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Reviews of Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

4 out of 5
Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor
Khaya Ndlovu Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Khaya Ndlovu is a rare gem. The beautifully curated indoor and outdoor spaces on the manor strike the perfect balance between elegance and homeliness. All the staff provide perfect but at the same time very relaxed and super friendly service. The food is delicious. South African hospitality at its best!

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the middle of a private reserve
The hotel was great! Food and service was nice, and most of the facilities were in great condition. We went on two game drives which were really well run, with very knowledgeable staff. We hope to return one day soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Caroline on 5 Mar 2019
Dear Chelsea, Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback. We looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for first or last night especially
Very close and convenient to Hoedspruit Airport (about 5 min) It’s a big lovely manor type house with rooms in the main house (I think) and another external house, gathering living room type spaces, a nice pool backyard area. I think they are their own smaller game reserve, but we didn’t do a drive there. This is a good place to book just a room w/o drives included for much less. They “dehorn” their rhinos to prevent against poaching. There’s great debate on this subject. It WAS cool to see 4 rhinos at the waterhole during breakfast on the first day of our trip and also first day of 2019. A full 3 course dinner is supposed to be included in nightly rate, but we stayed over NYE & they had a party.... which sounded nice, but instead of a proper dinner, we were just served finger foods (after 2 days of traveling). We were invited to the manor’s NYE party, where we were offered drinks, so we were a bit surprised to get charged for them at check out. The rooms we had were lovely (rooms 3 & 4). we were not in the main house, but in an additional wing. Especially Loved the decor of the bathrooms. We had a family room which was MUCH more space than my son & I needed. There was a living room, a sort of dining room with antiques, 2 bedrooms with comfy beds and 2 bathrooms. The Staff was very friendly & helpful. We loved the tortoise that strolls along the grounds. Great spot for massages overlooking watering whole, lovely & refreshing pool & common sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Caroline on 22 Feb 2019
Dear Michele, Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback, it has been noted. We do look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great safari base.
Lovely friendly hotel, rooms are a little tired but the staff and location are excellent. We saw animals at the watering hole from breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Caroline on 13 Nov 2018
Dear Daniel, Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exemplary service, decor, and food. The Manor House, located within the Khaya Ndlovu Reserve, also has the best view in the lowveld. Relax by the infinity pool overlooking the waterhole, take a helicopter ride, or go on a game drive, the staff at The Manor House will see to your needs. We spent the most relaxing Sunday by the pool. Drinks and food were brought to us by Surprise, just one of the well-trained and hospitable staff on site. Our room was tastefully decorated and the bed was VERY comfortable. The Manor House feels like a home away from home. We hoped to stay again on our next trip to Hoedspruit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Caroline on 23 Oct 2018
Dear Teresa, Thank you very much for the great and valued feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Ulana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Shannon - Marketing on 21 Jun 2018
Thank-you for rating your stay 5 out of 5! So glad you enjoyed it :-)

10/10 Excellent

T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is very nice , staff is very helpful and friendly, price cues are a bit high

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and warm hospitality
Our only regret was having just one night at this idyllic hotel. The outside areas were stunning and we saw warthogs and impala at the watering hole at sundown. The staff make the real difference here with their warm hospitality, In particular, George really impressed us throughout our entire stay as well as the magnificent chef , Shane. We truly felt like cherished guests

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect relaxation on a privately game reserve.
We booked just for an overnight stay because we wanted to be close to Hoedspruit for shopping before going into Kruger. We were surprised that the Manor House is in a private game reserve. Had we know we would have stayed longer in order to fully enjoy the premises which are stunning and do game drives too. They also have a special treat for guests with a rhino interaction. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Thanks very much for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil break
Peaceful lodge set in beautiful settings. Nice and small and staff welcoming and pampered guests all the time

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem- Great location, views and service!!!
Absolutely loved this small boutique hotel and would highly recommend. On a game reserve with a wonderful view of the mountains and a close by watering hole for animal watching from a wonderful pool and veranda breakfast area. Very quiet and relaxing!!! Great service from all the staff - completed with fancy chef prepared multi-course breakfasts and dinners served family style (with the owners and included in the price) on the veranda and spa treatment (if you wish to pay extra.) A spacious suite with a nice outdoor and indoor sitting area decorated in very upscale Africa country house style. About a mile drive into Hoedspruit for shopping/ attractions and about 45 minutes from the Orlen gate of Kruger. The only negatives may be the WIFI is a bit slow in the room (but okay given the rural location) and it is way too easy to drink more than you planned and run a bar tab lounging on the patio with nice glass of South African wine each day.

