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3.9/5

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Years hosting 11

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3.9 out of 5from 17 reviews for Timbavati Safari Lodge
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
3.9/5
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
3.6/5
Francois J - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Francois J
Family with young children

Geriewe is afgeleef, kort onderhoud.

Swembad is skoon maar watervlak te laag vir die swembadpomp. Gras moet asb. gesny word. Kliëntediens was goed.

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Facilities are run down, low maintenance.

Pool is clean but water level too low for the pool pump. Grass must please be cut. Customer service was good.

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Johan C - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan C
With spouse/partner

Verblyf netjies, kos ok - ontbyt kan verbeter, baie geraas (musiek van gaste en van buite) deur die nag vanaf vroeg tot laat in die aand.

Verblyf was ok, sal koffie/ tee in kamer waardeer, kombuis maak 3 uur toe. Baie geraas deur die nag, gaste wat musiek speel tot laat, nabye taverns wat musiek speel deur die nag en tot vroeg in die oggend - kon nie nag geluide waardeer.

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Accommodation neat, food ok - breakfast could improve, a lot of noise (music from guests and from outside) throughout the night from early to late in the evening.

Stay was ok, would appreciate coffee/tea in room, kitchen closes 3 hours. A lot of noise throughout the night, guests who play music until late, nearby taverns who play music throughout the night and until early morning - could not appreciate night sounds.

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Erick Moll W - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erick Moll W
With spouse/partner

Ook na 2 jaar weer goed.

In 2015 zijn wij 5 dagen geweest, nu drie dagen. We hebben niet de rondavel gekregen die we hadden gevraagd, maar deze was ook oké. Ruim, goed bed. Helaas jammer dat het uitzicht is belemmerd door de bouw van de tenten. Wel nog rdelijk veel dieren gezien die daar vrij rod lopen. Ontbijt is erg goed. Het diner wat is de Boma werd geserveerd is ruim voldoende en van goede kwaliteit. Al met al een paar fijne dagen gehad.

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Also good again after 2 years.

In 2015 we were there for 5 days, now for three days. We didn't get the rondavel we had asked for, but this was also ok. Spacious, good bed. Alas, a pity that the view is obstructed by the construction of the tents. Well, there are still quite a lot of animals that roam freely there. Breakfast is very good. Have dinner that is worth de Boma served is ample and of good quality. All in all had a few nice days.

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Lj C - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lj C
With spouse/partner

Dit was wonderlik en soos dit op web verskyn.

Die ontvangs was uitstekend en professioneel. Die mense was almal baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Toe ons 'n versoek gerig het om nader geskuif te word was dit binne minute gereël. Die aandete was stylvol en baie smaaklik. Weereens was die personeel op hul pos en die kok was self ook teenwoordig gewees. Die ontbyt was ook goed voorgesit en smaaklik. Bestuur is ten alle tye beskikbaar vir enige gebeurlikheid. Ek sal enige tyd weer daar bespreek.

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It was great and as it appears on the web.

The reception was excellent and professional. The people were all very friendly and helpful. When we made a request to be moved closer it was arranged within minutes. The dinner was stylish and very tasty. Once again the staff were at their post and the cook himself was also present. The breakfast was also well presented and tasty. Management is available at all times for any eventuality. I would book there again anytime.

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Monnapula T - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Monnapula T
With friends

The place is a true safari experience.

See stars.

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

Lovely.

Clean and tidy with friendly staff.

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Philip N - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip N
With spouse/partner

Aangename verblyf met ontbyt en heerlike aandetes in die Boma! Bedompige, warm nagte - net waaier. Gawe personeel.

Aanbeveel as goeie waarde vir geld met heerlike maaltye ingesluit. Boma area is 'n lekker kuierplek met die kroeg en swembad. Uitstekende pad na Orpenhek.

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Pleasant stay with breakfast and delicious dinners in the Boma! Sultry, hot nights - just fan. Nice staff.

Recommended as good value for money with delicious meals included. Boma area is a nice place to visit with the bar and swimming pool. Excellent road to Orpenhek.

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Renu G - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Renu G
Family with teenagers

Great experience with the family.

Kylie the mangeress was always pleasant and helpful. Gave us good advise on places of interest to see in the area besides Kruger. Took into consideration my meal requirements and made sure I was happy. She also booked our game drives. Staff are humble and pleasant.

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Mary A - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mary A
Individual traveler

Very friendly staff and warm welcome.

Very friendly and warm staff, they make you feel at home. The rooms/rondavels could be cleaner. The hospitality and preparing your bed for the night and the mosquito net a bonus. Boma dinner and boma atmosphere was lovely.

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Helen D - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Helen D
Family with young children

Swak.

