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Bambelela Wildlife Rehab NPC and Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation

Self Catering

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4.4 out of 5from 68 reviews for Bambelela Wildlife Rehab NPC and Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Kim D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kim D

Bambelela en hul mense doen wonderlike werk. A big well done.

Was 'n heerlike wegbreek. Rustige omgewing en die natuur is pragtig.

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Bambelela and their people are doing a wonderful job. A big well done.

Was a lovely break. Peaceful surroundings and the nature is beautiful.

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Riana B - Dec 2023
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana B
With friends

Heerlik.

Heerlik gebly, uitstekende diens.

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Delicious.

Lovely stay, excellent service.

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Loandi H - Dec 2023
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4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Loandi H
Family with teenagers

Julle almal daar is awesome. Baie lekker by julle gekuier.

Bambelela Wildlife Rehab NPC and Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Center is 'n baie oulike en rustige plekkie. Ons het dit baie geniet. Dit wat hulle daar doen is baie goeie werk en baie harde werk. Julle almal daar is awesome xoxox.

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You all there are awesome. Had a great time with you.

Bambelela Wildlife Rehab NPC and Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Center is a very cute and peaceful place. We enjoyed it very much. What they do there is very good work and very hard work. You all there are awesome xoxox.

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Jacques O - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques O
With friends

Relaxing and quiet.

Relaxing and quiet with amazing views of the mountains.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Couldn't get away fast enough.

The toilet in the bathroom leaked a lot - the whole floor was wet. The place was not cleaned well. The beds are past their lifespan and the bedding old and neglected - the pillows are hard and cannot be slept on. I couldn't find any other place near Bela Bela and understand why it was the "last resort". Will not go there again. We slept on top of the bedding and got up early and drove. The shower head is broken - there is nothing over the drain outlet - big gaping hole that anything can enter. We laughed and considered not sleeping and driving instead. Think it's better if you go and see for yourself. I think the place was done 20 years ago and the same furniture curtains and bedding are still there.

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Cindy F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cindy F
Family with young children

Baie lekker en kleintjie het dit baie geniet.

Die diens was baie goed.

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Very nice and little one enjoyed it a lot.

The service was very good.

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Gerhard C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard C
With friends

Baie stil.

Die toer deur die blouaap-rehabilitasiefasiliteit was uitstekend gewees.

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Very still.

The tour of the blue monkey rehabilitation facility had been excellent.

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Adri P - Dec 2022
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adri P

Had a really good weekend.

The location is in the bush and mountains, the staff are friendly and the tour and information given about what they do is amazing. They really do good work and they need all the help they can get to keep on doing what they do.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
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Ron W - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ron W
With spouse/partner

A close friendly encounter.

A rare opportunity to handle baby monkeys under close supervision and understand more about them.

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Adriaan P - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adriaan P
Family with young children

Vreeslik lekker met al die apies.

Baie lekker en lekker gelag vir al die apies. Bed is vreeslik hard en jou eie kussing is 'n moet, want daai kussings voel soos bakstene.

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Very nice with all the monkeys.

Very nice and good laughs for all the monkeys. Bed is terribly hard and your own pillow is a must, because those pillows feel like bricks.

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Talita G - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Talita G
Family with young children

Heerlik gerus in 'n pragtige omgewing met die beste diens.

Het die apies, vlakvarke en sebras vreeslik geniet. Wonderlike staproetes. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Great rest in a beautiful environment with the best service.

Really enjoyed the monkeys, warthogs and zebras. Wonderful hiking trails. Will definitely go again.

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Rudolf B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudolf B
With spouse/partner

Baie rustige natuuromgewing.

Het die rus en informasie geniet.

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Very peaceful natural environment.

Enjoyed the rest and information.

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Nombuselo N - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nombuselo N
Family with young children

Loved every bit of staying there.

I loved the peace and tranquility of Bambelela the staff is polite and so professional. So secure and l would definitely come back there.

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Myrtle M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Myrtle M
Family with teenagers

Baie gasvry.

Behulpsaam met DStv en toe dit nie werk toe gee hulle vir ons WiF om op te maak daarvoor My dogter wil nou graag vrywilligerswerk doen! Plekkie is baie veilig en rustig.

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Very hospitable.

Helpful with DStv and when it didn't work they gave us WiF to make up for it My daughter now wants to do volunteer work! Place is very safe and quiet.

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Rita B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rita B
Family with teenagers

Opvoedkundig, interressant, rustig.

