The breakfast could have been better

The comfort of the stay. It was indeed value for money. If you're looking for a bushy escape with good views and a wholesome time, this is good.

Stayed in March 2025

It’s in the middle of the bush. Quiet. Pleasant.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent base for visiting Addo. We enjoyed the guided drives in the Addo wildlife private reserve and the Addo elephant national park. Very friendly and helpful staff and guides. Running into a group of 7 lions as we left the lodge was amazing!

Stayed in February 2025

The location to the park is great. Host Brian and Jenny and Dimitri were fantastic. Breakfast could have been more exciting, but they did say they were catering for the overseas market who just like continental.

Stayed in January 2025

Everything is cool except the morning safari, you have to go to another hotel and go back to kudu for logistic issues. So you lost 1h of your sleep :/ But for night safari it’s okay.

The team is awsome, it was a good moment around the fire / meal. Dimitry, Brian and his wife wete very adorable with us. The esuipement and bed are rustik but Nice for the place.

Stayed in January 2025

The check in experience is a little difficult if you don't have access to data on your phone, so make sure you get in contact with the property beforehand if you are looking for a smooth experience.

We did a guided game drive in the private reserve, which was amazing. The staff are absolutely delightful - a particular shout out to Richard (our safari guide) and Dimitri (who looked after us at the property) as they definitely elevated our stay.

Stayed in January 2025

Nature is the best medicine. Wonderful experience. So clean and safe.

Stayed in December 2024

I thought we could walk around a little, but it turns out they now have lions and buffalo so only game drives allowed. My mistake!

Wonderful hosts, Brian and Helen, good staff, Dimitri, and good food. Slept like a log.

Stayed in November 2024

Had some issues with hot water but got the gas changed and then could have a hot shower. Game drive was expensive for locals but we were rewarded with some great sightings and an enjoyable dinner

Right in the bush with a comfortable tent experience. We opted for a game drive with dinner as we thought it was self catering and brought our food with but you need to check the catering arrangements. Bar and fire pit area nice to chill out in the evenings

Stayed in November 2024

Needs a refresh.

Stayed in November 2024

The standard of accommodation missed some finishing touches.

The location was great with giraffe and buffelo often visible, we enjoyed the friendly zebra who visited the meeting area. Good hospitality and home cooked food catering for our dietary needs. Covered outdoor area for dining and socialising with a fire pit. Bar with reasonable prices. We stayed in a brick bricked built chalet which was adequate.

Stayed in November 2024

Platform is not exactly facing the reserve. In case you want trip on private reserve, compare with Addo Wildlife and choose then.

Dimitri keeps you busy. Decent food. Nice fire

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Very friendly staff/owners. Mike and Demetri made us feel really welcome.

Stayed in October 2024

We had a fantastic stay at the lodge! The rooms were comfortable, the location was perfect and the hospitality was warm and welcoming. We were impressed by the attentive service. Looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed in September 2024

Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff

Stayed in August 2024

Really friendly and helpful hosts. Great location. Friendly animals on site.

Stayed in June 2024

There wasnt much i didnt like. Perhaps just the cold showers.😄

It was lovely being out in the bush and having some comfort in a camping setting and having good family time.

Stayed in April 2024

The location and proximity to the start of Addo Trail Run. Hospitality family oriented.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s basic but more than comfortable. The shower could use some improvement as it was either super hot or cold and kept switching between the two. But other then that, it was a perfect place for us to stay

The hosts and team were extremely friendly, helpful and supportive. They made you feel at home. Very comfy beds and space.

Stayed in March 2024

The owners and staff were absolutely wonderful - really welcoming, kind and helpful. Absolutely loved the two dogs too, and the dinners were good! They also went over and above to let me out of the game reserve at 3:30am, thank you!

Stayed in March 2024

Quiet and tranquil environment, friendly staff and good food. Comfortable accommodation with all the basics.

Stayed in March 2024

Only an afternoon game drive on offer. Cannot self drive through park.

Location was beautiful. Service was amazing. Demetri will be hard to replace

Stayed in January 2024

Its a great property. Owners and staff are great, felt like i was adoptive family. Note: you need to email or call when you think you will be at the game entrance gate, otherwise you will be waiting a long time. There is no phone or reception at gate.

Stayed in November 2023

Honestly not much I can fault the place with. It's a bush camp not a luxury lodge, it's catching up after pandemic restrictions caused financial difficulties but there is no actual lack as long as you're there to be in the midst of nature and enjoy that experience. The bar and breakfast variety is limited but perfectly adequate. It's a way from the nearest restaurant and no self-catering facilities onsite so one sort of has to book in for the additional cost of dinner but this is also good food so not actually a real problem unless you're a very picky eater, and they do their best to cater for dietary restrictions/requirements if you let them know in good time.

It's quiet and there's a good amount of space between each of the chalet's and tents. The bush camp allows the feeling of staying in the bush with lots of wildlife around, even a semi-tame zebra! I loved being able to birdwatch in the mornings and evenings. The main building has a nice set-up with big campfire space and a lookout deck as well as a bar and strong enough wifi. The owners are a wonderful couple who live nearby so always on hand, and their staff were super friendly and just lovely guys. We went on a lovely afternoon/evening safari drive with very knowledgeable ranger and great food!

Stayed in December 2023