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we stayed overnight at Kaya Ndlovu as we had just bought property on the neighbouring estate and wantd to see our house from the other side of the river. service, food and place were first class. just to the management of Kaya Ndlovu, thier guide Honest should not drive at 50 to 60 KM per hour with guest in the back of the vehicle at night on a sand road I would stay again any time

10/10 Excellent

Hani, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful experience in the wild
This property is amazing. Their theme is "Home away from Home" and that exactly what my family and I felt during the 3 nights we spent there. The staff were really helpful and friendly and made us feel like we were surrounded by family. Meals, all free by the way, were nice and prepared by an extremely talented chief. We shared these meals with other guests and made a couple of friends in the process. The owner also joined us sometimes for breakfast and dinner. The location is in the middle of an african reserve and surrounded by nature. It is an hour and half from Kruger park and other safari destinations. We really loved the place and we will come again to indulge in this peaceful and quite atmosphere. The only complained I had is the slow internet connection which is expected in a remote place like this. Thanks to the whole staff for the amazing experience - Emma, Clayton, Trevor, Princess, Sebastian, Yan, Ray, and everyone....

10/10 Excellent

ms lzbrg, alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place
Beautiful place Beautiful place wonderful staff excellent food and drink. The one downfall was they had 3 cats. They did offer to put them away. Would go again

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem of a place
The manor house is beautiful, the staff are wonderful and the setting (inside a game park) is fantastic. We only booked one night here as a place to stay on our way to Kruger park, however, if we'd known how wonderful this place is, we definitely would have booked two nights. The main difficulty is finding the place... Siri unhelpfully navigates you to an army base! (The locals, however, will lead you in the right direction.) I almost don't want to give this place a good review for fear that too many people will come and it will lose it's current charm, but since it's unlikely I'll be able to visit South Africa again anytime soon, it's of no personal sacrifice to let others in on this wonderful sanctuary. Enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Ella, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for a bush getaway
Khaya Ndlovu is a stylish spacious home with an amazing view, lovely pool and relax area, good dining and access to game drives or exploring the area. The staff are excellent, thanks to all (special compliments to George and JP the chef). We visited Kapama (great game viewing), drove through the reserve (very pretty), visited the spa, and relaxed by the pool. Lovely meeting the travelers staying there too (but appreciated that we could eat at another table if we wanted to). Hope to be back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night and apart from an issue on check in which was quickly resolved we nad a very good stay.The staff were first class and the main house was very interesting with fantastic views.

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family retreat
Wonderful 2 night get away..located near Blyde River Canyon near Hoedsprit, great service& amenities at hotel such as game drive options,spa, pool, relaxation..full meal services for breakfast and dinner.

10/10 Excellent

nathan, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much nicer BnB than expected with private safari or Spa available on site. Great experience.

8/10 Good

Van Riebeek, Reitz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pure treat
Very nice we will definitely go back

10/10 Excellent

Shady , Cairo, Egypt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Perfect Choice
So from where shall i begin? Everything was more than perfect. The staff is so friendly, they will facilitate everything: activities, tips and advices. Special thanks to Kate who is beyond friendly and will make u feel ur at home. Special thanks as well to Gareth, the well experienced game driver who will take u on an unforgetable drive. The lodge is very clean, has all the amenities required. Rooms are specious. Food was fantastic and the rate includes breakfast and dinner. You won't have a better view than their infinity pool, with animals playing and eating with your eye sight. Price in my opinion was very reasonable. Overall experience was extraordinary, go there if you are looking for a life changing trip.

10/10 Excellent

Lerato, Nelspruit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Experience
We really enjoyed our stay at Khaya Ndlovu Manor House. The hospitality was consistently great; from the gate keeper, to the manager, to the butler,... We were wonderfully taken care of. The staff and owners made our stay a wonderful experience. A special thank you to Goerge for his contagiously jolly attitude, TJ for the delicious meals and providing for our special requests. We will definitely consider Khaya Ndlovu Manor House for our next visit to the Hoedspruit.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gr8 Stay
Great Stay. Amazing Food. Outstanding Service.