Baie rustige wegbreek, as jy net wil rus. Die 1,5 uur opvoedkundige sessie oor die blou apies was baie goed aangebied. Die interaksie sessie met die blou apies was deur Eric gedoen en was ook fantasties. Die rusuur was die kroon vir die dag. Die dame by die winkeltjie was ongelukkig 95% van die tyd nie beskikbaar nie, en wat ons nodig gehad het was ook nie beskikbaar nie. Dit is ver om te ry na Bela Bela of Modimolle waarvan ongeveer 10 km op 'n uiters swak grondpad is. Gelukkig wou ons net rus en dus het dit aan ons vereistes voldoen. Die personeel bly in 'n kamp regoor die 3 chalets. Die laaste aand het hul musiek regdeur die nag geblêr, niemand van ons kon slaap nie.

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Educational, interesting, calm.

Very peaceful getaway, if you just want to rest. The 1.5 hour educational session about the blue monkeys was very well presented. The interaction session with the blue monkeys was done by Eric and was also fantastic. The rest hour was the crown for the day. The lady at the little shop was unfortunately not available 95% of the time, and what we needed was not available either. It is a long drive to Bela Bela or Modimolle, about 10 km of which is on an extremely poor dirt road. Luckily we just wanted to rest and so it met our requirements. The staff stays in a camp across the 3 chalets. The last night their music blared all night, none of us could sleep.

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Leon V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon V
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi omgewing.

Ek het die omgewing baie geniet. Die plek self is aan die oud word en kort 'n opknap, of oordoen. Mense moet laat weet word om muskiet repellent saam te vat. As daar stap roetes of iets anders ook aangebied word sal dit ook help. Verwyder die inligting op die website wat nie meer van toe passing is nie. Het geen wyn of braaihout gekry nie.

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Very nice environment.

I really enjoyed the environment. The place itself is getting old and needs a facelift, or redo. People should be told to take mosquito repellent with them. If walking routes or something else is also offered it will also help. Remove the information on the website that is no longer relevant. Didn't get any wine or braai wood.

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Isabel W - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabel W
Family with teenagers

Lovely, relaxing!

Great location, wonderful staff, excellent experience.

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Anel O - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anel O
Family with young children

Quite and restful, away from all the city noises.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Bambela gave us a new perspective about monkeys we have learned a lot, the Kids enjoyed the monkeys roaming around freely. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Justin D - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Justin D
Individual traveler

Pefect, accommodating, clean and comfortable.

The host was accommodating, the place was clean and comfortable plus we got to see some monkeys and giraffes.

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Lorne L - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lorne L
With spouse/partner

A wonderful bushveld break.

The tour of the Monkey Sanctuary was very informative and the enthusiasm of the volunteers for the care of their charges was wonderful to see. A bonus was finding the ruins of Beau Valley just a short walk from Bambelela.

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Marie V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie V

Fantasties!

Baie leersaam en rustig. Vriendelike personeel. Baie dankie.

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Fantastic!

Very informative and calm. Friendly staff. Thank you very much.

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Lara W - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lara W
With friends

Insiggewend, rustig en stil tussen die kranse.

Ons het in die Ho Thabela eenheid gebly, die huis was netjies en die kombuis is toegerus met al die nodige toerusting. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en daar was 'n klomp verskillende diertjies. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet!

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Informative, peaceful and quiet among the cliffs.

We stayed in the Ho Thabela unit, the house was tidy and the kitchen was equipped with all the necessary equipment. The staff is very friendly and there were a lot of different animals. We really enjoyed it!

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Jan O - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jan O
Family with teenagers

Rustig en insiggewend.

Lekker wegkomplekkie, rustig en saligheid.

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Calm and informative.

Nice getaway, peaceful and blissful.

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Hendrik V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hendrik V
Family with young children

Belewenis wat ons nooit sal vergeet nie!

