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4.7 out of 5from 86 reviews for Pumba Chalets, Mabalingwe
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Wayne L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne L
With spouse/partner

Warm, inviting with plenty of personality.

Our stay was very short notice as another chalet was not really our cup of tea. The host made arrangements for us the same morning and we switched over to the accommodation. The unit was very inviting, comfortable and we felt very safe. We didn't feel like we were missing anything, especially when you consider how reasonable the price was. I'd definitely stay there again.

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Leon J - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon J
With spouse/partner

Het lekker gebly, en diere op ons voorstoep geniet.

Die eenheid was baie netjies en skoon. Die algehele omgewing se instandhouding is baie vervalle. Die spruit is so kosbaar, maar word oorweldig met droë takke en papier wat wereld vol le. Die terrein is erg verspoel en net so laat bly.

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Had a great stay, and enjoyed animals on our front porch.

The unit was very neat and clean. The overall environment's maintenance is very run down. The creek is so precious, but is overwhelmed with dry branches and paper that fills the world. The site is badly washed away and left to remain so.

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Elsa S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsa S
With spouse/partner

Pumba Lodge is goed geleë, naby die winkels, speelpark en swembaddens.

Ons verblyf by Pumba Lodge was van begin tot einde heerlik. Die blyplek is klein, maar baie goed toegerus en gerieflik. Dit was ook baie rustig tussen die mooi plantegroei, voëls en diere. Ek kan dit aanbeveel vir 'n baie lekker wegbreek van die stad se gewoel.

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Pumba Lodge is well located, close to the shops, play park and swimming pools.

Our stay at Pumba Lodge was wonderful from start to finish. The accommodation is small, but very well equipped and comfortable. It was also very peaceful among the beautiful vegetation, birds and animals. I can recommend it for a very nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Brigit B - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brigit B
With spouse/partner

A 'lets-do-this-again' awesome breakaway.

A lovely chalet with all you need to enjoy a very comfortable stay. It was clean and tidy upon our arrival. It has its own private little lapa overlooking a spruit at which we saw Nyala and Kudu come down for a drink. The patio too has a lovely view - beautiful trees to provide shade in which Vervet Monkeys play and superb for bird viewing. Walking distance to the pool area and farm shop (putt putt, tennis courts, coffee & curio shop there too).

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Thank you, Brigit, for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the stay at Chalet Pumba and Mabalingwe and we appreciate your support. Regards, Andre and Maretha.

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Pieter D - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter D
With spouse/partner

Prakties en netjies.

Ons het ons verblyf baie geniet. Die eenheid is goed ingerig en netjies met aankoms. Selfs die olifante het daar kom kuier. Dit is lekker sentraal geleë naby winkels, 'n swembad, restaurante, ens. Hier kan jy die vrede van die bos geniet in gerief. Baie dankie, dit was heerlik.

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Practical and neat.

We really enjoyed our stay. The unit is well furnished and tidy upon arrival. Even the elephants came to visit. It is nicely centrally located near shops, a swimming pool, restaurants, etc. Here you can enjoy the peace of the forest in comfort. Thank you very much, it was delicious.

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Baie dankie Pieter vir die terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het die verblyf geniet en waardeer julle ondersteuning baie.
Andre en Maretha

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Nicky B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicky B
With spouse/partner

Een om nooit te vergeet nie.

So was ons deel van die Mabalingwe-brand wat uitgebreek het. Pumba chalet is goed toegerus met als wat mens mag benodig, ons het die lugversorger vreeslik waardeer veral die eerste dag toe ons daar aankom en dit warm was. Die stort met sy vreeslike goeie druk was 'n groot pluspunt aangesien menige storte vir my 'n frustrasie is. Linne kan dalk bietjie opgegradeer word? Die boma-area se stoele was ook nie eintlik skoon toe ons daar aankom nie, die skoonmakers moet dalk maar oplet daarna (baie spinnerakke en so). Die vlakvarke het ons lekker kom verras, heelwat van hulle saam met die kleintjies, ons het dit vreeslik geniet. Pumba chalet is gerieflik naby aan die swembadarea en restaurante. Ons het die Vultures restaurant besoek vir die rugby en dis werklik 'n lekker restaurant met 'n baie mooi uitsig. Was by Kalahari Oasis ook die dag na die brand uitgebreek het terwyl hulle besig was om skoon te maak. Dit staan nog. En dan baie dankie aan Maretha wat so mooi alle reëlings deurgegee het na ons toe en ons op hoogte gehou het met die brandgevaar sodat ons betyds kon ontruim en die reservaat veilig verlaat. Sy het ook aangebied om ons of te vergoed vir die 2 aande wat ons op moes uitmis of dat ons 'n ander naweek kon boek. Ons het die tweede opsie gekies aangesien ons beslis weer wil teruggaan en verder "explore". Dis 'n lieflike reservaat en ek sal dit beslis aanbeveel.

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One to never forget.