10/10 Excellent

melissa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You wont be dissapointed
The best thing about this place is the impeccably trained staff--and that's saying something considering how lovely the grounds are. Everything here is wonderful and relaxing--the pool, the views, the rooms, the food--all exquisite. But again, the staff are the ones who really make it special. I had such a lovely stay here and will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

charmaine, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing comfortable stay
Beautiful place very relaxing felt like home without any chores. Met with many friendly people on large tables with nice food & service. Safari was great with Chris who knows Kruger well. Rooms are huge & comfy plenty of places to relax in many huge rooms & beautiful gardens.

10/10 Excellent

gary , arizona usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than I bargained for
I had been traveling around SA for about a month when I got to the Krueger area. My plan was to in from the south and work my way north. Got on expedia and found this place. Turns out it is surrounded by a private game reserve, you need to enter a gate before you get to the compound. Also, it includes dinner which expedia did not mention. Very good room and public areas. Great staff. Look at their website not the expedia shortened version. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

MJ, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay.
Unfortunately we only stayed one night (en route between safari and airport) but wish we'd allowed two as the place was so lovely and such a relaxing place to be. Gorgeous decor, fab evening meal and really warm, friendly staff. Couldn't fault it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful manor with a view on the drackensberg
We stay one night in the manor..The warm welcome of the personnel was nice after one day in the bush under the rain..we appréciated the services of George.

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Abu Dhabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A slice of Heaven
This amazing place is so relaxing and welcoming. Surrounded by a private game reserve, where you may see giraffe, warthog or jackal on the way to the lodge. The staff are wonderful and so welcoming. The food is delicious and the view from the lodge stunning. I would definitely recommend this wonderful place to my friends and family. A real out of Africa experience!!
The sunset from the lodge
My bedroom
Walking with the Carigale cat
The welcoming entrance

10/10 Excellent

Dan, philadelphia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely romantic setting ideal for relaxing stay
Beautiful lodge setting with great views and top notch service. The management and staff makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive at the airport. Airport is only 10 minute ride away which is a plus. Great food, pool, and service is second to none. My wife and I had a lovey time and didn't want to leave! Highly recommend this resort and can't wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience
First of all, the good experience started before we arrived to the hotel. The staff was very helpful giving us tips, suggestions and arranging transport and all those things,by email. The hotel, a really guest house, is awesome. Really unbelievable, like living a dream. Everything was fantastic, delicious food, stunning views (you can see a lot of animals from the pool deck, while you are enjoying drink), comfortable rooms. The staff was very friendly and ready to help us in anything that we wanted. If I have the chance to come back, I definitely will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievable! You should go.
Khaya is simply amazing! We spent 5 remarkable days there. Hotel is great, staff is amazing and the game reserves are unbelievable!!! We higly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allez y
J'ai rarement vu un personnel aussi gentil et serviable. La vue sur le parc est superbe, avec des animaux sauvages qui passent alors qu'on déjeune. Vraiment très bel hôtel et les Safari étaient vraiment top.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Iolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Klein aber fein. Der Service ist perfekt und sehr liebevoll und hilfsbereit. Würde jederzeit wieder kommen!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Shan - Marketing Manager on 3 Feb 2020
Thank-you so much for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything just perfect! The staff always takes care of everything so that you do not need to worry about anything but relax and enjoy the food and view! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Khaya Ndlovu Marketing on 22 Jul 2019
Thank-you so much for your recent review! So glad you had such a good time with us! We hope to see you again! All the best! The Khaya Ndlovu Team

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and safari experience
I spent 3 days and had an amazing stay at Khaya. The property is in a great location and has wonderful views of the mountains. The extremely attentive staff makes you feel like at home. The game drives they offer are great value for the money and the chef, that was the biggest surprise! Totally recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Shan - Marketing Manager on 12 Jul 2019
Thank-you so much for your lovely review of your recent stay with us! We are so glad you enjoyed it! Hope to see you again! kindest regards The Khaya Ndlovu Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique maison pleine de charme! On a adoré la vue sur la réserve de la piscine et du restaurant !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Caroline on 18 Apr 2019
Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Março 2019 no Kruger
O hotel é fantástico e os funcionários externamente atenciosos. Gastronomia muito boa, com ótimo jantares e café da manhã. A vista da piscina é sem igual, possível avistar animais bem próximo do lago. Altamente recomendado fazer o game drive da reserva do próprio hotel, vimos mais animais que no próprio Kruger, leões, rinos, girafas, zebras, etc, os guias são muito experientes, os carros podem sair das trilhas e entrar mata adentro, diferente do Kruger. Os quartos são muito confortáveis, porém o único inconveniente é que havia uma porta trancada entre o nosso quarto e o do vizinho, provavelmente para estender o quarto no caso de uma família estar hospedada, isso incomodou um pouco, pois era possível ouvir claramente a conversa do vizinho.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Caroline on 8 Apr 2019
Dear Gustavo, Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Valeriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Shan_Marketing on 28 Mar 2019
Thank-you so much for reviewing your stay! We hope to see you soon again :-)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa Opção!
Hotel com uma reserva privada! Excelente atendimento! Equipe super educada!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Shannon - Marketing on 10 Jan 2019
Thank-you for your recent review! We look forward to seeing you again :-) Kindest Regards The Khaya Ndlovu Team

