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Everything was above expectations! You really are close to nature :) The elephants come to the pool to drink fresh water every day, just like in the photos! The food was great, the staff so friendly, the tents were really clean and had everything in them!

Stayed in April 2024

All! It was a wonderful stay! The better that I had for sure. All was perfect, the staff was great, they organised the birthday of my daughter with cake and songs, and was always very pleasant and nice. The safari was also extraordinairy, we saw the big 5 in 1 day (2 safaris), our guide Satice, was friendly and professional. And to finish, tents are very comfortable.

Stayed in April 2024

The communication before the visit and also the information for access. The camp cannot be reached via the Kruger Park and you should have an off-road vehicle.

It is a wonderful place with great people and animals. Incredible experiences await and you should just embrace the adventure.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing! Absolutely nothing.

Amazing place. The tents are very comfortable and tastefully furnished and decorated. The common areas too. It was a pleasure to come back for a hot drink there after a safari. We stayed 2 days and the elephants came twice to drink at the waterhole. The staff were so kind. The guides were awesome. Gave us unforgettable memories of dozens of beautiful animals and lots of interesting facts and real/life stories. The food - meals and breakfasts - delicious. We loved everything. Everything was very clean, both the tents and the common areas.

Stayed in April 2024

No handrail on steps for older guests.

Staff and cleanliness.

Stayed in March 2024

The wifi was spotty at the lodge, but for being in the "bush", it was serviceable.

Amazing staff, succulent food, comfortable lodging, and amazing game drives. Oh, and sharing the pool with the elephants was a heck of an experience!

Stayed in February 2024

Transfers from the airport are very expensive (nothing really to do with the accommodation), but I would advise people to sort this out/book a car in advance.

Game drives were amazing, staff were fabulous, tents were comfortable! Was great staying in the park! 100% recommend!

Stayed in February 2024

Some very small things like cleanliness, small spots on the sheets but it's not worth mentioning

Amazing set up of the camp, directly in nature with sounds of birds and crickets. Safaris were great, we saw plenty of animals and our guide made sure we had a memorable experience, explained a lot about animals and plants. We stayed for almost 4 days and elephants didn't show up to the pool, which I think is a good thing as they are not allured there in any way and made tourist attraction. But if you only book for that reason be aware that it's not a guarantee.

Stayed in February 2024

If a hotel asks in advance for special food types e.g. vegan, it should also be offered accordingly.

Amazing Game Drives, lovely staff, pure nature and great experience sleeping in a tent during a Safari

Stayed in February 2024

Game drives were amazing. Personnel was great and extremely friendly. Also the main area was nice with the pool. Will definitely go back to this place

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing.

Super nice guided safaris with Dan, good food & nice massage. This camp brings you everything you need for safari. We got to see everything we wished for. It was our second time with Honeyguide & we would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful location surrounded by amazing wildlife

Stayed in January 2024

The vegetarian food could be a bit better.

Beautiful and spacious tents in the middle of the bush. The main area with the pool and eating/relaxing area was really nice. The Elephants came by the pool for a drink and it was awsome! We also had a real close encounter with a pride of seven or eight lions on their way to the evening hunt!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing!

The realest safari experience you can get (but still in a comfortable way!). The tents are really clean, modern and comfortable, the staff are unbelievably helpful and friendly, the food is AMAZING, the elephants came to the pool once during our 3 day stay and the game drives are out of this world - you are truly experiencing the wild bush! We had the best time.

Stayed in January 2024

the fact that the manager wouldn’t take us for a bush walk as he said he was too busy

beautiful surroundings

Stayed in December 2023

We like everything!

Everything was amazing, from the staff reception, the comfort of the room, the safaris, the taste of the food, the presentation at Saturday dinner and especially the elephants in the pool.

