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Butjani

Game Lodge

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 15 reviews for Butjani
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Ronell V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ronell V
Family with teenagers

Was aangenaam, kos was heerlik en eienaars baie gasvry.

Ek weet dat die plek tans van eienaars gaan verwissel, so ek kan nie regtig kommentaar lewer oor hoe dit vorentoe gaan wees nie. Nie al die eenhede kyk uit na die veld nie. Die plek is ook nie in Dinokeng, soos die webtuiste dit adverteer nie. Dit neem 30 minute om by 'n hek uit te kom waar mens kan ingaan en dan as dagbesoeker daar moet rondry. Dit is wel goed geleë as jy omliggende plekke wil besoek, maar as jy in Dinokengreservaat wil bly, is hierdie nie 'n opsie nie.

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Was pleasant, food was delicious and owners very hospitable.

I know that the place is currently changing hands, so I can't really comment on what it will be like going forward. Not all the units face the field. The place is also not in Dinokeng, as the website advertises. It takes 30 minutes to get to a gate where one can enter and then drive around as a day visitor. It is well located if you want to visit surrounding places, but if you want to stay in Dinokeng Reserve, this is not an option.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Pleasant.

Was a good time and we enjoyed it. Penny and team very friendly.

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Dries P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dries P
With spouse/partner

Mooi klein privaat natuur reservaat.

Baie lekker gebly in die rustigheid van die veld.

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Nice little private nature reserve.

Very nice stay in the tranquility of the field.

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Estelle P - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Estelle P

Peaceful.

Had a fabulous 2 days stay with my mom. Was so peaceful and the tents were great. Big and very comfortable. The food was amazing and the hosts were so welcoming and lovely.

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Butjani 's response

Thanks Estelle for this lovely review.
Regards
Penny

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Stephan V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephan V
With spouse/partner

Value for money. Best outside shower.

We had an enjoyable stay! Penny and John are perfect hosts. Very neat, very clean. Value for money. Peace and quiet.

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Kristin S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kristin S
With spouse/partner

Relaxing and good for the soul.

John and Penny go above and beyond with their excellent hospitality. You get more for what you pay, including an amazing 3-course dinner and breakfast. The game drive shows you the amazing wildlife on the farm. We would definitely go there more in the future to have a quick break away from the busy day-to-day life. We would definitely recommend Butjani; it is beyond stunning.

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Lourens C - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lourens C
With spouse/partner

Rustig, aangenaam.

Ek sou 'n game drive graag elke dag wou doen i.p.v. elke 2de dag.

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Quiet, pleasant.

I would like to do a game drive every day instead of every 2nd day.

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Butjani 's response

Thank Lourens, we enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards
Penny and John

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Tracy K - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tracy K
With spouse/partner

Fantastic weekend away just an hour and a half from home.

Thank you, Butjani Lodge, for a wonderful weekend away. The lodge is well-equipped and is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is right on Pretoria's doorstep and is the perfect break for a weekend. Highlights of our trip were the beautiful view, gorgeous sunsets, delicious food, wonderful hosts (Penny and John), and the outdoor shower and bath with a glorious view. Time was spent relaxing around the pool, lazy afternoons playing board games, sunset game drives, gentle walks to the river, chatting around the bonfire, and eating and drinking to our hearts' content. A special thank you for the complimentary bottle of bubbles to celebrate my birthday! We had a wonderful time!

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Stefan M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan M
With spouse/partner

Awesome tranquility.

We had a great two days at Butjani. John and his wife did a splendid job of hosting us.

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Butjani 's response

Thanks to you both and safe travels home. Regards. Penny

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Martin N - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin N
Family with young children

Ongelooflik.

Baie dankie aan die gasheer, John, dadelik laat tuis voel. Verblyf was baie netjies, afgesonder, baie privaat en baie skoon. Kos wat Rosé, die chef, gemaak het, was ongelooflik lekker - beide aand- en oggendetes. Load shedding eis natuurlik oral sy tol, maar verblyf is goed ingerig met batteryligte en die natuur om jou laat jou sommer vinnig van krag vergeet. Plaas is baie mooi met genoeg diere, het die wildrit ook baie geniet.

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Unbelievable.

Many thanks to the host, John, immediately made to feel at home. Accommodation was very neat, secluded, very private and very clean. Food made by Rosé, the chef, was incredibly delicious - both evening and morning meals. Load shedding naturally takes its toll everywhere, but accommodation is well equipped with battery lights and the nature around you makes you quickly forget about power. Farm is very beautiful with enough animals, also enjoyed the game drive a lot.

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Butjani 's response

Hi Martin, thank you for your wonderful review. Happy when guests are happy and hope you will visit us again soon. Regards. Penny

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Ruan D - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruan D
With spouse/partner

Greatest bush weekend ever.

The service was amazing and the food even better. The tent houses was so amazing, with a beautiful en-suite bathroom. I will definitely go back to Butjani.

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Butjani 's response

Hello Ruan
Thank you so much for your warm review. We loved having you stay with us, and wish you both lots of wonderful years ahead. Congratulations on your engagement.
Regards
Penny and John

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Chantel R - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel R
With spouse/partner

Wat 'n fantastiese, rustige wegbreek!

Baie dankie Penny en Johh. Ons het bitter lekker by Butjani gekuier. Die kos en verblyf was uitstekend! Julle het werklik 'n pragtige plek! Dankie vir al die moeite!

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What a fantastic, peaceful getaway!

Thank you very much Penny and Johh. We had a great time at Butjani's. The food and accommodation were excellent! You really have a beautiful place! Thanks for all the effort!

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Marinda V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marinda V
With spouse/partner

Mooi bosuitsig vanuit ons tent.

Rustige, stil wegbreek, geen stadsgeluide. Pragtig in natuur en bos.

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Beautiful forest view from our tent.

Peaceful, quiet getaway, no city noises. Beautiful in nature and forest.

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Issemarie S - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Issemarie S
With friends

Lekker bosveldkuier.

Penny en John is baie gasvry. Baie bederf met kos en baie moeite gedoen. Baie wild om te sien, so lekker rustig van die stad se gejaag. Lekker vir kinders en grootmense van enige ouderdom.

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Nice woodland walk.

Penny and John are very hospitable. A lot of pampering with food and a lot of effort. Lots of wildlife to see, so nice and quiet from the city's hustle and bustle. Fun for kids and adults of any age.

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Butjani 's response

Thank you Issemarie, for your kind words. We so enjoyed meeting your group, and are glad that you managed to have some time out and rest.
Best regards,
Penny and John

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Craig R - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Craig R
Family with young children

Restful.

Penny and John were absolute fantastic hosts. The dinner and breakfast was top drawer.

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Butjani 's response

Hi Craig,
Thank you for great review. We hope to see you and your family visit us again.
Regards,
Penny

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 7, Leeudraai Farm, Off R567, Cullinan District, 1000, Gauteng
  • All ages welcome
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