We had an incredible stay at the lodge. The staff was so friendly and made sure our stay would be unforgettable. Besides that, Sara made sure our traveling went as smoothly as possible so that was really nice. Also, the game drives were beautiful, we would recommend the morning drives but also a visit to Kruger is definitely worth it. Also, the view from the lodge itself was already unbelievable, we saw elephants, hippo's, giraffes, impalas, and monkeys. The food was also really good, and the atmosphere was at dinner was magical. In overall we had an amazing experience here! We would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed in March 2024

We loved our stay at Emhosheni. We stayed 2 nights at 2 different safari lodges and this was our pick as the best. Our adult daughter & her husband stayed in one of the deluxe tents : it looked spotless, new & beautiful, excellent bathroom. Because the weather was hot, the tent got hot, but it has air conditioning & anyway they were rarely in the tent during day time - there's plenty of comfortable indoor & outdoor places to be, at the lodge. Our rondavel with river view was beautifully cool without using the A/C , despite the hot weather, and was very tastefully built & finished. Lodge has plenty of decks, lawns, balconies, outdoor sun chairs etc to relax on, lovely BBQ pit area, pool. We spent hours watching the wildlife come and go immediately out front, between lodge and river. Just read the other positive reviews because they cover it.

Stayed in April 2024

Read all the positive reviews - if you add all the good things together you’ll have an accurate picture

Stayed in April 2024

We were staying for 4 nights, thoroughly loved everything about our stay however the food/menu was not properly planned. At some point we had chicken stew for dinner and plain yoghurt as dessert lol. I am glad a new chef came into play a day before our departure, made a huge difference. In terms of food I would give them a 5/10 Attention to details 5/10 Service 9/10 Eric and Sonia were just amazing

Everything, what a beautiful intimate experience

Stayed in April 2024

Staff and service were outstanding.

Stayed in March 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at Emhosheni. The staff at the Lodge goes out of their way to make you as comfortable as possible. Delicious food served every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were perfect! Also, the Game Drives we booked through the lodge were super fun. Dennis was a great ranger who knew a lot about all the wildlife in Kruger. The location of the lodge is also great! We were lucky enough to spot an awful lot of animals along the river. We saw lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, impalas. It was fantastic! We were incredibly lucky. Andrew, Sonia and the entire staff of Emhosheni, thank you so much for the wonderful days and your hospitality.

Stayed in January 2024

The distance from the main road - It's a healthy 45 minute drive to the lodge

Good food, friendly staff, comfortable bed, being surrounded by nature, the game drive and seeing lions, tastefully decorated tent and hearing the sounds of animals and birds.

Stayed in December 2023

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Amazing stay at Emhosheni River Lodge. We chose the place for its location, and it didn't disappoint. There were many animals coming to the river that could be seen straight from our room! So if you're not going for game drives, you can still see a lot from the lodge. The team is also great, they create a truly family atmosphere. Each day they surprised us with something, such as dinner outside with candles or dinner by the fire or bush walk to the river. We felt taken care of each moment of our stay. Especially we'd like to thanks Tim, who is such a great person and brought different guests together so we chatted like old friends. At the end when we were leaving it felt like going away from a family. In terms of facilities, the lodge is quite small, so aside from the pool, there are not many things to do, and you can't go outside of it because of the animals. We were quite happy to just chill by the pool, but it might be an issue for some people. The Wi-fi is good enough for such a distant place. The food was lovely, breakfast the same each day consisting of eggs, cereal, fruit, cheese etc. We usually had a salad or some kind of sandwich for lunch and three course dinner, different every day. The lodge can also help you booking the tour to Kruger park or boat tour and other activities. Two game drives per day are also available each day. Overall I'd highly recommend Emhosheni River Lodge, it was a great value for money, and we loved every minute of our stay.

Stayed in December 2023

Very friendly and helpfull staff.Very friendly all of them.Many animals right in front of chalet. Beautiful view from deck.Food was amazing.

Stayed in September 2023

The property is in a great location on the river, with animals passing through throughout the day. The staff were great, and incredibly insightful. Looking forward to going back.

Stayed in April 2023

Good food, wonderful staff - Eric especially is an asset to Emosheni. Location was wonderfully relaxing.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

The lodge's location overlooking the Olifants River was fantastic, we were able to sit back and watch various animals, including giraffes, hippos, baboons, warthogs and impala wonder by. The staff were exceptional, including our two very knowledgable guides, Keegan and David, who insured that we were spoiled for animal sightings on our game drives. Shout out to Lushia, who prepared our delicious meals and Eric, who was always ready to attend to our every need.

