Kudu Ridge Game Lodge, R335, 6105 Addo, South Africa
#19 of 21 hotels in Addo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 83 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
2.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 April 2024
Gillian
South AfricaThere wasnt much i didnt like. Perhaps just the cold showers.😄
It was lovely being out in the bush and having some comfort in a camping setting and having good family time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Irma
South AfricaThe location and proximity to the start of Addo Trail Run. Hospitality family oriented.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Jenna
South AfricaIt’s basic but more than comfortable. The shower could use some improvement as it was either super hot or cold and kept switching between the two. But other then that, it was a perfect place for us to stay
The hosts and team were extremely friendly, helpful and supportive. They made you feel at home. Very comfy beds and space.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Victoria
United KingdomThe owners and staff were absolutely wonderful - really welcoming, kind and helpful. Absolutely loved the two dogs too, and the dinners were good! They also went over and above to let me out of the game reserve at 3:30am, thank you!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Izelle
South AfricaQuiet and tranquil environment, friendly staff and good food. Comfortable accommodation with all the basics.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Danya
AustraliaOnly an afternoon game drive on offer. Cannot self drive through park.
Location was beautiful. Service was amazing. Demetri will be hard to replace
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Girty
United StatesIts a great property. Owners and staff are great, felt like i was adoptive family. Note: you need to email or call when you think you will be at the game entrance gate, otherwise you will be waiting a long time. There is no phone or reception at gate.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Jessica
United KingdomHonestly not much I can fault the place with. It's a bush camp not a luxury lodge, it's catching up after pandemic restrictions caused financial difficulties but there is no actual lack as long as you're there to be in the midst of nature and enjoy that experience. The bar and breakfast variety is limited but perfectly adequate. It's a way from the nearest restaurant and no self-catering facilities onsite so one sort of has to book in for the additional cost of dinner but this is also good food so not actually a real problem unless you're a very picky eater, and they do their best to cater for dietary restrictions/requirements if you let them know in good time.
It's quiet and there's a good amount of space between each of the chalet's and tents. The bush camp allows the feeling of staying in the bush with lots of wildlife around, even a semi-tame zebra! I loved being able to birdwatch in the mornings and evenings. The main building has a nice set-up with big campfire space and a lookout deck as well as a bar and strong enough wifi. The owners are a wonderful couple who live nearby so always on hand, and their staff were super friendly and just lovely guys. We went on a lovely afternoon/evening safari drive with very knowledgeable ranger and great food!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Alison
United Arab EmiratesBreakfast as a continental was fine, staff exceptional, lovely place
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Peter
GermanyVer y helpfull and sympathic
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Gunnar
GermanyThe location in a privately owned game reserve is amazing. A shy but photogenic zebra is living right between the cottages and was welcoming us at arrival. The two trainees, George and Dimitri, have a super attentive manner providing excellent service for us. Dinner and breakfast were freshly cooked and served in buffet style, even though we were the only guests. The cottages are simple but comfortable. We've spent the evening together with the owners and their trainees at the fireplace. A negative surprise was the dinner bill, as we were charged almost 800 ZAR in total, which was more than double a standard restaurant bill. Nevertheless, it was a wonderful one night stay we really appreciated.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Ivana
Czech RepublicNothing.
We stayed in the safari tents which was very cool, pity the weather was not so good. The owner cooked delicious dinner for us, we very much enjoyed our stay there. Thank you.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Zaki
AustraliaNothing
Jenny and Brian were lovely people and great hosts I booked very late and was their only guest for the night and they attended to me and made my stay very comfortable and helped me as best as they could. Be prepared, room can get cold and the gates have times please read carefully if you are inexperienced
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Javed
United Kingdomyou must arrive at the property by 1830. the gates are open 0700 - 1830. we didn’t know (as not advertised on site) but Brian was kind enough to let us out early for our morning sunrise game drive at Addo. had we known these restrictions in advance it would have changed our plans, as we were road tripping. no Wi-Fi in the rooms (however not a bad thing, as it’s in the middle of a reserve. so it’s fine)
25 Mins from Addo National Park. the game lodge itself is its own game reserve. dinner and breakfast available and very nice. Wi-Fi in Common areas is good. very safari—esque hosts are very friendly. Rooms comfortable
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Walter
NetherlandsConvenient Perfect with a big family group
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 November 2022
Nicky
New Zealandshower overflowed, no WiFi in rooms.
the friendly hosts and atmosphere
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Kevan
South AfricaThe only problem was no game drives. It does not mention anywhere that you would not be allowed to go on a selfdrive game drive.
Breakfast was plain and simple. More than enough for the days outings.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Andrea
GermanyI would prefer a softer mattress. The facilities were very basic, toiletries very basic, breakfast also quite basic.
Close to Addo, quiet and calm, nice meeting area (barn fire), good for nature lovers
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Sara
South Africanothing
Fantastic hosting, home cooked dinners.excellent value for miney.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Le
South AfricaEverything there was lovely, no complains.
we did not have the breakfast, but the people that take the breakfast said it was wonderful.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Yilmaz
DenmarkBrian and Jenny were wonderful hosts. We really enjoyed the bar/dinner area where we exchanged stories with fellow travellers over a couple of beers.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Krishin
South AfricaA a great place close to Addo.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 7 February 2022
Hemant
KuwaitThe weather was very hot at night and the fun in the room was not sufficient to keep us cool.
The staff were helpful and very accommodating.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 19 October 2021
Carolyn
South AfricaNothing
Breakfast was fine.
Stayed in October 2021
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