Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Crisandra U
Family with young children

Absoluut wonderlik!

Daar is nie woorde vir hoe lekker ons gekuier het nie. Die plek is ongelooflik! Buffels 3 meter van ons af, bosvark, koedoes, njalas en vlakvarke heeltyd om die huis. Hele familie ape ons kom groet met 'n klein babatjie wat aan ma vasklou. Alles wat mens nodig het in huis. Ons gaan beslis weer terug!

Michelle's Response

Beste Crisandra,
Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het die diere so geniet! Baie dankie vir julle pragtige terugvoer, ons waardeer dit baie. Dit was lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Nicky M
Family with young children

Very comfortable, clean and neat.

We had a wonderful weekend, rest well. The house is well equipped with everything one needs. Thank you Michelle, we will see you again.

Heerlik gerus, skoon en netjies.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad, lekker gerus. Die huis is goed toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het. Baie dankie Michelle, ons sien julle weer.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Nicky

Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ek is baie bly julle het die naweek lekker gerus en dat julle dit so geniet het.
Dit was lekker om julle te kon huisves.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Marti S
Family with young children

Highly recommended accommodation at Mabalingwe.

Thank you for the opportunity we had to stay at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge. The accommodation was perfect for five adults and three children. Everything we needed was supplied, the bedrooms are spacious and the en-suite bathrooms a winner. We had daily visits by the warthogs, aardvark, kudus and nyalas, to the delight of all. The early-morning game drive booked through Mabalingwe's game rangers was fantastic with many animal sightings. Chill-'n-Biki Lodge will be added to my family's favourite list. Thank you once again for a restful stay!

Michelle's Response

Dear Marti,

Thank you for the very nice review! It was very nice having you and your family at Chill-'n-Biki.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and all the animals who visited you at the house. It is so good to hear you had a restful holiday.

You are always welcome to visit us again. We really hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Elize D
Family with young children

Very interactive wildlife experience, suitable for young children.

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts are friendly and easy to contact, and the chalet is well thought out.

Michelle's Response

Beste Elize
Ons is bly julle het dit so geniet by Chill 'n Biki.
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit is vir ons lekker om te hoor dat ons gaste dit daar geniet.
Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom kuier.
Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Elani V
Family with young children

Bushveld tranquillity!

We had a great time here from the moment we arrived until we unfortunately had to pack up! The animals and bird life were exceptional! We were surprised by buffalo at the bottom of the camp, walked closely by the cottage. Will definitely visit again. Michelle was always available for any help or questions.

Bosveld-rustigheid!

Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier van die oomblik wat ons daar aangekom het tot ons ongelukkig moes oppak! Die diere en voëllewe was uitsonderlik! Ons was verras deur buffels aan die onderkant van die kamp wat amper teenaan die huisie verby beweeg het. Sal beslis weer kom kuier. Michelle was altyd beskikbaar vir enige hulp en vrae.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Elani
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ons is baie bly julle het jul tydjie in die bos by Chill 'n Biki so geniet.
Julle is baie oulike gaste en ons hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Nicholas G
Family with young children

Fantastic location with everything we needed for our stay!

What a truly spectacular experience. You cannot ask for a better location. The daily visits for all sorts of animals make each day a new experience. The house had everything we needed and is very nicely decorated with special touches everywhere. Would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone.

Michelle's Response

Dear Nicholas and family.
Thank you for your kind words.
It was very nice having you and your family at our house.
I am glad you enjoyed the daily visits of the animals so much.
And that you enjoyed your stay at Chill n Biki.
I hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Yvonne S
Family with teenagers

Fantastic!

We had a lovely time!

Fantasties!

Ons het baie lekker gekuier!

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Michelle's Response

Beste Yvonne
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde.
Ons is baie bly julle het dit so geniet. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Giuliette B
Family with young children

The place is very beautiful and clean.

The owners of the house go out of their way to make sure that everything in the place is ready and neat. I could contact the lady at any time if I had a question or was uncertain and she helped. The house is very nice, large rooms each with its own bathroom. It's clean and neat. The animals come to visit every day at the house. We really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get out of town.

Die plekkie is regtig mooi en skoon.

