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Reviews of The Springbok Lodge

Nambiti Private Game Reserve Woodlands Gate, D46, Elandslaagte, 3370 Nambiti Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Review score

Based on 225 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Amazing safari at Springbok Lodge!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing! Everyone was so helpful with all the questions before we made the booking and accommodating special allergies and requests during our stay.

    Everything was amazing. The attention that the group received and how they spoiled the guests on their first trip to South Africa with amazing food, attention to detail and making everyone feel special. Thank you so much. It is a trip that all will remember. I can recommend Springbok Lodge 100%.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    It was lovely, warming and exciting experience. Looking forward for the next visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    We loved the outdoor shower, exceptional service and game drive

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Good location with friendly staff and comfortable facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Patchy WiFi in the room.

    Clean, comfortable, friendly staff. Good food for us vegetarians. Organises game drives.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Managed to see 4 out of the big 5 very close up. Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very well run organisation. game ranger was very knowledgeable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Great value for money
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service was excellent....we really enjoyed our time....

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Springbok lodge - Nambiti
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great lodge in the Nambiti reserve. From the park entry gate, it is a short, easy drive once you get picked up by your guide. I really enjoyed staying in the tents that were well equipped and comfortable. The lodge itself was amazing, such an ideallic place that was so relaxing. The pool was clean and a cool place to swim on the hot days. All the food and meals served were absolutely fantastic, and the staff were pleasant and friendly. We saw a lot of animals and had an awesome experience with the Ndlovus (Elephants).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    My best ever game reserve vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I saw all the big 5 for the 1st time. Usually I saw 3 or 4 but this time all 5 and I saw lion and cheetah in the same spot..At first the 2 cheeters were chasing herd of wildebeest ans the king of the jungle came at that time 😂

    The food was great. I had a gift for my birthday although I didn't tell them that it was my birthday but they notice my date of bitth

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Best value for money in a super friendly environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comment

    The facilities were lovely and the game drives were excellent. Our guide's knowledge and story telling made the game drives even more enjoyable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You are not allowed to park your car next to your tent. There's a parking area when you enter the park and get picked up there. If would be better to know this before and maybe organize your luggage

    Beautiful and spacious tents.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    We found that the lodge is really affordable for South Africans. All the staff made us feel welcomed and I would highly
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tented accommodation is very spacious and the outdoor shower is great. There was extra attention to detail in the room with a lovely turn down service and some evening drinks in your room. Our guide Braedon was so friendly and knowledgeable and the game drives were all unique and amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Incredible place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    What an incredible place, there aren't enough words for how much we loved our stay here. The tent, the lodge staff, our game drives, all amazing, we will definitely be back!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can think off ...

    Very nice place, real bush feeling, fantastic game drives, friendly and helpful staff. Food is very good, the rock-pool nice and relaxing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Our stay was sensational, and our guide simply the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Snacks on the drives could have been a little more interesting

    Our guide was personable, had a broad general knowledge and went out of his way to ensure we were well looked. We had an amazing time

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was an amazing experience and excellent value for money. Staff is awesome. Particularly, our guide, Sizwe, was very knowledgeable and also made its best to give us a great safari experience. The food was also perfect for all meals without exception. The tent was an exciting experience, and while being close to nature, you have all amenities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Sprinkbok Lodge at Nambiti offers some of the best reasons to love South Africa
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is my third stay at Nambiti and my second visit to Springbok Lodge. I rate Nambiti as one of the best safari's South Africa has to offer. It's a much shorter drive than Kruger and the setting and game are wonderful. I loved everything about Sprinkbok Lodge, from the food to the luxury tent. I'll definitely be back!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    We had an amazing time away. The food was good and the Field guide was amazing.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The game drives

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    All in all, it was a most enjoyable stay and one I would love to repeat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 1 night

    The roads in the reserve were very challenging following heavy rains, so the game drives were not the most comfortable. It would have been appreciated if the guide on our game drives had shared more information with regard to the flora and fauna in the area. I am not sure if this was down to a lack of experience and/or knowledge.

    We received a very warm welcome and the picnic lunch out on the lawn was excellent. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the outdoor shower was an added treat. Both dinner and breakfast were most delicious. It was my daughter's birthday and she was made to feel very special with a gift and card left in her room as well as a candlelit bubble bath being prepared for her after dinner. A really much appreciated special touch. 2 game drives were included in the price and we did see a large number and variety of game.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    All in all a good 3 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Variety at meals for breakfast and lunch, price of drinks which made up for the cheaper accommodation charge

    Game drives were excellent, met special people, sleep quality, outside shower

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is quite a difference in the rooms in whether they are totally a tent or topped by a tent, would be good to be informed of this before arrival.

    All was good, food, location and game drives were excellent. Staff was helpful. Will return. Exceptional value!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Average for the amount paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms could be made more nicer and a few touch ups could go a long way

    The peacefulness

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nambiti is a fantastic Big 5 private game reserve between Johannesburg and Durban. It’s situated near the battlefields of the Anglo-Zulu wars. This was our second stay at Springbok Lodge in a year. From the start to finish, it was a lovely stay… the welcome, the stay and departure was personalised and hospitable. Mlu our ranger is really passionate about the wildlife. Staff are very helpful and friendly, take pride in their work and food was good. We were in luck with our sightings and experiences of the wildlife. Our stay was excellent and we will return!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Honestly loved this place and the staff! Will definitely go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony including game drives.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think you need to be forewarned about the “expected” tip for staff and the ranger. The lodge advises R250 per tent per night you are there for staff and R250 per tent per night you are there for ranger. We took family so had three tents which can add up to a sizeable amount you hadn’t budgeted for.

    It was luxury in a tent form! Really beautiful. And the staff were exceptional and so friendly and helpful. Game drives were also awesome!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent game drive, passionate guides.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony including game drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water in the room.

    The game drive. Chad our guide was excellent. Professional, customer focused and and excellent driver through the challenging game park terrain. Knew exactly where to go to get the best possible chance of spotting the big 5.

    Stayed in December 2023

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