Stayed in February 2023

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The location on the Olifants River provides a great backdrop for animal spotting. The grounds are well maintained with the rooms and main building well equiped and decorated in an understated fashion.

Stayed in February 2023

We did see enough animals, but in the other parts of Kruger we have seen more because of the less dense bushfields. But there you do not have a nice river view.

What a lovely stay. Upon on arrival your bags get taken from the car and they drive the car to the parking lot. The offer you a cold wet towel and a cold drink. The accommodation is situated at the Elephant River and has a gorgeous view on the hill at the other side. At our arrival on the other side Giraffes, Zebra's, Impala and Monkeys where are visible. Dinner was every time served on a different spot of the garden, in very cozy places. The waiter offered exceptional hospitality. Very kind and nice. The food was also very good. Compliments for the chef. Marijke, the manager, was so helpful that she helped us to book last minute our next accommodation in Greater Kruger and let us enjoy the last hours around the pool. Safari's where great to, we say giraffes, antilopes, elephants, zebra's and a male lion having a drink and later that night going for a walk.

Stayed in November 2022

I could not find a single fault with this wonderful lodge

Emhosheni River Lodge is just one of the most lovely places on this earth. The setting is stunning, the hotel staff are simply the nicest people you will ever meet, the cuisine is fantastic and the safari drives just wonderful …. It really is a taste of paradise here on earth

Stayed in October 2022

Only that we had to go home!

We loved everything about Emhosheni! We were welcomed by Mareycke and Ishmael with hot towels when we arrived and we were completely looked after until we left. We stayed in the 2 bedroom chalet with our 2 adult children. Our chalet was beautiful, comfortable and clean, the view was spectacular and the food was delicious! We loved our safaris with Keagan finding us many animals both big and small! We would definitely recommend the Emhosheni River Lodge.

Stayed in July 2022

nothing to complain about.

The manager Mareycke and her team do an incredible job, extremely friendly and helpful. And the ranger Keagan is the best you can get. Rooms are beautiful and the food is outstanding. Wonderful view to the river.

Stayed in June 2022

What a magnificent place, in my opinion 5 star accommodation. The staff was beyond amazing, and nothing was too much effort for them. They went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional, especially Marycke and Ismael, who were the perfect hosts and made us feel right at home. The food was fantastic and the view over the river from our room was incredible.

Stayed in June 2022

Nothing

You cannot fault this lodge. Our time was incredible and the staff went out of their way to make my husband's birthday special.

Stayed in June 2022

Amazing staff and location

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing

The lodge enjoys a great location on the Olifants river so we spotted a number of antelope, lion, elephant, baboon, hippo, crocodile, just from the chairs on the deck. Keagan the game ranger is a great asset to Emhosheni as his knowledge of the bush is excellent and we learnt a great deal from him. In fact, every member of the general staff (including Keagan) made our stay memorable, they couldn’t do enough and are genuinely pleasant people to be around.

Stayed in March 2022

It was very expensive for what we got. We've stayed at other lodges in the same reserve and had a much more lux experience at the same price point. The accommodation was nice but a bit tired. Could do with a refresh. Lack of attention to detail - things like an empty container with biscuit crumbs in it left in the room - was it supposed to be filled with biscuits for us? No nice/ lux touches in the bathroom (toiletries, supplies etc). Not even face clothes. Two half rolls of toilet paper supplied. It was a two room chalet (sleeps 4) but only had seating inside for two people. The lighting was very poor - so dark you could barely see what was in your suitcase. Overall the staff were friendly but it did feel like we were a bit of a bother to them at times. Meals were very rushed, tables being cleared before you'd even finished. Meals were generally good and the chef enthusiastic. But some of the quality was lacking - for example, terrible processed sliced bread (sometimes frozen) served for toasting at breakfast. Cheap margarine rather than butter. That kind of thing. Wine was super expensive for what in SA were quite inexpensive mass produced vineyard brands. (Bring your own!). The biggest issue though was the game drives. We had one guide for 4 of the 6 drives we did who was absolutely rubbish. He seemed to have no real passion for the bush or any real interest in conservation. He didn't take time to show us interesting smaller things like birds or discuss the flora or habits or fauna. He had no books with him (eg bird books) or even his own set of binoculars. We saw a lot of game, not difficult in this reserve if you're there for a few days. (And we spotted most of it ourselves). This is unusual for a bush guide in SA and certainly not the standard expected when paying for a personal bush guide.

Stunning location on the river.

Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in November 2023