Die eienaars van die huis gaan uit hulle pad om seker te maak als is reg en netjies en in plek. Ek kon die dame enige tyd kontak as ek 'n vraag gehad het of onseker was en sy het gehelp. Die huis is baie lekker, groot kamers met elkeen sy eie badkamer. Dis skoon en netjies. Die diere kom kuier elke dag by die huis. Ons het dit baie geniet en sal dit aanbeveel vir enigiemand wat wil wegkom uit die dorp.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Guiliette
Ons is baie bly julle het die kuiertjie by Chill-'n-Biki so geniet.
Baie dankie vir julle mooi woorde, dit was baie lekker om julle hier te kon hê en julle is altyd welkom om weer te kom.
Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Paul J
Family with young children

A very enjoyable experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge. Extremely helpful and friendly owners; good facilities and friendly staff at the lodge that all ensured a most enjoyable stay. Thank you very much Michelle.

Thulie D

Beautiful place, but needs check up maintenance.

Need to check the globes more often if it still works. The lapa has no lights. The upstairs room has one globe working. TV was working the next day, but not when we arrived. They need to have at least tea or coffee even though it's self-catering.

Michelle's Response

Hallo Thulie,

I am so sorry for the globes that were out if you had phoned me it could have been fixed immediately.
We have great maintenance grew that also go out after hours.
The Lapa does have lights, perhaps you only missed the switch against the house wall.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Stephan D
With friends

Dit is so lekker plek mens wil nie huis toe gaan nie.

Die atmosfeer van die bosveld maak mens sommer rustig. Wat 'n besonderse ervaring dat die Olifante by die boma vir ons kom kuier het.

Michelle's Response

Beste Stephan,

Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer.
Ek is bly julle kon lekker ontspan by Chill 'n Biki. En is is saam met julle opgewonde dat die olifante vir julle kom kuier het, dit is altyd n belewenis om die pragtige groot diere te sien!
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriedelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Roxanne D
Family with young children

Ons het baie lekker gebly.

Baie dankie vir 'n lekker naweek. Michelle is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal beslis weer gaan.

Michelle's Response

Liewe Roxanne,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit was lekker om julle gesin by Chill 'n Biki te te hê. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Donna R
Family with young children

Beautiful lodge, great location.

Access to everything. Warthogs and buck make daily visits! Absolutely wonderful, we can't wait to go back. A beautiful lodge, with a perfect braai area and marquee seating area for the evening. Perfect for a family, games, pools, activities and game drives!

Michelle's Response

Dear Donna,

Thank you for the nice review. It was great having you and your family at Chill-'n-Biki Lodge. I am glad you enjoyed the warthogs and buck.

Hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards,

Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Eon E
Family with young children

Fantastic.

Good area, good service!

Fantasties.

Goeie area, goeie diens!

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Retha S
Family with young children

Baie lekker, eenheid is goed toegerus en ideaal vir 'n rustige wegbreek.

Eienaar doen baie moeite om gaste tegemoet te kom en welkom te laat voel. Die ideale bestemming vir 'n naweek weg om rustig te verkeer of met 'n gesin met kinders wat besig gehou moet word.

Michelle's Response

Beste Retha,
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer, dit was lekker om julle as gaste by Chill-'n-Biki te hê. Ek is bly dat julle dit geniet het en dat die kinders kon besig bly. Ek hoop ons sien julle gou weer!
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Marnus L
Family with young children

Lovely break away with family.

Very nice, the kids enjoyed the weekend, especially the animals coming to visit the home. The house is very well equipped and the owners are very helpful.

Heerlike wegbreeknaweek saam familie.

Baie lekker gekuier en die kinders het die naweek baie geniet veral die diere wat by die huis kom kuier. Die huis is baie goed ingerig en die eienaars is baie behulpsaam.

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Otto W

Perfekte plek vir 'n kort en lang naweek.

Heerlike akkommodasie vir 'n naweek wegbreek. Het niks meer nodig nie, rustig in the middel van die bos. Alles wat mens nodig het is beskikbaar.

Dale N

Just divine.

A wonderful stay in the African bush just far enough from home to be away, but close enough to go for a weekend. Wonderful accommodation with everything you could need.

Michelle's Response

Dear Dale,

Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed the African bush!
You were wonderful guests, hope we see you again soon.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Rozanne F
Family with young children

Wat 'n belewenis.

Ons tydjie was 'n fantastiese belewenis. Ons het werklik gerus. En die wild wat so mak was, wow, dit was iets om vir jouself te sien.

Michelle's Response

Beste Rozanne,

Baie dankie vir jul terugvoer. Die mak diere is iets spesiaals en ons is bly julle kon hulle geniet.

