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29 Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 23 reviews for 29 Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Gerhard V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard V
Family with teenagers

Pragtige natuur skoon met die natuur wat met jou siel praat.

Dit is baie rustig en regtig 'n plek om te rus met 'n asemrowende uitsig en netjiese akkommodasie.

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Beautiful nature clean with nature that speaks to your soul.

It is very peaceful and really a place to rest with a breathtaking view and neat accommodation.

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Hi Gerhard, ek is bly jy het lekker gebly, veral met die nuwe boonste patio dak is dit lekker. Sien jou weer.

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Basel S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Basel S
Large group

Beautiful. Peaceful and the ideal getaway.

Well equipped and spacious. Beautiful dams for fly fishing.

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Glad you had a great time, Basel.

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Elise P - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elise P
With friends

Beautiful, clean, enjoyable.

Enjoyed our stay. The resort is beautiful. The unit was clean and had everything that we needed - a home away from home.

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Rene G - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rene G
Family with young children

Doornkop is a beautiful and peaceful place. Unit was neat and very clean. TV did not work, but it did not bother us as there was so much to do outdoors. We will visit again.

See stars.

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Elzabè S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elzabè S
Family with young children

’n Paar dinge kort.

Die DStv is baie sensitief, as die geringste wind waai verloor dit sein. Die TV self vat omtrent 30 minute om warm te word voordat dit aanskakel. Dit het gebreek voordat ons vertrek het gebreek en ons het die eienaar in kennis gestel, maar dis nie herstel nie. Ons is toe maar ’n dag vroeër huis toe. Dit sou ook gaaf gewees het om te weet dat Vodacom geen opvangs daar het nie.

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A few things are missing.

The DStv is very sensitive, if the slightest wind blows it loses signal. The TV itself takes about 30 minutes to warm up before turning on. It broke before we left and we notified the owner but it was not repaired. We then went home only a day earlier. It would also have been nice to know that Vodacom has no reception there.

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Hi daar, ek is bly julle het dit geniet.
Ons kan ongelukkig niks doen oor Vodacom sein of DStv sein nie. Die TV was getoets en het gewerk. Meeste van ons gaste vra dat die DStv af is sodat hulle kinders buite gaan vir die visvang, wild ritte, swem en stap.
Jammer dat julle vroeg gery het, want die TV wou nie aankom nie.

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Rika J - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rika J
Family with young children

Rustig en weg van die gejaag van die stad!

Ons was vir 'n week by 29 Doornkop saam met my ouers en my twee laerskool kinders. Dit was heerlik. Ons het nooit uit warm water gehardloop nie, ons het heerlik geslaap en lekker gestap, perd gery, wild besigtig en geswem. Hierdie eenheid is naby aan die damme en ook naby aan twee van die drie korter stap roetes wat dit baie gerieflik gemaak het vir ons. Die diere is beslis nie mak nie, maar het tog by tye baie naby aan die eenhede verby geloop. Die werkers is almal baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

We were at 29 Doornkop for a week with my parents and my two primary school children. It was delicious. We never ran out of hot water, we slept great and enjoyed walking, horse riding, wildlife viewing and swimming. This unit is close to the dams and also close to two of the three shorter hiking trails which made it very convenient for us. The animals are certainly not tame, but have at times walked very close to the units. The workers are all very friendly and helpful.

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Dankie Rika, ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier. Doornkop is 'n spesiale plek.

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Tinus B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tinus B
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi area. Lekker stil. Baie natuurlewe, damme en rivier.

Kort opknapping aan gebou en slaapkamermeubels. Buitestel val uitmekaar. Die res was ok. Bietjie duur vir wat mens verwag van die advertensie. Staf vriendelik.

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Very nice area. Nice quiet. Lots of wildlife, ponds and river.

Short renovation to building and bedroom furniture. Outer set falls apart. The rest was ok. A bit expensive for what one expects from the ad. Staff friendly.