So we were part of the Mabalingwe fire that broke out. Pumba chalet is well equipped with everything one might need, we really appreciated the air conditioner especially the first day when we got there and it was hot. The shower with its incredibly good pressure was a big plus as many showers are a frustration for me. Linens could be upgraded a bit? The boma area's chairs were also not really clean when we got there, the cleaners might have to pay attention to that (lots of cobwebs and such). The warthogs came to surprise us, quite a few of them with the little ones, we enjoyed it tremendously. Pumba chalet is conveniently close to the pool area and restaurants. We visited the Vultures restaurant for the rugby and it really is a nice restaurant with a very nice view. Was at Kalahari Oasis also the day after the fire broke out while they were cleaning up. It still stands. And then a big thank you to Maretha who so nicely passed on all the arrangements to us and kept us informed of the fire danger so that we could evacuate in time and leave the reserve safely. She also offered to either compensate us for the 2 nights we had to miss or that we could book another weekend. We chose the second option as we definitely want to go back and "explore" further. It's a lovely reserve and I would definitely recommend it.

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Pieter B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter B
With spouse/partner

Stil en rustig. Daar is genoeg om te doen vir 'n midweek wegbreek. Vat genoeg geld saam.

Ons het méér wild óm die chalets gesien as in die veld. Die ry paaie is goed versorg en is geskik vir 'n klein voertuie ook. Die "4x4"-roetes is egter vir voertuie wat hoër gelig is. Dankie.

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Quiet and peaceful. There is plenty to do for a midweek break. Take enough money with you.

We saw more wildlife around the chalets than in the field. The driving roads are well maintained and are suitable for small vehicles as well. However, the "4x4" routes are for vehicles that are raised higher. Thank you.

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Tjaart V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tjaart V
With spouse/partner

Lekker plek, vriendelike mense!

Dit was so lekker! Ons het alles gehad wat jy nodig het om net die tyd te geniet. Die eienaares is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ons sal verseker weer gaan kuier! Al die Pumbaa's wat elke dag kom kuier, die bokkies, voëltjies etc. was verseker ons hoogtepunt! Skoonmaak dame ook vriendelik en netjies, sy kan net meer moeite doen om die plekkie deeglik uit te vee voor aankoms en seker te maak alles is mooi skoon, veral die toilet! Maar dis klein teenoor die onvergeetlike tyd wat ons gehad het! Dankie baie!

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Nice place, friendly people!

It was so fun! We had everything you need to just enjoy the time. The owners are friendly and helpful. We will definitely visit again! All the Pumbaa's who come to visit every day, the goats, birds etc. was definitely our highlight! Cleaning lady also friendly and tidy, she could only put more effort into wiping the place thoroughly before arrival and making sure everything is nice and clean, especially the toilet! But that's small compared to the unforgettable time we had! Thank you very much!

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Philip R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip R
With spouse/partner

Geweldig geniet, baie goeie waarde vir geld.

Sien sterre.

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Thoroughly enjoyed, very good value for money.

See stars.

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Baie dankie Philip vir die terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het dit geniet en hoop ons sien julle weer!
Dankie vir julle ondersteuning. Ons waardeer dit baie.
Andre en Maretha

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Chantelle R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle R
Family with young children

Lovely winter break.

I stayed in Pumba Chalet A and it was lovely. It is a small unit, which is very clear from the pictures, but it has all of the amenities needed and more. We found the unit to be clean, the housekeeper friendly and helpful.

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Thank you for the feedback, Chantelle. We appreciate your support.

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Joean S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Joean S
With spouse/partner

We had a lovely relaxing stay.

I found the noise from the pool across the road was a bit much the one day. But really not enough to spoil our stay.

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Johan D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan D
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker naweek!

Plek was goed toegerus! Ons het ook baie gehou van eie privaat boma.

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Have a great weekend!

Place was well equipped! We also really liked our own private boma.

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Arno V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arno V
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Lovely place. Thank you.

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Jane S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jane S
With spouse/partner

Lekker rustige naweek.

Rustige naweek gewees. Heelwat wild gesien en sal definitief weer daar bespreek. Loopafstand van winkel en swembad.

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Nice quiet weekend.

It was a quiet weekend. Saw a lot of wildlife and will definitely book there again. Walking distance from shop and swimming pool.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons is bly julle het dit geniet.

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Jacqueline M - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqueline M
With spouse/partner

We checked in on a Friday. And on Saturday the cleaners didn't come to clean our room, they just passed.

Our door was opened to show that they can come in but they just passed screaming to each other. They cleaned 270, 267A, and other chalets. And the previous year we were there for 3 nights and the chalets were cleaned every day. But everything was excellent.

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Francois B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois B
With spouse/partner

Perfekte plekkie vir 2 mense.

Ons het ons kuier vreeslik baie geniet! Eienaar se instruksies was baie duidelik, en ons het geen probleme gehad nie. Ligging is fantasties, reg by die winkeltjie en aktiwiteitsentrum, baie netjies en skoon, en die aparte private bomatjie langs die rivier is 'n groot bonus! Elke dag 'n paar bokkies by die eenheid gesien langs die rivier! Vir 2 mense, sal ek dit beslis aanbeveel vir 'n heerlike wegbreekkans! Die enigste aanbeveling wat ek wel sal maak is die byskaffing van wifi wat deesdae basies 'n moet vir almal is.

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Perfect place for 2 people.

