Elephant Waterhole
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Megan V - Jan 2020
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It was lovely! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Tracy L - Oct 2019
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Elephant Waterhole was lovely.
Anja B - Apr 2022
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Relaxing, affordable, and surrounded by wildlife all day.
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Wonderful people and such a beautiful place.
Erika M - Jun 2019
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Great, quiet, relaxing weekend.
Chantal S - May 2023
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A lovely place to stay.
Madelein H - Feb 2023
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Amazing.
Amazing, very friendly and safe.
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Corne S - Oct 2022
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Was lekker e rustig.
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Was nice and peaceful.
Just would have expected a bigger pool. And cleaner. Would like more info from owners about animal viewing, where the best places are.
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Wilana G - Aug 2022
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Facilities and activities for any age. Trust in visitors with on-site purchases.
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Antoinette V - Aug 2022
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Ons was vriendelik gegroet en het onmiddelik tuis gevoel. Sal definitief weer daar gaan kuier.
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We were greeted kindly and immediately felt at home. Will definitely visit there again.
Thank you for your hospitality.
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Christy F - Mar 2021
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Good value for money for a rustic camping trip!
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
Friendly and pleasant people. Everything was very clean and tidy and we really enjoyed our stay. Very relaxed and safe atmosphere, with enough to keep the small team busy. They will definitely see us again soon!
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Baie dankie Adri, ons sien uit na julle volgende kuiertjie.
Ansie M - Jan 2021
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Vriendelik ontvang en baie behulpsaam.
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Friendly reception and very helpful.
Accommodation is neat and all facilities clean and well equipped.
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Amanda E - Oct 2020
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
It was peaceful and everything we expect from the Bosveld.
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Nadia M - Sep 2020
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Baie lekker, veilig, skoon, vriendelik.
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Very nice, safe, clean, friendly.
Had a great time. Thank you.
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Baie dankie, Nadia. Hoop ons sien julle binnekort weer.
Carel M - Sep 2020
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Our stay was great!
Walter B - Mar 2020
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Baie lekker en gerieflike slaapplek met genoeg om te doen in die area.
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Very nice and comfortable place to sleep with plenty to do in the area.
Perfect if you want to get away from the city, but don't want to drive far.
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David A - Mar 2020
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Heerlike naweek weg met die familie.
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Great weekend away with the family.
Room was sparkling clean on arrival, staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very spacious (Elephant unit), can definitely stay there for more than a few days. Shared kitchen is outside covered and well equipped, if you do need something, just ask. The fact that it is shared is really not an issue as all your cutlery, plates etc. stored in your unit. There are thorns here and there but not too bad, swimming pool very welcome in the warmth of the day, room does have air conditioning. It is incredibly peaceful, you can hear the animals and see the stars incredibly beautifully in the evening. It was more difficult to see the animals in the field because of the good rain which led to a lot of country grass. We did see a lot of animals over the two days, among others: waterbuck, blesbuck, zebra with cubs, kudus with cubs, giraffes with cubs, roe deer with cubs, blue wildebeest cubs, warthogs with cubs and swatback jackals. There were also exotic goats in a camp of one of the farmers that looked like black springbok, golden springbok, white springbok and black redbuck that we could stalk through the fence. The barbeque facilities were nice and we barbequed every night. The management can see if they can't make a better plan for when it rains. And also cleaning the braai. I would also like to see a fire pit in front of each unit, at least nothing as nice as an old log fire in the bush. As far as the self-drive game viewing goes, make sure you get your permit (1, 2 or 7 days) and map at the entrance (the map is great, you'll need it) and just pay your conservation fee at the same time. At least the roads are well maintained and indicated on the map, you will be able to spend hours in the forest. It's a very nice break once you understand how things work and start seeing the animals and start appreciating the forest!
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Stephan S - Jan 2020
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David L - Jan 2020
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Very relaxed, nice clean and very user friendly facilities.
Cindy M - Jan 2020
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Wonderlike bosverblyf.
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Wonderful forest stay.
We were a nice big group of people who went camping and hanging out at the lodge. Accommodation is clean and tidy and the campsite was pleasant and large enough for a group of guests. Pool was ideal for the hot days. Owners were very friendly and helpful. There is a kiosk with ice cream and wood etc. for if you need something. Will definitely book again.
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Sonja S - Jan 2020
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Gasvry, veilig, netjies en bekostigbaar.
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Hospitable, safe, tidy and affordable.