Ons besoek aan Bambelela was regtig so waardevol! Ons het twee kinders (1 en 5) wat regtig die interaksie met die baba-apies vreeslik geniet het, die toer is net so insiggewend en interessant. Die wegbreek van die stad se gejaag is amazing, dit is so stil en rustig by julle. Ons was vir 3 nagte oor die paasnaweek by julle. Ons het baie gerus, baie gestap, baie geswem, baie geëet. Ons voel weer vars en uitgerus, alhoewel ons nog so dag of 2 sou wou bly. Bietjie meer "entertainment" vir klein kinders soos trampolines en klimrame sal 'n ekstra aanwins wees aangesien daar nie andersins veel is vir hulle om te doen nie (net 'n aanbeveling). Leo en Cleo, die twee rottweilers is so vriendelik en het selfs een keer ver saam met ons gaan stap. Die 3 bosvarkies is verskriklik cute, en hou daarvan om op die maag gekielie te word. Jy moet verseker baie lief wees vir diere om hierdie plek te waardeer, want daar is apies wat jou kos wil kom steel as jy op die stoep sit. Ons het hulle vreeslik geniet, hulle het ons lekker laat lag. Bambelela, hou aan met hierdie amazing werk wat julle doen, ons bemin julle!

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Experience we will never forget!

Our visit to Bambelela was really so valuable! We have two children (1 and 5) who really enjoyed the interaction with the baby monkeys, the tour is just as informative and interesting. The break from the city's rush is amazing, it is so quiet and peaceful with you. We were with you for 3 nights over the Easter weekend. We rested a lot, walked a lot, swam a lot, ate a lot. We feel fresh and rested again, although we would like to stay another day or two. A little more "entertainment" for small children such as trampolines and climbing frames would be an added bonus as there isn't much for them to do otherwise (just a recommendation). Leo and Cleo, the two rottweilers are so friendly and even once went for a long walk with us. The 3 wild boars are terribly cute, and love to be tickled on the stomach. You must really love animals to appreciate this place, because there are monkeys who want to come and steal your food when you sit on the porch. We really enjoyed them, they made us laugh. Bambelela, keep up the amazing work you do, we love you!

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Nicol D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicol D
With spouse/partner

Unieke ondervinding!

Vir 'n besonderse belewenis, besoek hulle gerus, ek persoonlik was nie mal oor apies nie maar is nou 'n groot aanhanger. Die plek is 'n juweel!

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Unique experience!

For a special experience, feel free to visit them, I personally wasn't crazy about monkeys but now I'm a big fan. The place is a gem!

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Randall M - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Randall M

Peaceful, relaxing weekend.

Myself and my 2 sons, 20 and 11, travelled to Bambelela for a weekend getaway. We had a really peaceful and relaxing weekend being in the bush. The onsite tour and education around the Vervet Monkeys was really informative. The staff was accommodating and friendly and always ready to assist. Keep up the fantastic work.

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

Baie lekker, rustig, ontspannend

Iets anders. Kort dalk bietjie meer vermaak vir die kinders. Oor die algemeen ’n baie lekker wegbreek vir ’n naweek en baie interessant met al die diere.

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Very nice, peaceful, relaxing

Something else. Maybe a little more entertainment for the kids. In general, a very nice break for a weekend and very interesting with all the animals.

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Jaco H - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco H
Family with teenagers

Vakansie 2020

Ons het 10 dae bespreek by Bambalela in die Ho Thabelo chalet. Die plek is netjies en ideaal vir ’n wegbreek van die dolle gejaag van die stad in die rustige natuur. Die diens is vriendelik en almal is baie hulpvaardig. Ons het ons tyd daar vreeslik geniet en kan die plek beslis aanbeveel. Die inkomste van Bambalela is afhanklik van dagbesoekers wat op die toer gaan en inkomste van die 3 chalets. Bambalela kry geen befondsing van die regering af nie. Met hulle beperkte inkomste, verrig hulle wonders. Die werk wat hulle doen om die apies te rehabiliteer is merkwaardig. Daar is klein onderhoudswerk wat benodig word met die chalets wat hulle alreeds besig is om aan te spreek. Met die Covid-19 inperking is dit verstaanbaar, aangesien hulle geen inkomste gehad het nie. Voorwaar 'n merkwaardige plekkie, met merkwaardige mense, geleë tussen die mooiste berge. Ons is met swaar harte huis toe en sien uit daarna om weer te gaan.

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Holiday 2020

We booked 10 days at Bambalela in the Ho Thabelo chalet. The place is neat and ideal for a break from the mad rush of the city in peaceful nature. The service is friendly and everyone is very helpful. We really enjoyed our time there and can definitely recommend the place. The income of Bambalela is dependent on day visitors who go on the tour and income from the 3 chalets. Bambalela receives no funding from the government. With their limited income, they perform miracles. The work they do to rehabilitate the monkeys is remarkable. There is minor maintenance work required with the chalets which they are already addressing. With the Covid-19 lockdown, this is understandable, as they had no income. Truly a remarkable place, with remarkable people, located among the most beautiful mountains. We went home with heavy hearts and look forward to going again.

