We were made to feel at home from arrival to departure. Thank you to Paolo and Barbara for the room upgrade for our anniversary 🥰 The garden is lovely, cool and peaceful and we enjiyed the quick swim to cool off. Breakfast was really good, thank you!

Stayed in April 2024

The 5:30 AM start for each of the tours of Kruger NP meant that we needed to get to bed early. However, dinner was only available at 7 PM, so we decided to have dinner around 5 PM each night at Sefapane Lodge, just 600 m away.. A minor inconvenience was that the airport at Phalaborwa was closed a few years ago, so we had to fly in and out of Eastgate Airport, 1 hr drive away.

This was my third stay at Kaia Tani, and the first under the new ownership. I was delighted to find that it still had the same comfort and charm that I experienced in my previous visits over 20 years ago. Located close to the Phalaborwa entrance to the Kruger NP, my wife and I really enjoyed both the morning walk though the park and the 10 hr safari the following day. The locals informed us that they have never had Malaria and never take Malaria medication, They did point out that the mosquito numbers increase after heavy rain, and that small pools of water should be avoided. On the final day, Barabara, the owner, took us on a very interesting tour of the surrounding suburbs of the town, and included a stop at a local primary school where we were able to greet some of the students.

Stayed in April 2024

All OK, nothing to complain

Very nice and charming place to stay, beautiful designed rooms and property with lot's of green, very close to Phalaborwa Gate.

Stayed in February 2024

Minor details only. No dinner options. Would have liked price info on activities like safari and golf.

Genuine. Rustic. Nice. Personal.

Stayed in February 2024

Water issues, but it was not the facility's fault as the town had water issues and their water storage ran out.

Staff were available immediately and were very friendly and helpful

Stayed in November 2023

The breakfast was excellent, the staff and owner were welcoming and friendly

Stayed in September 2023

Wonderful lodge, very nice rooms in african style. Nice garden . Good dinner and breakfast

Stayed in July 2023

The two owners of the lodge, Paolo and Barbara, were friendly and always ready to help. Their passion for South Africa and deep knowledge of the Kruger National Park and the townships made our stay even more special. The lodge's cuisine was tasty. We enjoyed meals prepared with fresh ingredients, and the food quality was very good. The lodge's rooms were spacious, cozy, and well-furnished. Each room had a touch of South African authenticity in its design, and we loved it. Moreover, the rooms were cleaned daily, and everything was in perfect order. The lodge's location was simply perfect. Being so close to the entrance of Kruger National Park, we were able to start our safari days as the first visitors in the park and make the most of our chances to spot wildlife. We highly recommend this lodge to anyone looking for an authentic experience in South Africa, especially if you're planning to visit Kruger National Park. But also check out all the other activities they offer!

Stayed in July 2023

i do think that better coffee needs to be made available, instant coffee available was just terrible. the coffee served with the breakfast was good

Stayed in June 2023

It would have been nice to have a tea/coffee station in the room for the very early morning wake-up if you are leaving early to go into Kruger and not have to go out to the breakfast patio to make.

The team running the lodge were exceptional! Felt like being at your second home. So welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much to ask. The breakfast was also amazing.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

The breakfast was very nice. All fresh ingredients.

Stayed in April 2023

The fact that the shower had cold water

The staff and the room

Stayed in November 2022

The room was beautiful and very comfortable

Stayed in November 2022

The headboard needs to fixed to wall, it is noisy when you lean on it.

The bed and the interior design. Room was on point.

Stayed in September 2022

It would have been nice to get filter coffee with our breakfast. There was only instant coffee available.

Breakfast was good and plenty of it. Beds were large and comfy. Particularly loved the big shower.

Stayed in September 2022

swimming pool was not that clean as expected

breakfast was delicious and fresh

Stayed in September 2022

The price of the dinner is very expensive

Marvelous

Stayed in August 2022

The place is beautifully decorated and clean. It is located in a safe neighborhood close to amenities and the Kruger National park. Kaia Tani is absolutely amazing. The staff is friendly. The breakfast is delicious and clean. I enjoyed my stay and I will definitely stay there again.

Stayed in July 2022

Our packed breakfast left a lot to be desired! The sandwich was terrible. The mould on the rock art plaster in the bathroom needs to be removed and the extractor fan also needs to be fixed as there is no other ventilation in the bathroom.

The room was clean and tidy, spacious and well laid out. The bed was comfortable and the cooked breakfast we had was great. The gardens and communal areas are also very very nice.

Stayed in July 2022

Air condition was not working in our room

The breakfast was delicious and fresh

Stayed in July 2022

Even though the coffee station was well equipped, I would have liked to have coffee in my room.

Location was excellent. Breakfast was very good. Rooms are beautiful and clean.

Stayed in June 2022

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Very good. Omelette was amazing

Stayed in June 2022

The breakfast 🍳 was so 👌👌,tasty and well prepared The place is so clean and naturally aesthetic 🥳🥳. I booked in to attend a wedding , I will be definitely be booking again for a special weekend away 👌 It’s next to a shopping complex for convenience 👌

Stayed in May 2022

Our booking didn't not include breakfast but the manager decided to offer us free breakfast during our stay there. The service was very exceptional and we had a great time. I'm definitely coming back again very soon

Stayed in March 2022