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Dinonyane Bush Lodge

Game Lodge

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 29 reviews for Dinonyane Bush Lodge
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Ginny P - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ginny P
Large group

Great setting. Amenities were just right.

Totally enjoyable. Would recommend this place to friends.

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Lizl G - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizl G
Large group

Heerlik. Ons sal beslis weer kom!

Ons het heerlik gebly. Die Lapa kombuis is 'n treffer en gemaklik. Donald is 'n aanwins en het baie hulpvaardig. Die stoele het bietjie aandag nodig. Handewasseep en lappie om goed af te vee in die kombuis sal handig wees. Verder was dit 'n naweek om te onthou. Wens ons kon langer bly. Baie dankie!

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Delicious. We will definitely come again!

We had a wonderful stay. The Lapa kitchen is a hit and comfortable. Donald is an asset and very helpful. The chairs need some attention. Hand washing soap and cloth to wipe things in the kitchen will be handy. Other than that, it was a weekend to remember. Wish we could stay longer. Thank you very much!

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Bushveld breaks away.

Lapa and garden and trees and animals great.

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Lily S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lily S
With friends

Relaxing and fun.

We were a group of friends and we really enjoyed our stay. One friend just commented on stains on cushions on the patio but otherwise, it was good.

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Karen V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen V
With friends

Wonderlik.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad. Moses is die beste.

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Wonderful.

We had a lovely weekend. Moses is the best.

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Liam M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liam M
With friends

Very private and well kept everything we needed and more would recommend for sure.

Everyone was friendly and helpful and great get away for a large group looking for privacy.

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Marieke L - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marieke L
With friends

Dinonyane is een ongelooflike mooi plek.

Dit is met alles wat jy sal benodig hê, toegerus. Netjiese kamers, badkamers en linne. Ons gaan verseker weer terug. Baie privaatheid. Gesellige lapa, braai en kombuis area. Net ongelooflik. Goeie bosveld wegbreek vir groot en klein. Waarde vir geld. Moses is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Dinonyane is one incredibly beautiful place.

It is equipped with everything you will need. Neat rooms, bathrooms and linen. We will definitely go back again. Lots of privacy. Cozy lapa, braai and kitchen area. Just incredible. Good woodland break for young and old. Value for money. Moses is very friendly and helpful.

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Nathan G - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nathan G
With friends

Comfortable.

I really enjoyed it there with all my friends.

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Mologadi M - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mologadi M
With friends

My guest had a wonderful time at the lodge and Moses was helpful always.

The place is peaceful.

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Margie M - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Margie M
Family with young children

Very enjoyable.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff were really helpful. I would just suggest a bigger fridge and the bedding was also old, worn and torn. But otherwise the place is perfect.

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Rigard S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rigard S
Large group

Jy kry waarvoor jy betaal.

Die plek was heel aangenaam en definitief voldoende vir wat ons gesoek het. Ons was 'n groot groep van 12, wat bekostigbare geselligheid in die bosveld gesoek het. Natuurlik is daar heelwat ander blyplekke in die reservaat om van te kies, maar hierdie het ons begroting gepas. Die bestuurder was baie behulpsaam en die opsigter was ook heeltyd beskikbaar. Dit is wel opmerkbaar dat sekere van die eenhede bietjie geld en toewyding nodig het. Dalk 'n nuwe yskas as 'n idee vir die kombuis. En as nog 'n voorstel, kan hulle ten minste badkamerseep verskaf vir elke huisie, want dit is nie noodwendig iets wat mens aan dink om self te pak nie. Maar oor die algemeen was die lapa en kuierareas waar mens meeste tyd spandeer en dit was heel aangenaam. Alles was netjies en gereeld skoongemaak. As jou verwagtinge reg is, dan sal jy 'n lekker tyd hê.

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You get what you pay for.

The place was very pleasant and definitely adequate for what we were looking for. We were a large group of 12, looking for affordable company in the bushveld. Of course, there are plenty of other places to stay in the reserve to choose from, but this suited our budget. The manager was very helpful and the caretaker was also available all the time. It is noticeable that some of the units need some money and commitment. Maybe a new fridge as an idea for the kitchen. And as another suggestion, they could at least provide bathroom soap for each cottage, because it's not necessarily something one would think to pack themselves. But in general, the lapa and visiting areas were where one spent most of the time and it was very pleasant. Everything was neat and cleaned regularly. If your expectations are right, then you will have a great time.

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Annalize L - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annalize L
Large group

Regtig 'n rustige, goedversorgde plek. Baie goeie plek om met groep vriende of familie te kuier, veral omdat elkeen sy eie bad gewriewe het.