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Nonku S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Nonku S
With friends

Had an amazing experience at Bambelela on a group trip with friends.

I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get away from the city and relax.

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Johanna U - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanna U
With friends

Pragtige plek

Vriendelike mense.

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Beautiful place

Friendly people.

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Celeste T - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Celeste T
Family with young children

Goeie kliëntediens maar nie aanbeveel vir gesin met kinders nie.

As jy regtig baie hou van die buitelewe en nie omgee vir bobbejane wat nou en dan verby jou loop nie, rottweilers (blykbaar vriendelik, ek is nie gewoond aan groot honde nie en hulle het ons nie regtig gepla nie) en zebras wat jou terroriseer nie, is die plek vir jou. Die kliëntediens was goed en die plek was netjies. Bambelela het 'n baie edel doel en doen baie goed. Die kliëntediens was uitstekend, maar daar was 'n bobejaan wat rondgeloop het tussen die chalets. My kinders is 6 en 8 en ons het onveilig gevoel. Die eienaars het vir ons 'n walkie talkie gegee indien ons onveilig voel sodat ons hulle dadelik kan laat weet. Hulle het ons ook verseker dat die bobbejaan niemand sal aanval nie (ek glo dit nie vir 'n oomblik nie). Dis 'n groot bobbejaan. Later het hulle ook iemand buite ons chalet laat sit om die bobbejaan weg te jaag indien nodig. Daar was ook 'n zebra wat ons gestamp het en die werkers wou byt. 'n Zebra het nogal groot tande. Ons was dus nou bang vir 'n bobbejaan wat rondloop en 'n zebra wat uit die bloute verskyn en ons teister. Teen die tyd was ons gepak het om huis toe te gaan was ek te bang om van my chalet na my kar te stap (25m) om die sakke in die kar te sit. My metgesel het gestaan en die zebra spuit met water elke keer wanneer ek kar toe of terug chalet toe gestap het. Bogenoemde het gemaak dat ek 'n dag vroeër gery het en dat ek te bang was om alleen met die kinders swembad toe te stap. Ons het wel so paar keer geswem. Die klein apies is baie oulik maar ek het gegaan met die doel om vakansie te hou en te ontspan en na die naweek was ek ontsteld. Daar is ook geen wildrit nie, webwerf moet opdateer word. Daar was wel 'n toer na al die ape se hokke ens. Dit was baie interessant.

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Good customer service but not recommended for family with children.

If you really like the outdoors and don't mind baboons walking past you every now and then, rottweilers (apparently friendly, I'm not used to big dogs and they didn't really bother us) and zebras terrorizing you , is the place for you. The customer service was good and the place was neat. Bambelela has a very noble purpose and is doing a lot of good. The customer service was excellent, but there was a bobcat walking around between the chalets. My children are 6 and 8 and we felt unsafe. The owners gave us a walkie talkie if we felt unsafe so we could let them know immediately. They also assured us that the baboon wouldn't attack anyone (I don't believe it for a second). It's a big baboon. Later they also had someone sit outside our chalet to chase the baboon away if necessary. There was also a zebra that bumped us and wanted to bite the workers. A zebra has rather large teeth. So now we were afraid of a baboon walking around and a zebra appearing out of the blue and harassing us. By the time we packed to go home I was too scared to walk from my chalet to my car (25m) to put the bags in the car. My companion stood and sprayed the zebra with water every time I walked to the car or back to the chalet. The above made me drive a day earlier and that I was too scared to walk to the pool alone with the kids. We did swim a few times. The little monkeys are very cute but I went with the intention of having a holiday and relaxing and after the weekend I was upset. Also there is no game drive, website needs to be updated. There was a tour to all the monkeys' cages etc. It was very interesting.

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Phumeza M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Phumeza M
Large group

Educational, relaxed, refreshing.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Bambela gave us new perspective about monkeys we have learned a lot, but will really appreciate if their DStv could be accessible to their guests. It was fun though.

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Tamsin C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tamsin C
Family with young children

Lovely experience.

