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Reviews of Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Woodlands Gate, Elandslaagte D46 Road, 3370 Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa

#4 of 7 hotels in Nambiti Game Reserve

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 145 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    An amazing stay, would highly recommend it to anyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Really beautifully incorporated into the bush, extremely comfortable rooms with beautiful views into the bush. Food was so delicious , personal service, made us feel so special.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect, staff were exceptional and an abundance of animal viewing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Just fabulous…all was 5 star and the staff were professional friendly and always went the extra mile!!!…
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything about our experience!!!

    Loved the beautiful view!!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Best game reserve experience we’ve had so far!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite with Hot Tub - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. The signal is limited and WIFI is only available in the common areas but we were happy to have some time offline.

    The lodge is stunning with a great location as well. The staff were absolutely on point and we had so much fun we stayed an extra night! We had great animal sightings as well seeing 4 of the Big 5. Our room was excellent and the bar drinks selection was excellent. We will definitely come back

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    9.0
    Great bonding with nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really!

    The beauty of nature, lots of food with meals that have good options.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    9.0
    It was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend away. Location, accommodation, and staff were 5 star!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's not much not to like. If pushed, I feel the evening meal was somewhat disappointing; the prawns and fish were overcooked. Re accommodation: the duvet was very heavy - too heavy to sleep under!

    The location was excellent and the staff were wonderful: Henry, Robert, Siya, Shay and the others made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. The game drives were great, and thanks to Siya, we saw the big 5 - up close!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely wonderful Attention to detail , knowing your guests. Connecting with them. The team on site have wonderful knowledge and nothing is too much trouble .Promise, Henry,Richard and all the wonderful ladies. You guys are amazing and we look forward to your hospitality again soon

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities, the staff and food were OUTSTANDING.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional GetAway, beautiful location with wonderful staff, Top Tier
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to leave :-(

    Location and Staff went above and beyond

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    8.0
    it was fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet with Private Pool - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 1 night

    the signal was very bad, especially on the rooms

    location and the environment

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing stay and would go back in a second.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    10
    had an excellent experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    all good

    Breakfast was great, location great

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    10
    We’re planning when we will go again. This time was 5 nights. We need to stay longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weight I put on. It’s very difficult to turn the lovely food away.

    We were returning visitors. It’s a 1700klm drive from the cape west coast for us. And so worth it. The staff go above and beyond, the facilities are spot on, the whole team make everything run seamlessly. You come away feeling totally spoilt.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Balcony - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would prefer afternoon game drive to start a bit later (4pm would be ideal). A slightly later checkout time would also be preferred--we felt rushed to leave the bush breakfast to get back to our rooms and shower/pack/etc before having to leave.

    Excellent hospitality and staff; lovely and spacious room, and we also enjoyed hanging out and dining at the main lodge. We very much appreciated how accommodating everyone was with our child and an older grandmother.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    10
    Loved it
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was in the south of the reserve where most of the Game was, so the location is perfect. Meals are excellent and service brilliant. I love a place with a view and Umzolozolo has a beautiful view with a Warmed infinitive swimming pool. Game drives were Awesome and our guide Nols was a hoot and extremely knowledgable. Highly recommend

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    10
    Loved this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! The pool and spa could have been slightly bigger, but it wouldn't change my overall score of this place.

    We loved everything about our stay at Umzolozolo Lodge - from the stay, the facilities, the game drives to the fantastic staff. Nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond all the time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our Game Lodge stay of choice. It’s classy. Cosy. The food is AMAZING. The staff are all excellent. The game drives are spectacular. Nols is the best game ranger. Her knowledge and ability is next level.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    8.0
    Private, fulfilling and meeting my expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything about the property

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Balcony - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent service, great food, stunning game drives, very knowledgeable guides, well appointed rooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    Where everybody knows your name. Great management and staff.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing they have not already thought about.

    Umzolozolo staff are incredible, truly understand how to make guests welcome and sad to leave at the same time

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very friendly and attentive and the game drives were informative and managed to spot 4 of the big 5

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Nolls is Head Ranger and is absolutely fantastic- knowledgeable and the best ranger we have experienced. Raymond is an
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Stylish African design - clean - beautifully set out. Rooms completely private. Excellent food and hospitality and service. Outstanding guest care from arrival to departure.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable Saw plenty game in our 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet - Safari Package including two game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit dark in some area

    Everything was good Vehicles and guide was exceptional

    Stayed in March 2025

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