Julle is altyd welkom by Chill-'n-Biki. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Yvonne L
With spouse/partner

Comfortable.

The service/accommodation was very nice. Maybe the bedding can be replaced. White marks on the sheet in red bedroom and fitted sheet has a tear in. Will definitely recommend it to anyone.

Gemaklik.

Die diens/verblyf was baie lekker. Dalk moet die beddegoed net asb vervang word. Wit vlekke op laken in rooi slaapkamer en paslaken het 'n skeur in. Sal beslis aanbeveel vir enige iemand.

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Michelle's Response

Hi Yvonne
Dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons het nuwe beddegoed bestel en dit word volgende week afgelewer. Ons is bly julle het dit verder geniet en dat julle ons sal aanbeveel.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Jr C
With spouse/partner

Great.

Lovely place and people. Everything in its place, neat and clean.

Great.

Lieflike plek en mense. Alles in plek, netjies en skoon.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Koos
Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Ek is baie by julle het dit geniet. Ek hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Charl N
Family with young children

Fantasties!

Ons 'n wondelike tyd by Chill-'n-Bietjie gehad! Die plek is uitstekend geleë, loopafstand na die hoofswembad en winkel. Die vlakvarke, rooibokke en voëls wat ons elke dag kom besoek het was vreeslik opwindend vir veral die kinders! Ons het so lekker "gechill" ons het nie eers die TV aangesit nie! Sal die plekkie beslis aanbeveel vir mens wat net bietjie wil wegbreek, al is dit net vir 'n naweek!

Michelle's Response

Beste Charl. Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Dit was vir ons lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel. Ons is baie bly julle het so lekker "gechill" en dat julle die bokkies en vlakvarkies so geniet het. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

John M
With friends

The stay was pleasant.

The place is tranquil, clean and well looked after. Thanks, Michelle, for making it easy for us to find all information we required!

Michelle's Response

Dear John. Thank you for your positive reply. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Chill n Biki. We hope we see you again.
Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Francois R
Family with young children

Well located and superbly comfortable for a big family or a few couples.

Very comfortable and tastefully decorated accommodation with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your vacation in Mabalingwe. The braai-lapa is pure joy to use and we had a great time around the camp fire at night. The frequent visits from some of the neighbourhood animals provide additional entertainment. The house is located within 3 minute walking distance from the entertainment complex with free putt-putt, tennis, squash, outdoor chess, kids play area and BBQ facilities. The well stocked shop and coffee shop are also there and another ...

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Very comfortable and tastefully decorated accommodation with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your vacation in Mabalingwe. The braai-lapa is pure joy to use and we had a great time around the camp fire at night. The frequent visits from some of the neighbourhood animals provide additional entertainment. The house is located within 3 minute walking distance from the entertainment complex with free putt-putt, tennis, squash, outdoor chess, kids play area and BBQ facilities. The well stocked shop and coffee shop are also there and another 112 rock steps will take you up the steep hill-side to the heated pool at main reception. That will also give you that kilo-joule burn so that you enjoy your next meal even more at the fantastic restaurant next to the reception area. Michelle and Hennie are awesome hosts and were very helpful when we had questions.

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Michelle's Response

Dear Francois,
Thank you for the nice review. It was lovely having you and your family at Chill-'n-Biki. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again when you visit South Africa. You are always very welcome at Chill-'n-Biki.
Kind regards,
Hennie and Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Anet K
Family with young children

It was very nice. I would really recommend the place to family and friends.

Our stay at Chill-'n-Biki was very nice and cosy. Our family really enjoyed staying there. We would love to return with friends.

Michelle's Response

Dear Anet,

Thank you for your nice reply. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Chill-'n-Biki. It was nice having you and your family stay.

Hope we see you soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Judy D

Was heerlik met baie dierebesoekers.

Dit was ‘n heerlike week. Rustig met net voëls en diere wat enige geluide maak.

Michelle's Response

Beste Judy,

Baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoer, dit was lekker om julle as gaste te kon ontvang. Die diere is lief daarvoor om ons gaste by Chill-'n-Biki te vermaak met hulle daaglikse besoeke. Ons is bly julle kon hulle geniet.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Vanessa B
With friends

Fantastic!

We enjoyed it a lot, accommodation was value for money and owner friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back.

Fantasties!