Ek sal 'n wildrit bespreking aanbeveel, was great en het heelwat wild gesien. Dit was 'n bonus dat iemand kom skoon maak het elke dag, skottelgoed te was, ens.

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Really a peaceful, well maintained place. Very good place to visit with group of friends or family, especially because everyone has their own bath rub.

I would recommend a game drive booking, was great and saw a lot of game. It was a bonus that someone came to clean every day, wash dishes, etc.

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Jorindi T - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jorindi T
Large group

Wonderlike familiekersfees.

Ons was 4 gesinne wat Kersfees by Dinonyane spandeer het. Dit is 'n fantastiese, private stukkie bosveld en bitter mooi. Die swembad was potblou en ons het alles in die gemeenskaplike area gehad wat moontlik nodig kon wees. Die eenhede is glad nie nie luuks nie, maar alles was perfek skoon en Moses kon nie genoeg vir ons doen nie. Die yskas is 'n bietjie klein vir so baie mense, maar ons het darem genoeg koelerbokse gehad. Ons sal beslis weer besoek.

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Wonderful family Christmas.

We were 4 families who spent Christmas at Dinonyane. It is a fantastic, private piece of woodland and very beautiful. The pool was pot blue and we had everything in the common area that we could possibly need. The units are not luxurious at all, but everything was perfectly clean and Moses couldn't do enough for us. The fridge is a bit small for so many people, but at least we had enough cooler boxes. We will definitely visit again.

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Nikki A - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nikki A
Large group

Dit was wonderlik. Elke dag was daar skottelgoed gewas vir ons en lekker bomavure gemaak. Dit was fantasties.

Ons sal weer kom kuier. Ons het die kameelperde daar gehad. Fantastiese plek.

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It was great. Every day the dishes were washed for us and nice bonfires were made. It was fantastic.

We will visit again. We had the giraffes there. Fantastic place.

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Cornel G - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Cornel G
Large group

Daar is tekortkominge vir R500 pp per dag.

Yskas werk nie, hoe daar verwag word dat 8 mense die yskas wat nie seël nie moet gebruik gaan my verstand te bowe. Daar is nie voldoende glase nie (ons was 8 mense en kon nie elkeen gelyk 'n glas gebruik nie). Prys van hout is R50 (kennisgewing) maar met aflewering is dit R100. Sondagoggend is DStv disconnected! Glad nie 'n aangename ervaring gehad nie.

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There are deficiencies for R500 pp per day.

Fridge not working, how 8 people are expected to use the non sealing fridge is beyond me. There are not enough glasses (we were 8 people and could not each use a glass at the same time). Price of wood is R50 (notification) but with delivery it is R100. Sunday morning DStv is disconnected! Did not have a pleasant experience at all.

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Marizaan S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marizaan S
Large group

Fantasties!

Wat 'n onvergeetlike, lekker, rustige wegbreek! Ons het ons tyd by Dinonyane ongelooflik baie geniet! Skoon, veilige en pragtige plek. Ons sal Dinonyane aanbeveel en sien uit daarna om hulle weer in die nabye toekoms te besoek.

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Fantastic!

What an unforgettable, fun, peaceful getaway! We really enjoyed our time at Dinonyane! Clean, safe and beautiful place. We would recommend Dinonyane and look forward to visiting them again in the near future.

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Mae M - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mae M
Large group

Relaxing getaway in beautiful surroundings.

The grounds are beautifully maintained and the large boma has everything you could need. The outside seating area with fire-pit was a perfect way to spend an evening under the stars. Moses, the caretaker, was so helpful and took care of everything for us.

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Lyzette J - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lyzette J
With friends

Relaxed, comfortable and welcoming.

Due to the fact that the lodge is hired out to just one group is one of it's biggest plus points. You can totally relax as the only people around you is the ones that you know. Everything was set up upon our arrival by the friendly and helpful staff and although it was extremely hot (December), there were a lot of trees and with the neatly cut grass all around made it look like you are geared for an enjoyable stay. Enough camping chairs were set out around the boma and we could not wait for nightfall to light the boma fire. As a bonus you get to hear the early evening jackal "choir" every night. We also got to see some wildlife (Zebra's, Impalas, Giraffes and Wildebeest) passing by the camp during daytime. This is not a "luxury" lodge, but is a comfortable lodge where you can sit and talk with friends under the huge lapa till the early morning hours or solve the world's problems around the boma fire!

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Elrina O - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elrina O
Family with young children

Lekkerste wegbreeknaweek vir 'n familie! Sal beslis weer gaan!

’n Wenner lapa en die sirkelstoele rondom die vuur is beslis 'n geleentheid om memories te maak! Moses en Donald het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons die naweek te help! Ons sal beslis weer gaan. Die naggeluide was 'n bonus! Ons het selfs 'n jakkals een aand naby die heining gesien!

