P555 Memorial Gate, 3370 Nambiti Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Based on 261 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Camilla
South AfricaRustic luxury setting with all the amenities required for an enjoyable stay. The room was gorgeous overlooking the plains with a fantastic bath tub and outdoor shower. The best part about Nambiti Plains however has to be the people and the food! Fantastic and friendly service and divine meals - nothing was ever too much. The team really went above and beyond to make our stay a truly special one after we had just gotten married. Our game ranger, Jono, was knowledgeable, an excellent driver, respectful of the game and surroundings, and made the game drives super fun regardless of the sightings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
David
United KingdomSeeing a leopard!!
The staff team at Nambiti Plains are excellent, always cheerful, helpful, knowlegeable and do everything they can to make this a first class experience. The food is freshly cooked and delicious. The game drives are well organised and the guides work hard to let you see a wide variety of wildlife. It is important to note that the reserve covers a smaller area than National Parks, the Big 5 are all there, ike on any safari you go with the flow. It's location is good . The rooms are well fitted, excellent facilities. The guest numbers make it a very pleaseant , personl stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
David
United KingdomJust keep doing what you do as it's perfect
Everything was perfect, I would give this resort 6 stars. We are a well travelled family but Nambiti Plains is the best place and holiday we have ever experienced. We found our holiday heaven! All the staff made our holiday special. However, Jason our ranger was a complete legend and made our holiday so perfect we didn't want to leave. We will be back soon for sure☺️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Max
United KingdomNothing.
The lodge and room were stunning! The food was exceptional and the chef really caters to everyone’s needs. The game drives were brilliant and the guides have great knowledge and really know what they are doing. The reserve itself is beautiful too. All the staff are super friendly and I couldn’t recommend this lodge enough. We will definitely be back and cannot wait!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Gillian
United KingdomNothing, except having to leave!
What a fantastic place. The whole experience was fantastic, guide great, food amazing and the staff are so welcoming and can't do enough for you.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Sophia
AustraliaAmazing location, the facilities were amazing, the hospitality of the staff was incredible :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Rose
AustraliaNothing
Facilities were immaculate. The food exceptional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Bas
NetherlandsThe beds were a little bit soft for me
Friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Dewald
South AfricaCouple of food order mistakes but nothing disastrous.
Very private and exclusive, their are only 7 suites which means a maximum of 14 people at any given time. The staff at the lodge was amazing, the guides were exceptional and the experience was more than wirth every penny.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Francois
New ZealandThat facts that we had to leave
Friendly and professional staff, beautiful setting, luxurious cabin. All meals very delicious. Very plesant game drives, we saw nearly every animal in the reserve. Everything exceeded our expectations. You WILL see us again and we recomend Nambiti plains 100%
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Dirk
United KingdomOur game driver was absolutely fantastic - so much knowledge blended with humour and fun. Having all the activities provided made sure we knew our schedule in advance. The food was exceptional also.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Elaine
United KingdomThe moment we arrived we were greeted by the staff in a warm and friendly way. The relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail for your stay were excellent. The guides were good and worked hard to make our experience a good one. The food was amazing…thank you Kuku!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Benedetto
ItalyTheir hospitality and professionalism. Jono the tour guy was impeccable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Joseph
AustraliaThe only regret was having to leave at the end of the holiday
Only one word can be used to describe Nambiti Plains and that is - exceptional. From the ,moment we arrived the staff were attentive but never intrusive and were responsive to every need. The rooms was beyond our expectations. The food was prepared very well and plated at an extremely high level.The game drives with our guide “JP” were of the brightest quality with unbelievable animal sightings and his knowledge and ability to impart this made for extreme,y interesting trips.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Brett
South AfricaNothing
incredible variety
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Aadil
South AfricaWonderful people, and amazing food!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Mashaphu
South AfricaNothing
Everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Stephen
United KingdomThis is a stunning lodge, absolutely amazing food, friendly, informative staff and spectacular safaris. I loved loved loved this place.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Byron
South AfricaIntimate and private. Attention to detail
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Guy
United KingdomNothing
My daughter and I had an excellent stay at Nambiti plains. Having stayed at a few lodges, this was my favourite, the lodge location and the small exclusive size of the lodge made the stay even more special. We loved every minted and only wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Jane
New ZealandNothing!
Nambiti Plains is outstanding. It's luxurious but relaxed and comfortable at the same time. The rooms are exquisite and attention to detail is superb from the moment you arrive. Excellent food and service. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Our game guide, JP, was great. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and made our drives fun and interesting. We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely stay again. Thank you everyone at Nambiti Plains! We were celebrating an engagement and the staff went out of their way to make it a special occasion. Nambiti Game reserve itself has excellent game and an interesting and varied terrain. This was the right lodge for us!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Richard
United KingdomNot much to be honest, but if we are being very picky the food in the restaurant was although of a very high standard was at times a little rich for our taste and some simple smaller options of sandwiches etc would be good. but overall the whole place was amazing!
The personal welcome by the hotel staff upon arrival and every time we returned from a game drive was such a nice touch. The suite we stayed in was unbelievable, luxurious, spacious and extremely comfortable and romantic with a stunning view of the open plain from our private balcony. The game drives were quite simply the experience of a lifetime! JP our game driver and guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife and natural surroundings of the reserve, we saw 4 of the big 5 just missing out on the elusive Leopard! The wide range of big game, birds insects and flora on the Nambiti Reserve is incredible and i would recommend this location and accommodation to anyone, 10/10!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Grantham
AustraliaThe staff are absolutely exceptional, the way everything is coordinated from the time you arrive at their parking lot is 5 star. The accommodation has a very earthy yet elegant feel to it that is literally situated in the heart of an open game reserve. Yes, the animals do come right up to the lodges as there aren't any fences. Game viewing is also 5 stars, which boggles my mind because the reserve is not that far off to the nearest town (its an incredible work of conservation).
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Brin
United KingdomNothing at all to dislike
Hi, my wife and I thoroughly loved our 2 night/4 game drive stay at Nambiti Plains. This was our 1st game reserve experience (indeed our 1st visit to South Africa). It’s unlikely would could have had a better experience anywhere else. Everything was perfect. All the staff, both at the lodge and the guides, were exemplary. We saw so many animals, often at very close quarters, including 4 of the Big 5 within our 1st 24 hours. The elusive leopard was, well, elusive despite JP's best endeavours. It’s very likely we’ll be back in the near future.
Stayed in October 2023
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