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Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 22 reviews for Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Carel V - Apr 2023
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carel V

Verblyf was absoluut netjies en baie goed toegerus. Die paaie is nie baie goed nie. Gelukkig het ons met my seun se Landrover ook die 4x4-roetes kon aanvat.

Ongelukkig het een van die toilette nie gewerk nie en ons vermoed die drein daar naby is ook verstop, of naby vol - ongelukkig 'n reukie. Die wild is maar skaars en ver van mens af. Het darem wel ses soorte bokke gesien. Ons sal dalk weer wil gaan met die groter familie.

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Accommodation was absolutely neat and very well equipped. The roads are not very good. Fortunately, with my son's Landrover we were also able to take on the 4x4 routes.

Unfortunately one of the toilets was not working and we suspect the drain nearby is also blocked, or close to full - unfortunately a smell. The wildlife is rare and far from humans. Saw at least six types of goats. We might want to go again with the larger family.

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Lorinda B - Apr 2023
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorinda B
Family with teenagers

'n Naweek om te onthou.

Drie Kuilen is 'n wonderlike plekkie, skoon, netjies, rustig en het alles wat jy nodig het. Ek sal dit beslis aanbeveel as jy 'n heerlike ontspanne naweek wil geniet. Ek sal beslis in die toekoms weer daar gaan bly.

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A weekend to remember.

Drie Kuilen is a wonderful place, clean, tidy, peaceful and has everything you need. I would definitely recommend it if you want to enjoy a lovely relaxing weekend. I will definitely stay there again in the future.

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Julie M - Mar 2023
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Julie M
Family with teenagers

Comfortable - but absolutely no game on the farm, and roads were tricky going into the reserve.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - at the price per night, however, a few things seemed ill-conceived to ask of your guests. Toilet paper - this should not be something a guest brings with. Firewood cost was high at R40 for 15 pieces - and nothing was provided even as a welcome. When you pay for the hot tub option, firewood should be included in the price. Black bags - again not something a guest should be asked to bring. The manager there is incredible and helpful - he is a huge asset to the farm.

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Erika D - Mar 2023
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika D
With friends

Stilte, sterre, natuur op sy beste.

Zebrahouse het 'n uitstekende ligging, uitsig, stilte oor dit bietjie weg van kantoor en ander huise is! Goed toegerus, baie lekker gekuier. Behalwe vir die hoofroete van hek na kantoor en dalk Zebrahouse, het die paaie in die reservaat egter werk nodig. Moet nie probeer om met 'n sedan die ander 'reserve roads' en paaie te ry nie. Maar indien jy net stilte soek, gelukkig is met stap en diere kyk, is dit ideaal. WiFi het gewerk, maar is slegs by die kantoor beskikbaar. Nie meer nodig gehad nie.

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Silence, stars, nature at its best.

Zebrahouse has an excellent location, view, quiet because it is a bit away from office and other houses! Well equipped, very nice visit. However, apart from the main route from gate to office and perhaps Zebrahouse, the roads in the reserve need work. Do not try to drive the other 'reserve roads' and roads with a sedan. But if you are just looking for silence, happy with walking and watching animals, it is ideal. WiFi worked but is only available at the office. No longer needed.

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Alishia R - Feb 2023
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alishia R

Our visit was exactly what we wanted.

Peace and quiet! With beautiful views! We stayed at the Zebra Cottage, which is definitely the one I would recommend. It was away from everyone and everything else.

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Emmerentia L - Jan 2023
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emmerentia L
With friends

Tranquil and quiet.

Stars are brighter and more at Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve. Frogs singing at night in the small, natural, pond close by. The silence during the day was heavenly. We enjoyed the no cellphone reception. We talked and gathered our own thoughts in preparation for the year ahead.

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James S - Oct 2022
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James S
With spouse/partner

A night of absolute tranquility.

My wife and I made this booking to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary, and I can say with confidence that we could not have picked a better stay. We stayed in the Zebra Cottage, which is a cosy little unit up on the hillside, completely removed from anything and everyone. The cottage was beautiful and clean and had everything that you could possibly need during your stay. Our evening was completely silent, other than the sound of the wind and the fire crackling in the braai. The stars and full moon were also breathtaking. In the morning we were greeted with the sunrise through our bedroom windows and a buck and a mongoose sharing a drink at the dam about 20 meters from the kitchen window. This reserve is truly a hidden gem that I would recommend to anyone looking for a breakaway from city life. Matimba was so accommodating and helpful. We will definitely be going back again!

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Pieter C - Sep 2022
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter C
With spouse/partner

Plaaswegbreek om die siel rustig te maak!

Fantastiese plek om totale Karoo-stilte te ervaar. Skoon, netjies en goed toegerus. Slim gebou om die bergwind te keer sodat mens lekker kan sit en braai of lees op die stoep, selfs al waai die wind stormsterk. Baie goeie & vriendelike diens en kommunikasie vanaf Matimba!

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Farm break to calm the soul!

