Memorial Gate, 3370 Nambiti Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Based on 90 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 March 2024
Steve
United KingdomNothing!
Everything!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Tatjana
South AfricaCan't think of one thing We did not like leaving!!!
Exceptional on every level. Excellent staff, food, gamedrives, attention to detail from cleaning, table setting, prepping for gamedrives, setting rooms for the night. Etc etc etc
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
David
United KingdomNothing - all exceptional good
Everything - beautiful environment & location . A very high standard and quality Lodge .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Jade
South AfricaNothing
Food, view and friendliness of staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Patrick
FranceNothing! As simple as that!
Kindness of the staff. Very comfortable rooms. The fire place in the room as the weather was cold and rainy. The food was excellent. Quiet place. A certain intimacy as we are not too many poeple per main lodge. Our Ranger, Bianca, was absolutely awesome.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Mcintosh
United KingdomSmall lodge which allowed a lot of focus on individual guests. Stefan was a fantastic guide getting us some great sightings and was very accommodating to what the group wanted to focus on trying to find. The lodge itself was fantastic with beautiful views and the suite was also incredible with outside showers, we saw various animals just from our veranda. Like all safari price is not low but as an experience it is fantastic value for money 10/10 recommend!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Cheffy
United KingdomHaving to leave😢😢. . . .
Just everything this place is incredible. The place the pool the animals the food and most of all the staff. Just perfection . All the staff were incredible but have to give special mention to "B" our incredible guide. Siya who seemed to always be there when we needed anything and Zee for just being Zee ( fun and always helpful) .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Schalk
South AfricaLoved everything
Excellent staff, very professional and friendly. Very comfortable and thinking of everything. Great view
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Christopher
United StatesOf 7 countries of safaris and dozens of game drives I’ve been on, this is the best experience I’ve had. The lodge villas are gorgeous. Couldn’t expect anything more comfortable, clean, etc. Every staff member provided the absolute top service. Our safari guide Tayne is the best guide I’ve ever had. He shaped our entire experience and we are so grateful we were in his care. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, anything you could dream of seeing—- he found it. Super knowledgeable and truly a gift. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Anne
United Kingdom5 star service Amazing staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Frolich
South AfricaThe day goes by so fast !
Facilities were great and the experience was insane. Very friendly and knowledgeable Rangers.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Craig
South AfricaEverything was perfect
Amazing place, Amazing facilities, however the best part, was the awesome service and support by the staff, To just name a few, Bernice (Our Ranger), Nadia, Ndu and everyone else
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Jodie
United KingdomCouldn’t find fault anywhere
Was magical. Everything had been thought out to make our stay perfect - the rooms were huge, food delicious , staff so helpful and friendly . As it was winter we had a fire in our room and electric blankets. Even on game drives hot water bottles and blankets .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Charlene
South AfricaThat I had to leave
The location of lions valley is excellent you see animals from your room and you don't have to drive far to see fantastic game viewing. The rooms are big and spacious with a his and her bath and shower. The food is incredible catering for various tastes.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Makhosi
South AfricaThe food was not 5 star standard. There was no variety. Which is offered at other lodges in Nambiti. At breakfast our baked beans were very salty. The oxtail was also very salty. A buffet breakfast should been offered at a 5 star lodge
The game drives were absolutely amazing Our game ranger Tayne was phenomenal. So knowledgeable and very friendly. We saw all of the big 5. The staff went out of their way to make my birthday special.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Strydom
South AfricaStaff was very friendly and so professional!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Emma
United KingdomIt was all fabulous
Everything - fabulous, stunning, amazing staff, amazing game drive, just superb!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Bukhosi
South AfricaIt's a very beautiful place, with grt atmosphere and was a fab weekend..
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Anne
AustraliaBreakfast was excellent, the location suited us perfectly. Dinners were exceptional. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Our Ranger Reynhart was an exceptionally good driver, he was patient, had a wonderful sense of humour and was very knowledgable. Each drive with him was exciting and fun ! An Amazing experience! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Shirley
United KingdomThere’s nothing we didn’t like, except the erratic flow of the hot water, which always ended up with laughter.
Secluded, overlooks the waterhole, rustic decor chic, architectural aesthetics at one with nature. Would love to be a return visitor. Staff very attentive, but discreet. Lodge exceptionally well run.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Sallie
United KingdomThe weather at times, but we realise this was out of their control
Everything, from reception to departure the staff were excellent. Game drives were terrific, and we saw lions, cheetah, giraffe, elephants and rhino and lots of others at close quarters.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Sarah
Irelandeverything
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Dean
United KingdomThere isn’t any negative comments I have
absolutely stunning lodge. exceptional accommodation in a fantastic location. the staff were all so helpful and super nice and friendly. the standard of the food was superb. our guide Daniel was really enthusiastic and so helpful his knowledge of the big 5 was fantastic as well as the wild birds and insects that exist on the reserve. He really put myself and friends at ease as this was our first Safari. He really looked after us on our game drives. We were lucky to see 4 out of the 5 big 5 which was incredible. The facilities in the lodge and super luxurious and the suites were absolutely amazing. Fabulous pool area over looking the water hole. I would recommend anyone to stay at the lodge. It was frankly one of the best places I have ever stayed
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Mbali
South AfricaWe couldn't use the outdoor shower because there was a snake (apparently one of the most dangerous snakes) that we saw through the indoor shower glass. Luckily all doors and windows were closed and there was nothing in our room. We called the reception and the team's response was very fast.
My friend and I loved everything about the this lodge, especially the food. All meals were glorious and very delicious with very generous portions! Kudos to the chefs! We enjoyed everything that we had. The staff members were absolutely friendly, always willing to assist, a pleasure to be with and they made our stay wholesome and comfortable! Stay shining team ❤️ All rooms were clean and fresh. Well done to the cleaners and maintenance team. The game drives were very fun and very informative/educational. They were fantastic! We had a short break in between our drive, in the bushes with drinks and snacks (the ranger usually stopped at the safest place with beautiful views). Stefan was our ranger/guid and he was incredible. He loves his job and he's very knowledgeable about the environment and animals. He shared a lot of interesting facts about the different types of animals that we saw. We saw lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, rhinos, buffaloes, kudus (just to name a few) and many more as well as the different kinds of birds. This place has really made me appreciate nature more.
Stayed in December 2022
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