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Reviews of Lindani Game and Lodges

Melkrivier Road, Lindani Gate #1, 0530 Vaalwater, South Africa

#6 of 13 hotels in Vaalwater

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 146 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: September 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An absolute breath of fresh air. Loved the privacy, the views and the animals. Amazing helpful staff. Definitely visiting again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing bush break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff quaters loud on Saturday night.

    Private and peaceful. Great braai area. Beautiful stars.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Nature’s calling—answer here. Amazing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The common area was clean and packed with all essentials

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Can’t wait to return. Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well maintained. Quiet. Lovely walks. Such a great getaway

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is tranquil and peaceful. Beautiful for a quick and quiet getaway. The cottage has basic necessities, a microwave would have been great. Seeing wildlife from the room is an added bonus. I would book again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    10
    A bush tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The raised tents need better lighting for those cold nights reading in bed.

    We loved the solitude and tranquility we were provided with when staying in the raised camped area of the reserve. We had the whole place to ourselves for four days and that made it really extra special. Johannes was really helpful and guided us through all that was needed. The place was spotless, and the kitchen was easily one of the best equipped that we have ever come across. We were visited by warthogs, baboons, monkeys, squirrels, and a mysterious ginger cat who appeared for breakfast and dinner and slept with us every night, but disappeared back into the bush in the afternoon. We did a couple of game drives and two decent hikes, and we had the African bush experience we were looking for. It lived up to our expectations-we will come again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    10
    Another lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Love the spacious unit, privacy and being able to rest in the quiet of the Lindani bush.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful scenery and wildlife.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Signs to various chalets could be better marked.

    No breakfast was served.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    9.0
    Unexpectedly Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The mountain biking and trail running across the property is varied, diverse and it caters for all levels of riding and running. The effort into marking the trails and routes is one of the biggest pleasures of riding there. One can use Trail Forks, but it is not necessary in order to find your way around. However, the trails are very well documented on Trial Forks as well so you can mix and match ride and find shortcuts when you need to. The areas where rocks are packed to mark the route and concrete has been used to fill in the more difficult rocky areas, gives a sense of comfort that it’s ridable and you don’t have to stop to look at the obstacles before riding them. The property is big enough to ride 70kms without repeating the same areas over and over again. While riding the game viewing and the birdlife is such a treat and remarkable. The reserve feels alive with wildlife, and one sees very few other people around, so you feel that you have the place to yourselves. The picnic spots are a wonderful place to meet for drinks and snacks with the non-riders and non-runners or for after activity relaxing. The small touches that made us feel welcome like the towels folded like swans, fresh cut flowers on the table, the loo paper folded into a wild dog, the firewood, the ice in the deep-freeze and the lovely little Lindani soaps. The information file and the trail maps were a fantastic source of information and conducive to making the stay easy and the trails descriptions were really great to get an idea of where to ride, run and walk. The small things that make life easier for travellers: paper towel, a full salt cellar, the coffee plunger, hangers in the cupboards, extra blankets for the cold. The kitchen was well appointed. We loved the recycling bins. The gas water was great and our showers were perfectly hot. We love the reflection bench looking over the plain and the water hole – there was always something beautiful to see there or just experience the silence.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Gorgeous and serene weekend on a well kept farm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The access road to Stone house was a bit bumpy which made the drive a bit long between gate and house.

    Loved the bush and ease of contacting office and kitchen for anything - they were super helpful. The bush was incredibly beautiful and lush, and animals were well looked after. Very comfortable lodging and great bed linen.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    Serene!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would have liked a mirror in the bedroom and a brighter light in the bathroom (contacts).

    I could move in and stay forever. The serene atmosphere was just what we needed. I will most definitely visit again. Kitchen was a dream for the self-catering. Dishwasher an absolute bonus!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi can help to be able to connect with family while staying there

    Peace of mind and connecting with nature .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyed the stay and surroundings. It is peaceful and a extremely awesome place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The solar system audible alarm going off around 3am due to low battery level

    Very clean and good standard

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    8.0
    Great way to connect with the bush!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish there was more light in the tent.

    Well maintained and clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Road a bit flooded

    As close to mother earth as can be.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is very well kept super clean and feels more like a private home than accommodation that is used by multiple people the fresh air flora and fauna make everything even better

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    10
    reconnect with nature at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

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    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    9.0
    .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food

    Game drive

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    Geweldig voor een mix van sport, wandelen en gamedrive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Niets

    Very peaceful, feels like you have the whole game resort for yourself. Absolutely great is that you wake up with the animals that are right across the veranda. Also a nice small swimming pool, very friendly personel and nice food that you can order jn advance

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe concider small headboards for the tented camp. It makes it more comfortable when reading a book in bed.

    Johannes is a legend he is an amazing person and good guide. All the other staff also friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    10
    Great location and very comfortable houses - good for hiking, running and MTB!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    In summer after heavy rain some trails are covered with water, so not all the trails work.

    The houses were very comfortable, the location is great for hiking and mountainbiking. The warthogs came every morning to the house. The pool was big. We stayed at the Impala Lodge.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    8.0
    Our family's view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our overall experience was a delight. There was however a challenge with one of our accommodations not having hot water and eventually running out of water completely which caused an immense inconvenience. Other than that, all was well. Thank you once again.

    The Lindani Game Lodge is situated in a location which is surrounded by nature and animal life. The environment is serene, refreshing and private. Our personal guide, Mr Solly Nkhumane, was very hospitable, polite and even went beyond the call of duty in ensuring that our experience during the stay was a memorable one. Lastly, during our game drive, we stopped to indulge in delicious crunchies and assorted beverages and water, courtesy of the lodge, which was a lovely and welcomed surprise. Thank you so much for making our family's stay unforgettably worthwhile.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    The reception was most helpful from booking to arrival.our expectations of tranquility and peace were fulfilled at lindani

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a spectacular find. The house was just so comfortable and clean and such a great location. Kids went walking and riding their bicycles. The quiet and privacy is amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

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