We enjoyed our visit very much! Owner's instructions were very clear, and we had no problems. Location is fantastic, right by the little shop and activity center, very neat and clean, and the separate private treehouse next to the river is a big bonus! Saw a few bucks at the unit by the river every day! For 2 people, I would definitely recommend it for a great getaway! The only recommendation I would make is the addition of wifi which nowadays is basically a must for everyone.

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Charlet-benalene R - Dec 2022
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlet-benalene R
With spouse/partner

Ons het elke oomblik geniet.

Ek het vir die eienaar gevra vir 'n ekstra persoon. Wow, sy't selfs die enkelbeddens dubbel gemaak en 'n bunkerbed ingesit. Ook aan haar genoem van die toilet by teëls wat los is. Die foto onder was nog beter.

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We enjoyed every moment.

I asked the owner for an extra person. Wow, she even made the single beds double and put in a bunker bed. Also mentioned to her about the toilet with loose tiles. The photo below was even better.

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Ediaan S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ediaan S
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker wegbreek.

Die chalet is wonderlik toegerus en is lekker sentraal geleë. Baie rustig en stil gewees, en ons sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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Very nice break away.

The chalet is wonderfully equipped and is centrally located. It was very peaceful and quiet, and we will definitely visit again.

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Albie C - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Albie C
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Was baie lekker, alles was daar.

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Awesome.

Was very nice, everything was there.

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Susan S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan S
With friends

Chalets goed geleë langs swembad-, winkel- en koffiewinkelkompleks.

Klein en kompak met alles wat nodig is vir lekkerbly en 'n lekker stoepie vir buitekuier. Eie boma wat in die natuur is. Blykaar kuier olifante gereeld daar. Ek het dit ongelukkig gemis.

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Chalets well located next to swimming pool, shopping and coffee shop complex.

Small and compact with everything you need for a good stay and a nice patio for hanging out outside. Own boma that is in nature. Apparently elephants visit there regularly. Unfortunately I missed it.

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Dankie vir die terugvoer Susan. Jammer die ollies het nie kom kuier nie. Ons sien uit om julle weer in die toekoms te akkommodeer.

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Chris R - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris R
Family with young children

Vriendelik en baie lekker gekuier.

Sal beslis weer van julle gebruik maak en weer na Pumba Chalets, Mabalingwe toe kom.

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Friendly and very nice visit.

Will definitely use you again and come to Pumba Chalets, Mabalingwe again.

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Dankie Chris! Julle is welkom. Bly julle het die verblyf geniet

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Mc B - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mc B
Family with young children

Altyd lekker!

Ons geniet die Olifantskamp die meeste. Kinderlik opgewonde as die olifante ons besoek op ons voorstoep.

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Always nice!

We enjoy the Elephant Camp the most. Childlike excitement when the elephants visit us on our front porch.

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Weich H - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Weich H
Family with young children

Pragtig, skoon en rustig.

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly. Perfekte wegbreek van die stad. Tannie Maretha en oom André is baie vriendelik en het ons baie welkom laat voel. Ons sal beslis oor en oor kom besoek.

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Beautiful, clean and peaceful.

We had a really nice stay. Perfect getaway from the city. Aunt Maretha and uncle André are very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be visiting again and again.

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Baie dankie vir die mooiterugvoer. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning en julle is baie welkom.

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Hennie K - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hennie K
Family with young children

Lekker plek! Waarde vir geld.

Sien sterre.

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Nice place! Value for money.

See stars.

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Elize A - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Elize A
Family with young children

Lekker deur die dag maar vrek koud in die nag.

Geen voorsiening vir beurtkrag. Geen herlaaibare ligte beskikbaar nie. Geen elektriese komberse nie.

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Nice during the day but damn cold at night.

No provision for load shedding. No rechargeable lights available. No electric blankets.

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Hanlie R - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlie R
With spouse/partner

Was worth the money.

We enjoyed our stay.

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Dankie Hanlie. Ons waardeer die terugvoer.

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Morgan M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morgan M
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi en rustige plek! Sal defnitief weer daar gaan vakansie hou!

Netjiese plek, die eenheid het reeds alles wat 'n mens moontlik nodig het! Sal defnitief hulle aanbeveel vir 'n rustige wegbreek.

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Very nice and peaceful place! Will definitely vacation there again!

Neat place, the unit already has everything one could possibly need! Would definitely recommend them for a peaceful getaway.

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Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning Morgan. Hoop om julle weer in die toekoms te huisves.

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Jeanne M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jeanne M
With spouse/partner

Lieflike plekkie - kort instandhouding.

Baie ernstige dak lek in die kombuisie, weens die reën was die kombuis meeste van die naweek onder water wat veroorsaak het dat die lig en skakelaar in die kombuis heeltyd die krag laat trip, so ons kon nie die kombuis gebruik het nie. Skoonmaker het net droë handdoeke oor al die water gegooi so ek dink hulle is bewus van dit. Kombuis was heeltyd 'n gemors met die baie reën van die naweek.

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Lovely place - low maintenance.

Very serious roof leak in the kitchen, due to the rain the kitchen was under water most of the weekend which caused the light and switch in the kitchen to trip the power all the time, so we couldn't use the kitchen. Cleaner just threw dry towels over all the water so I think they are aware of that. Kitchen was a mess all the time with the lot of rain of the weekend.