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Beste Tinus,

Ek is bly julle het dit geniet.

Ek sal met die skoonmaakdame praat oor die "cleanliness" wat nie reg was nie. Ek is ook jammer dat die meubels nie na jou smaak was nie.

Groete,
Angus

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Tania D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tania D
Family with teenagers

Rustig en gerieflik.

Dit was ek my man en drie kinders wat die natuur net ingeneem het op die mooi plekkie as enige tyd weer gaan.

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Peaceful and comfortable.

My husband, 3 kids and I enjoyed the nature at this beautiful place. Will go back.

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Ek's baie bly julle het dit geniet. Dit is n spesiale plek.

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Petro N - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petro N
With spouse/partner

Fabulous view and comfortable stay.

The dirt road is in excellent condition, the house clean and comfortable with everything you need. The view is to die for. I can recommend this place. I will go back again!

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Murunwa N - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Murunwa N
With friends

The place is so beautifull and so calm.

I would love to come back again. Please include the iron and ironing board in the house.

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Hi there,
Glad you had a good stay. We have a full laundry service at your disposal that will wash and iron anything you need at a minimal fee. You can just give it to the cleaning lady next time. Hope to see you soon again.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Not suitable for families with small children or babies.

The accommodation is neat and comfortable. The stairs make it not suitable for small children and the fact that there is no immediate access to other rooms also makes it a risk for families where small children have to sleep far away from parents. The gas grill is in a very bad condition and we were therefore unable to grill as desired. It certainly put a damper on the weekend. I am not convinced that Doornkop's fishing permits which are only valid for 1 week are according to law. They do fall under Mpumalanga Park Council's jurisdiction, but there it is required that a guest must buy a new permit each time. I would recommend that permits be valid for 1 year.

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Henno V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henno V
Family with young children

Dit was ontspannend met mooi uitsig oor damme en berg.

Dankie vir 'n goeie tyd by 29 Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Angus. Moes net bietjie op en af ry vir sleutel, maar die plek en atmosfeer en uitsit het vinnig vir dit opgemaak. Ek sal enige tyd weer terug gaan om daar te gaan rus. Dalk die keer net langer om meer van die plek te in te neem. Regtig 'n ontspannende tydjie gehad. Kan dalk net plan maak met die sement sakke en venster raam op die onderste stoep. Dit nie regtig gepla nie, het meestal bo gekuier, maar sal graag die gordyne in die oggend wil oopmaak om die natuurskoon in te neem en nie sement sakke nie. Sal definitief terugkom vir 'n kuier of twee. Weereens dankie Angus dat jy die plek met ons deel.

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It was relaxing with a nice view of ponds and mountain.

Thanks for a good time at 29 Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Angus. Just had to drive up and down a bit for key, but the place and atmosphere and sitting out quickly made up for it. I would go back to rest there anytime. Maybe the time just longer to take up more of the place. Had a really relaxing time. Maybe just plan with the cement bags and window frame on the lower porch. Didn't really mind, mostly hung out upstairs, but would love to open the curtains in the morning to take in the scenery and not cement bags. Will definitely be back for a visit or two. Thanks again Angus for sharing the place with us.

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Hi Henno,

Jammer oor enige verwarring oor die sleutels hulle is gewoonlik by ontvangs. Baie bly jy het dit geniet, dit is 'n lieflike plek. Sien julle weer.

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Jenni R - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jenni R
Family with young children

A lovely tranquil house set in the mountains.

A well stocked house in a beautiful setting, lots to explore for all ages.

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Thanks, Jenni, it is our own house so we have all that is required. Glad you had a good break.

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Yolanda R - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Yolanda R
Family with teenagers

Die oord self is baie mooi, maar die spesifieke eenheid kort baie aandag.

Die plekkie kort baie aandag. Stukkende banke, stukkende beddegoed, vuil gordyne. Die oord self is 'n fantastiese plek! Sal weer soontoe gaan, maar net in 'n ander eenheid.