They have a great passion for the wildlife. More cleanliness and upkeep on the accommodation would bring in more guests. We enjoyed our stay. The guided tour around the sanctuary was incredible. Nix was so knowledgeable and kind. The wildlife was amazing, so lovely to see the animals roaming around freely. The tuck shop was very limited. They should consider expanding their range of items. They should have a sign pointing to the reception/tuck shop, as when you arrive you are not sure where to go. The accommodation was neat, however very dusty and lots of spiderwebs. The crockery and cutlery is mix matched and not all of it was clean. The mosquito net was filthy and the sleeper couch was okay for our son, as he is only 3. However an adult would not have been able to sleep on it, as the end of it dips down. Otherwise a lovely peaceful experience. I think if they improve on the above pointers then they will definitely attract more guests.

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Hello,

Thank you so much for your valuable critic and it is our aim to improve our current set up and situation. All issues will be addressed and rectified immediately as cleanliness must be our priority and should not be neglected.
The tuck shop has been stocked with more goods already, as it works on a sale-buy-sale basis, not allowing massive stock keeping.

Thank you for staying with us and for supporting our wildlife care.

Bambelela Greetings,
Silke

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Bonny L - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bonny L
Family with young children

Pleasantly surprised. Peaceful, educational and beautiful! Friendly staff with amazing service.

It was a spontaneous decision and we arrived just before 7 pm. The gentleman at the gate was friendly, directions were great and the host was friendly, helpful and awesome. Went on the educational tour about the monkeys the next day and it was so informative, have a whole new outlook on the Monkeys and so do my children. Took my dog with and she loved it, the kids also had an amazing time! Will definitely go again!

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George B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
George B
With spouse/partner

Uitstekend!

Baie lekker plek om vinnig weg te breek. Het dit baie geniet!

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Excellent!

Very nice place for a quick getaway. Enjoyed it very much!

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Lelanie S - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lelanie S
With friends

Always a treat to visit Bambelela and the monkey-buns!

A wonderful little place to get away from it all. All ages enjoy the monkey interactions!

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Tsholofelo S - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Tsholofelo S
With spouse/partner

It was too wild and scary.

I didn't enjoy it at all. It was too wild and l wouldn't go back.

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Hello,
I'm very sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy Bambelela Wildlife Care & Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Farm and the experience of us sharing our goals and mission to save the Monkeys.
Please be so kind and send me an email with more detailed info in order for me to possibly rectify any short comings.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you,
Bambelela Greetings,
Silke

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Christine C - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christine C
Family with young children

Baie lekker gerus weg van enige stadsgeraas.

As jy opsoek is na 'n blaaskans weg van die stad is dit die wegbreek vir jou. Baie vriendelike, behulpsame personeel. Die apieinteraksie en -toer laat mens net weer anders na die natuur kyk. As jy lief is vir katte, ape en bobbejane gaan maak gerus 'n draai.

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Very nice and relaxed away from any city noise.

If you are looking for a break away from the city, this is the getaway for you. Very friendly, helpful staff. The monkey interaction and tour makes you look at nature in a different way. If you love cats, monkeys and baboons, feel free to stop by.

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Retha D - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Retha D
Family with teenagers

'n Heerlike wegbreek van die stad se gejaag!

Die akkommodasie het my verwagtinge oorskry. Die Bosveldstilte het ons verwelkom en ons die geleentheid gebied om heeltemal van die gejaag in die stad te vergeet. Daar is geen selfoon-opvangs wat jou 'n besliste breuk van tegnologie voorsien. Die personeel is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die begeleide toer tussen die gerehabiliteerde apies was interessant terwyl die interaksie met die "kleuters" prettig was en het heelwat vermaak verskaf. Baie dankie aan die personeel en bestuur van die sentrum wat ons ontvang het, dit was presies wat ons nodig gehad het.

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A great getaway from the city's rush!

The accommodation exceeded my expectations. The Bushveld silence welcomed us and gave us the opportunity to completely forget about the rush of the city. There is no cellphone reception which provides you with a definite break in technology. The staff are friendly and helpful. The guided tour between the rehabilitated monkeys was interesting while the interaction with the "toddlers" was fun and provided a lot of entertainment. Thank you to the staff and management of the center we received, which was exactly what we needed.

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Anna-marie Z - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna-marie Z

Had a very relaxing weekend.

We all really enjoyed the weekend. The staff were friendly and helpful. Was really an experience to be between the animals all living in harmony. The tour/interaction of the Vervet Monkeys was very interesting and enjoyable. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We will definitely go back.

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Heidi S - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidi S
Family with young children

Rustig, leersaam, belewenis.