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Jeanne, ons is jammer dat die reen die verblyf bederf het. Ek sou dit waardeer het as julle ons vroeer ingelig het of die kontak nommers wat voorsien was, gebel het. Eienaars sal dit waardeer indien gaste nie wag tot hulle vertrek om probleme te rapporteer nie.

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Riana V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V
With spouse/partner

Rustige atmosfeer.

Netjiese plek met 'n rustige atmosfeer om die siel te voed.

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Calm atmosphere.

Neat place with a peaceful atmosphere to feed the soul.

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Andries Z - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andries Z
With spouse/partner

Amazing nature and people.

Beautiful surroundings and river running past the chalets was awesome.

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Willem P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem P
With spouse/partner

Baie aangenaam.

Dit was 'n baie lekker kuier maar sal verseker meer aandag moet gee aan die instandhouding buite. Die buitelig het veroorsaak dat krag heeltyd trip en was na 2 dae reggemaak. Braai op die stoep was deurgeroes en kon nie lekker braai nie, maar al die positiewe maak die kuier oor Kersfees die moeite werd. Verseker weer bespreek.

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Very pleasant.

It was a very nice visit but will definitely have to pay more attention to the maintenance outside. The outside light caused power to trip all the time and was fixed after 2 days. Braai on the stoep was rusted through and couldn't braai well, but all the positives make the visit over Christmas worth it. Definitely book again.

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Wayne P - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wayne P
With spouse/partner

Pleasant stay in the Bushveld.

The unit is small, however functions well for 2 adults and one small child with DStv, the braai area is well situated and the aircon was welcomed in the heat. You are close to all the activities, pool, tennis courts, shop and restaurant. We were very happy with our stay and would perhaps go back again in the near future. We only had two concerns, the towels and linnen did not smell good, so I'm not sure how long it was in the unit, or if washed before. Then as the units are very close to each other, we had neighbours that were very loud, drinking and coming in late, which woke us up, not what you want to expect when seeking tranquility in nature.

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Thank you for the feedback.

In response to your concerns with the following:
The linen issue will be raised with the cleaning services. Secondly, I request guests in my correspondence to report noise and feeding of animals to security who will address these issues. Alternatively, guests can also call the owner to report the matter.
We still appreciate your support.

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Dries M - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dries M
With spouse/partner

Awesome

Lekkerste naweek ooit.

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Louise S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise S
With spouse/partner

Als was baie mooi en skoon en net perfek!

Dankie vir al die moeite.

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Als was very nice and clean and just perfect!

Thanks for all the effort.

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Anton C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anton C
With spouse/partner

Heerlik

Sien sterre.

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Delicious

See stars.

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Nico G - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nico G
With spouse/partner

Lekker rustig. Chalet is baie netjies en goed toegerus.

Ons het heerlik gekuier. Dit was so rustig. Dit is lekker as die diere jou op die stoep kom groet.

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Nice and quiet. Chalet is very neat and well equipped.

We had a great time. It was so peaceful. It's nice when the animals come to greet you on the porch.

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Annamari J - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annamari J
With friends

Rustig

Het lekker gebly met 'n mooi uitsig oor die bos. Diere het vir ons kom kuier en het die verblyf aangenaam gemaak. Kon lekker vroegoggend koffie drink op die stoep en die natuur geniet. 'n Bonus was die skoonmaak van die eenheid elke dag.

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Restful

Had a nice stay with a nice view of the forest. Animals came to visit us and made the stay pleasant. Could have a nice early morning coffee on the stoep and enjoy nature. A bonus was the cleaning of the unit every day.

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Marsia K - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marsia K
With spouse/partner

Ons het heerlik gebly, was sommer slaapplek a.g.v. van funksie in die omgewing.

Ons hou baie van die reëling dat ons nêrens hoef in te check nie en dat die sleutel maklik beskikbaar was. Alles skoon en netjies. Heerlik gerus.

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We had a wonderful stay, it was just a place to sleep because of function in the environment.

We really like the arrangement that we didn't have to check in anywhere and that the key was easily available. Everything clean and tidy. Feel free to do so.

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Arina V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arina V
With spouse/partner

Rustige wegbreek!

Heerlike huis met alles wat jy benodig vir ‘n naweek in die bos. Baie skoon en netjies. Ons het al die vlakvarke en apies en bokkies om die huis geniet!

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Peaceful getaway!

Lovely house with everything you need for a weekend in the woods. Very clean and tidy. We enjoyed all the warthogs and monkeys and goats around the house!

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, Arina. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning en baie bly julle het die verblyf geniet!
Maretha en André.

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Michael P - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael P
With spouse/partner

Ons het lekker gerus in die pragtige plek.

Ons het die week lekker gerus. 'n Plek waar jy vrede en rus vir jou siel kan vind. Dankie vir die mooi ten volle toegeruste chalet. Ons het dit baie geniet tussen die diere. Dankie vir die uitstekende kliëntediens. Ons sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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We had a nice rest in the beautiful place.

We had a nice rest this week. A place where you can find peace and rest for your soul. Thank you for the beautiful fully equipped chalet. We really enjoyed it among the animals. Thank you for the excellent customer service. We will definitely visit again.

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Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning en die positiewe terugvoer. Sien uit om julle weer te huisves.