Ons het die kuier baie geniet, verblyf was waarde vir geld en eienaar was vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal beslis weer teruggaan.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Vanessa,

Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde, ons is baie bly julle het dit so geniet. Dit was lekker om julle as gaste by Chill-'n-Biki te ontvang.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Heidi S
Family with young children

Heelik, rustig, asemrowend.

Ons het ons wegbreeknaweek terdeë geniet! Die kinders het heerlik en veilig met hulle fietse gery en die diere wat elke nou en dan verby geloop het, het vir groot opgewondenheid gesorg. Die chalet was goed toegerus en baie netjies en ons het niks kortgekom nie. Michelle was ook net 'n oproep weg as daar iets gekort het. Sal definitief weer besoek.

Michelle's Response

Beste Heidi. Ons is baie bly dat julle die naweek so geniet het. Julle is altyd weer welkom. Dit is lekker om sulke gawe gaste by Chill 'n Biki te ontvang. Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Sj B

Was an unbelievable weekend!

Very good service. Pretty place!

Was 'n ongelooflike naweek!

Baie goeie diens. Mooi plek!

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Michelle's Response

Beste SJ,
Baie dankie vir jou mooi woorde.
Ons is baie bly julle het die tydjie by Chill 'n Biki geniet. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,

Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Mieke V
With friends

Ons het 'n ongelooflike lekker tyd gehad by Chil-'n-Biki.

Ons was 'n groep vriendinne wat 'n wegbreeknaweek gaan geniet het by Chil-'n-Biki. Ek sal beslis enige iemand verwys wat op soek is na 'n pragtige naweek in die bosveld.

Michelle's Response

Beste Mieke en vriendinne.
Dit was vir ons baie lekker om ons plek met julle te kon deel en ons is bly dat julle die naweek so baie geniet het. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Jizelle G
Family with young children

Amazing holiday destination.

I would highly recommend staying at Chill-'n-Biki lodge in Mabalingwe. We had an amazing time. Everything you need is there. It's a real "home away from home". Especially love the Boma area!

Michelle's Response

Dear Jizelle. Thank you for the nice review. It was great having you and your family at our place. I am glad you had an amazing time. Hope we see you again. Kind regards. Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Johan B
Family with young children

Heerlik ontspan in die bosveld.

Kon rêrig lekker kuier as gesin. Sal dit aanbeveel.

Michelle's Response

Beste Johan,

Ek is bly julle gesin het dit geniet by Chill-'n-Biki. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Ester S
With friends

Heerlik.

Aangename, skoon, volledig toegerus.

Michelle's Response

Beste Ester,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Sandy P
Family with young children

Our time was very lovely.

The house was beautifull, equipped with everything. There was sufficient space for my family of 5. The nature reserve itself was very beautiful, the house is situated close to everything, we really enjoyed our time at Chill-'n-Bike lodge Mabalingwe and will definitely go back.

Michelle's Response

Dear Sandy.
Thank you very much for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Chill-'n-Biki.
Mabalingwe is beautiful after the lovely rain. We are very thankful for the rain.
You were lovely guests and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards.
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Bianca J
Family with young children

Onvergeetlike naweek!

Wat 'n heerlike naweek weg by Chill-'n-Biki lodge Mabalingwe. Die eenheid is pragtig, alles was netjies en skoon gewees, elke kamer sy eie badkamer met die swembad en kinderspeelarea loopafstand. Die vlakvarke en bosvarke het ons elke dag kom groet. Michelle was baie vriendelik gewees en was gereed om ons te verwelkom! Ek sal dit vir seker aanbeveel vir 'n lekker rus en gesinsnaweek saam vriende en familie. Ons sien uit na ons volgende kuier!

Michelle's Response

Beste Bianca,
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer.
Ek is baie bly dat julle die tydjie by Chill-'n-Biki geniet het. Al ons gaste geniet gewoonlik die vlakvarkies en die bosvarkke is ook iets spesiaals om te sien. Dit was lekker om sulke gawe gaste te ontvang. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendeike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Quintus M
Family with young children

Fantastiese verblyf met gerieflike swembaddens en baie om te doen vir kinders.

Ons verwagtinge is oortref met die vriendelike ontvangs en al die ervaringe die naweek.

Michelle's Response

Beste Quintus,

Dankie vir julle terugvoer.
Ek is baie bly dat julle die naweek so geniet het. En dat die kinders ook besig was.
Dit was 'n plesier om julle daar te kon he.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike Groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Nell-marie R
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike wegbreek.