Die verblyf is baie netjies en gerieflik ingerig. Die gasvrou, Sue, baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ons het die toer met die apies baie leersaam gevind en "nappy hour" was so oulik. Bambelela is baie rustig en heerlik vir net ontspan. Doendinge in die winter is bietjie beperk aangesien mens net kan swem, maar ons het dagtrippies uitgevat en die omgewing verken. Die belewenis om met 'n trop wilde ape en selfs wilde bobbejane saam in harmonie te lewe, rondom jou sonder om 'n bedreiging te wees was iets wat ons nooit sal vergeet nie.

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Quiet, educational, experience.

The accommodation is very neatly and comfortably furnished. The hostess, Sue, very friendly and helpful. We found the tour with the monkeys very informative and "nappy hour" was so cute. Bambelela is very peaceful and great for just relaxing. Activities in the winter are a bit limited as you can only swim, but we took day trips and explored the area. The experience of living in harmony with a troop of wild monkeys and even wild baboons around you without being a threat was something we will never forget.

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Ilona N - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilona N
Family with young children

Awesomeness.

Informative, interesting, fun and relaxing. Would go there anytime again. Kids actually want to visit during the next school holiday. That's how much they enjoyed, learnt and relaxed.

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Linda R - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda R
Family with teenagers

Rustig.

Rustige pragtige omgewing. Personeel was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Uitstekende bestemming om te rus!

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Restful.

Quiet beautiful surroundings. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Excellent destination to rest!

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Rika B - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Rika B
With spouse/partner

Baie insiggewend om te leer van die diere en ook lekker rustige verblyf.

Dit was baie interessant om van die diere te leer. Die verblyf was lekker rustig en netjies.

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Very informative to learn about the animals and also a nice peaceful stay.

It was very interesting to learn about the animals. The accommodation was nice and quiet and tidy.

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Tertia O - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tertia O
With friends

Word weer bewus van die natuur!

Bambelela versorg blouapies wat op een of ander manier wees gelaat of beseer of deur eienaars verwerp is. Die plaas is in 'n lieflike kloof met pragtige uitsig en stilte vir die siel. Die interaksie met die apies en die werk wat deur die werkers en vrywilligers op die plaas gedoen word is 'n hoogtepunt. Uiters baie word gedoen om hierdie diere te versorg en hulle is baie afhanklik van vrywilligers en skenkings wat ek sterk aanbeveel: dat ons Suid-Afrikaners betrokke raak en help. (Die grootste hoeveelheid vrywilligers wat daar werksaam is, is van oorsee wat my laat skaamkry het oor ons Suid-Afrikaners se onbetrokkenheid by werklike versorging van diere wat gerehabiliteer word.) Doen moeite en gaan besoek hierdie pragtige plek - niemand sal onaangeraak terugkeer nie. Die akkommodasie fasiliteit is ruim en al die nodige toerusting is daar. (Daar is nie 'n supermark op die plaas nie en daarom is dit nodig dat kos op Bela-Bela aangekoop of saamgebring word. Daar is 'n winkeltjie met aandenkings op die plaas.) Die werkers is hartlike, vriendelike, behulpsame mense! In die tyd wat ons daar met vakansie was het ek verjaar en ek het 'n pragtige geskenkie ontvang. Ek sal hierdie bestemming enige tyd aanbeveel en vir 'n gesinsvakansie is dit ideaal. Daar is ander loslopende wild soos Zebra's, vlakvarke en dan ook sommige apies wat op die plaas is en dit is veral baie amusant om die apies se mannewales dop te hou. Gaan gerus! Ek sal net wil aanbeveel dat al die dubbelbeddens dalk elk met twee driekwartbeddens vervang word.

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Become aware of nature again!

Bambelela cares for blue monkeys who have been orphaned or injured in some way or have been rejected by their owners. The farm is in a lovely gorge with a beautiful view and silence for the soul. The interaction with the monkeys and the work done by the workers and volunteers on the farm is a highlight. A lot is done to care for these animals and they are very dependent on volunteers and donations which I strongly recommend: that we South Africans get involved and help. (The largest amount of volunteers working there are from overseas which made me feel ashamed of our South Africans' lack of involvement in real care of animals being rehabilitated.) Make an effort and visit this beautiful place - no one will return untouched. The accommodation facility is spacious and all the necessary equipment is there. (There is no supermarket on the farm and therefore it is necessary that food be bought on Bela-Bela or brought with you. There is a small shop with souvenirs on the farm.) The workers are warm, friendly, helpful people! During the time we were there on holiday it was my birthday and I received a beautiful present. I would recommend this destination anytime and for a family holiday it is ideal. There are other wild animals such as Zebras, warthogs and then also some monkeys on the farm and it is especially very amusing to watch the monkeys' antics. Feel free to go! I would only recommend that all the double beds be replaced with two three-quarter beds each.