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Erdi J - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erdi J
With spouse/partner

Fantasties.

Sal beslis aanbeveel.

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Fantastic.

Will definitely recommend.

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Hannes B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes B
Family with young children

Baie rustige en gerieflike verblyf. Uitstekend geleë as jy kleingoed by jou het.

Gesin met twee peuters. Ons het 'n wonderlike tyd gehad. Baie goed geleë en ons verwagtinge oortref.

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Very peaceful and comfortable accommodation. Excellent location if you have small things with you.

Family with two toddlers. We had a wonderful time. Very well located and exceeded our expectations.

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Charmaine V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Charmaine V
With spouse/partner

Ontspannend.

Het dit geniet om die vlakvarke en eekhorinkies op my drumpel te hê. Het dit nie geniet toe die ape (soos 'n wel opgeleide bende) binne oomblikke my hele sak beskuit uit die kombuis steel. Die aparte klein bomas was ook lekker privaat. Die bokke is oral. Die grondpaaie is in 'n goeie toestand.

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Relaxing.

Enjoyed having the warthogs and squirrels on my doorstep. Didn't enjoy it when the monkeys (like a well-trained gang) stole my whole bag of biscuits from the kitchen within seconds. The separate small bomas were also nice and private. The goats are everywhere. The dirt roads are in good condition.

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Letisia S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Letisia S
With spouse/partner

Dit was heerlik gewees. Stil en rustig waar jy lekker kan ontspan.

Dit was rustig. Het heelwat bokke en vlakvarke gesien by ons chalet. Selfs volop voëllewe by die boma en river. Definitief die moeite werd.

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It had been delicious. Quiet and peaceful where you can relax.

It was peaceful. Saw quite a few goats and warthogs at our chalet. Even abundant birdlife at the boma and river. Definitely worth it.

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Arlene V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arlene V
With spouse/partner

Amazing, peaceful, had really wonderful time.

Had a wonderful weekend.

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Rouzkja R - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rouzkja R
With spouse/partner

Perfek!

Dit is 'n perfekte, netjiese en mooi plekkie met alles wat mens nodig het vir 'n wegbreek. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir mense wat 'n bietjie wil wegbreek en ontspan.

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Perfect!

It is a perfect, neat and beautiful place with everything you need for a getaway. Would definitely recommend to people who want to get away and relax a bit.

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Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning! Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

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Carien S - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carien S
With friends

Dit was great.

Skoon, veilig, rustig, baie om te sien en doen.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer Carien. Ons sien uit om julle weer in die toekoms te huisves. Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning.

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Schalk V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schalk V

Was baie lekker.

Baie lekker gekuier. Almal was baie vriendelik en die plekkie waarin ons gebly het was skoon en netjies. Beslis waarde vir geld.

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Was very nice.

Had a great time. Everyone was very friendly and the place we stayed in was clean and tidy. Definitely value for money.

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Chris O - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris O
With spouse/partner

Relaxing.

Enjoyed the game drives and braai facility.

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Susan S - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan S
With spouse/partner

Heerlik en rustige atmosfeer. Oulike plekkie en goed ingerig.

Ons het ons wegbreek tyd by Pumba geniet - net jammer die tyd het so vinnig verbygegaan.

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Lovely and peaceful atmosphere. Cute place and well furnished.

We enjoyed our break away time at Pumba - just a shame the time went by so quickly.

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Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning. Ons sien uit om julle weer te huisves.

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Susan R - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan R
With spouse/partner

Baie gerieflik

Die chalet is baie gerieflik en het als wat jy benodig vir 'n wegbreek uit die stad

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Very convenient

The chalet is very comfortable and has everything you need for a break from the city

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Baie dankie Susan. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning.
Groete
Maretha

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Nick R - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nick R
With spouse/partner

Lekker rustig.

Ons het heerlik ontspan gedurende ons 5 dag verblyf. Eenheid baie skoon en netjies. Om rustig in die boma te kan sit en braai, terwyl die diere lands die stroompie wei, was aangenaam.

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Nice and quiet.

We had a great time relaxing during our 5 day stay. Unit very clean and tidy. Being able to sit quietly in the boma and braai, while the animals graze along the stream, was pleasant.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer Nick. Bly julle het dit geniet en ons sien uit om julle weer te huisves in die toekoms.

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Minett V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Minett V
Individual traveler

Hierdie kuier was net die beste medisyne na die Covid lockdown nagmerrie!

Ek en my ouers het Pumba A en B bespreek. Die eenhede het alles wat jy moontlik kan nodig hê vir selfsorg en nog meer! Die stoepe kyk uit op die rivierloop met welige, natuurlike plantegroei. Die diere en voëls kom kuier letterlik vir jou! Nogmaals baie dankie aan Maretha vir al haar moeite om gereeld in te check. Net oor Mabalingwe in die algemeen: Die koffiewinkel het heerlike ligte middagetes. Sorg maar verder dat jy alles inpak, die winkel het baie basiese voorraad. Dis was ook jammer om die verval van die eens lieflike restaurant bo by ontvangs te sien asook die vreemde ure wat hulle oop is.

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This visit was just the best medicine after the Covid lockdown nightmare!

