On the Sabi River, At the Paul Kruger Gate n.n., 1350 Skukuza, South Africa
#6 of 14 hotels in Skukuza
Guests' ChoiceBased on 40 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Yeshua
IsraelWords or pictures can not describe the feelings that this place makes you feel. It is amazing. After traveling across SA as a family, this is the only place that our youngest cried when we left and asked the entire way to Joburg to go back and live there forever. Thanks! You're doing awesome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Jennifer
South AfricaThe perfect private hideaway a gem in the bush .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Johannes
GermanyNothing - one should be aware though that it is quite secluded
Very spacious and nicely furnished. We particularly enjoyed the proximity to the Kruger Gate and the friendliness of the staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Darshan
South AfricaNothing
Excellent location, very clean and comfortable and close to the park entrance
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Lionel
South AfricaVery top shelf in the kitchen was dusty and could do with a clean but otherwise all was good.
Lovely spacious villa, well kitted out unit in the heart of the bush, staff that greeted us on arrival were lovely and the unit met all our needs and expectations for our trip, it is also close to the park gate and use of the facilities at the nearby hotel is nice as well.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Lyndall
South AfricaWe didn’t have hot water. The staff arrived immediately when we reported it and a temporary fix was made, but sadly it only lasted for 1 person to shower. That considering, our stay was still fantastic!
The property is stunning! Beautiful sunsets can be viewed from the verandah
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Rosetta
South Africaif they had a pool or Jaqueze so we didn't have to go to the hotel as we were told they don't have to accommodate us since we only booked at Mananga and not the hotel itself. The roof pops every now and then making it uncomfortable to sleep. They should provide people with firewood, not expect us to bring our own as it was not specified that we needed to bring our own.
it's a self-catering place, fully equipped kitchen. it's close to Kruger gate but going into the villa requires a 4x4 car. its well-placed and peaceful with nice sun rise views and spacious. it's worth coming back to.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Dominique
AustraliaA small amount of firewood could have been provided for the fire pit but everything else was perfect. would highly recommend to friends and family.
Beautiful, private property. very well equipped for self catering and very close to the Paul Kruger gate.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Mindaugas
LithuaniaThe access gravel road was washed out by rains and it was a challenge to reach villa. We had SUV so we managed, but it would be very difficult with regular car.
Nice spacious and cozy villa with great yard view and nature around. Being next to Kruger park gate is easy to drive for safari.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Carolyn
New Zealandwe had lights on and patio doors open the first night, surprised how many insects we invited inside! and how many banged against windows all night. some fabulously large spiders living inside too. so just a warning to guests - keep most lights off when you can to minimise insect encounters! also - reasonably difficult to find, as we had no instructions beyond the gate to the main hotel. suggest you provide a bit more instruction on where to turn and how far from main entrance gate, and also that it is a poorly maintained dirt road than may not suit many vehicles - we had a sedan which bottomed out quite badly with some of the ruts in the road.
huge villa, lovely facility
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Adele
South AfricaThere were too many bugs at night. They were attracted to the light so we switched off the outside light and this helped to keep them away. Philemon was very kind and cleaned out all the insects in the morning.
It was a fabulous stay. Very comfortable with all the luxuries that is needed to make for a great stay. The rooms were spacious neat and clean. There was an ice maker which was really good for the hot weather. It is near the Kruger gate hotel and this allowed us to have some of our meals at the hotel. Very near to the entrance of the park.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Malena
TanzaniaCheck in and check out was very easy. It was allowed to use the pool of the hotel close by and it was for free which was stunning because of the infinity pool towards the national park.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 November 2022
Théophile
FranceJosie is extremely arranging and made everything so that we enjoyed our week-end The pool and restaurant on the same property are a Huge plus
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Wim
AustraliaNot disability friendly, elderly parents struggled with low toilets. Bed mattresses are due for a change
Location, size of rooms
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Hetul
Singaporewonderful property, amazing host
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Luzanne
South AfricaBeautiful home, very private, excellent service from the staff, well equipped. Perfect location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 17 June 2022
Derran
South AfricaLoved the animals coming through, the quite evenings with a fire are magical
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Petra
NetherlandsIt is a little bumpy road to get to the villa, but that also adds to the experience ;-)
The Mananga villa is very comfortable, really nice to be able to use the swimming pool at the hotel and the dinner buffet for 350 rand per person (still / sparkling water included). We had an absolutely lovely stay and great that the villa is right next to the Paul Kruger gate entrance.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 24 April 2022
Derran
South AfricaWe had a lovely stay at the Villa. What a stunning place, everything you need is there, very spacious, excellent wi fi , loved the open space. Lovely outdoor area with seating area, loved sitting outside at the firepit. We will definitely be back. Housekeeping very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2021
Mogajane
South AfricaThe Property is isolated from other facilities
The villa was spacious and need , the staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 28 October 2021
Khomotjo
South AfricaPrivate pool would be nice
Loved the house location , was peaceful and quiet. The house was big enough loved the fact that we were provided with free coffee and games . The bedroom view was amazing, Loved the patio setup. Loved the fact we have access to Protea hotel facilities especially the infinity pool was out of this world experience.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 12 September 2021
Vivian
South AfricaThere was constant creaking in the roof probably from expansion and contraction. Spoilt sleep at times.
Location was very accessible to the Kruger National Park which we wanted to visit
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Wentzel
South AfricaPower tripped after one night for no reason, and aircons stopped working properly. In that heat it made things very uncomfortable. In addition, I asked booking. com for a place to stay within the boundaries of the Kruger national park, when doing a search, how great my disappointment when found not to be so, after paying quite a sum of money.
Self-catering
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Natalie
South AfricaThe roof is very noisy, especially at night, the wifi isn't good, the ceiling fans didn't work very well, unable to use the TV whatsoever, the unit is very secluded.
The kitchen is very well equipped and it's very spacious. We weren't affected by loadshedding.
Stayed in September 2023
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