Fantastic place to experience total Karoo silence. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Cleverly built to block the mountain wind so that you can sit and barbecue or read on the stoep, even if the wind blows gale-force. Very good & friendly service and communication from Matimba!

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Pieter W - Aug 2022
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Pieter W
With spouse/partner

Rustig, stil en weg van al die geraas van die stad.

Baie lekker plek om weg te breek uit die stad. Groot vuurmaak en kuier saam met vriende of net jou lewensmaat. Sterrekyk en lekker staproetes. Sal enige iemand aanbeveel om hier oor te bly.

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Peaceful, quiet and away from all the noise of the city.

Very nice place to break away from the city. Make a big fire and hang out with friends or just your partner. Stargazing and nice hiking trails. Would recommend anyone to stay here.

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Daniel B - Aug 2022
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Daniel B
With spouse/partner

Awsome natuurskoon.

Fietsry en staproetes is beskikbaar. Awesome veldroetes om te ry.

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Awsome scenery.

Cycling and hiking trails are available. Awesome offroad trails to ride.

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Juanita S - Aug 2022
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanita S
With spouse/partner

Absolutely amazing.

I highly recommend staying here for more than one night. The location is well marked and correct according to the GPS. The farm is safe and you can drive or hike around enjoying the vast open spaces. We were welcomed with a friendly smile and could explore the farm on our own time. The maps given are accurate and the road indications are clear. There are animals like sheep and buck around for the enjoyment. It was a pleasure staying here and would love to return for a longer stay. Please note that there is no cell reception and Wi-Fi is available at the main lobby area.

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Wickus T - May 2022
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wickus T
With spouse/partner

Voedsel vir die siel.

Perfekte plek vir diegene wat lief is vir die rustigheid, stilte en prentjie-mooi Karoo. Sal Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve aanbeveel vir enige iemand wat wil ontspan en herlaai in die natuur. Matimba was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Sal beslis weer terugkeer.

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Food for the soul.

Perfect place for those who love the tranquility, silence and picture-perfect Karoo. Would recommend Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve to anyone looking to relax and recharge in nature. Matimba was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely return again.

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Isabel G - Dec 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Isabel G
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflik rustig en die natuur was asemrowend.

Het regtig gerus en die natuurskoon was iets uit 'n sprokieswêreld.

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Incredibly peaceful and the nature was breathtaking.

Really rested and the scenery was something out of a fairy tale world.

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Lizelle C - Sep 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle C
Family with young children

Awesome adventurous and great breakaway from busy life.

Amazing stay at Drie Kuilen. We will definitely be returning. Accommodation was very comfortable and everything one needs. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. Very child friendly and safe. We had a great adventure exploring the reserve and saw quite a few game and amazing flowers and plants.

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Suretha D - Sep 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suretha D
With friends

Wonderful stay.

Beautiful surrounds, fantastic facilities and lovely staff! A wonderful stay, we want to revisit many times in future!

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Erika D - Sep 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika D
With friends

Pragtige plek om te besoek, die natuur is pragtig. Toegerus met alles wat benodig word en die uitsig uit ons huisie was pragtig.

Ons kon ongelukkig net een aand oorslaap so kon die natuurreservaat nie in al sy glorie ervaar nie maar het 'n 4x4-rit gevat op pad uit.

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Beautiful place to visit, the nature is beautiful. Equipped with everything needed and the view from our cottage was beautiful.

Unfortunately we could only stay one night so could not experience the nature reserve in all its glory but took a 4x4 drive on the way out.

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Marion V - Jul 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marion V
Family with teenagers

Relaxing, pleasant stay.

We spent three nights at Eland House in winter. The house is equipped with everything we needed, we only had to bring clothing, food and drinks. Matimba was extremely helpful in arranging our wood for the indoor braai in advance as we were expecting chilly, wet weather the first two days. We managed a lovely 2 hour 4x4 drive on day 3 and saw klipspringer, wildebeest, bontebok, springbok and numerous eland ─ an absolute highlight! Around the house we had visits from lambs amd hares, much to our delight. Eland house has a magnificent sun room with a pool table. The room is wonderfully warm and has a fantastic, serene view. We loved spending time there! P.S. wood is available at an extra cost, but can be arranged in advance.

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Martin K - May 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin K
With spouse/partner

Ons het presies gekry waarna ons gesoek het! Rustige verblyf weg van die besige hoofstraat.

Die akkommodasie was gerieflik, en skoon. Die veldwagter se diens was van uitstaande gehalte. Hy was stiptelik om vrae per e-pos te beantwoord, en tydens ons verblyf was hy altyd beskikbaar en hulpvaardig. Ons het nie lank genoeg gebly om die hele reservaat te verken nie, maar die een staproete wat ons gedoen het was aangenaam, en goed uitgelê. Ons sal sekerlik Drie Kuilen weer besoek.

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We found exactly what we were looking for! Quiet accommodation away from the busy main street.