My parents and I booked Pumba A and B. The units have everything you could possibly need for self-catering and more! The verandas overlook the river course with lush, natural vegetation. The animals and birds literally come to visit you! Many thanks again to Maretha for all her efforts to check in regularly. Just about Mabalingwe in general: The coffee shop has delicious light lunches. Furthermore, make sure you pack everything, the store has very basic stock. It was also a shame to see the decay of the once lovely restaurant upstairs at reception as well as the strange hours they are open.

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Sean V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sean V
With spouse/partner

We just snuck away for the weekend for my wife's birthday and had an amazing time.

We will definitely come back and also recommend it to our friends.

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Thank you for the positive feedback. We appreciate your support and look forward to accommodating you in the future.

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Landie F - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Landie F
With spouse/partner

Lekker kuier!

Die eenheid is mooi skoon en netjies. Baie goed ingerig. Ons het niks gekort nie.

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Have a nice visit!

The unit is nice and clean. Very well furnished. We lacked nothing.

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Mariska W - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariska W
With spouse/partner

Absolutely lovely.

We spent our birthday weekend at Pumba Chalets. It was absolutely wonderful.

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Thank you Mariska!

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Gary F - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gary F
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier.

Als was mooi en skoon sal vir seker weer gaan - eersteklas.

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Had a great time.

Als was nice and clean will definitely go again - first class.

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Baie dankie Hope! Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning en hoop ons sien julle weer!

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George D - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
George D
With spouse/partner

Very clean and comfortable accommodation situated in the natural beauty of the bushveld.

Thank you for a great experience. Very friendly and efficient service. Will most definitely visit again.

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Baie dankie George. Dit is lekker om sulke goeie terugvoer te kry.

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Riana V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V
With spouse/partner

Asemrowend mooi en lekker gerus!

'n Netjiese en skoon eenheid! Die lugverkoeling was 'n wenner in die hitte wat ons beleef het. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Breathtakingly beautiful and relaxing!

A neat and clean unit! The air cooling was a winner in the heat we experienced. Will definitely go again.

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Dankie Riana, vir julle ondersteuning. Julle is altyd welkom en ons waardeer die terugvoer.

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Maretha B - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maretha B
Individual traveler

Vir 'n bietjie alleentyd en rustigheid is dit uitstekend!

Die chalet het presies aan my vereistes voldoen! Ek bestuur en besit aandele in 'n besige gastehuis en het nou en dan nodig om op my eie weg te breek. Kon nie vir beter gevra het nie! Die privaat boma verdien ekstra punte. Ek kon my eie vuurtjie aanmekaar slaan en rustig met 'n glasie wyn die bosbokkies dophou. Dankie julle! Ek kom weer!

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For some alone time and tranquility it is excellent!

The chalet met my requirements exactly! I manage and own shares in a busy guest house and now and then need to break away on my own. Couldn't have asked for better! The private boma earns extra points. I could make my own fire and calmly watch the ibex with a glass of wine. Thank you guys! I'm coming again!

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Baie dankie Maretha vir die terugvoer. Ek is bly jy het dit geniet en ons sien uit om jou weer te huisves.

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Sakkie B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sakkie B
With spouse/partner

Lekker wildrit 'n moet, André was great.

Lekker gekuier, baie skoon.

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Nice wild ride a must, André was great.

Had a great time, very clean.

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Ronel F - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel F
With spouse/partner

Pragtige plekkie.

Die eenheid is baie netjies en van hoë gehalte, alles wat jy nodig mag kry is beskikbaar. Baie lekker gebly, net jammer vir die bure wat hulle nie Saterdagaand aan die park reels gesteur het met hul musiek en lawaai nie. Buiten dit het ons elke oomblik geniet. Sal beslis weer by Pumba A boek.

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Beautiful place.

The unit is very neat and of high quality, everything you might need is available. Very nice stay, just a pity for the neighbors who didn't disturb the park rules on Saturday evening with their music and noise. Other than that we enjoyed every moment. Will definitely book with Pumba A again.

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Peet V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peet V
With spouse/partner

Bo verwagting goed.

Baie van ligging gehou asook uitleg en gerief van eenheid. Saterdagmiddag geraas van swembad area bietjie ongerieflik (musiek en vermaak ens.).

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Better than expected.

Loved the location as well as the layout and comfort of the unit. Saturday afternoon noise from pool area a bit inconvenient (music and entertainment etc.).

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Johan W - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan W
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker.

Lekker gebly. Wonderlike plek.

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Very nice.

Nice stay. Wonderful place.

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Ann S - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ann S
Family with young children

Heerlik ruim en gemaklik.

Heerlik en tuis! Maretha het ons tegemoet gekom met spesiale versoeke!

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Wonderfully spacious and comfortable.

Delicious and homey! Maretha met us with special requests!

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Schalk V - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schalk V
With friends

Ons het die chalet baie gerieflik gevind. Daar het niks kort gekom nie, wil asb weer daar gaan kuier!

Al die reëlings rondom die verblyf het glad verloop. Ons het veral groot waardering vir die goeie en die gehalte van kommunikasie. In die algemeen was ons verwagtinge ver oortref!

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We found the chalet very comfy. We didn't need anything more, really want to visit again!

All the arrangements went smoothly. We appreciate the good quality of communication. Our expectations were exceeded in general!

