Reviews of Ikamu's lodge
102 Chris Street, 1401 Germiston, South Africa
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery cosy and comfortable place, excellent to relax after a busy day Very friendly staff The conversation next to the fire Very good breakfast
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything, truly a hidden gem! The animals make it perfect.
We stayed for 4 nights, we found breakfast to be a bit repetitive.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHad the fireplace working
Nil
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewthe stay was excellent. it was close to where i needed to go for work so the locale was perfect. it was a literal slice of bushveld in the middle of the hustle and bustle of joburg. the owner David was the perfect host and was super accommodating. the bed was impressively comfortable!!
with the thatch roofs, it was not very sound proof being so close to the main road. although the shower was warm, it would have been a tad better if it were able to be warmer since i travelled in winter. other than that it was perfect.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place and in a location that is easy to get to. Davide is a great host and was very helpful with recommendations for trips and local places to eat.
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewJust perfect! Such an idyllic place to stay with the most perfect hosts. So friendly, it was like staying with family. Can't recommend high enough. Thank you David for having us. Such fun.
Nothing, it was all perfect
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe garden Is Amazing , peacefull Place. Davide the owner Is so polite and Always ready tò help you . I suggest this Place tò everyone
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewEverything was stunning the hosts were amazing they helped out with everything, it's a beautiful place for u to just get away and be away from everything rooms are absolutely stunning ❤️❤️
Many thanks Raeesa, it was a pleasure to end the year with your lovely Family.
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe uniqueness of the property is what would make my experience memorable.
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Ikamu's lodge is effectively unique. Thanks for this hightlight!
Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewBig spacious lodge with kitchen and anything you need. Beautiful piece of nature right in the city. Mall with shops and restaurants very close. safe neighbourhood.
That we had to leave Jusky (the owners dog) behind.
Many thanks for this great review. Sorry but we keep Yusky with us. You'll have to come back if you want to share more time with him 😉.
Reviewed: 14 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThis is a stunning place!And i mean stunning!
Nothing
Many thanks Logan. You're welcome anytime you want!
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent. Beutifull loge. Host and staff excellent
Rooms could have aircons
Many thanks Jan for this great review. It has been reported to our staff.
Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe Lodge is beautiful and while there, you completely forget that you're in the city, which we loved. David, our host, was very friendly and accommodating. The cottage was cosy, beautifully decorated and comfortable. We especially loved the fireplace and love spending the evenings infront of it watching movies - great, since the weather was freezing!
No complaints, we loved it all.
Thank you Colleen for this nice review. Even if the weather is bad, our fire places will warm you and it's a pleasure for us to share time with you around this fire. You're welcome whenever you want. Regards.
Reviewed: 21 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe room, outdoors and breakfast
Not having a remote to enter on our own.
Many thanks for this wonderfull review. Unfortunatly we can't give remotes to preserve security on the place. The area is safe but you must always take care with entrances on the property. It doesn't matter for David if you get inside or outside the property on nights. No worries with it... Hope we'll see you back soon. Regards.
Many thanks for this wonderfull review. Unfortunatly we can't give remotes to preserve security on the place. The area is safe but you must always take care with entrances on the property. It doesn't matter for David if you get inside or ou… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe enjoyed so much about Ikamu’s Lodge, the scenery, our little bungalow, breakfast and the staff
That we didn’t have more time!
Muchas Gracias Stephanie ! It was a pleasure to see you and hope will share more time with you and your cuties daughters. Hope you recovered your luggage... A très bientôt !
Reviewed: 5 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThis lodge, only a few mins away from Jo'burg is a very peaceful place. You would not expect to find such a place within a city, but here it is. I enjoyed everything about it. A little piece of nature and of the bush in the city. The owner David is lovely, welcoming, always willing to help. very nice service and team working there. I totally recommend this place. And feel free to ask them about the tours they can offer !
Reviewed: 27 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewRoom and surroundings amazing. Evening meal and breakfast excellent. Host very helpful. Very clean.
There was nothing we didn’t like
Many Thanks Tracy for this wonderfull review. It was a real pleasure to host you and we'll see you back soon !
Reviewed: 29 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
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