Our first night had a bunch of bugs in the room BUT it seemed to be a freak bug night as all the other nights were absolutely fine. Literally the only thing negative I could possibly say. The experience was beyond our expectations and we were so sad to leave.

The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. It felt like the staff were inviting you into their home. It was a very relaxed atmosphere that made you feel so comfortable the moment you got there. The rooms were stunning and had everything you could have wanted. Comfy beds, plunge pool you can request to be heated, bath, shower, outdoor shower. The game drives were amazing too. We were very lucky with what we saw. We saw a lion kill and cheetah with 3 babies, water buffalo, elephants, rhinos, zebras! This place is truly special and we were so lucky to find it. Our your guide was so lovely also - Philip.

Stayed in November 2023

Torn pillowcases, USB charging ports not working

Everything

Stayed in September 2023

Very minor - eg invest in proper wine glasses to make people consumer your more high end wines properly

Well thought through design of the property Great elephant spotting corner High quality guides Possibility to do bush walk Flexibility / Personalisation of safari tour Own produce from owned farm Great breakfast Private setting at boma fire for dinner & many more

Stayed in September 2023

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Laluka Safari Lodge is a beautiful recently renovated luxury game lodge in the heart of the Welgevondon Game Reserve. We were greeted near the main reserve gate by one of the owners who picked us up and drove us through the stunning reserve to the lodge. They spoke to us about the reserve and their passion project. The lodge is family owned and run and you can feel warmth from the family and all members of staff the moment you get there. The Lodge itself is perfect; for me it ticked every single box in its decoration, styling, layout, and everything. It is beautiful. The views over the valley are expansive, stunning and provide the perfect feeling of being at one with nature. We were fortunate to have an excellent ranger (Ricardo) and another ranger we had previously (Tish) who joined for a few drives, and both made our trip extraordinary. We saw the great beauty of the reserve plus incredible wildlife sightings alongside lots of information on wildlife, plants, and trees. During our stay we were treated to a Boma, we were served beautifully prepared food and ate under the visible Milky Way! We were then treated to a talk about stars and the stories around them which added to the magic. All meals were delicious, and you always had a choice of what to eat. One of our party is gluten free and vegetarian and they exceeded all possible expectations in food choice and quality. All food is locally sourced by the farm they run outside of the reserve which is what adds to the quality. All chefs, staff, waiters were brilliant throughout. You could not ask for a nicer room, more attention to detail, quality food, to feel like family, and to have incredible rangers. Do not miss this place off your list!

Stayed in September 2023

Cons: some of the food was amazing and we loved the fact it was organic from their own farm. Sadly some of the meals were disappointing, in particular we had a steak one night that I couldn’t even cut because it was so tough. My husband also tried and it was so chewy we couldn’t eat it. The staff did give us something else as we had to send these meals back.

Pro’s: Friendly, personal touches, all the staff and owners were lovely! Decor was wonderful….stealing some ideas for our own home! We have been to this reserve several times and laluka is certainly one of our favourite places to stay

Stayed in August 2023

Wonderful stay, safari is super interesting and the atmosphere is exceptional

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing

The location

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing to write about, but the stay was too short and went past too quickly.

The selection for breakfast, was pretty good. presentation and quantity excellent. The hide at the water hole is outstanding and a great feature of the resort. being that close to nature was a real treat. A good camera is a must.

Stayed in May 2023

Everything was perfect

Everything was on point. I’m very impressed.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing

Where to start: Everything was perfect! Very lovely staff in a great lodge, in a stunning Game Reserve! Every employee we met was absolutely great.

Stayed in April 2023

So much food! Not really a bad thing, but it was just a little bit too much, esp the lunch and brekkie timings being so close due to the game drives.

One of the most memorable experiences of our lives. Didier and his family (including extended Laluka family) made us feel so welcome and went above and beyond to make us feel special, down to the smallest attention to detail such as writing us a handwritten welcome letter, all the staff knew us by name the second we arrived, and remembering how we like our drinks made. The rangers are awesome down-to-earth guys who teach you so much about the animals, land and eco-system (best science trip I’ve ever had), and they all have a wicked sense of humour which we loved. If you’re a foodie, you will not be disappointed either. You are fed round the clock with the most incredible homemade dishes, served the best wine and sit with the best views of the reserve. The staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you, on our last night they even set up a private dinner for the two of us which I’ve only experienced if you’re willing to pay extra, not here! We would absolutely go back to Laluka and would highly recommend to anyone looking to go. Thank you, Laluka Family x

Stayed in April 2023

The view from the room - clearing away a few bushes will open a beautiful vista to the hill.

