Elandela Private Game Reserve, Eastgate Airport Road, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#42 of 77 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 78 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Eric
FranceNothing really ... all was perfect !
Incredible location, fantastic staff, great games. We were all alone in a 4000 hectares private reserve, and saw most of the animals. All staffs were SO friendly. I would recommend this experience to anyone !!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Vadim
United Arab EmiratesWe did 2 morning and 1 afternoon game drives with a very experienced and friendly guide. Managed to find white lions and meet rhinos crossing the road just in front of the car.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Luigi
QatarSmall swimming pool
Great family’s connecting rooms (5 people). Well organized game drive tours (morning and afternoon) included plus extra at Kruger park or night safari. Our guide Matthew went beyond expectations telling us about all animals behavior and habits. His knowledge was incredible. Francisco, the manager, helped us personally calling the airport and collecting a delayed baggage from Johannesburg. Well done! The roads connecting the property to Hoedspruit airport are under renovation and driving on the unpaved side road is a challenge. Kruger park is about 50’ minutes drive. The only big five missing in the property are the elephants.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Matthew
United StatesFood could have been provided for the game drives.
Good location and accommodating staff. Easy drive to Kruger or optional local game drives on the property.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Martina
BrazilWonderful Safari!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Tess
NetherlandsWhen we booked this accommodation we thought it was part of Greater Kruger, but that’s not really the case. There are fences around the property and there are no elephants. Nevertheless it was an amazing experience.
The people who work here are really nice. The game drives were amazing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Amos
BrazilSafaris were awesome and the personnel are all wonderful people.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Marisa
South AfricaWas quite disappointed not at least have one drink included in game drive. It was also weird that there were no snacks for the evening drive. It checks all the boxes, but sometimes a little homemade biscuit makes it more personal / welcoming.
Good location. Great to hear all the animals getting busy at night.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Gidon
IsraelWe were greatly dissatisfied with the quality of food. The property of this standard undoubtedly needs to serve a better and tastier food. Everything we ate, tasted bland and on some instances was simply uneatable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Moira
South AfricaEverything
All the food was excellent and very well presented. The staff were exceptional and we loved the game drives and the excellent sighting of the white lions
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Richard
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like.
Rooms were amazing in such a lovely tranquil setting on the riverbank. The food was the best.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Simon
United KingdomNothing
Excellent staff,location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Dan
AustraliaThe property has intermittent phone reception, and the lodge has patchy wi-fi which some will find frustrating, but even as a solo traveller found incredibly refreshing. There was no TV in the well-appointed suites but this did not affect me at all, because you should be immersing yourself in the wonderful environment anyway.
I stayed at Lakeview, a serene and private base to enjoy the sights and sounds of the reserve. It was quite amazing to have hippos, turtles, birds and crocs living just outside your room. Zebras and baboons also paid the lake a visit. Nothing was too hard - especially accomodating to my vegetarian diet. There was a set menu which I could adapt, but the kitchen were happy to make me whatever I was feeling like. There was plenty of food. Between the property and the half day visit to Kruger, I saw more than I could have ever imagined. Seeing a leopard didn’t happen on this trip, but I did have the most incredible up-close experiences with rhinos and lions that made up for it. And, you can save any/all your tipping to check out which makes things easier.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomThe fact we had to leave and go home 😊
From start to finish, an amazing experience! Our Rangers Lucky and Simon were so knowledgeable and we got to see everything we hoped to see. The team back at the lodge are so attentive and friendly, amazing food, rooms spotless with equally amazing view over the river (we stayed in lodge 8). We will definitely be back - to see Fransisco at the very least 😊
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Afra
United StatesMeal choices
Wonderful staff. Beautiful settings. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Kasturi
SingaporeNothing
Food and service was amazing
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Shama
IsraelThe stuff was very nice, the place is incedibile we enjoyed our stay
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Peter
NetherlandsKindness and hospitality of the staff was great!! Furthermore the location is superb. Very quiet and with the beautiful nature all around you.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Justin
South AfricaThe schedule was very rushed and could not substitute a morning or afternoon drive for a night drive (which required additional payment) meaning you could not enjoy relaxing time during day unless you sacrifice an included part of the stay. Were not suggested to walk outside of walking path from rooms to restaurant/swimming pool meaning only activity other than game drives being swimming pool. Game drive into Kruger was in a 12 seater closed bus, whereby confusion at camp lead to our arrival approximately 1 hour late and not taking other paths - could have done self drive
The game drives, guides were extremely informative. Staff as a general rule were extremely accommodating and helpful. Food was delicious. Wildlife such as giraffe would come close to rooms and lake we looked into permanently contained 4 or 5 hippos
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Maja
GermanyAmazing place. Especially the staff Franzisko and Jan are the most amazing people and made us feel at home. The game drives were very interesting and we saw and learned a lot. The food was delicious. All in all really worth the stay and the money.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 November 2022
Michiel
AustraliaWe didn't like that we had to leave.
Peaceful and tranquil feel about the place. Very friendly staff and amazing food.Our professional tour guide Jan was very friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 19 November 2022
Adrienne
Netherlandsthe property is very lovely with a lot of space and nice views. the river view bungalows are luxurious and comfortable. All meals were very nice and the staff was very attentive and helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 10 November 2022
Agreement
South AfricaThe network coverage and the fact that there was no television .
The tranquility of the place .
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 November 2022
Michel
Francebreathtaking stay out of time Thanks to john for sharing all his knowledge with us we will not forget it!!!!! as well as the kindness of all the staff, everything was perfect
Stayed in October 2022
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