A bit of road noise during the day.

The property is close to Grahamstown yet far enough away to be out in the country. Easy access and shady parking. It was also nice to be able to walk in the reserve and a bonus to see giraffe, Nyala, zebra and impala.

Stayed in January 2024

Having to go back home so soon, would have liked to stay over for a longer period

Guests are treated like queens, the host called me three days before arrival to confirm special needs and preference. I was also checked prior boarding plane and on arrival in East London so he knows my expected time of arrival. He always wanted us to have warm meals.

Stayed in October 2023

Loadshedding

An amazing place. Chris was exceptional with accommodating our needs. We would really come back for sure

Stayed in June 2023

I liked everything, but if you’re not fond of stuffed animals, then this place is not for you😉 we didn’t do the game drive, because if felt a bit overpriced.

Martin is a fantastic host, very informative and helpful and welcoming! We stayed for only one night, and he made fantastic dinner( burgers and butternut creamsoup and desert), and breakfast and showed us around, we could fed Whiskey the Zebra with apple. Room was clean and beds were really comfortable.

Stayed in December 2022

personal attention

Stayed in December 2022

The staff is amazing. The place provides comfort and is beautiful. Props to Marko, for making my graduation stay memorable. He’s the most helpful, thoughtful and polite individual. I look forward to visiting again.

Stayed in October 2022

It had everything we needed so there was really nothing we did not like.

The host Martin made this stay so worth while. He went out of his way with making us the most amazing breakfasts and dinners and just being very welcoming and accommodating..

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing

Everything was so perfect! Martin is so nice and he is an excellent chef ans barkeeper! so I have been spoiled there. It was a magical stay

Stayed in May 2022

There was nothing not to like.

The hospitality of Martin the lodge manager and his staff was amazing, nothing was too much trouble for them.

Stayed in April 2022

Martin, his son and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home and comfortable. The food was wonderful. We managed to see a lot of game and enjoyed the of bird life on the farm. We loved meeting Whiskey the tame Zebra.

Stayed in April 2022

No complaints - just wish we had stayed longer

Martin called a few days ahead of our arrival, and offered us some dinner options (something we had not yet contemplated, considering the lodge is 12km from town). We opted for a barbeque, and it was the best decision we could have made! The tame zebra who arrives at breakfast time, hoping to bag an apple or 2, was a hit with the kids.

Stayed in March 2022

Nothing

Great location and superb hospitality. Comfortable bed with delicious meals served.

Stayed in December 2021

We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt very welcome. Rooms are lovely in a beautiful old renovated house. Very hospitable game farm experience. Delicious potjie was prepared for our family and we were treated like very special guest. Drinks are readily available and being served. The kids enjoyed the walk to the hide out and we saw a few different buck, zebra and giraffe. Thank you, we had a fantastic stay!

Stayed in December 2021

Well priced and the food and hospitality was fantatsic! Thanks to Martin and his team!

Stayed in December 2021

A huge thank you to the Team at Temba for making our stay feel like being at home from home. Breakfast wasn't a meal, it was an event. So too dinners when taken. Martin is an inspired chef and host. The rooms are spacious and have DSTV on the flatscreen TVs. The bed, pillows etc very comfortable. 5/5

Stayed in December 2021

The unfortunate power failure was not the fault of our hosts! The wind which blew fiercely some days was also not of their doing. We had zero complaints of any sort.

The ease with which a large number of invited guests for breakfast were fed. Tanya made everyone very welcome and the breakfast was delicious. After the meal everyone enjoyed a casual ramble around the garden and an interaction with Whisky, the resident zebra.

Stayed in October 2021

Very friendly owner and staff went out of their way to make our stay a good experience. Beautiful room and the view is breathtaking. Very relaxing and peaceful.

Stayed in June 2021

Woke up to Giraffe and Zebra’s less than 30m from our bed !

Stayed in May 2021

There is no alternative to Eskom, so during loadshedding, we were in the dark for the duration of the loadshedding, and then when that happens, even Wi-Fi does not work

The service was great. The manager is hands on and him and his staff went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable

Stayed in March 2023

Water wasnt always hot and toilets didnt flush very well although our host did try to sort it out

our host was most helpful very informative We had some lovely meals which our host prepared We had a game drive which was very good although the weather was not too good but our host tried very hard for us to see lots of animals Giraffe at the fence in a morning plus the 'tame' zebra' called Whiskey always visible

Stayed in May 2022

TV's and air conditioners not working

Stayed in April 2022

my stay was short

the people, food, location, it is homely

Stayed in December 2022

location, cleanliness, staff assistance and willingness

Stayed in February 2022

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Stayed in June 2023