It would have been nice to have some reading materials about the wildlife in the common areas for in between game drives otherwise definitely bring your own books/maps in case the Wi-Fi goes out.

The game viewing and tracker/guide were great. Also the food was very good and all the staff very nice. Chris and Janet were great hosts/managers and even kind enough to provide a lift back into the town of Hoedspruit after I checked out. All around- a wonderful experience.

Stayed in January 2024

Loved the location and the cozy environment

Stayed in December 2023

Raincoats are not waterproof. Management knows this but don't care to purchase proper ones. For the price you are paying per night they should afford actual waterproof raincoats. The water just "goes through" the coat. It's ridiculous how bad they are. Going on a Safari with light rain will result in you being wet until your underwear. Staff seem heavily underpaid for what we as customers are paying per night.

We did a private Safari with Matimba and Clements. They are locals and know their lands. Proper professionals. Everything is very clean. Staff is great. Food is good.

Stayed in November 2023

There were no hot drinks available during the day when we first arrived. However this was changed when I mentioned it to the owner Michael. The service during the evening meal felt rushed, as if the staff wanted us to move on. It would have been better for all if they had offered us coffee or another drink after dinner in the lounge area, leaving the table free for them to clear.

We were greeted warmly by owners Michael and Vicky who were always happy to chat and find out about our experience at the lodge. When I mentioned a couple of minor issues they were quickly addressed. Our tent was comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed seeing antelopes just outside. They also came to drink from the swimming pool, giving us some great photo opportunities. The driver Dennis and spotter Phomani were very knowledgeable and found some wonderful sites to spot the animals, especially the lions killing a buffalo.

Stayed in September 2023

The showers are a little bit low

The location is amazing. All the animals are right at your feet.

Stayed in September 2023

More water in the waterhole might have encouraged the wildlife to linger longer but I understand the pipe was broken. Our guide was okay but a bit disappointing, didn't engage or 'read the room'

Location was excellent, surrounded by Game. Room 3 has the most amazing views over the waterhole. Nyala roaming through camp. Mike and Vicky are doing a great job rebuilding the camp after the devastating fire. Tulli the chef was excellent, as was Reply the barman and Funami our tracker. Housekeeping very good.

Stayed in September 2023

Safari was spectacular. All the staff were so attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect.

Stayed in January 2023

There is nothing really not to like.

We have visited Tangala many times over the past 15 years and wildlife wise it never fails to disappoint. The sightings you get here are consistently better than most of the other camps we have visited in South Africa and is the main reason we keep coming back. The camp is nicely located close to a waterhole and so very often the guests are given sightings from the veranda as the animals come down to drink. The camp is small, cosy and in all the times we have been there appears to create a very warm atmoshere for the guests. This time we stayed (once again) in one of the Chalets and whilst they certainly don't fall into the modern 5 star luxury bracket, they are authentically charming, clean and also very comfortable. The kitchen staff look after their guests very well and there is always plenty of food to go around. So for us, this trip simply confirmed what we already knew. We will be going back.

Stayed in November 2022

nothing

Staff are fantastic and go above and beyond to make your stay special. Food is excellent. Game drives with Bennie and Witness were way beyond expectations. This is an authentic bush experience.

Stayed in November 2022

nothing

excellent team with great focus on all our possible wishes

Stayed in November 2022

great team, great game drives, yummy food & time to relax

Stayed in October 2022

Everything is great

Perfect from arrival to departure. Its now around 2/3 weeks ago and we still think about our stay and Safari every day. The lodge is lovely to stay with the kindest staff who also love to make some fun! The area is amazing for safari and game drives. We saw a LOT! And of course the big 5! our tracker and guide made sure we wouldn’t leave without seeing them all. Tangala team goes above and beyond. thanks for making our safari dream coming true like this! We love to return one day!

Stayed in October 2022

nothing

We had an amazing stay at Tangala. Our first safari and it didn’t disappoint. Our Guide Respect and Tracker Fumani were incredible, went all out to make sure we saw the Big 5, great guys. Karen and Bertus run a fabulous authentic lodge and all the staff were fantastic, they all made sure we had the perfect experience. Can’t recommend Tangala enough !

Stayed in September 2022

Great game viewing in the Thornybush reserve

Stayed in May 2022

there is nothing we can criticize

we loved everything about it! the experience sleeping in a tent with all the animal sounds around you, great food, lovely staff and the most amazing Game Drives! we had very very skilled tracker and guide with us!

Stayed in April 2022

None

Room looks good Game drive was excellent Staff was much accommodating

Stayed in September 2021

Ran out of diesel on a drive Unnecessary Should have carried reserve

Excellent meals not fancy but well cooked

Stayed in May 2021

so, i don t even know where to start. -they were chasing an old rhino bull 25 min off road - they did not have enough food for all the people when they brai - they overprice completly and even charge you for a bottle of water, where it is included in most other places. - they had extremly noisy other guests - i got harassed by a "Sabine" from germany for doing animal conservation - the guide does not really speak any english - the game drives are not worth it - i checked out 1 night earlier then planned cause i got harassed, only noise, no refund. - you had to sit in a circle like in school to introduce yourself to the other guests - you had to sit and answer thier questions - the owner tired to manipulate me, gaslight me, and send me manipulative messages in whats app. i will add them to the review - i did travel south africa for 5 weeks and this place was the worst - rooms had a bad smell, everything was broken - all thi is 1000 $ for 3 nights. i want a refund for the last night

i can prove everything i said below with videos and i will add them as soon as i have better wifi. i can not recommend you to book this place, only if you like noise, thats your place i would say.

Stayed in April 2024

the room / tent is super old and furniture should be replaced too old cabinets not stable and they did not offer a queen bed as I requested instead they put together two twin beds and u can feel the separation in the middle I found a spider in the bathroom because they’re were holes in the tent and I can see the tape owner is greedy charged gustiest for internet per day and never offers soft drinks to water with diners

I liked the game drives the staff is was nice breakfast was ok but dinners were very spicy more adequate for locals

Stayed in August 2022

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Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in September 2022

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Stayed in July 2022

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Stayed in October 2021