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The resort itself is very nice, but the specific unit needs a lot of attention.

The place needs a lot of attention. Broken sofas, broken bedding, dirty curtains. The resort itself is a fantastic place! Will go there again but only in a different unit.

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Hi Yolanda,

Dankie vir die terugvoer en jammer dat julle verblyf benadeel is. Ons sal die nodige stappe neem.

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Juanita D - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanita D
With friends

Huis 29 voorsien die nodige. Awesome! Gee rustigheid en ons het elke oomblik geniet. Verseker gaan ons weer kuier.

Baie dankie aan Dianke wat gehelp het met die bespreking en Angus met al die navrae. Dit was 'n lekker rustige naweek!

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House 29 provides the necessary. Awesome! Give peace of mind and we enjoyed every moment. We will definitely visit again.

Many thanks to Dianke who helped with the booking and Angus with all the enquiries. It was a nice peaceful weekend!

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Dankie Juanita, ek is bly julle het dit geniet.

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Jonathan P - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Jonathan P
Family with teenagers

This property requires renovation and is definitely not up to the general standard of the other properties of Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Resort.

2 star rating for the unit 29, but 4-star for the resort.

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Hi Jonathan

We are busy expanding the lapa and the top and bottom patio.

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Anel S - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anel S
Family with teenagers

Ideale plek om te gaan rus en die natuur te waardeer.

Ons het ons tydjie by 29 Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve baie geniet. Die natuurskoon is asemrowend, die personeel vriendelik en hulpvaardig en die akkommodasie was skoon en gerieflik. Net 'n plesier!

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Ideal place to rest and appreciate nature.

We really enjoyed our time at 29 Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve. The scenery is breathtaking, the staff friendly and helpful and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. Just a pleasure!

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Dankie Anel. Dit is 'n wonderlike plek. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

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Jacobe V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacobe V
Family with young children

Ons het heerlik gerus.

Doornkop is goed geleë en kos vir die siel.

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We had a wonderful rest.

Doornkop is well located and food for the soul.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
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Maggie L - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Maggie L
Large group

Not a place I would rush back to.

The unit was clean but damp. The patio downstairs looked like a building site and we unfortunately did not feel one with the natural environment. Having the kitchen and living area upstairs in such a beautiful surroundings is ludicrous.

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Hi Maggie,

Sorry that you did not like the layout of the house. Having the patio and a gas braai on the upstairs patio is to take advantage of the view. The downstairs lapa allows one to be closer to nature. We will investigate the damp, it should not be wet especially when it is cleaned twice a day.

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Jean-luc V - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean-luc V
With friends

Great wegbreek saam vriende en baie geniet.

Die wegbreek was glad nie wat ons verwag het nie. Die waarde vir geld is rêrig baie goed. Die huis was perfek vir wat ons gesoek het. Baie dankie aan Angus vir die geleentheid.

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Great break with friends and really enjoyed.

The getaway was not at all what we expected. The value for money is really very good. The house was perfect for what we were looking for. Many thanks to Angus for the opportunity.

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Groot Plesier Jean-luc.

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Charles R - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Charles R
With spouse/partner

Altyd lekker.

Baie aangename plek, sal altyd terugkeer.

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Always nice.

Very nice place, will always come back.

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Suzelle L - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Suzelle L
Family with young children

Wegbreek na die natuur saam met die kinders.

Doornkop is 'n pragtige reservaat met heerlike buitelug-doendinge, ver van die rumoer van die stad. Ons hoop ons kry weer 'n geleentheid om daar te gaan kuier.

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Escape to nature with the children.

Doornkop is a beautiful reserve with great outdoor activities, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. We hope we get another opportunity to visit there.

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Baie dankie, Charles, julle is altyd welkom.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
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  • Address: Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Reserve, Carolina, 1185, Mpumalanga
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