Cango Caves Road, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa
#8 of 25 hotels in Oudtshoorn
Guests' ChoiceBased on 319 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 June 2023
Mike
NetherlandsWaking up to the sound of hippos in the nearby lake, the morning game drive with a passionate ranger (thanks Russell!), amazing breakfast and dinner, it was a great introduction to the African bush
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Catherine
United Kingdomvery noisy geese at night
friendly staff and very snug and warm tent accommodation. not affected by the frequent electricity cuts
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Nathalie
MauritiusStaffs were pleasant and helpful. Food was excellent!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Ilse
Isle of ManWe were expecting to see more animals at the watering hole but they are evidently kept away from the main resort area out of sight and would only be seen on the game drive.
Everything!! Especially coming back from our fabulous meal in the restaurant to find the heating in the room switched on and the heated blankets switched on ready for us to climb into a nice warm bed.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Semen
RussiaGames (safari) not as expected, its look like zoo without walls, all animals like home pets. But for children it is ok. Some tents near the inside road, and bit loud during the evenings and nights.
Epic interior (tent with full size bath, electricity, heater/cooler, good view to the nature). Sounds of nature during the evenings and nights - be ready for it. Bed with electric heater is very helpful at the winter (since April till September).
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 May 2023
Helen
United KingdomOther visitors who didn't understand that a tent isn't sound proof!
The adventure of glamping, the animals, the food, the comfort, the game drive and the staff were all exceptional.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Lise
BelgiumThe cheetahs experience
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Bischof
South AfricaThe large king size bed Matress was hard for me personally but my son had a better sleep than at home!
Breakfast was superb, array of choice from bacon and eggs to fresh pastry’s and yogurt with fruit and cold meats and cheese. Staff were welcoming and friendly - special mention to Xavier who stood out! The lodge itself was superb! Can’t beat waking up in nature with the birds singing and hippos communicating! View from our tent was tops and special mention to Juan our guide on the bush safari - what a great experience and Tiaan our guide on the Meerkat experience. We really felt treated and relaxed 😎 didn’t want to leave!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Sina
GermanyThe ducks at the waterhole are loud the whole night, but earplugs are in every room.
We had our first safari there and it was amazing. Russell was a fantastic guide and you can take great pictures. If you have a room there, then you can join tours at special times. We also where at the elephant experience, which was impressive and heart-warming. The pool at the waterhole is very relaxing, watch out for the hippos. Everything is very professional and has a touch of luxury. Great restaurant as well.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Christian
Germanythe breakfast coffee;) no seriously, the place leaves little to not like, compared to other places visited during our trip
clean and well equipped lodges with attention to details, luxury almost everywhere, good value for money. restaurant and wines good. family friendly. tours were good also, very well prepared, tourist safely, child friendly, perfectly maintenance of roads (almost too meticulous for a 4x4 tour), good density of animals in the fenced zoo
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Hayley
United KingdomBuffet breakfast
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Harri
Switzerlandbrilliant way to explore a mini safari!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Kate
United Statesnothing it was great
everything was exceptional- the quality of the tents and lodge was amazing
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Melina
GermanyWonderful lodge with nice tents and friendly stuff! The meat (steak) had excellent quality!!! Definitely do the night safari! good price-performance-ratio!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Jo-anne
United Kingdomnothing
Luxury tents, with a fab outdoor shower
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Andrei
TurkeyWe couldn't set air-condition in heat mode. It was quiet cold at night. And we were a bit disappointed because of a lack of hot water in the tap. There's a bath in the tent but there isn't hot water there :(
Everything was about perfect. The best service I've ever had and check-in experience as well. Amazing restaurant, super comfortable and very convenient tent, good safari experience.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Eugene
Singapore- The air con in the room didn't seem to be able to cool down the room in the day, as if the compressor wasn't working. It gets very hot in the day, and cold at night. - Being a safari, expect some insects in the room, especially ants, so don't leave food in the open. - WiFi is patchy and that is expected given how big the site is
+ A unique experience living in a safari, with animals roaming freely. + The restaurant is extremely good, serves very delicious food, no wonder it gets crowded during lunch + Lots of paid activities to choose from, the elephant feeding was very fun + The staff were very friendly and courteous
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Claudia
Germanythe restaurant area is very noisy and loud ( depending which neighbor do you have ) sometimes it gets really crowded ( last time - 5 years ago it was different) I guess it depends how many daily visitors are coming by .
very nice staff (especially at the reception : Ghank you Jasmin) great cheetah Tour wonderful tent (recommend tent close by the lake) very professionell set up
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Carrie
United Kingdomguides were not consistent with their information. very young and inexperienced.
unique accommodation, exceptional views and lovely staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Cobie
United KingdomNothing
Loved the setting and the tents
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Graham
United KingdomNothing!!
Wonderful selection and with healthy choices
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2023
Andrew
United KingdomPeople putting towels on the sunbeds to stop others using them. Maybe they thought they were in Benidorm.
Eating at the restaurant overlooking the waterhole was a delight. Massage in the Spa was a real treat
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Jens
GermanyBetter vegetarian Meal Options
We loved the location, the safaris, the tents and the friendliness of the stuff. All the employees did all to make the guests feel comfortable. Also the pool is incredible
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Henrietta
United KingdomHaving to pay for any extras even a look around the park. Think game drives should come with the stay.
Fantastic tents. Great food.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Jacky
United KingdomThe restaurant though 4 star was as the waiter put it slow and chaotic. When you got food it was good but served without cutlery so cold once you had the tools to eat it
We loved the outside shower and the rolltop bath and the comfortable beds and the surroundings
Stayed in February 2023
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