R531 Orpen Road, 20km From Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park outside of the park, 1380 Mbabat, South Africa
#3 of 3 hotels in Mbabat
Guests' ChoiceBased on 110 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
5.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 March 2024
Elaine
South AfricaNeed a fridge in room
Very clean accomm and lovely having wildlife sp roaming.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Anlerie
South AfricaGamedrive was a bit expensive.
The food was amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Marques
South AfricaThe interior designs of the rooms can be better, I feel the interior deserves the same attention as the exterior. In short the rooms could do with that modern feel and set up.
Very accessible even without your own car, it’s just right next to the main road. The property is clean and well kept too. The food is out of this world, and the chefs know what they are doing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Kyoko
South AfricaAt restaurant, , coffee was terrible They should be prepared good coffee for visitors who would come from all of the world.. We expect better food at dinning
We could see the game from our lodge window
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Baloyi
South AfricaThe noise level of music seems to be coming from nearby community was extremely bad.
The lodge is close to Kruger Orpen Gate, few minutes.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Nsaleem
United KingdomKettle , TV and Wifi in the room would be good.
Second time stay here and it all you need- great location.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Greg
South AfricaStaff within restaurant need guidance and training.
Great location, close to KNP. Staff were attentive and the food was great.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Barry
South AfricaThe rooms could do with a little TLC. eg black mold in the shower and the cold tap doesn't work very well.
Staff are super friendly. Food excellent.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Xiluva
South Africathere is no aircon, it tends to be hot. but is great regardless.
Great staff, and facilities. it is quite wild but that’s why you’d go there. the staff helped with making my infant and kids very comfortable by washing the little containers and helping where they could
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Percy
South AfricaNothing
Food was nice, the staff is welcoming
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Mpho
South AfricaPlease try putting tv and fridges in the rooms But above all everything was awesome from the food,staff it was a pleasant experience
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Thabiso
South AfricaWe weren't given water in the room
The area The food The traditional way
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Joyce
South AfricaCannot think of anything.
Everything was perfect. I think the thing we loved the most was the relaxed atmosphere and ease of access to animals, and I think the only thing that could be improved on was quality of towels (two had holes in them). Otherwise fab. We were on our honeymoon from UK and loved it all.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Timothy
South AfricaNothing
The wonderful "tourist" atmosphere especially during dinner with the dancing. Meals were excellent with wide variety of choices. Game drives were also very good and Ranger very knowledgeable
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 27 September 2022
Piet
NetherlandsCleaning of the central area’s and the cabins is an opportunity for improvement.
Nice location for a visit/game drive to the Manyeleti park, or Kruger. Breakfast and dinner buffets are well organized (up to 75 guests simultaneously) and of good quality. Nice and sociable bar with friendly and service oriented staff. The cabins were o.k., good but not exceptional. Be aware that the resort also accomodates large groups.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Dan
AustraliaDinner and Breakfast were great, dinner was around the fire under the stars and breakfast was cooked and waiting for us upon our return from the Game Drive in Manyaleti Private Game Reserve. Everything was well organised, clean and the staff were friendly. Thank You to Kylie and the team for a great stay at Timbavati.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Lekhuleni
South AfricaOn the dinner buffer there were limited options
The quietness
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Kereng
South AfricaLol I expected some Game meat part of dinner, but it was not. The food was just okay
We had an early morning game drive, so I like that they organize breakfast packs if you won't be back by the time breakfast ends. The chalets have a safari feel, which I like very much. They have some Game animals in the yards, which can be seen just roaming around from your veranda. The staff is very nice and helpful, can keep a conversation going.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Alison
South AfricaThere was a very loud and noisy party going on across the road in the community, which carried on until 3/4 in the morning - kept waking me up. Also then you cant hear any nature around you just music. Spoilt my experience.
I love the fact that there are animals roaming around. A zebra slept outside our hut, which is so special. It was also great that supper and breakfast were included - although very limited if you are a vegetarian (obviously)
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 1 May 2022
Sharen
South AfricaNo wifi in the rooms
The boma where our supper was served was amazing
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 March 2022
Meagan
South AfricaAs great as where TSL is located, its seems as though there is a compound close by, and the entire weekend there was fairly loud music playing. The first night it seemed like it was coming from one of the other chalets on site, but only to find out that it was from a place that wasn't even on the property. This was rather disappointing as when you come to experience the bush, you want to hear the natural sounds from nature. Other than that, everything was so worth it! Definitely making a trip back!
I booked a long weekend stay for my mom and I for her 60th, and we were welcomed by the amazing Amanda who showed us to our room and made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, the atmosphere of the bush break was awesome. The facilities were great. The location is easy to find. The staff, were super friendly and informative which was a breath of fresh air. Always amazing to receive such wonderful service. The zebra on the property were a real treat to see as well as the Wildebeest and a few warthogs. And the Orpen gate to KNP is only a short 15 minutes drive. A massive thank you to Delsie and Rachael for keeping our drinks full, and Cynthia and Believe for keeping our tummys full with all the delicious food from the kitchen, and a big thanks to Regardt and Ryan and Amanda for spending time with us and sharing all your bush stories, the laughs and just making our entire trip so worth it and treating us like part of the family. A thanks also goes out to Kylie for managing our booking and setting up the weekend! Sorry we didn't to meet you in person. I have so many more positive points to share about the we weekend we had, but my writing space is limited.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 16 March 2022
Mojapelo
South AfricaMenu was limited
Location and game drive
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 5 January 2022
Eric
BelgiumThe rooms probably need AC/ fans....My visit was in summer....a bit of retouch here and there.
The location is superb, 20 mins drive to the KrugerNP . Friendly staff and the meals are delicious. The rooms are spacious enough.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 4 January 2022
Shiluva
South AfricaRooms
Pool Breakfast
Stayed in December 2021
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