Very good

Stayed in March 2023

fantastic well looked after and beautiful location

Stayed in March 2023

Beautifull setting, clean, exceptional interior!

Amazing place, amazing food, amazing sightings, amazing staff

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

If your thinking about booking a stay here all I can say is.. DO IT! The whole experience was exceptional, definitely one of, if not the best place we’ve ever stayed. Beautiful decor/lodges, amazing game drives with added extras. The whole stay is designed to make you feel so special and as if your the only one staying there. I can’t wait to come back! Also, definitely book a massage SO GOOD!

Stayed in January 2023

Simply outstanding!!! we stayed at laluka for our honeymoon and it was just perfect, don‘t know where to start….the food: excellent! the crew: thanks to cathrine, david and geoffrey, who took care about us on our stay, we have never had such a lovely experience in any hotel before. they just were amazing! it is like a small family, already on the first day dou feel like being at home! and thanks to ricardo, our safari guide, who found the big 5 for us and many more and we had so much fun with him, we really enjoyed the safari rides with him. and the owner didier was also very caring and lovely. the villas: outstanding!!! we will definitely come back!

Stayed in January 2023

There is nothing that I did not like.

The property has exceptional views and the rooms are delightful and spacious.

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing - Laluka is perfect :)

Laluka was INCREDIBLE. Don't hesitate to book here if you are looking for a wonderful, high-end, curated experience. The accommodations were beautiful - attention to detail was above and beyond, food was delicious, game drives (and vehicle) were informative, adventurous, and throughout it all we felt safe and looked after. The staff- Catherine, Notendo, Koenraad, David, Geoffroy - ALL were incredible, kind, and made us feel at home. We left feeling part of the Laluka family - recommend highly!

Stayed in September 2022

No Nothing

Laluka is just a brilliant, luxurious and romantic getaway that's only a couple of hours from Joburg. The rooms are beautiful appointed, with all the modern novelties that help to exceed your expectations. The heated private pool is absolutely brilliant and the outdoor shower was a true treat. All the staff at Laluka go above and beyond to make your stay unique and and as comfortable as possible. From David aka "pencils" game changing amarula hot chocolates and cocktails, to the organization of Martha and David's to give us a personalized boma dinner for 2 - the mouth watering food from Chef Tinswalo - was an absolute treat as well. Brian our game ranger was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel at ease from the moment we arrived. We were lucky enough to see a cheetah the day we arrived, and all the game drives were methodically planned and individualized to suit our schedule. Didier and Julia were often checking in with us to make sure that everything was good with our trip which was really great. Overall, Laluka is just a magical place to spend a couple of days unwinding from the city and being able to immerse yourself into the luxury and comfort of the lodge coupled with the beauty of the nature that surrounds it.

Stayed in June 2022

awesome across the board

Stayed in July 2022

Nothing.

Our stay at Laluka was simply exceptional. The lodge is brand new, 100% sustainable, stylish and right in the middle of the bush, with a perfect view over beautiful Welgevonden. With only 6 rooms, Laluka offers the most personal and intimate experience. The attention to details is unique and the staff managed to make us feel special and at ease at the same time. Food is fantastic and 100% local and organic as everything you eat there is supplied by Laluka's farm! I am gluten intolerant and was offered delicious gluten free options at every meal as well as during the game drives and sundowner. The game drives were super exciting and our ranger Brian was extremely knowledgeable, professional and fun at the same time. In a nutshell, everyone, from the owners/management to the rangers and the staff went the extra mile to offer us an unforgettable safari experience. We can't wait to go back and definitely recommend Laluka to everyone!

Stayed in April 2022

This was without a doubt one of the finest places we have stayed anywhere in the world. Nowhere has compared to the attention to detail and personal touch offered at Laluka. They truly care about each and every guest. The fresh food from the farm was sensational, drives and guide (Christian!) could not have been better, and staff were so caring. This absolutely made our honeymoon amazing. This is a must stay if you are in/around/anywhere near South Africa.

Stayed in May 2022

nothing

everything, this is the perfect place to stay

Stayed in April 2022