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Danien S - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danien S
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker gebly.

Ons het heerlik gebly by Bambelela. Dis iets besonders dat die wild so mak is dat dit byna deel is van jou huisie. Die toer van die apies en bobbejane is ook baie interessant en verskaf baie vermaak. Dis ook lekker om te weet jy het, deur daar te bly, gehelp met die versorging van baba apies, ens.

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Very nice stay.

We had a wonderful stay at Bambelela's. It's something special that the wildlife is so tame that it's almost part of your little house. The tour of the monkeys and baboons is also very interesting and provides a lot of entertainment. It's also nice to know that, by staying there, you helped with the care of baby monkeys, etc.

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Marinda V - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marinda V
With friends

Vriendelike ontvangs, vriendelike personeel!

Verskriklik baie geleer oor die blou-apies en die tyd saam gedurende die interaksie in die "nursery" was onbeskryflik! Huisie was netjies en voldoende toegerus, al negatief was die muskietnet in die kamers, dit was vol stof, sou aanbeveel dat dit liewer afgehaal word en gaste voorsien word van muskietweerder.

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Friendly reception, friendly staff!

Learned an awful lot about the blue monkeys and the time together during the interaction in the "nursery" was indescribable! Cottage was neat and adequately equipped, although the mosquito net in the rooms was a negative, it was full of dust, would recommend that it be taken down and guests provided with mosquito repellent.

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Lizelle W - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle W
With spouse/partner

Thanks Sue, you made our stay!

Heerlik rustig en die ideale plekkie weg van die stadsgeraas. Interaksie met apies fantasties en happy hour iets besonders!

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Thanks Sue, you made our stay!

Wonderfully peaceful and the ideal place away from the city noise. Interaction with monkeys fantastic and happy hour something special!

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Johan D - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan D
Family with teenagers

Heerlik gerus in die pragtige natuurskoon.

Sal beslis weer terugkom. Dit sal egter `n bonus wees indien die swembad reg is, veral in die somer maande wanneer jy graag sal wil afkoel van die hitte. Baie dankie.

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Relax in the beautiful scenery.

Will definitely come back again. However, it will be a bonus if the pool is ready, especially in the summer months when you would like to cool off from the heat. Thank you very much.

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Annemarie V - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie V
Family with teenagers

Onvergeetlike ervaring. 'n MOET vir enige natuurliefhebber

Die toewyding en kennis van die personeel en vrywilligers by die rehabilitasiesentrum was indrukwekkend en hulle doen wonderlike werk om blouapies te rehabiliteer. 'Nappy hour' was baie spesiaal en het selfs my tienerseun opgewonde gemaak :-) . Hulle liefde vir diere is inspirerend. Bambelela is 'n nie-winsgewende organisasie en tekort aan fondse beteken dat die chalets bietjie verwaarloos is, maar die chalets is baie gerieflik en ruim, baie goed toegerus en skoon. Dit was heerlik om op die patio te sit en na die berge te ky, of vir 'n stappie te gaan. Ons sal definitief teruggaan na Bambelela en hierdie keer sal ons langer bly

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Unforgettable experience. A MUST for any nature lover

The dedication and knowledge of the staff and volunteers at the rehabilitation center was impressive and they do a wonderful job rehabilitating blue monkeys. 'Nappy hour' was very special and even excited my teenage son :-) . Their love for animals is inspiring. Bambelela is a non-profit organization and lack of funds means that the chalets are a little neglected, but the chalets are very comfortable and spacious, very well equipped and clean. It was lovely to sit on the patio and look at the mountains, or go for a walk. We will definitely go back to Bambelela and this time we will stay longer

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Norbert H - Nov 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Norbert H
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker en stil.

Baie lekker en goed geleë. Ons kon lekker rus, en die gasteplaas is ook goed.

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Very nice and quiet.

Very nice and well located. We were able to rest well, and the guest farm is also good.

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Neil W - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Neil W
With spouse/partner

Decent

Nice place, but I feel it needs some work on amenities to make it an attractive accommodation destination.

