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Reviews of Simba Safaris African Pride Exotic Lodge

Simba Safaris African Pride, Beauty Road, 0555 Lephalale, South Africa

#6 of 17 hotels in Lephalale

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Review score

Based on 184 B&B reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    The experience we had around the majestic beasts was to die for! Beautiful experience!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no network coverage however they provide WiFi which helps a lot. No quad biking or proper game drive but they offer other activities that we enjoyed as well.

    The property is perfect for people who are looking for tranquility, the up-close experience with roaring lions was to die for! I loved how the owners interacted with us as well. The staff made us feel soooo welcome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Serine and exotic with rare animals around.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    It was an amazing weekend 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The activities could be given some more attention to get them attractive more.

    The place is situated well 8n the bushes. Great for pair of couples or friends. Charlets are nice and clean. The sound of the lion's during the night is epic. Staff is amazing (Smolly and Mercy) Definitely going back again during winter.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Stay was wonderful, staff was great but not happy about the distance between the room I was in &main
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I was i, they didn’t specify when I booked that there is a huge distance between the rooms. I was so scared as I was visiting by myself, couldn’t eve lock the room from outside. The fact that they were being loadshedded made things even worse also the WiFi was so weak it couldn’t even connect on their TV. The road to the place is very bad and even worse if it raise

    The staff, the pools, the animals❤️❤️

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Absolutely beautiful stay. Loved all the animals. Breakfast not the best, hoped for more options
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncleanliness of bathtub

    Absolutely beautiful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything about the place, i will definitely come back soon

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like the false advertising regarding the rooms. Chalets are different from what the advertisement shows, which is the lodge room. There should be a picture of the chalet.

    Loved the room I upgraded to at the main lodge. And The staff was friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Great getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to get to the place u need a bakkie or SUV

    Environment is amazing as well as the animals.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Relaxed getaway...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Self catering cannot be done with a kitchen like that. Needs a complete makeover and equipping to make a comfortable stay. Get a full stove with oven. Lighting around the chalets needs attention. Minor attention inside the chalets is required to brighten them up and uplift guests mood eg lighter colors inside. Finally...consider activities such as quad biking and improve target shooting experience.

    Very accessible, quiet, and well laid out lodge. Lots of cats to see. Very friendly staff. Lovely chalets and swimming pools.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    7.0
    Close upreal cats
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a distance on a gravel road. It’s not for a single person- better to be a couple to be able to braai.

    Secluded and the animals were amazing to watch

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in charlets

    Animals and enviroment

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    8.0
    Memorable weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing I didn't like

    Everything, from the staff who were amazing from day one until our last day, to the animals around the place, very clean and peaceful. Definitely coming back.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Our host was amazing,cleaners Mercy amazing. I always wanna feel like I own the place if I’m a guest and I felt like I o
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not about not liking we ddnt have a Bakkie 😂🤣 We need one now.

    Lions next to me 24/7 They Roar in the morning and night. We met a lion Cub “Brave” amazing and our little peanut dog.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    Truly amazing! I have no words. Meeting Brave and the couple’s picnic were the highlight of our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hospitality is giving home away from home. The staff and owners were extremely friendly and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. I can’t even find the words to describe this place. It’s beyond amazing, it’s like nothing Ive ever experienced in my whole life. The interaction with the animals is absolutely top tier. This is a great place to go when you really want to get away from the noise of the city.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    More than the word relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hand wash soap in the bathrooms.

    Food, location and The scenery

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not sure that we got the room that was booked

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Honeymooners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Litlle bit of bad cell reception on vodacom side at the charlette but main lodge very good

    The friendlyness and profesionalism of the staff and owner where very good.the food in my eyes where 5 star and plentyful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Refreshing, marvelous staycation in the middle of the bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The water situation can be better especially in the morning.

    The breakfast and dinner was very filling and delicious. The room was spacious and comfortable enough, the atmosphere was what we needed, in the middle of nowhere and all we saw was animals(lions,tiger,leopards) in our backyard. The staff Simole and colleague were very friendly and nice from the minute we got there and also not forgeting the Host for her kidness and friendliness. I will definately go back without hesitation. My favourite moment was movie night and thank you for a great weekend, we truly enjoyed our staycation.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    The owner Martie is a very nice person, but she is overpriced on her food and the variety.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately, we couldn't do all the activities that we thought and cancelled. Sunday morning during early hours my husband got a runny tummy and I started to vomit terribly the Saturday afternoon. We met other people and Saturday evening she went into the kitchen and called me, and the kitchen was not very clean at that stage. I am not sure if that is what made us sick, but it was not up to standard as all the washing is also done in the same room. On the Monday when we booked out, we received a better breakfast with more variety and fresher stock and the owner cooked it herself. Then the activities that was offered to see exotic animal was disappointing because you see all he wild animals and then the helper actually walks you too the 4 white lions 500 meters away and that you need to pay R400.00 for a couple. Teh gentleman that she has to take you on the guided tours doesn't understand if you ask question lots of questions, he is very basic. I did not bid mounting anybody, but you can feel free to contact me should you want to speak to me. I will really not go back there again or tell people of the place.

    The bedroom was very nice and good situated. We had the best room on the property. the room was clean except I have reported to them the basin in the room that the water wasn't running out quickly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing weekend breakaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were modern and comfortable. The bush setting was perfect and relaxing. Early evenings a fire was built for us to sit around and enjoy a braai. Martie and her team were gracious and very accommodating to our needs and they have gone above and beyond to make our stay memorable and relaxing as possible.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV was not working in our room, which wasn't that much of a big deal, but once in a we did want to watch a movie

    I liked a couple of things : left feeling very relaxed, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the place was like nothing I had ever experienced before, the animals were amazing. I alao liked the bon fire that was made every evening.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay overnight on the way to Botswana
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were just unlucky to get there while electricity was out due to some technical problem outside of the lodge.

    The roaring of the lion at night were a real treat. Even though we're not too fond of animals in confines they looked very healthy and well treated.

    Stayed in July 2023

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