Reviews of Gugulesizwe Camp
D1849 Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve, 3984 Mabibi, South Africa
#1 of 2 hotels in Mabibi
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 50 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.0
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Tanyah2601
South Africa13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The food was amazing. Even though we are not vegetarians, we really enjoyed the meals. The staff were great and very friendly. Lovely, spacious rooms.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Skye
South Africa17 reviews9 helpful votes10“Exceptional stay at Gugs”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
As always, the highlight of our stay was the incredible staff. Nombuso, Mandela, MB, Mel and everyone else make the holiday every time. Not to say that Gugs isn’t breath taking, the food is exceptional, and the location is immaculate. I’m sure we’ll be back for another year.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Edda
Germany5 reviews9.0“A wonderful experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wonderful, friendly staff and experienced guide who took us on a succesful turtle tour, and he truly cares about the turtles and conservation, which is really special. Also enjoyed the vegetarian meals: creative and delicious!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Jacques
South Africa20 reviews2 helpful votes10“Nice a d relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
The staff was wonderful and friendly the place gives a Island vibe
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Irshaad001
South Africa16 reviews10“Must visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to complain about
Waiting in anticipation for the next masterpiece of a vegan meal. Also the friendly staff and overall peacefulness experienced
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Hidde
Netherlands8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing location and very accommodating staff. Well worth the off road trip to get there (we drove ourselves but they can also pick you up).
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Chivers
South Africa1 review8.0“Excellent. Will return”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
You have to drive to the beach
Lovely relaxing place with excellent staff
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Lisa
United Kingdom37 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Excellent food and a very friendly and helpful team”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Comfortable tents, extremely friendly and helpful staff, absolutely fantastic food.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Mahmood
South Africa8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The food was yummy. Did not miss meat at all
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Elizabeth
South Africa25 reviews10“Excellent-Will be back many more times.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
Beautiful rustic camp with essentially 5 star service !
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Nelly
France26 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A brochure indicating all the activities offered and rates could be useful to travelers.
A fantastic experience with a very committed and present team to make your stay the best possible. A very dedicated management. The real plus of this establishment is the respect of the environment (social and environmental) and the coherence of words and actions. The activities offered are excellent and allow for real discussions with the local community and guides. The food is also excellent. I would recommend spending at least 4 nights to enjoy all that the area has to offer.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Tani
Germany7 reviews10“Best place for a real break from everyday life!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Gugulesziwe Camp was like paradise for us! The staff was amazingly kind and obliging, the food so fresh and delicious. The whole camp let’s you forget about any worries with the roomy, neat cottages in the middle of nowhere, whilst the wild nature around you is just stunning. We can highly recommend to choose the camp, we‘ll come back for sure.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Belgianwaffle
Belgium31 reviews3 helpful votes10“A slice of paradise!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful experience.in a beautiful location
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Skye
South Africa17 reviews9 helpful votes10“Gorgeous, exceptional lodge, incredible staff, and fantastic stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Gugs is one of the most exceptional places I’ve stayed at, from the location to the staff to the food to the activities. The lodge is magnificent and you feel so at peace. Ondyne, MB, Mandela, Mbali, and Njabulo looked after us for the entirety of our stay, and nothing was left wanting. The chalets give you a feeling of being remote, but you’re close to the central hub, so you feel connected. The food was really lekker, and the options are varied so vegans and veggies will be happy. We were lucky enough to sight five turtles on our turtle tour with MB, and on our snorkelling adventures we found a loggerhead turtle, a moray eel, a sting ray, cuttlefish, and many more creatures. We’ll be back next year for sure.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Anna
Bulgaria7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect place for relax
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Win
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Great place great people great holiday !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Possibly the distance of the camp site to the beach ,however , that being said the protection of valuable ecosystems and natural habitats are far more important than my whim of being " on the beach " ! so I understand.
It was far from the madding crowd and totally peaceful . the coastal bush ,forest and ocean is so beautiful . The beds were comfortable and the sheets bliss❣️It had all one needed with comforts ( not ultra luxury) and the vegetarian menu which was debated pre booking was not an issue as the food was great. Staff in every aspect were kind , happy and a pleasure to spend time with .
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Lynette
South Africa2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The staff were extremely friendly. The beach is beautiful. Snorkeling at Lala Nek was great.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Sienta
South Africa45 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Magical place. Bush meets ocean meets luxury. This is relax and adventure x10.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A quick walk to the beach is not possible but the drivers are ready at all times to transport you 15 min through the stunning forest.
This was our third visit to mabibi. We love the unspoilt quiet beaches and coastal forest. Glamping and fantastic food.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Kristel
South Africa4 reviews10“awesome”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
everything
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 26 March 2022
Willi
South Africa5 reviews10“Wonderful break! I will be back. I liked it so much”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Nothing
Good
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Jenna
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Thank you for a wonderful stay! The staff were amazing and so helpful. We had a lovely time
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Christine
South Africa170 reviews11 helpful votes10“Fabulous!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
This is glamping at it's best! What a super nice experience with our children that visited from overseas. The vegetarian food was very good and the chef gladly prepared our meat for us. Staff very friendly and helpful and they even surprised my son on his birthday with a cake! Excellent place to stay!
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 28 September 2021
Tarran
South Africa1 review10“The best choice of a break for me”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I can't find any faults
Breakfast was lovely, the staff are amazing.
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 30 August 2021
Mokgadi
South Africa11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Beautiful. Pleasant. The staff hospitality awesome 👌”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The unmarked road to the venue. GPS loses signal. End up getting lost
It's a full board camp All meals were homemade to perfection All vegan foods
Stayed in August 2021
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