Dit was 'n fantastiese en spesiale wegbreek. Die blyplek is great. Die diere wat by die huis kom kuier maak dit onvergeetlik. Die eienaar se omgee is die kersie op die koek.

Michelle's Response

Beste Nelmarie,

Baie dankie vir julle terugvoer. Ek is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het by Chill 'n Biki. Ja die diere is baie spesiaal. En die vlakvarkies is altyd op hul pos as verwelkomings komitee. Dit was lekker om julle daar te he. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Mariana K

Fantastic R&R with family!

Great location with superb ambience, everything you need under one roof under the African sky! Will come back any time and definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Michelle's Response

Dear Mariana.
Thank you for the nice review.
I am glad you enjoyed the African sky at Chill 'n Biki.
It was nice having you as guests.
Hope we see you soon.
Kind regards Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Kebawetse M
Family with young children

Fantastic.

A nice healthy environment.

Michelle's Response

Dear Kebawetse

I am glad you enjoyed your stay and that you see Mabalingwe as a healthy environment.

Kind regards
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Anna L
Family with young children

Relaxing and comfortable.

Lounge 2 seater needs replacing. Lounge/open plan kitchen requires serious cooling. Cleaning in general could be improved upon.

Michelle's Response

Dear Anna,

I am glad you had a relaxing time at Chill-'n-Biki. I apologize for the things you complained about but we sorted it all out.

The 2 seater has been replaced. It was actually just the foam that was a bit soft, but we replaced it.

We are putting in an air-conditioning next week so all our upcoming guests will have a cool summer holiday in the bush.

About the cleanliness of the house, I can only say that no one else has ever complained about that. The Mabalingwe cleaning service ...

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Dear Anna,

I am glad you had a relaxing time at Chill-'n-Biki. I apologize for the things you complained about but we sorted it all out.

The 2 seater has been replaced. It was actually just the foam that was a bit soft, but we replaced it.

We are putting in an air-conditioning next week so all our upcoming guests will have a cool summer holiday in the bush.

About the cleanliness of the house, I can only say that no one else has ever complained about that. The Mabalingwe cleaning service does a great job, but I will, however, speak to them about your complaint. It is always good to keep them on their toes.

Our guests are very important to us - we will do anything to keep them happy.

Kind regards,
Michelle

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Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Alice H
With friends

Very beautiful place, clean, neat and convenient.

The owner was friendly and hospitable. House is well maintained and decorated.

Baie mooi plek, skoon, netjies en gerieflik.

Eienaar is regtig baie vriendelik en gasvry. Huis baie mooi versorg en versier binne.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Alice,

Ek is baie bly julle het dit so geniet by Chill-'n-Biki. Julle was net sulke vriendelike gaste. Dankie vir die mooi terugvoering. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Nella L
Family with young children

Awesome place. Will recommend it to anyone

Will go back there.

Michelle's Response

Dear Nella,

Thank you very much for your review. I am glad you enjoyed it at Chill-'n-Biki. It will be nice to have you back again.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Danie O
Family with teenagers

The name says everything.

Here you can rest and experience everything from the forest that you would like to experience. Beautiful, spacious en suite-bedrooms with all the possible facilities. The nice private boma is of course a plus. 10 out of 10 for Chill-'n-Biki lodge.

Die naam sê alles.

Hier kan jy rus en alles van die bos ervaar wat jy sou wou ervaar. Pragtige ruim en suite-slaapkamers met al die geriewe moontlik. Die lekker privaat boma is natuurlik 'n pluspunt. Verder 10 uit 10 vir Chill-'n-Biki lodge.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Danie

Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het die bos en Chill-'n-Biki so geniet en dat julle lekker kon ontspan.
Baie dankie vir julle mooi terugvoer. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Susanna Maria B
With spouse/partner

Ons het dit vreeslik rustig gevind, ideal vir 'n wegbreek.

Baie geniet. Sal dit aanbeveel vir enige iemand.

Michelle's Response

Beste Daniela,

Ek is bly julle het rustig en lekker gekuier. Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Madeleine R
Family with young children

It was peaceful and comfortable.

The owners were very accommodating and often made contact to help with arrangements.

Dit was rustig en gemaklik.

Die eienaars was baie akkommoderend en het gereeld kontak gemaak en gehelp met die reëlings.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Madeleine
Baie dankie vir julle terugvoering. Ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelile groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Daniela C
Family with teenagers

The best place to go which is not too far.

