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Jackal Cry River View Tent

4.4

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Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 11 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.5

Location

4.5

Value for money

4.2

Service

4.4

Safety

4.3

Christo V

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Oct 2025

Great place to get well needed rest. Good place to go for a weekend well needed rest.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Christo, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5/5 review! We’re delighted to hear that Jackal Cry was the perfect place for you to enjoy some well-needed rest. That peaceful break from everyday life is exactly what we hope our guests experience. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again for another relaxing weekend getaway. Warm regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

Anton S

1 night stay ⋅ With partner

4.0

Sep 2025

Very nice. Very peaceful. Nice and relaxing. Everything you need is there, and clean.

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Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

4.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

4.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Anton, Thank you very much for your 4/5 feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a very peaceful and relaxing stay. It is also good to know that everything you needed was there and that you found it clean and tidy. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another peaceful getaway. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

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Angelique M

1 night stay ⋅ With partner

3.6

Jan 2026

Peaceful and relaxing but concerns for injury. Super cool location close to Harties and other tourist spots. Really peaceful and visits from the farm animals were a lovely surprise. When we arrived there, we were placed in a tent and then relocated to another, but the latter was not prepped for a night stay as we had seen with the first one. This was disappointing, but we made do. A word of warning though to those visiting in the rainy season: the cabin steps at the tent were especially slippery, which led to a couple of slips and a fall, which is especially concerning seeing as there is a ridge about a step away from the front of the cabin. Putting up a railing on the wooden steps leading down to the riverside would also ease the mind.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

3.0

Location

4.0

Safety

3.0

Value for money

4.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Angelique, Thank you for your 3.6/5 review and for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the convenient location near Harties and surrounding attractions, and the surprise visits from the farm animals — those are special touches we love our guests to experience. We do apologise for the inconvenience regarding the tent relocation and that the second unit was not prepared to the same standard on arrival. This is not usually the case as the tents are prepared as reservations are confirmed as we need to store some of the outside equipment indoors. Your safety feedback is especially important to us. During the rainy season, wooden steps can indeed become slippery. We appreciate you raising this concern, particularly regarding the proximity to the ridge. We are reviewing additional safety measures, including improved grip solutions and the possibility of adding a railing to enhance stability and peace of mind. We value constructive feedback as it helps us improve both comfort and safety for our guests. We hope to welcome you back again and provide a much smoother and even more enjoyable stay. Warm regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

Anonymous Guest

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

2.4

Jun 2025

Cleanliness

2.0

Service

2.0

Location

3.0

Safety

2.0

Value for money

3.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Aanda, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate honest input, especially from solo travellers, as comfort and safety are extremely important to us. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Regarding the lock, this should certainly have been properly addressed before your arrival. Even though our property is situated in a very safe and controlled environment, we understand that feeling secure — especially as a solo guest — is essential. We have since ensured that all tent units are checked for working locks as part of our arrival preparation. We also take your comments about cleanliness and utensils seriously. This is not the standard we aim to maintain, and we have reinforced our housekeeping checks to ensure that all items are thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Our tented units are rustic, farm-style accommodation, and while many guests enjoy the authentic outdoor experience, we understand that it may feel more exposed than expected, particularly at night. We are currently reviewing additional lighting solutions along pathways to improve nighttime comfort and visibility. We genuinely value your feedback, as it helps us improve both communication and guest preparation. We wish you all the best in your future travels and thank you again for sharing your experience with us. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

Christiaan K

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Jun 2024

Was a very peaceful and nice weekend. It was very nice and quiet the weekend, very nice view of the river. Everything is pretty clean there. It was quite cold in the evening, but they had electric blankets in the tents which kept us nice and warm. Will definitely visit again.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Christiaan, Thank you very much for your excellent 5/5 feedback! We are very happy to hear that you had a peaceful and enjoyable weekend, and that you enjoyed the beautiful view of the river. That is exactly the type of experience we want to create for our guests. Yes, the evenings can get quite chilly, but we are glad the electric blankets kept you warm and comfortable. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another peaceful stay. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

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Anneke B

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

May 2024

Peaceful getaway. It was a very nice and peaceful break in the beautiful nature.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Anneke, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5/5 feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a nice and peaceful getaway in the beautiful nature. That is exactly what our place is for — to catch your breath and enjoy the scenery. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing trip along the river. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

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Kaylen S

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Jan 2024

Clean, helpful, amazing, safe and calm. We had an amazing stay at Jackal Cry River View Tent. Pamela and Best were the stars of the show. We felt like VIPs with security patrolling all day and night! Ice and charcoal available with just a phone call. The dogs had a ball and would recommend it to anyone!

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Kaylen, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5/5 review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing stay and that you felt safe, calm, and well looked after. Creating that secure and relaxed environment is very important to us. Our team will be thrilled to hear your kind words — we’re very proud of them and love that they made you feel like VIPs! It’s also wonderful to know the dogs had such a great time too. Thank you for the recommendation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

Bianca S

1 night stay ⋅ With partner

4.6

Jul 2024

Loved the place. WiFi should be available to visitors. A notice to close up the place when you leave it should be put up as the monkeys loved our bread LOL.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

3.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Thanks for the review, Bianca. As part of the indemnity that guests sign, we provide all the details and warnings about the monkeys. WiFi is not mentioned as an amenity we have when you book. We want guests to disconnect from technology when they visit us. We will find ways to improve on the warning signs related to the monkeys.

Teresa D

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.8

Oct 2023

Surrounded by the natural beauty. Just a few little things to think about. Large trash cans. Daily cleaning of the braai. Cleaning the pool. A dish for dishes, because it is difficult to wash greasy things.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Hi Teresa, thanks for the feedback. I'll work on that, thanks.

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Marie J

Short stay ⋅ With friends

4.4

Dec 2023

Safe accommodation close to other holiday destinations, activities. Peaceful, quiet environment.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

4.0

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Andreas

Jackal Cry River View Tent

Dear Marie, Thank you very much for your lovely 4.4/5 feedback! We are happy to hear that you appreciated the safe accommodation and the convenient location close to other holiday destinations and activities. It is wonderful that you were also able to enjoy the peaceful and quiet surroundings. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing getaway. Kind regards, Magalies River Country Retreat Team

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Portion 91 Remhoogte Farm, Skeerpoort, 0232, North West

Sleeps 2 guests
All ages welcome
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00

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