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Best getaway weekend for a family! Will definitely go again!

A winner lapa and the circular chairs around the fire are definitely an opportunity to make memories! Moses and Donald went out of their way to help us this weekend! We will definitely go again. The night sounds were a bonus! We even saw a fox near the fence one night!

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Philip G - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip G
Family with teenagers

So relaxing and peaceful, will definitely be going back, there is everything you need from a catering perspective.

Moses went out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed.

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Jackie H - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jackie H
Family with young children

Nice private place to stay and to get away from the city and not too far.

Nice quiet place for groups or family get together. Enjoy the fact that each family had its own space, but stil together in the same camp. The swimming pool was a blessing. However it needs a lot of maintenance. There are a lot of things that need urgent attention. Had no remote to get in out of the gate. Was very frustrating.

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Corli V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corli V
With friends

Dit was vreeslik lekker!

Ons was daar vir 'n vriendin se bachelorette. Dit was baie mooi. Die swembad was pragtig blou, die lapa is baie goed toegerus met alles was 'n mens nodig het. Ons skottelgoed is vroeg gewas. Die aand het Ronald die ligte vir ons aangesit en Sondag gaan hy aan met sy takies. 'n Jagluiperd het vir ons kom kuier Saterdagmiddag. Die huisies kan dalk baat by so 'n bietjie meer liefde maar oor die algemeen het ons baie lekker gebly.

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It was very nice!

We were there for a friend's bachelorette. It was very beautiful. The swimming pool was beautifully blue, the lapa is very well equipped with everything one needs. Our dishes were washed early. In the evening, Ronald turned on the lights for us and on Sunday he continues with his chores. A cheetah came to visit us on Saturday afternoon. The cottages might benefit from a little more love, but overall we had a very nice stay.

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Rozalna V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rozalna V
Large group

Netjies rustig goed uitgelê.

Baie lekker rustig gewees. Als wat jy kon nodig kry was daar. Lekker groot houtstompe vir bonfire. Kamers silwerskoon.

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Neat, calm, well laid out.

It was very nice and peaceful. Everything you could need was there. Nice big logs for bonfire. Rooms spotless.

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Luzelle V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Luzelle V
Large group

Awesome wegbreekplek vir familie, reünie of net groep vriende wat wil ontspan.

Ons het 'n baie lekker naweek gehad met my man se 50ste. Krag was probleem in begin, maar my pa en swaer is elektrisiëns en het dadelik begin om te kyk wat fout was. Dennis het ook gekom om te kyk wat aangaan en krag is uitgesorteer. Hy was baie vriendelik. Moses is 'n engel en was daar as ek hom gebel het vir enigiets. Die lapa was elke oggend silwerskoon as ons opgestaan het. Hy het tot die braai met water en seep skoongemaak! Ek sal definitief enige tyd weer gaan as ons 'n groot groep is.

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Awesome getaway for a family, reunion or group of friends who want to relax.

We had a great weekend for my husband's 50th. Power was a problem in the beginning, but my father and brother-in-law were electricians and immediately started to see what was wrong. Dennis also came to see what was going on and power was sorted out. He was very friendly. Moses is an angel and was there when I called him for anything. The lapa was spotless every morning when we got up. He cleaned the braai with soap and water! I will definitely go again anytime if we are a big group.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Enjoyed it. Thank you.

Photos were slightly deceiving to the actual place. Other than that, everyone enjoyed it.

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Mosima M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mosima M
Large group

Amazing.

Nice place, enjoying and calm. I wish to visit the place again.

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Daphney K - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Daphney K
With friends

The place has potential, just needs to be cleaned and taken care of a little better.

We arrived to find that the place was double booked so there were people in our chalets. The owner needs to maintain the place better. It is beautiful, but not clean. The showers were very dirty. Please improve, because this place has a lot of potential.

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Nico L - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nico L
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig en stil. Lekker bosveld-atmosfeer.

Nie die groot vyf gesien nie. Moontlik net 'n advertensie-foefie. Nou nog nie my deposito teruggekry nie. Mchael Daymond nie met 'n oog gesien nie. Indien ek hom probeer bel, is daar nie antwoord nie.

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Very calm and quiet. Nice woodland atmosphere.

Not seen the big five. Possibly just a publicity stunt. Still haven't gotten my deposit back. Mchael Daymond not seen with an eye. If I try to call him, there is no answer.

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Analisa J - Mar 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Analisa J
Family with young children

It was a wonderful stay

Thanks Michael for the wonderful stay! Also, please thank Pirate for his friendliness.

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  • Capacity: 16 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 48 Welgevonden, Dinokeng North, 0400, Gauteng
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