Reviews

Great family getaway

Thank you so much for a great Family getaway. We all had so much fun and enjoyed every moment. The wild life was an experience and it was just awesome. The Grashopper Family

Margit Pretorius, August 2005

Exceptional accommodation, our friends and a family had a superb time

Beautiful scenery and right the house is great for big group. Room on suite is very convenient. Lynette was great and super helpful.

Shuxin Pan, July 2025

UK

Wow!!

We loved the communication with the Hostess Lynette, she was prompt in her responses to the questions we had. We got to the house and were wowed with how beautiful the place is. The house had everything, the pool was amazing, and the hot-tub was loved by everyone. We loved the size of the kitchen with an amazing refrigerator, ice-maker and even a nespresso machine. The entertainment room downstairs, snooker table, foosball and table tennis were enjoyed by all. Check-in and Check-out of the facility was a breeze. The Housekeeping was also great and punctual. We also enjoyed the company of the peacocks, they really kept the young one's entertained.

Thato Mafubelu, August 2025

South Africa

Great people, great location, great breakfasts

Great people, great location, great breakfasts

Johannes Vogel , za, August 2025

South Africa

Unforgettable getaway at Rock Cottage

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at Rock Cottage in Mabalingwe, and it was truly one of the most beautiful and special places we’ve ever stayed. From the moment we arrived, the Hostess, Lynette, made us feel so welcome with all the little extra gestures that went above and beyond. The cottage itself is stunning, beautifully designed with a great layout, fully equipped with everything we could possibly need, and set in the perfect location for game drives and other activities. The private entertainment area, pool, and breathtaking views made it feel like our own little slice of paradise. It was peaceful, private, and exactly what we needed for a relaxing break. One of the highlights was that we were able to bring along our two dogs, a German Shepherd and a Golden Retriever, who loved it just as much as we did. The fact that it was pet-friendly made our stay even more special. The service was exceptional throughout. Our hostess was absolutely lovely, and Emma, who brought us the cutest, beautifully laid-out breakfasts every morning, was such a delight to chat and laugh with as we started our day. These small touches made such a big difference and really made us feel at home. We loved it so much that we even extended our stay, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Rock Cottage is now one of our new favourites, and we would recommend it wholeheartedly to any family planning a trip to Mabalingwe. We will definitely be back again!

Kim Scholtz, August 2025

South Africa

Enjoyable

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Wonderful to be in nature, surrounded by beauty- food for your soul. Cottage very neat and has everything you need! Wonderful for memorable family time, whether you want to sit at the pool, near the braai, fire pit or on the wooden deck. Thank you also for being pet friendly! Time just went by too fast; it was way too short!

Rensia du Plessis, July 2025

Pretoria

Bateleur Lodge, Mabalingwe was the perfect family bush getaway, with many activities for all ages.

Bateleur Lodge, Mabalingwe was the perfect family bush getaway, with many activities for all ages.

Nadia Tromp, May 2025

South Africa

Weekend getaways

A hidden gem in a fantastic quiet sanctuary, surrounded by nature and its glory. Perfect place for a peaceful retreat with family or friends. Generous house, well equipped with everything you need. Host was always available to guide and assist with directions and pin locations. Animals at your doorstep. Will be back.

Marlene, June 2025

South Africa

Perfect family get away.

Beautiful and spacious property. Very clean with everything that you can need. Host was extremely friendly and could sort out any issue very quickly

Nicolaas Dyzel , June 2025

South Africa

Peaceful, quiet and great place.

Really enjoyed the stay. Nice place and location. Tucked away in the bush with great privacy.

Tanner H, May 2025

Pretoria

Great and fantastic. Need to go back!

As always I can recommend Mingwe for anyone wishing to spend some time in the bush. Love it. Will be back in the park asap!

Annette J, August 2021

Pretoria

Lovely bushveld weekend

Beautifully isolated venue away from the hustle and bustle of Mabalingwe, but close enough to the shop and other entertainment. Good amenities and plenty of little creatures came to visit. Fire pit and plunge pool were the cherry on top for us.

Eric van Den Berg, May 2024

South Africa

Lovely place! Great view and clean

Lovely place! Great view and clean

Franco Cloete, April 2025

Dolphin Coast, South Africa

More than just met our expectations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay; the place met our expectations and beyond. The area is very peaceful and would love to come back again.

Zinhle Khumalo, April 2025

Frankfurt, Germany

Comfort and quiet.

This was our 2nd stay, bathrooms nicely upgraded. We just love this place, lots of special family memories.

 

Kristian D, September 2024

Best Bush Lodge in Mabalingwe

Exceptionally well equipped lodge with stunning bush views, beautiful pool deck, fire pot, water hole, and excellent served breakfast. Great host and friendly staff.

Hugh Glyn-Jones, October 2024

Great Brittain

One of our all time favorite stays ever. WIll definately look to extend this in future.

Excellent Service. Great communication. Professional team. Great amenities. Excellent location. Super host. Great and friendly team. Amazing location. Peaceful. Animal Rich. Immediate reach out when there was a challenge with load shedding. Easy access to Mabalingwe etc. Reachable location.

Pierre, March 2025

Netherlands

Amazing lodge with a wonderful view. Cannot fault it in any way, we had a perfect experience!

Amazing lodge with a wonderful view. Cannot fault it in any way, we had a perfect experience!

Jared Smith, April 2025

Netherlands

Had a fantastic time. Both Lynette, her husband and Queros were very helful and made our stay a fantastic experience🙏

Very well kitted out, everything you need available. Beautiful setting and surroundings

Dario, January 2025

Pretoria

The entertainment area was a great space with swimming pool and an incredible sunset with views stretching for miles, and the kids had a blast.

We stayed as a family for 5 days and had a fantastic time. Lots of animals came visiting and a few eggs were filched! The entertainment area was a great space with swimming pool and an incredible sunset with views stretching for miles, and the kids had a blast. All in all a very memorable stay and we would not hesitate to come back.

Amanda Adam, April 2025

Thula-Thula Private Game Lodge