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Estie H - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Estie H
Family with young children

Ons het 'n baie lekker naweek gehad by Bambelela.

Bambelela is 'n heerlike wegbreek vir 'n naweek. Dis baie rustig, maar met genoeg om te doen op die plaas om nie verveeld te wees nie. Die blootstelling aan die diere word baie goed hanteer deur die personeel en mens leer baie.

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We had a very nice weekend at Bambelela.

Bambelela is a lovely getaway for a weekend. It's very peaceful, but with enough to do on the farm not to be bored. The exposure to the animals is handled very well by the staff and you learn a lot.

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Ian C - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ian C
With spouse/partner

Interessant. Die mense doen goeie werk.

Dit was baie interessant. Die personeel was baie vriendelik, veral Minette wat ons baie tuis laat voel het.

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Interesting. The people are doing a good job.

It was very interesting. The staff were very friendly, especially Minette who made us feel very much at home.

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Hannes B - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannes B
Family with young children

Good

Felt very safe here, good value for money.

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Karen T - May 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen T
Family with teenagers

What a lovely weekend break

We had a very peaceful and interesting weekend. The staff at Bambelela are amazingly dedicated people with a great love for animals. Overall, we had a very nice time.

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Hester C - Nov 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hester C
With spouse/partner

A wonderful experience

Beautiful, clean chalet in a very safe location. The staff were very friendly.

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Tim Y - Oct 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tim Y
With spouse/partner

Excellent vacation and excellent service!

My wife and I chose Bambelela as the destination for our 5th Anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised by the warm hospitality we had received. We would definitely go back again!

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Anneline L - Sep 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anneline L
With spouse/partner

Enjoyable stay, great getaway from city life

Very relaxing and peaceful, beautiful views, great bird watching and plenty of wildlife.

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Lara B - Sep 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lara B
Family with young children

An awesomely different experience!

Whilst not luxurious, the chalets are comfortable, clean and well equipped. The best thing about them, of course, is the fact that they are right by the rehab center, allowing optimum interaction with the animals. Silke and her team do amazing work with the wildlife, especially the Vervet monkeys; it was heartbreaking to understand what humans do to these little guys. Fortunately for them somebody cares - and so will you, after spending a few days at Bambelela! It is especially recommended if you have a child that dreams of working with animals - the hard realities as well as the gratification will be well understood! Take at least 2 sets of old clothes per day if you plan on working with the monkeys, leave the jewellery and fancy bits at home, and just enjoy the absolute base pleasure to be found in getting closer to the animals! We WILL be back - in fact, our next trip for November is already booked!

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Martie J - Sep 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Martie J
Family with young children

Fantastic

What a wonderful experience to be among the wildlife!

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Sarie S - Jul 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarie S
With spouse/partner

Absolutely brilliant

It was the best weekend ever! So relaxing, calming, safe, no words can describe it better! If you love animals, you'll love this place.

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Shadrack M - Jul 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shadrack M
Family with teenagers

Bambalela brings people closer to mother nature.

Bambelela is a warm and comfortable place to stay at as a family. We enjoyed our stay. The hospitality is great, with smiling faces always there to assist.

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Laresa W - Jun 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Laresa W
Family with young children

It's a stunning, tranquil place if you just need to get away from the city and pollution.

It's a friendly, stunning tranquil guest farm if you just need to get out of the city. the staff are friendly, from the owner to the cleaning staff. the accommodation is great, the whole set-up is great. I don't have a bad word to say about Bambelela. We'll be going back in the summer.

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Jacki T - Mar 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacki T
Family with young children

I loved it,

Great weekend and will be visiting again soon. I have many overseas friends and they just love the pics, especially of the babies - but I would have loved more time interacting with the Vervets ..

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Irene L - Jan 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Irene L
With spouse/partner

A really enjoyable and unique experience!!

This is not your average holiday experience, but it is definitely a very special and unique one. Being able to interact so closely with vervet monkeys was incredible. The staff and volunteers were very kind, and extremely knowledgeable- we really learnt a lot, and we now view vervets in a whole new light. Our chalet was really well furnished and had everything we needed, it was also extremely clean (serviced twice a day) and lovely and private. We will definitely be going back.

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Karen S - Jul 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen S
Family with teenagers

It was a FANTASTIC stay.

Everyone was so kind and friendly and we learnt alot and WILL be back! I cannot recommend this place enough. It's Fantastic! We had an experience of a life time and are hoping to be back again soon.

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