It is a very beautiful place that is safe. The owners make a lot of effort for the people who stay there and talk to the people as if they have known everyone for years. They make an effort to let you know where the wildlife is when they receive the information from the other people staying there. The place is very neat and clean. I would recommend the place to anyone and know they will enjoy their stay there. Many thanks to Nelmarie for the nice stay and for making us feel like family there.
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Stephan V - Dec 2019
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Baie rustig, en baie vriendelik.
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Very peaceful, and very friendly.
Very tidy and was a nice break. Would go back anytime. Thank you Nelmare and Wollie for your hospitality.
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Gerda G - Dec 2019
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Wonderlike plek.
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Wonderful place.
Quiet atmosphere, particularly neat ablution facilities. Definitely going to camp there again!
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Marlena S - Nov 2019
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Dit was wonderlik.
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It was wonderful.
Quiet, safe. Very neat. Would definitely recommend it.
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Christine H - Nov 2019
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Dit was 'n vars, vriendelike belewenis van avontuur.
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It was a fresh, friendly experience and adventure.
Nelmarie and Wollie are wonderful hosts. We loved the accommodation and the facilities were brilliant, there is literally nothing I can complain about because everything was just so nice and convenient. Nelmarie, thank you for your kind help and smile and chat. Oom Wollie, thank you for the nice chat and sharing about the animals. We would go back to Elephant Waterhole anytime and suggest it to anyone should they need a getaway. Thank you very much.
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Martin T - Nov 2019
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Dit was heeltemal te lekker.
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It was way too good.
Family (mother, father, children and grandchild) used the 3 rooms. Breathtaking with everything we could need. The owner Nelmarie is simply amazing. She goes out of her way and even booked our game drive on our behalf. We'll see you again soon.
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Willem D - Nov 2019
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Baie vriendelik ontvang en hul het geen moeite om enige iets vir jou te doen.
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Very friendly welcome and they have no trouble doing anything for you.
Was very pleasant and place was nice and clean, swimming pool was clear blue clean. The reception has wood, ice that you can purchase at a very reasonable price.
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Jacques B - Oct 2019
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Kan nie wag om weer te gaan.
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Can't wait to go again.
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time at Elephant Waterhole. Nelmare and Wollieare is an excellent hosts and hostess. The accommodation was excellent and nicely clean. The place is very well maintained. Roxy was a big treat for the kids. Can't wait until we have the opportunity to relax with you again.
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Baie dankie Jacques en familie, ons sien uit daarna om julle weer te verwelkom in ons stukkie paradys.
Carla D - Sep 2019
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Heerlik!
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Lovely!
What a neat and beautiful place! The place is equipped with everything once might need.
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Baie dankie Carla, en dankie vir julle kuiertjie. Hoop ons sien julle sommer gou weer.
Zandrie V - Aug 2019
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Dit was super lekker, sal weer gaan.
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It was super nice, will go again.
Thanks for the amazing time. Very nice, neat and safe. Thank you.
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Jurie B - Jul 2019
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Bosveld-atmosfeer. Puik.
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Bushveld atmosphere. Great.
We enjoyed the quiet Bushveld atmosphere, saw many animals.
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Madri V - Jul 2019
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Ongelooflik.
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Unbelievable.
Very nice and friendly people. Very calm.
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Adri M - Jun 2019
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
The road there is not good at all. You must drive a 4x2 vehicle to drive anywhere. There is not much for the older children to do. Can't walk at all barefoot or with pads, there are too many thorns. Place should definitely be shared as a group of people who know each other as everyone has to use the same kitchen. If you feel like doing nothing and just resting, this is definitely the place to go.
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Gerty J - Jun 2019
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Uitstekende blyplek
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Excellent place to stay
Nelmarie and Wollie are wonderful people. Will definitely go to them again. Rooms very nice and tidy, kitchen has everything you need. Wollie even lent bikes to our grandchildren, thank you Wollie.
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Annatjie W - Mar 2019
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Heerlik!
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Delicious!
Owner is very hospitable and the place is tidy.
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Leandra W - Mar 2019
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Friendly and pleasant people. Neat, nice and still and safe.
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Dankie Leandra, was lekker om julle te ontmoet en julle was ster gaste.
Tyrone L - Feb 2019
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Mooi, netjies, skoon en baie goeie diens.
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Nice, neat, clean and very good service.
I can really recommend the destination, great pool.
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Baie dankie Tyrone, dit was 'n groot plesier om julle hier te hê.
- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 148 people
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 11:00 - Address: 52 Fisant Avenue, Hammanskraal, Dinokeng, 0400, Gauteng
- All ages welcome