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Judy R - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judy R
Family with young children

We had a lovely time and a wonderful rest!

Enjoyed our getaway, children loved it too!

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Thank you Judy. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to accommodate you again in future.

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Susan V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan V
Family with young children

Gerieflike, skoon verblyf, vriendelike, vinnige diens!

Netjiese, gerieflike verblyf met alles wat jy nodig het byderhand. Baie om te doen! Vriendelike eienaars! Heerlike naweek weg. My kinders wou nie huis toe kom nie!

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Comfortable, clean accommodation, friendly, quick service!

Neat, comfortable accommodation with everything you need at hand. Lots to do! Friendly owners! Lovely weekend away. My kids didn't want to go home!

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Jaco D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco D
With spouse/partner

Almal was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam van die dag wat ek bespreek het tot ons vertrek.

Baie dankie.

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Everyone was very friendly and helpful on the day I booked in until our departure.

Thank you very much.

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Dominique M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dominique M
With friends

Baie lekker.

Dit was baie baie lekker gewees. Ons het elke oomblik geniet. Het alles wat jy nodig het. Loopafstand na die winkel en swembad.

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Very nice.

It was very very nice. We enjoyed every moment. Has everything you need. Walking distance to the shop and pool.

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Wilma O - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wilma O
With spouse/partner

Very nice, especially midweek.

Small but well laid out. Game drives well worth it with expert and informative guide. Thanks Steven.

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Elmarie O - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elmarie O
With friends

Rustig verblyf in die natuur.

Ons het 2 dae bespreek by Pumba chalets voor ons na ons tyddeel sou skuif. Pumba chalets is 'n baie goed versorgde 2-bed eenheid. Hulle het alles wat jy nodig het. Die baie reën het gesorg vir 'n besondere uitsig, wat ons in 30 jaar se kuiers te Mabalingwe nie beleef het nie. Hoewel ons alles ongelooflik goed ervaar het, net een kritiek. Die yskas is baie klein vir 'n selfsorgeenheid en die vriesgedeelte het nie gevries nie en ons was genoop om ons swaar kamp vrieskas na die eenheid te dra om ons vleis en ys bevrore te hou.

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Quiet stay in nature.

We booked 2 days at Pumba chalets before we would move to our timeshare. Pumba chalets are a very well maintained 2-bed unit. They have everything you need. The lot of rain ensured a special view, which we have not experienced in 30 years of visits to Mabalingwe. Although we experienced everything incredibly well, just one criticism. The fridge is very small for a self catering unit and the freezer section did not freeze and we were forced to carry our heavy camp freezer to the unit to keep our meat and ice frozen.

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Valencia M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Valencia M
With spouse/partner

Absoluut ongelooflik.

Vir seker waarde vir geld. Sal weer gaan. Baie skoon en netjies.

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Absolutely incredible.

For sure value for money. Will go again. Very clean and tidy.

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Baie dankie Valencia ons sal julle met graagte weer akkommodeer. Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning. Groete Maretha

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Johan B - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan B
With spouse/partner

Waarde vir geld. Baie goeie naweek gehad.

Netjies, goeie waarde vir geld. Het dit baie geniet. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Value for money. Had a very good weekend.

Neat, good value for money. Enjoyed it a lot. Will definitely go again.

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Baie dankie vir die ondersteuning, Johan. Ons sal julle graag weer wil akkommodeer, veral na Maart as ons die plekkie se kombuis opgegradeer het.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner
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Elize M - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize M
With spouse/partner

Braai area

Everthing was great except for the braai area which we had to clean.

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Ansu S - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansu S
Family with young children

Heerlike wegbreek in die bos vir die hele gesin!

Gerieflike chalets ideaal vir gesin met kinders. Lugversorging is 'n groot pluspunt! Geleë binne stapafstand van swembad, kafee, koffiewinkel, put-put en ander aktiwiteite.

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Great getaway in the woods for the whole family!

Comfortable chalets ideal for families with children. Air conditioning is a big plus! Located within walking distance of swimming pool, cafe, coffee shop, pit-pit and other activities.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer Ansu! Ons is bly julle het dit geniet. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Groete,
Maretha

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Morne V - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Morne V
With spouse/partner

Elke oomblik was asemrowend en 'n ervaring om oor te roem.

Ek beveel Pumba Chalet ten sterkste aan vir enige paartjie. Dis werklik 'n lekker nessie in die bosveld.

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Every moment was breathtaking and an experience to brag about.

I highly recommend Pumba Chalet to any couple. It's really a nice little nest in the forest.

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Louis L - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis L
With spouse/partner

Absoluut fantasties! Sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel vir iemand. Regtig eerste-klas!