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bästa hotellet i Sydafrika
Helt fantastiskt hotell, exakt vad man vill få uppleva på en Afrikaresa! Vi fick ett superfint mottagande redan ute på parkeringen av ägarinnan med personal. Vi fick exakt den sviten som vi hade beställt och den var precis så fin som den ser ut på bilderna. Rummet var rent och fräscht liksom resten av hotellet och det är utmärkt service. Restaurangmaten var utmärkt nästan sagolik och vi uppskattade verkligen att kocken själv kom ut och berättade om rätterna som skulle serveras, det var också bra på grund av allergier hos flickvännen. Kocken gjorde ett utmärkt jobb med detta och det blev inte ett enda fel. Ligger man och tar en drink i den underbara lagom varma infinitypolen så har man utkik till savannens vattenhål alldeles intill dit djuren kommer för att dricka och äta, Underbart! Ett ställe vi varmt rekommenderar och vi kommer gärna på besök igen. Stort tack till ägarinnan och personal som verkligen gjorde allt för att vår vistelse skulle bli minnesvärd!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Shannon - Marketing on 10 Jan 2019
Dear Mikael, Thank-you so much for your recent review! You made us all smile! We hope to see you again in the very near future! Kindest regards Shannon

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top top top
Hier gibt es wirklich nichts zu bemängeln. Der gesamte Aufenthalt war toll. Das Abendessen war ausgezeichnet, das Frühstück ebenfalls. Das Personal war sehr bemüht und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Ich wünschte wir wären länger geblieben, es gab wirklich nichts negatives.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Caroline on 9 Jan 2019
Liebe Alina, Vielen Dank für Ihren Aufenthalt und für Ihr wertvolles Feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger, Rheda-Wiedenbrück

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Khaya Ndlovu ist eine tolle Lodge mit typisch afrikanischer Einrichtung und entsprechendes Ambiente. Wir nutzten die Lodge zur Erholung und Durchführung von einigen Game Drives, die sehr schön waren mit Tierbeobachtung von Löwen, Nyla, Impalas, Giraffen u.v.m.... Sehr nett die morgendliche/abendliche Beobachtung am Wasserloch vor der Lodge, wo sich unzählige Tiere tummeln und gut zu beobachten sind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Caroline on 4 Dec 2018
Dear Rüdiger, Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sensacional
Acomodações e instalações são ótimas, comidas deliciosas e tratamento VIP.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Caroline on 31 Oct 2018
Thank you very much for your great feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lodge juste PARFAIT
Un lodge où on se sent comme à la maison ! Très belle maison d’hôte décorée avec beaucoup de goût, qui fait de cet endroit un lieu cosy, chaleureux où on se sent très bien ! Un personnel tellement sympathique, une très bonne cuisine et une vue extraordinaire ! Nous avons tellement adoré cet endroit que nous y sommes revenus 3 jrs plus tard !!! On recommande sans hésiter les safaris dans la petite réserve privée, le ranger Hendrick et le traceur Sim sont géniaux et grâce à eux nous avons pu passer plus d’1h à observer 5 lions à moins de 20 mètres de nous !! Merci !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Caroline on 17 Oct 2018
Dear Mickael, Thank you very much for the great review, we are really glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhoso
Maravilhoso, staff atencioso, hotel aconchegante, bem localizado, bela vista, comida saborosa! Me surpreendeu!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Shannon on 26 Sept 2018
Thank-you very much for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel para curtir a região dos safaris
Serviço excelente. Fazem de tudo para encantar o hóspede.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018