Reviews of Ikwanitsha Lodge
Farm Wittekleirug, 6310 Paterson, South Africa
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view. Great hospitality
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLoved the main lodge area and good food. Bungalow was nice and lighted pathway was lovely.
Poor signage in Paterson made it very difficult to locate. Single bed duvets together on a double bed was a little strange.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous setting, tranquil, very comfortable rooms and Inge is a lovely host. The breakfast in the lodge was exceptional. Makes a perfect getaway.
No criticism of the stay at all. But I would recommend arriving before sunset, we arrived late, it’s a dirt road to the rooms, nothing visible beyond the headlights. Beautiful by day!
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe loved everything about the property, the staff and of course, the game!! Peter and Ingrid were the perfect hosts and Beauty, Nina and Tamara were the perfect restaurant staff, with the very best food!! I
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIngrid went out of her way to accommodate us. Creating a beautiful birthday breakfast for my fiance.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe views, the fantastic facilities, the attention to detail ... everything.
Can't think of anything
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStunning location, Ingried was such a nice host, the ladies who cook for you are amazing and the food is delicious (especially the omelette!), the a la carte breakfast menu was a highlight too, you can hear wild life in the night, the Chalet is super clean and modern, especially the bathroom is absolutely impeccable
Breakfast buffet selection
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe view
Nothing
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIngrid was an excellent host with great tips and the location was beautiful
Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed in Ikwanitsha on our way to Addo national park. This a former farm converted into a little peace of paradise: four lodges nested on the edge of the cliff offering a breathtaking view over the ravine and mountains; a herd of zebras on the ground, bushbucks and occasional impalas roaming the property; peace, serenity and privacy. Could you want for more?
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewEverything was perfect
The Google Maps routing is not leading to the accomodation. But we got a Description prior to our arrival. Don’t miss that, it will make things much easier.
Reviewed: 27 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewJust amazing. Unbeatable views and delicious food. Ingrid and the other ladies who work there were lovely and the chalet was comfy and had everything we needed, it was really nicely decorated too. It felt very quiet and private. Good location for Addo elephant park and other private game reserves.
It was very remote up a very long dirt track but was well worth it.
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe location is truly amazing and unique. Perfect for full relaxation and reconnecting with nature. Only 4 chalets, with a lot of privacy.
Only a microwave in the kitchen may somewhat be limited for those guests who may want to bring their own food. Perhaps worth considering a small/single hob and an oven/microwave combi be added.
Reviewed: 16 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe property is really nice and you can tell a lot of thought has been put into it. The cottage was comfortable, clean and with a beautiful view.
Reviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe lodge is beautiful and very well equipped with everything you need as for example a fan for cooling and a heater and extra blankets. The lodge is equipped with a double bed, a working desk, a wardrobe, a kitchen and a bathroom. We especially liked the incredible view from the terrace. Ingrid was an amazing host, she was very caring and helpful. She booked great tours in the reserves around the area for us.
Reviewed: 29 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery average and mundane
Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewStunning views. Ingrid is a wonderful host, food was great and the ladies who served us were lovely.
Reviewed: 13 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGreat lodges !
Drive to the lodge is quite challenging and long especially at night time