R36 Hoedspruit, 24˚11’10.58”S 30˚32’20.53”E, 1380 Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa
#5 of 5 hotels in Karongwe Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 21 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Isaac
SingaporeThe staff were all so great and friendly! Especially Johan and his wife and our guide Frankie and Gabriel, they made our stay such a comfortable and enjoyable one. Saw all of the big 5 and many other animals like cheetahs foxes, bush babies, giraffes too. Very highly recommend this place as it doesn't have too many guests at once so you feel you have your space too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Mira
United KingdomThis was by far our best accommodation that we had in South Africa, there is nothing we didn't like - we hope to be back soon ☺️
We simply loved this lodge and our stay here!😍 We actually liked it so much that we extended it by another night. The rooms are beautiful with direct views onto the river where you can spot different animals walking by. But the best thing about this lodge is the people who work here! First and foremost, Johan and his wife Adelina, who are the managers - they are around 24/7 for any queries you might have. They made sure that we felt welcome at all times and that we were enjoying our stay to the fullest! To us, it really did feel like a home away from home! 🙏The rest of the staff are also really nice and we especially loved the food! We are real foodies who eat out a lot, and the food we had here was amongst the best we had on our whole trip - the chefs are very well trained and talented! This was our first Safari, and we enjoyed it a lot. We didn't know what to expect, really, but the guides and trackers were super kind! The price per night includes two game drives of 3 hours each (one morning and one afternoon drive) and this makes it really good value for money, in our opinion. We stayed 4 nights and managed to see all of the Big 5 animals! What we also really liked is that the reserve only allows 2 vehicles per animal sighting, so you don't feel like you're intruding the natural space of the animals. Overall, this was an amazing experience. If you're looking for a unique getaway or a honeymoon-type destination, this should be it ☺️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Belinda
United KingdomNothing
Great place everyone friendly and helpful - great guides - food pretty good too
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Javier
United StatesLoved all of the game drives!! Very personalized. Also, food was amazing!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Alicia
CanadaIncredible attention to detail, beautiful private and communal spaces, wonderful staff, amazing game drives with excellent guides.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Sarah
United KingdomMore drinks could be included- when having sparkling water with dinner and having to pay extra it detracts a little from the luxury experience.
Attention to detail was nearly faultless - staff all exceptionally friendly and helpful. Food all excellent quality, prepared and presented with passion. The setting can’t be beaten - looking out over the reserve from your balcony or breakfast table.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Bushbaby911
South AfricaNothing at all.
Everything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Nisha
United KingdomAs soon as we arrived at Becks we were greeted by Johan and Adelina with the highest level of hospitality. Everything about this lodge was exceptional; from the setting, the food, the staff and service. The attention to detail the staff provided throughout our stay went over and beyond our expectations; the small touches really made us feel special. The game drives were also lots of fun and we were lucky enough to see the Big Five during our time. Special mention to our tracker Gabriel and guide Evans who gave us the experience of a lifetime! Thank you once again for making our trip to Karongwe so memorable! Nisha and Bhaveen.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Aboutsasha
IndonesiaNone
Becks itself is beautiful, but what made our stay perfect was the staffs! Their lvl of service, hospitality, attentiveness & extraordinary effort to make everything as perfect as possible. Reine, beck's manager was especially helpful , making sure every guests are taken care of. She even did the extra miles of finding me ice blocks from town (about 1.5hours away). The service staffs, Moses, Rizen, Chef Jeanette made us feel like a family. The game drives were really good, our guide Matthew and tracker Raymondo always tried their best to try and find the animals that we would like to see, making sure we are safe. The bush walk and anti poaching walk were very interesting & recommended Staying in Beck's is not just about safari, but about feeling so comfortable like they are at home. Their, little touches and smiles warms our heart. We were really sad to say goodbye, but definitely recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Fraser
United KingdomOnly that we had to leave 😞
Truly amazing. We’ve never been so well looked after in our lives! From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble. The staff are friendly and the location gives the most amazing views whilst having meals. The rooms were so comfortable and were super clean. The entire property was well maintained throughout. Johan and Adelina ran everything impeccably and organised a couple of trips for us; the bush walk being a highlight. Our game drives were simply wonderful with Evans and Thomas who were happy to pass on their knowledge of the bush. We saw all that we wanted to, and more, often being so close to the animals whilst always feeling safe with our guides. Special thanks to Shirley, Rizen, Josina, Rueben and chefs Helen and Jeanette for their care and kindness. Thank you to all the team. Thank you for looking after us so well whilst we were with you, you made us feel like family. We will be hurrying back.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Minimah
South AfricaStaff and management are very welcome and so friendly. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Dolly
South Africanothing
good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Gianmauro
Italywe stayed in this lodge for 3 nights and everything was great. Nice rooms, kind staff and good food. in addition, our safari guides, jack and peter, proved to be competent and funny! Amazing experience, recommended to everyone.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Kieran
United KingdomFrom the moment we walked into Beck’s lodge the staff looked after us wonderfully. Every single staff member was so friendly and special mention goes to the manager Francois and our guide Jack and spotter Armando. Francois went as far as to sort out an issue we had with our rental car which is going above and beyond his duties. We had an amazing time on the game drives, the guides were respectful of the animals but at the same time knew exactly what they were doing. With luck on our side we saw a lot including lots of wild cats! The food was also amazing - every single meal was delicious. We specially enjoyed the SA Braai on our second night. The chef was wonderful and came out at dinner time to check everything was ok with our meals. It’s these small touches that makes this place really special. We had a wonderful time on our honeymoon and truly made really special memories we would cherish. Thanks to the whole Becks team for an awesome stay. From Nim & Kieran
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 15 August 2021
Mehrun
South AfricaAbsolutely loved the hospitality of the staff. Claire and Nathan made our stay comfortable and saved my birthday!! World class food!
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Mandy
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Pitter
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Belinda
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Pinky
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Rajat
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
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