegetarian…. We had a brilliant time here and can really recommend everyone. 10/10

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    6.0
    Overall felt quite expensive for what was on offer and a bit misrepresented from the pictures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The vulture viewing was quite underwhelming. Staff were very nice but a bit over eager at times. No hot water in the rooms on cloudy days due to solar power.

    Excellent food from a lovely chef. Very comfortable bed. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    6.0
    Other than that, the place is gud
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To have a pool or jacuzzi on my apartment and the outside shower could have been on the mountain view side.

    The food awesome,

    Stayed in September 2023

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