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R 40 - Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
5.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very good place to stay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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We enjoyed Mohlabetsi very much as my husband and I stayed there last year. The game drives were tremendous and Solie our guide did a wonderful job. We spotted all of the Big Five as well as numerous other animals and plants. The trackers are so enthusiastic; you can tell they have such a great passion for their job, and they bent over backwards to find the animals for us so we could get our photographs.
Our rondawel was simply but nicely decorated, and clean and comfortable with outside showers (felt like I was bathing in paradise). However, for four star accommodation, I still thought it was a little basic in some ways although at the same time, we were not expecting five star luxury.
The food was generally good, although I think our hosts should have kept away from the barbecue that night; the meat was very tough once it arrived on our plates.
I say leave all the cooking to the African ladies who worked so hard to cook and clean for us guests. They prepared some wonderful food for us, especially on the last evening. I wish I had asked for the recipe, truly delicious. Overall we had a very positive experience - great value for money.

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  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dobbs Ferry, New York
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118 reviews 118 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“If you dont have time for the whole pizza, this place is the best slice of a pie.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

My wife and I loved the place, the food the guides, the room etc. Neat having an outside shower. Very comfortable bed. Very good food. Excellent friendly informative guides. Well worth visting. This place is a fabulous place if you dont have an inclination for a long game drive. We saw 4 of the big 5 in 4 drives.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pretoria, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Best safari!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

Everything here was perfect from the friendly arrival, the good food, the fact we saw the Big 5 over two days courtesy of some fabulous tracking. A wonderful experience!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Amazing trip, amazing people and amazing property!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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people found this review helpful

My husband (Ray) and I spent 3 nights at Mohlabetsi and we loved every moment of it. Tony picked us up from the small airport in Hoedspruit and drove us to the lodge. We loved the accommodations and the fact that ther was only 10 of those individual lodges making it a very cozy and intimate place to stay.

The food was SO DELICIOUS! To be honest, I had no expectations for the food and it is funny because Ray and I tend to travel for food. But they really did exceed our tastebuds with all the yummy meals they made. The staff was very attentive and polite. The grounds were very clean and well maintained.

The game drives were AMAZING! We had Solie and Rodger take us around and we are happy to say that we saw the BIG FIVE amongst so many other animals. They were both amazing trackers and Solie was a great driver! We have many many pictures and an unforgettable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Overall, I would 200% recommend this lodge. What are you waiting for? Just book it already!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Unforgettable!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

My husband and I spent 3 days in Mohlabetsi and loved it. We arrived at the hotel a little after 4 hours after the safari tour has left. Even so, they kept a car waiting for us so we could go to the safari in that afternoon. Our guide "Solie" was excellent and at that first day, we saw elephants, rhinos, giraffes, impalas and many other animals. On the last day, a leopard came on the road and we were ecstatic. Solie, tirelessly, made ​​everything possible (and impossible), so we could see more and more closely that animal so rare. We feel like we were in a real safari, this time off-road. Terrific! All the hotel staff is very kind and concerned about making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The dinners outdoor around the campfire, under the stars, were fantastic. What wonderful nights! And the food was amazing. I recommend Mohlabetsi to all who wants to enjoy the wildlife of Africa with maximum comfort and hospitality.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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R 40 - Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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