The accommodation was comfortable and clean. The ranger's service was of outstanding quality. He was prompt in answering questions by email, and during our stay he was always available and helpful. We didn't stay long enough to explore the whole reserve, but the one walk we did was pleasant, and well laid out. We will certainly visit Drie Kuilen again.

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Paul V - Mar 2021
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul V
Family with young children

Onverwagse juweel

Ons het in Springbok gebly. Die huisie is uitstekend toegerus (selfs 'n skottelgoedwasser), pynlik netjies en alles is in goeie werkende toestand. Gemsbok en Springbok is aan mekaar vas en jy weet van jou bure, maar ons was gelukkig met aangename bure. Die toegangsroetes is maklik begaanbaar met ’n sedan, maar ons kon nie van die (nie-te-mis) piekniekplekke bereik met ons Fiesta nie. Dis waar Matimba inkom - altyd beskikbaar vir braaihout, raad en hulp. Hy het ons gesin op 'n baie bekostigbare wildrit gevat na al die asemrowende hoekies van die reservaat en die veld vir ons laat lewe - selfs die kinders se vrae geduldig beantwoord. Kan dit nie sterk genoeg aanbeveel nie! Lekker staproete teen die koppie, waar ons selfs wild langs die pad kon teëkom - gevolg deur 'n afkoel in die reservoir. Die plek het sommer diep in ons harte ingekruip.

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Unexpected gem

We stayed in Springbok. The cottage is excellently equipped (even a dishwasher), painstakingly tidy and everything is in good working order. Gemsbok and Springbok are attached to each other and you know about your neighbours, but we were lucky to have pleasant neighbours. The access routes are easily passable with a sedan, but we couldn't reach some of the (must-see) picnic spots with our Fiesta. That's where Matimba comes in - always available for braai wood, advice and help. He took our family on a very affordable game drive to all the breathtaking corners of the reserve and brought the field to life for us - even patiently answering the children's questions. Can't recommend it highly enough! Nice walking route up the hill, where we could even encounter wildlife along the way - followed by a cool off in the reservoir. The place just crept deep into our hearts.

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Adele G - Dec 2020
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adele G
Family with teenagers

'n Rustig en luilekker ontspannende naweek.

Ons het gedraf op die roetes, ons eie wildrit gedoen en piekniek gehou by Klipstapels en heelwat voëls gesien. Ons het gemsbokke, sebras, blesbokke, swartwildebeeste, 'n haas en 'n eland gesien. Verder het ons lekker gebraai en die tyd saam met die familie geniet. Daar was 'n groot groep kinders wat heeltyd orkes geoefen het, so die rustige atmosfeer was nie daar nie. Ook was die Springbok huis teenaan 'n ander een en net afgeskort met 'n dry wall. Die mense het die nag 00:30 ingekom met 'n groot geraas en ons wakker gemaak. Die slaapkamer is teenaan hulle leefarea. Verder was alles soos verwag en baie netjies. Matimba, wat die bestuurder daar is, was baie goed met die kommunikasie vooraf, asook tydens ons verblyf. Hy is beslis 'n aanwins vir die plek.

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A quiet and lazy relaxing weekend.

We jogged on the trails, did our own game drive and had a picnic at Klipstapels and saw a lot of birds. We saw chamois, zebras, blesbucks, black wildebeest, a rabbit and a moose. Furthermore, we had a nice barbecue and enjoyed the time with the family. There was a large group of children practicing band all the time, so the calm atmosphere was not there. Also, the Springbok house was opposite another one and just partitioned off with a dry wall. The people came in at 00:30 at night with a big noise and woke us up. The bedroom is opposite their living area. Furthermore, everything was as expected and very tidy. Matimba, who is the manager there, was very good with the communication beforehand, as well as during our stay. He is definitely an asset to the place.

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John S - Sep 2020
Overall score
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John S
With friends

Fantastic, great for mountain biking, saw lots of game while riding.

Would definitely go back again.

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Stix D - Oct 2019
Overall score
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stix D
With spouse/partner

Drie Kuilen, Karoo-rustigheid.

Ons het beslis die regte keuse gemaak toe ons besluit het om by Drie Kuilen oor te bly. Baie ruim en gerieflike verblyf. Die natuurskoon en rustige Karoo-atmosfeer is beslis 'n wenner in die Waboomberge naby Montaqu. Ons was net vir een nag daar, maar sal die plek definitief aan beveel.

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Drie Kuilen, Karoo tranquillity.

We definitely made the right choice when we decided to stay at Drie Kuilen. Very spacious and comfortable accommodation. The scenic and tranquil Karoo atmosphere is definitely a winner in the Waboom Mountains near Montaqu. We were only there for one night, but would definitely recommend the place.

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Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ek is baie bly u het u tydjie by ons geniet. Ons sien uit daarna om u weer te verwelkom.

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  • Check-in: 13:00 to 20:00
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  • Address: Off the R318, Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve, Montagu, 6875, Western Cape
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