Feedback, directions and friendliness were truly appreciated.

Michelle's Response

Best Daniela,

Thank you for your positive feedback. Hope we see you soon.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Wanda B
Family with teenagers

Prefect getaway.

Fully equipped and perfect for a getaway from the hustle and bustle without any issues.

Perfekte wegbreek.

Ten volle toegerus en perfek vir 'n wegbreek van die gewoel, sonder enige sloer.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Wanda.
Ek is baie bly julle het lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier en dat julle so tevrede was met alles.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Chantelle W
With friends

Chill-'n-Biki is een van my gunsteling lodges in Mabalingwe.

Ons het baie lekker gebly en Michelle is 'n baie goeie gasvrou. Mens voel sommer welkom in haar huis. Die skoonmaakdiens was ook baie waardeer. Baie dankie vir alles Michelle. Ons sal definitief terugkom.

Michelle's Response

Beste Chantelle
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het julle kuier by Chill-'n-Biki geniet. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Nico B
Family with teenagers

Was baie lekker en rustig.

Was baie lekker sal aanbeveel.

Michelle's Response

Beste Nico,

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Eddie P
Family with young children

Baie goeie geriewe en goed geleë.

Ons het so lekker gebly by Chill 'n Bietjie, ek kan dit enige dag vir almal aanbeveel.

Michelle's Response

Beste Eddie,

Baie dankie vir jul positiewe terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het jul kuier geniet en hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Jacq H

Lekker en rustig, netjies en skoon, word aanbeveel as jy rustigheid van die bos verkies.

Michelle die eienaar het my gekontak 'n week voordat ons moes inboek en baie professionele en korrekte aanwysings gestuur. Haar vriendelikheid en hulp word waardeer. Chill n biki lodge sal ek sterk aanbeveel vir 'n gesin met kinders wat lekker wil ontspan en wegkom van die stad se geraas.

Michelle's Response

Beste Jacq,

Ek is baie bly dat julle so lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier het. Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer, ek is dankbaar dat julle alles so positief ervaar het.

Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Ronel R
Family with teenagers

Lekker ontspan in die bos.

Sentraal geleë in Mabalingwe, stap afstand na swembad en ontspanningsgeriewe. Netjiese ruim huis, wat gediens word elke dag, net om by te dra na 'n lekker ontspanne kuier! Boma om die bosveld gevoel ten volle te waardeer. Ruim slaapkamers, met storte en groot baddens. Kan Chill 'n Biki aanbeveel, en ons gaan beslis weer kom kuier.

Michelle's Response

Beste Ronel,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit is lekker om te hoor julle het jul kuier by Chill-'n Biki geniet. Ek is bly julle kon lekker ontspan.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Heidi K
Family with young children

Was heerlik.

Die kamers is ruim en baie gerieflik veral dat elke kamer 'n eie badkamer het. Lekker naby aan swembaddens en speelpark wat 'n groot plus is. Die eienaar was fantasties en sy was heeltyd in kontak met ons om seker te maak alles is reg. Ons het baie lekker gebly.

Michelle's Response

Beste Heidi,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ek is bly julle het so lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Salome V
Family with young children

Die plekkie is baie gesellig en gasvrou Michelle baie aangenaam.

Die kamers is ruim en stylvol gemeubileer. Badkamers is netjies en skoon. Baie gerieflik dat elke kamer 'n eie badkamer het. Kombuis is gerieflik. Kinders kan kinderstories kyk op TV. Boma is lekker om om die vuur te kuier. Lekker naby aan swembaddens en speelpark. Mens voel sommer tuis.

Michelle's Response

Beste Salome,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, ons is baie bly dat julle so lekker by Chill-'n-Biki gekuier het en dat julle die kuier om die vuur in die boma geniet het. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Vriendelike groete,

Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Karen W
With friends

Wondeful.

Michelle, the owner, made us feel at home. She kept contact to make sure everything was in order. You just chill on the patio and the animals come right up to the patio, great place for birders too. All the rooms were spacious and the boma is a nice place to socialize around the fire in the evening. Will definitely be back. We enjoyed it so much and the service was excellent.

Heerlik.

Michelle, die eienaar, het ons regtig laat tuis voel. Sy was in kontak om te sien dat alles in orde is. Jy sit op die stoep en die diere kom tot op jou voorstoep, ook die regte plek vir voëlliefhebbers. Alle vertrekke ruim en lekker kuier plek by boma met 'n heerlike vuurtjie in die aand. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. Ons het dit baie geniet en die diens was uitstekend.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Karen.

Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer. Ek is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Dit sal lekker wees om julle weer terug te verwelkom.

Vriendelike groete,
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Alishia M
Family with young children

Perfect bush break away weekend!

We spent 4 days at Chill-'n-Biki lodge with my 2 small children under 2, and our parents. On arrival we were greeted by the welcoming committee and the warthogs soon become regular visitors. The unit accommodated 6 grownups very comfortably and was equipped with everything we needed. The lodge was walking distance from the swimming pool, kids play area and shop. We had a fantastic family bush weekend, and will definitely return! Thank you Michelle for making sure everything was perfect for our stay at Chill-'n-Biki lodge.

Michelle's Response

Best Alishia. Thank you very much for the nice review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and that everything was perfect. Glad the kids could enjoy the bush and the play area. All our guests enjoy the warthogs, they are fun to watch and are always on their post as the welcoming team. We hope we see you soon. Kind regards Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Erica L

Onbeskryflike lekker naweek.

Nader aan die natuur kan jy nie kom nie, dit was verskriklik netjies en die mooiste plek ooit - olifant het ons besoek by die boma terwyl ons gebraai het dit was unbelievable.

Michelle's Response

Beste Erica. Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoering. Ek is baie bly julle het die naweek geniet en dat julle soveel diere gesien het. Veral die oilifant reg langs die huis. Dankie vir die foto van die olifant wat julle kom besoek het. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Gedraldine K
Family with young children

Lovely and peaceful.

Enjoyed the stay. Very quiet and peaceful, only the monkeys were a bit annoying. Would suggest a gauze in front of the windows that can open! They jump over your head into the house to steal the fruit while we sit inside. Couldn't leave any door or window open. Yet still value for money!

Baie lekker stil en rustig.

Baie lekker gebly. Doodstil en rustig, net apies wat bietjie lastig is. Sal dalk 'n voorstel maak vir sif voor oopmaak-vensters! Hulle spring bo-oor jou kop in die huis in om vrugte te steel, terwyl ons binne sit. Kan geen venster of deur ooplos nie. Maar uitstekende waarde vir geld!

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Michelle's Response

Beste Gerda
Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ek is baie bly julle het die wegbreek by Chill-'n-Biki geniet. Die apies is baie oulik maar hulle kan baie stout wees. 'n Sif voor die vensters sal help. Ons sal beslis aandag gee daaraan. Ons hoop ons sien julle gou weer. Vriendelike groete. Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Nellie B
With friends

Lovely, would like a bigger variety of pots and bowels.

Lovely in the bushveld and animals came to visit us. Nice getaway close to Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Heerlik, sal bietjie meer verskeidenheid van bakke en potte wil hê

Heerlik in die bosveld en baie diere wat jou sommer by die huis kom besoek. Lekker wegbreek naby Pretoria en Johannesburg.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Nellie.
Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het julle kuier by Chill-'n-Biki geniet. Ja die diere is baie mak om die huis. Al ons gaste geniet hulle baie. Ek sal uitvind watter potte en bakke julle gekort het en dit aankoop. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Hester B
With friends

Awesome.

It was very nice, just didn't see a lot of wild!

Awesome.

Dit was baie lekker, net te min wild gesien!

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Michelle's Response

Beste Hester.
Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ek is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Jammer julle het min wild gesien. Na al die reën is die veld ruig. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Vriendelike groete.
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Mary-ann W
With friends

Wonderful little place and I'll definitely be returning.

I just want to thank Michelle. You have a beautiful place and we really enjoyed it. Will definitely be returning.

Wonderlike plek sal enige tyd terug gaan.

Ek wil net dankie se aan Michelle, julle plekkie is regtig pragtig, ons het dit regtig geniet. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Mary-ann
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer. Ek is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het. Ons sien uit om julle weer te sien!
Vriendelike groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Desere W
Family with teenagers

Peaceful weekend in the bushveld.

The house is spacious and very comfortable. Very neat, clean and tasteful. We really enjoyed the weekend. Didn't see a lot of animals.

Rustige naweek in die bosveld.

Die huis is ruim en baie gerieflik. Baie netjies skoon en smaakvol. Ons het die naweek regtig baie geniet. Nie veel diere gesien nie.