Stayed in December 2023

We had an incredible time at Honeyguide Mantobeni! We were a group of two couples staying for four nights. Safari / Game drives: Our guide, KK, was wonderful. Game drives were twice a day (5:30-8:30AM and 4:30-7:30PM) and included in the rate. We saw all of the Big 5 (except leopards) as well as hippos, giraffes, zebras, gnus, antelope, warthogs, jackals, etc. The vehicles were great and there were never more than 8 of us in the car. KK gave us tasty snacks, coffee / tea in the mornings, and a free drink is included in the afternoon drive! Game drives are shared and we found all the other travelers staying at the camp to be really friendly, fun, and easy to talk to. Food: AMAZING. Huge portions, super tasty, incredibly fresh. Mostly Western style but we did have one very special dinner in the boma (once per week, was on Wednesday when we were there) with pap, chakalaka, roasted meats, and other tasty South African fare. Special shout out to Mavis, the super kind and welcoming chef. One member of our group was both lactose-intolerant and gluten-free and Mavis was wonderful about accommodating her restrictions. Accommodations: Extremely comfy bed, crisp sheets, big and clean bathroom. Never any issues with power or running water, despite a huge storm that hit one night. Just all around amazing tent. Location: We were truly so very awed and impressed by the location of the camp. Besides the elephants coming to drink at the pool, you can see all manner of animals from the porch - during meals, we often saw giraffes, gnus, baboons, monkeys, etc. walking by! It was so special. Other: The masseuse was really wonderful, highly recommend the hot stone massage! The camp also helped us arrange transfers to and from Hoedspruit Airport.

Stayed in December 2023

The tents are rustic and get buggy in wet weather. That is the nature of this kind of safari experience. We would have appreciated clearer instructions for laundry of clothes.

This was the safari experience of a lifetime. We loved our twice a day game drives with Dan and saw all the big five in just a three day stay. The staff was incredible! The elephants came to visit the pool every single day we were there. I got a fantastic massage at the spa. I was most surprised at the quality of the food—top notch with great options. And they even made a special romantic dinner for us since we were on our honeymoon.

Stayed in December 2023

Absolutely stunning place and an absolute recommendation for everyone.

The camp is everything you could wish for during a safari trip near Kruger. Especially the game drives with our guide Brilliant were absolutely fantastic and a big plus during our stay. We were only 6 people in our vehicle during the game drives and we saw lots of animals. The elephants do really come close to the pool side which is an extraordinary experience

Stayed in December 2023

The check in process was very disorganized. They have 1 reception desk for the 3 hotels of the property and only 1 manager. We waited super long (30 min) for the ranger to come pick us up at the reception desk and bring us to our stay and we almost missed our safari departure because of that. Same for the check out, everyone has to check out at the reception desk so you can wait a long time. It would be better if we can pay straight at the hotel once we leave.

Really nice pool at Mantobeni stay. The tent were comfortable even though a storm happened over night (so keep in mind you might not have a deep deep sleep). The food and kitchen staff was great. Also, amazing Safari experience with our ranger. The rangers do their best to find the animals and communicate super well between them. It allowed us to see many animals during each safari.

Stayed in December 2023

Absolutely amazing experience. The tents are very comfortable and clean, the advantage of this resort is the tents aren't closed off from the animals so you are fully immersed with nature and the animals. The food is also excellent and all staff are very kind. There is a spa onsite and also swimming pool which are fun to chill out between drives and meals. As for the safari it was incredible. Our guide Michael was so experienced and knowledgeable regarding the animals, he made all drives a laugh and very interesting, you really get up close to the animals. I can't recommend this enough thanks for a great time!

Stayed in December 2023

Honeyguide is the best! Elephants come to the pool multiple times everyday! The staff is incredibly friendly and offer great activities such as the bush walk. The safari drives are excellent!

Stayed in November 2023

Thanks to the team, especially our guide Michael, for giving us an unforgettable experience. We loved every part of it.

Stayed in November 2023

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The place looks amazing, food is great and game drives were the best!

Stayed in November 2023