Swak, pateties. Daar was harde musiek 24 uur per dag komende van oorkant die pad. Die eetsaal was vuil en daar is geen aandete in 'n boma of by die swembad soos wat hul adverteer nie. Die etes was swak. Ontbyt was baie laat en die aandete was net gewone "bredie". Dan noem hul dit "african cuisine". Ek sal die plek glad nie aanbeveel vir enigeen nie, nog minder weer self besoek.

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Weak.

Weak, pathetic. There was loud music 24 hours a day coming from across the road. The dining hall was dirty and there is no dinner in a boma or by the pool as they advertise. The meals were poor. Breakfast was very late and the dinner was just plain "stew". Then they call it "african cuisine". I would not recommend the place to anyone at all, much less visit again myself.

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Erick Moll W - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erick Moll W
With spouse/partner

Heerlijk verblijf.

Wij hebben 5 nachten gehad in de lodge. Het was een mooie rondavel met goede voorzieningen, ruimte en rust. De auto makkelijk naast de deur en tegelijkertijd allerlei dieren die voor de rondavel lopen. Het personeel is zeer behulpzaam en vriendelijk. De voorzieningen zoals de bar en het restaurant zijn uitstekend en goed voorzien. Je krijgt veel waarde voor je geld en we hopen dan ook in de toekomst als het mogelijk is nog terug te komen. Wij bevelen Timbavati Safari Lodge van harte aan.

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Wonderful stay.

We had 5 nights in the lodge. It was a beautiful rondavel with good facilities, space and peace. The car easily next to the door and at the same time all kinds of animals walking in front of the roundabout. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The facilities such as the bar and restaurant are excellent and well equipped. You get a lot of value for your money and we hope to come back in the future if possible. We heartily recommend Timbavati Safari Lodge.

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Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are glad you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and we do look forward to your next visit.

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Hendrik D - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Hendrik D
Individual traveler

Kan nie aanbeveel as waarde vir geld nie.

Kamer baie netjies, maar 'n ketel en 'n paar koppies sou 'n groot verskil gemaak het. Ons het net een keuse gehad vir aandete. R220 vir braaivleis en pap is bietjie baie.

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Cannot recommend as value for money.

Room very tidy, but a kettle and some cups would have made a big difference. We only had one choice for dinner. R220 for braai meat and porridge is a bit much.

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Chris D - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Chris D
With spouse/partner

Verblyf was goed en personeel vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Dis 'n bietjie duur vir wat jy kry. Die lodge is reg langs die groot pad na Orpen-hek geleë. Aan die oorkant van die pad is daar 'n woon-gebied waar baie geraas vandaan gekom het soos harde musiek en karre wat jaag. Die rondawels kort 'n opknap, veral die stortvloer is seepglad. Die matras waarop ons geslaap het was deurgelê en in 'n swak toestand. Ek glo nie daar is iemand wat nie 'n seer rug sal hê as hy eers op dit geslaap het nie. Dan was daar ook van die gaste wat hulle glad nie kon gedra nie en baie geraas het. Ek glo vir die geld wat ek daar betaal het kon ek definitief iets beter gekry het. Jammer maar dis hoe ek daaroor voel .

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Accommodation was good and staff friendly and helpful.

It's a bit expensive for what you get. The lodge is located right next to the main road to Orpen Gate. On the opposite side of the road there is a residential area where a lot of noise came from such as loud music and cars speeding. The rondavels need a makeover, especially the shower floor is soapy. The mattress we slept on was worn out and in poor condition. I don't believe there is anyone who wouldn't have a sore back after sleeping on it. Then there were also some of the guests who couldn't behave at all and made a lot of noise. I believe that for the money I paid there I could definitely have gotten something better. Sorry but that's how I feel about it.

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Alta R - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta R
With spouse/partner

Baie aangenaam!

Beveel die plek aan!

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Very pleasant!

Recommend the place!

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Jacquie V - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacquie V
Family with teenagers

Had a really nice experience here. This was ideally situated close to Orpen gate. Friendly and relaxing!

Our hosts and staff were very friendly and we enjoyed our stay.

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Johan V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
Large group

Sal definitief weer daar oorbly.

Die vriendelikheid van die personeel staan uit. Ek het lanklaas soveel waarde vir geld ervaar. Ons sal beslis weer daar oorbly.

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Will definitely stay there again.

The friendliness of the staff stands out. I haven't experienced such value for money in a long time. We will definitely stay there again.

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Arno K - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Arno K
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi.

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Very pretty.

See the stars below.

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  • Capacity: 72 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: R531 Orpen Road, Hoedspruit, 1380, Limpopo
  • All ages welcome
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