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Michelle's Response

Beste Desere.
Baie dankie vir julle positiewe terugvoer. Ons is bly julle het die kuier by Chill-'n-Biki geniet.
Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.
Groete
Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Yvette M

This is a lovely, conveniently equipped getaway place close to nature.

This is a beautiful and convenient place. Away from the hustle and bustle but not totally isolated from civilisation. We really enjoyed the animals and nature. Will recommend it to anyone.

Dit is 'n lieflike, gerieflike ingerigte wegbreekplek naby die natuur.

Dis 'n baie mooi en gerieflike plek. Dis weg van die stad af, maar tog nie totaal en al afgesonder van die beskawing af nie. Ons het die diere en die natuur vreeslik geniet. Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Michelle's Response

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ons is baie bly dat julle dit geniet het. hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Rob V
Family with teenagers

Nice place, but not what I thought it was going to be.

Firstly the good. The place is clean and the rooms are as per the pictures. The not so good. The pictures on the web at the time we booked showed a deck that overlooked water. This sounded great as you could relax on the deck while waiting to see if any animals came to drink. The problem is that these photos are from the restaurant nearby and not part of the accommodation. There is no view from the accommodation and not much place to relax when you were not on a game drive. One night it started to rain and we were woken by water dripping onto our ...

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Firstly the good. The place is clean and the rooms are as per the pictures. The not so good. The pictures on the web at the time we booked showed a deck that overlooked water. This sounded great as you could relax on the deck while waiting to see if any animals came to drink. The problem is that these photos are from the restaurant nearby and not part of the accommodation. There is no view from the accommodation and not much place to relax when you were not on a game drive. One night it started to rain and we were woken by water dripping onto our bed. The website indicates TV's in every room. There are in some rooms but these don't work.

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Michelle's Response

Thank you for your feedback. We strive to keep our guests satisfied and therefore we take note of your review. We are sorry to hear that you confused the restaurant photo's with Chill-'n-Biki lodge. To prevent this from happening again we immediately removed the restaurant photo's from the website. Our guests like to relax in the private boma where the warthog, squirrels, monkeys, baboons and impala come visit nearly every day. We apalogise for the roof leakage, we were not aware of it but it has been fixed. Kind regards, Michelle

Chill-'n-Biki Lodge Mabalingwe

Ryan G

It was a wonderful experience, friendly service from the owner completed everything perfectly.

Chill-'n-Biki lodge is amazing, close to the important places in Mabalingwe, but far enough so you have enough privacy. Perfect mix of modern and retro, very neat and pretty on the inside, but there is a bushveld vibe in the house. Warthog visit daily, monkies steal the sugar if you don't seal it properly, and an awesome boma area where you can chat away the hours and experience the bush. Was a pleasure to meat Michelle the owner. Her friendly service and attention summed up the experience perfectly.

Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring, met die vriendelike diens van die eienaar wat werklik alles net perfek afgesluit het.

Chill-'n-Biki lodge is 'n amazing woonplek, wat naby al die belangrike plekke in Mabalingwe geleë is, maar ver genoeg dat mens genoeg privaatheid het. Dit is 'n perfekte mengsel van modern en primitief, met die huis wat binne baie netjies en mooi is, maar net so is daar 'n bosveldgees wat oor die huis heers, met vlakvarke wat daagliks kom kuier, ape wat suiker kom steel as jy nie alles mooi toemaak nie, en 'n awesome boma-area waar vriende gesellig kan kuier en werklik die bosveld beleef. Dit was 'n plesier om met die eienaar Michelle te doen te ...

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Chill-'n-Biki lodge is 'n amazing woonplek, wat naby al die belangrike plekke in Mabalingwe geleë is, maar ver genoeg dat mens genoeg privaatheid het. Dit is 'n perfekte mengsel van modern en primitief, met die huis wat binne baie netjies en mooi is, maar net so is daar 'n bosveldgees wat oor die huis heers, met vlakvarke wat daagliks kom kuier, ape wat suiker kom steel as jy nie alles mooi toemaak nie, en 'n awesome boma-area waar vriende gesellig kan kuier en werklik die bosveld beleef. Dit was 'n plesier om met die eienaar Michelle te doen te kry, en haar moeite en vriendelike diens het werklik die tyd hier perfek opgesom.

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Michelle's Response

Hi Ryan. Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Ons is baie bly dat julle so lekker gekuier het. Ons gee graag afslag aan sulke tevrede gaste as julle weer wil kom. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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