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Reviews of Rain Farm Game Lodge 3 stars

F9 Esenembe Road, 4420 uMhlali, South Africa

#1 of 2 hotels in uMhlali

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Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Everything was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cannot fault in anyway.

    Every detail was perfect from food to accommodation and staff. The location, layout and views were amazing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    10
    30th birthday weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    We were treated like royalty and were given so many extras which were unexpected.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Awesome wild place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The remoteness and the wildlife was amazing. Just waking up to nature was awesome with wild animals roaming about. The food was incredible too. Loved everything about this place.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    I loved my stay will definitely go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    The food is amazing and love the scenery

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Incredible value for money ! A must visit location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was shocked by how loud the frogs got at night ! Earplugs would be awesome as most people don’t travel with them

    Location was incredible! Breakfast was delicious ! And the complimentary game drive was the cherry on top

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    It was a beautiful stay and the food was exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    The location and buildings

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Incredible bush escape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed needs to be a little.more comfortable

    Absolutely breathtaking scenery 😍 Unforgettable service excellence

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Very relaxing stay in beautiful setting with ample accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Waterbuck island needed cleaning up

    Excellent breakfast Beautiful setting of the Waterbuck chalet Very good Wifi reception and DSTV coverage

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a game farm, not too much game.

    The staff were really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    10
    Would definitely recommend this to others. A perfect romantic getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and value for money. Loved the spa experience and food was wonderful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    10
    a lovely stay,with great food and stuff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    I liked how clean it was,so peaceful and the staff was amazing very welcoming and attentive to us as customers

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    The staff were awesome from the moment we got there. Rooms clean. Everything was above expectation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing that I didnt like ......the food was excellent, the rooms were clean and comfortable. Husband said that there arent enough bass in the dam. :)

    The breakfast was great. The fact that you could choose from the breakfast menu instead of a set breakfast. Only wish we could have had a juice and a coffee instead of only one drink. I chose juice but wanted a coffee after I had eaten. The game drive was very very informative - Peter was a great guide. Awesome venue for a one night escape from the city.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    little run down

    Amazing Staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. The food is fantastic the accommodation is fantastic the staff are great

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    10
    Amazing, Exceptional, more than 100% Cannot wait to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only issue is the wifi connection in the rooms are not great but it wasnt a real issue for us as we went there to relax and wind down and the break from social media and otherwise was not an issue for us.

    I loved everything about this place. I went here for my honeymoon and it was amazing. I cannot wait to go back. The staff were awesome, the food was superb, the animals on site were beautiful. the rooms and facilities are exceptional.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    10
    Anniversary weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the insects 😞 but it's part of the experience.

    The room was personalised with a welcome message and brownies to celebrate my anniversary weekend. The staff were friendly and so accommodating. The game drive also gave us more insight about the farm and the animals on it. It was well worth it and will definitely be going back.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our unit, Waterbuck was built over a dam with our own little island. The birds were all around building nests.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loves everything- except for some neighbors with loud music late at night.

    Stayed in the luxury tent- most beautiful experience with the most amazing views. Giraffes, bucks etc moving around right outside our cabin. Food and drinks was phenomenal. Perfect place for some time away from your busy and noisy environment!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    was welcomed by the kind gentleman “Baba Lawrence” and Dorthy. all staff members were kind and helpful but a lady by the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothin I did not like about the property

    everything about the property was amazing all the facilities that are on their web page are spot on and the staff members were expectational (Precious, Dorthy , Peter)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    6.0
    Ideal for a short stay to view game and you like rustic charm and creosote.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    On opening the front door of the lodge we were immediately hit by the strong smell of 'creosote' or other wood treatment, which took a while to get used to. Unfortunately the strong fumes of the treatment stayed there for the entire visit. When we moved on from this location to another part of South Africa, on opening our suitcases, we were immediately aware that our clothing had become tainted by the wood treatment smell! The entire lodge is constructed of very dark wood, which meant even with the available lights on, during the day or night, the kitchen and bar area were very dark. So much so that a separate torch had to be used on most occasions especially if anything was dropped on the floor. The safe that was in one of the rooms did not operate at all. On checking out the internal battery compartment, the batteries were found to be corroded. This was reported to the reception, but unfortunately nothing was done about it!

    On arrival at the reception we were pleasantly surprised that our booking included dinner each evening as well as a game drive each day, which we weren't expecting. The breakfast and evening meal were excellent both in quantity, quality and variety. The views from the restaurant and patio area were fabulous. Every one of the entire staff were very friendly and informative and the game drive, although it didn't have any of the 'big 5' was great as there was an abundance of animals to be seen. The lodge we stayed in for the four days was part built over a dam and what can only be described as 'rustic charm, with it's own private barbeque area on an attached small island. There was plenty of rooms and showers/toilets etc to cater for a family of four. One air conditioning unit was provided to cater for all of the bedroom areas, each of the beds was also provided with a mosquito net, which was very useful. The lodge was well away from other lodges so was very private, the only visitors were wild animals during the day and an abundance of native birds.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    6.0
    Hello Africa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa never worked as no power to it until evening before we left. We stayed 2 nights. By comparison, Falcon is not a luxury room by international standards. More like a standard room. Overpriced by comparison.

    Staff wonderful and responsive Main meals great Starters need a revamp as not overly great but edible. Game drive was enjoyable Zebra etc roaming at reception was lovely

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We wanted our room to be on the dam not far from as we like to fish and be close to water

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Not save to stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in Waterbuck. THE woodhouse is in Serious need of maintanance All the deck rails is rotten and is falling apart Dangerous!!!!The entire building is sagging down in the water The plank floor is lose and my husband lift it up to show me not to walk on it!! THIS building is not save to stay in!!!You can literally push your finger through the walls!

    Location was absolutely beautiful Game drive was very nice Breakfast was delicious The furniture is beautiful and clean

    Stayed in August 2023

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