Op aankoms het ons gevind die plekkie is skoon ek netjies. Toevallig was die eienaars (Maretha en Andre) in die chalet langsaan (die vriendelikste mense wat julle ooit sal ontmoet). Die eenheid het regtig alles wat jy aan kan dink wat jy gaan gebruik bv. borde, messe, vurke, koppies, panne ens. Let wel dit is "self-catering" so jy moet steeds jou eie kos, koffie bring, ens. maar verder is alles daar wat jy kan aan dink. Iets wat ek ook moet sê, is ons het 'n 3 jarige seuntjie, Maretha was so gaaf om addisionele beddegoed vir ons te gee waarop hy kan slaap op die "sleeper-couch". Alles is mooi skoon, van die badkamer tot by die braai-area. Maretha en Andre het ons regtig laat tuis voel. Ek sal die plekkie enige tyd vir enige iemand aanbeveel. Mabalingwe (die oord) self was briljant gewees, ons het goeie wild gesien en die paai is toeganklik selfs vir klein voertuie. Andre het ons elke oggend op hoogte gehou van waar die buffels, renosters ens gesien was. In kort, hierdie is regtig 'n fantasties plekkie, die eienaars is regtig vriendelik en het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons tuis en gemaklik te laat voel. 10/10!

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Absolutely fantastic! Would recommend to anyone anytime. Really first class!

On arrival we found the place clean and tidy. Coincidentally, the owners (Maretha and Andre) were in the chalet next door (the friendliest people you will ever meet). The unit really has everything you can think of that you will use e.g. plates, knives, forks, cups, pans etc. Note that this is "self-catering" so you still need to bring your own food, coffee, etc. but beyond that, everything you can think of is there. Something I should also say is we have a 3 year old boy, Maretha was kind enough to give us additional bedding for him to sleep on on the "sleeper couch". Everything is nice and clean, from the bathroom to the braai area. Maretha and Andre really made us feel at home. I would recommend the place to anyone anytime. Mabalingwe (the resort) itself was brilliant, we saw good game and the spawn is accessible even for small vehicles. Andre kept us informed every morning of where the buffalo, rhinoceros etc. were seen. In short, this is a really fantastic place, the owners are really friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home and comfortable. 10/10!

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Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ons waardeer dit baie. Julle is altyd welkom!

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Inge Z - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Inge Z
Family with young children

Baie netjiese eenhede met lugverkoeling.

Ons het die naweek baie geniet by Pumba Chalets!

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Very neat units with air conditioning.

We enjoyed the weekend at Pumba Chalets!

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Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer. Ons is baie bly julle het dit geniet en hoop om julle weer te akkommodeer.

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Eva M - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Eva M
With spouse/partner

An awesome getaway for a week!

The accommodation was cosy, neat and clean. We had a herd of elephants right on our doorstep, what an amazing experience. We will definitely go back!

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Thank you for the positive review, Eva. We are so glad you had such an exciting experience and thank you for the picture. Hope to see you again in future.

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Johan E - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan E
With spouse/partner

Netjies, alles wat nodig is, baie lekker tussen die bosse.

Hoewel hoofsaaklik kleinwild, is die wildlewe baie aktief en is in groot verskeidenheid. Die chalet is klein, maar gerieflik vir 2 mense. Ongelukkig word die buitestoep nie afgeskerm nie en deel mens effektief dieselfde stoep met bure. Die boma vir elke eenheid is nogal 'n verrassing.

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Neat, everything you need, very nice in the woods.

Although mainly small game, the wildlife is very active and is in great variety. The chalet is small, but comfortable for 2 people. Unfortunately, the outside porch is not screened and one effectively shares the same porch with neighbors. The boma for each unit is quite a surprise.

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Carin W - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carin W
Family with young children

Naby aan natuur met gerief.

Was 'n baie lekker naweek, als was net reg gewees. Het dalk 'n oond gemis maar het reggekom sonder een. Koue swembad is naby, warm swembad is 'n fris stappie op teen die berg.

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Close to nature with comfort.

Was a very nice weekend, if only it had been right. May have missed an oven but managed without one. Cold pool is close by, hot pool is a cool walk up the mountain.

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Carin baie dankie vir jou terugvoer! Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning baie .

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Petro J - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Petro J
With spouse/partner

Very relaxed and pleasant breakaway from the normal routine.

Glad you are busy with renovations, but it was a bit noisy to stay in the chalet next door. Then the noise of the leave blowing machine from before 8 am and the electric saw machines the whole day. But over all was it a pleasant stay and for us a good break away from the normal routine.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Very friendly people but the wild animals that have become tame make it impossible to sit outside, no cleaning services.

The owners are very nice but the unit has no cleaning service. The braai facilities were dirty and full of dust. One cannot sit outside to eat breakfast or cook or even drink coffee. One goes to the forest precisely to sit outside. We had to stay inside all the time or rather drive. The monkeys take what they want when you are outside and the facilities are not cleaned. It smelled very strongly of the pigs defecating there. We like nature but facilities need to be cleaned. Everything was dirty on Sunday - guests can't clean the braai themselves. We would like to go to Mabalingwe again but rather in the chalets.

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Leonie E - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonie E
With spouse/partner

Dis die ideale plek vir 'n vinnige wegbreek uit die stad vir lekker rus, braai en game drives en dis naby Pretoria!

Die opgegradeerde chalet is modern, netjies en het alles wat jy nodig het om heerlik te slaap, braai en kos voor te berei! Daar is 'n oulike boma area en alle toerusting is nuut. Ons sal verseker weer hier gaan wegbreek!

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Ideal place for a quick getaway from the city if you need to get some rest, braai, game drives and close to Pretoria!

The revamped chalet is modern, neat and has everything you need to sleep, braai and cook like a king! Nice boma area and everything is new. Great getaway destination, we will be back.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
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