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Reviews of Mziki Safari Lodge 4 stars

Mziki private game reserve. Valkopdam area, between Brits & Sun City, 2060 Vaalkop Dam, South Africa

#1 of 3 hotels in Vaalkop Dam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 53 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Mziki Safari Lodge for four nights, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment we stepped into the Family Suite, we were greeted with an ambiance of exquisite luxury. The attention to detail in the design and amenities truly made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. One of the highlights of our stay was the culinary experience crafted by Chef Kego. Every meal was a delightful journey for the taste buds. The game drives led by Zola and Devan were not only exciting but also highly informative. They shared their extensive knowledge of the local wildlife, making each drive both educational and enjoyable. Special thanks to Zola for his dedication in guiding my son through the ranger course. It was heartwarming to see him learn valuable skills like shelter-making, water purification, fire-making, and animal tracking, all under Zola’s expert guidance. The sundowner game drives were another highlight of our stay, offering breathtaking views of the African landscape as the sun dipped below the horizon. Throughout our time at Mziki Safari Lodge, we were consistently impressed by the warm hospitality of Manuela and her team. Their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring our comfort made our stay truly unforgettable. We will definitely be back!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Fun and Tranquil Safari Lodge with excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely, very personal safari lodge not too far from Johannesburg. Safari guide and staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Rondavel rooms give very authentic, unique feeling of being in close to nature. Fantastic food and calm, tranquil grounds to relax on. Safari ride was fantastic! Needed to stay longer next time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Best little safari reserve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Finding the property was difficult. And an adventure in and of itself. And road/roads to property were a bit rough. But the payoff is well worth the journey.

    Staff was amazing. The safari guides wore many hats, but they were always helpful and went out of their way to make sure you had an informative and interactive experience. I would give this place my highest recommendation.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tap water has a very earthy taste (even when filtered). It would have been an added extra to have bottled water supplied in the rooms.

    Overall a great mini-break. Easily accessible from Johannesburg for a weekend away, or longer. Knowledgeable game rangers with a passion for the bush. Game drives are twice a day. The luxury family rooms are beautiful and private. Mobile spa facilities are available.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    We managed to see more than expected, Devon & Zola are very knowledgeable rangers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All very good

    Very good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    9.0
    Amazing Safari suitable for families with young children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent experience for families. They did their best effort to make the little kids comfortable and enjoy the Safari.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    Amazing Time with Family at Mziki
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is not about the property, but more about the road leading towards the property - it’s terrible, and needs repair.

    Host, Manuella is welcoming, warm and friendly. Our main guide was Zola, who’s incredible at his job - well informed, attentive and excellent in spirit. Kego, the chef was amazing. The game drives are worth it - so make sure you do both the morning and evening drives.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    Perfect weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some minor points are: Google directions are misdirecting at the last part of the drive in. One should follow the signs (even in the dark); The rooms could do with a bit more / closed off closet space and a new couch.

    Mziki is a hidden gem. A beautiful, developing game reserve with a lodge that provides good, simple food and simple, functional rooms. The lodge is on the reserve (=+/- 5x5 km) and a short drive from the entrance. No 4x4 needed, normal car will do (with careful driving). The rooms are modern and properly equipped. Modernized bathrooms. Open Wifi, including in the rooms.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    Genuine, enjoyable, relaxing, quality time safari ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food could have been a bit better... More braais and better quality meat / fish would have been great. I enjoyed the venison stews and pap & sauce. Coffee was available in abundance but very weak - probably prepared by someone who doesn't drink it... The buffet was freshly made, with love but if you are fussy with food, be prepared to eat what you get and bring your own treats. The souvenir shop doesn't have attractive stuff, which is a pity because people have so much time to enjoy shopping ☺️

    It is a very genuine safari place. We have been there 10 years ago and came back again this year and nothing has changed, in the good sense. The service is excellent and discrete. The place is genuinely integrated in the nature but the rooms are very comfortable and attended twice per day while you are out for the game drives (including different chocolates every night). Nice boma environment for all the meals. No monkeys on the property so you can leave the windows and door opened The swimming pool is cool but great ! You can relax, read, swim and not feel the others' presence around if you don't want to or enjoy their company. The guests seem to be international and well educated, easy to bond with ☺️ The game drives and rangers! Are excellent 🦒🐘🦏🐒🦓🐃🐗🦖 The property has 6000 ha and about 20 guests driving around... The animals are shy as they should be in a natural environment but the rangers are very good and tenacious and make you discover something outstanding at each and every drive. They are knowledgeable and attentive without talking too much, so you can enjoy the ride 😉 We had Zola and Chris and they were great! We saw elephants, rhinos (de horned to avoid poaching 😒), giraffes, buffalos, warthogs, kudu, nyala, red haartebeest, blessbok, reedbok, zebra, gnu, impala, baboons, vervet monkeys, crocodiles and lots of birds, big and small. Extraordinary sightings ❤️

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    thank you to the awsome staff at Mziki. the reception was amazing and the atmosphere was great. awsome place to get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything food staff intimate has a few game drives

    it is very intimate and has the best staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff was super friendly and helpful Enjoyed the Game Drives Enjoyed the shooting at the target Place is peaceful They made us feel at home

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    10
    Incredible game lodge situated only 2 hours from JHB.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Majestic lodge situated 2 hours away from Jhb. The staff were absolutely fantastic. Food was incredible, along with the game drives. Zola, our game ranger went out of his way to assist us. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    9.0
    enjoyable and relaxing, staff was very accommodating!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit pricey for the type of food that was served! bigger effort needed on the food.

    great location!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    10
    Awesome awesome lodge.excellent Staff.we enjoyed our stay once again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didnt enjoy

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hosts . Took great care of us. Our cabins were great, even electric blankets turned on each night in our beds for us, and a chocolate and little quotation by our beds. The boma was so good, A nice warm fire each night, tables set with white cloths and oil lamps. Well stocked bar. We loved the game drives and were give so much information about the bush and its animals by our guide.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    9.0
    Great weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing much.

    Great location for a quick weekend! It is closer to Joburg than Sun City so more time to relax than driving. Staff were fantastic and the rooms were very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    8.0
    Weekend stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some food was a bit sweet.

    Food, dinner under the sky and game drives and bush walks. Staff is very warm and helpful . It's a cozy place, not too many people.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was phenomenal. Thank you so much Zola, Chris and Devon!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge in the rooms, with toddlers, it’s a necessity. Also, it would be nice if we could keep our own refreshments cold.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Every thing.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The game drives. The thick bush and number of animals make them hard to spot, and it took us 3 drives to spot wildlife. It was both a negative and positive, the crocks were really beautiful, and so was our sunset drinks. No Elephants were found by our game drives so disappointed 😞

    This was one of the best staff at a lodge I was privileged to meet. There attention to service was superb. Every interaction was fantastic. The lodge is truly child friendly and the staff are very helpful. The food prepared was on point and the staff really go the extra mile to accommodate you. Fishing was spectacular, once again thank you to the staff for this wonderful experience.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What an awesome few days away.everything was exceptional.Thank you for your hospitality Devon and Chris

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    10
    Incredible contact with the property management , really an amazing person Manuella you can see it in her staff too! Bea
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The Game drives

    Stayed in December 2021

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