Ezingweni Safari Lodge en Day Bush Spa

Aangenaam.

Baie lekker gebly, dankie.

Wonderlik verby.

Kon nie vir 'n lekkerder naweek vra nie. Alles van die verwelkoming by die hek tot by die finale totsiens was net great! Die spa is amazing! Die kos is ongelooflik lekker! Die "boom en klip rit" was baie pret! Die kuiers en nuwe vriende uit die boonste rakke! Monica, Andries, Precious. Julle sien ons vir seker binnekort weer! Dankie!

Kuier was lekker.

Jammer vir die stort in die honeymoon suite wat so 'n pap straal is en die TV wat uitgehaal is. Verder was die diens en kos baie lekker gewees asook ons spa treatment.

Mooi.

Was vreeslik lekker. Die bad in die bosveld was 'n bederf. Goeie diens. Mooi uitsig. Sal weer gaan.

Average bush stay. Book another place in the area if you can.

We booked Ezingweni Kudubessie Cottage over the long weekend. Getting the keys for our place was very smooth however the direction signage on the entire property was terrible. They were often misplaced or washed out and it took all of us to find the place with a lot of difficulties. There is not a lot of human contact in terms of "reception" which would be fine if you didn't need any assistance but the place was full of problems. Monica kindly assisted us with emergency lights which, granted, we should have brought with us. Gas burner was offered on the second night. Overall, the price and the pictures felt like we were in for a great trip, however, we were very disappointed with the state in which the property was found. It's clear that this lodge was at its prime at some point and the pictures try to show that, but it is unfortunately not what we found when we got there. When we took a walkabout around the lodge grounds, we could see in how much of a derelict state it was in places. One of the lodges that we almost booked was in such a state as if no one has come near that structure in years - with almost a ghostly feel. We are presuming this but it looked like the management only cleans up the place before the guests' arrival while leaving it in an abandoned state the rest of the time. We understood that loadshedding is a challenge but at that price point, you expect the basic amenities to be functioning well at least. Most of the appliances in the place looked like they were a throw-away from someone else's house and not even in proper working condition. When we got to our cottage, the refrigerator felt like it was switched on literally 10 mins before our arrival. It was barely cold and as such most of our food was at risk of being spoiled. Thankfully by the next morning, the temperature in the fridge was slightly better, but still not what you expected. Similarly, the stovetop didn't want to start and eventually when it did, it took easily 20 mins just to mildly heat up. The oven on the inside was so incredibly dirty that you have to wonder if the property management even bothers to check these places until they have a booking. When it comes to the pool, it said we could ask beforehand for it to be heated up for extra charge only to be told the day before when we called in that they need at least 3 days to heat the pool. Nowhere in the property guide does it say anything about this. We were told that it was to do with loadshedding, which is understandable if only the property had alerted us to this when they sent the details seeing how loadshedding has been going on for months now even though we moved to stage 6 during the long weekend stay. One of the showers didn't work and was partly rusted around its nozzles and the cottage roof leaked in multiple places when it rained. The second day we ran out of water because apparently, a wedding party used up all the water. We have stayed in some of the strangest backpackers around the world and in countless self-catering lodges in SA. But, when you charge a price such as this with the promise of a well-functioning self-catering unit, you expect at least the basics to be right. This place barely lives up to that promise. Besides the pool - which wasn't of much use given the rain and chilly weather, if we wanted the same experience we had here, we'd have happily booked a bare-basic tented spot in another lodge or pitched our own tent in Pilanesberg camping spot. We are quite surprised with the positive reviews the place has received this year given our experience. As for all of the other activities, there is no game on the property, in fact, you barely even see or hear any birds most of the time which is rather strange. If you are interested in any activities except quad biking, they are all outside of the property. We booked a massage session which was nice even though the treatment took place inside a dark room as the spa area was flooded. We really don't think we'll ever make the mistake of booking this place again or even recommend it to anybody.

Puik plek, mense, diens! Wow!

Absoluut net 'n belewenis.

Beautiful bush surrounds but the rooms are looking dated.

The location in the bush is lovely with abundant peace & quiet. We went into the ablution block at the swimming pool - it hasn't been cleaned in years. We were unable to get basic utensils like a corkscrew. The Spa facilities were awesome and the massage was great. Thoroughly enjoyed the quad drive.

Baie baie lekker.

Sal beslis weer gebruik maak van Ezingweni.

Ontspannend.

Die ontvangs, diens en area is definitief uit die boonste rakke.

Amazing plekkie om te rus.

Personeel is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Kos is uitstekend. Ons was gelukkig om al die diere te sien op ons wildrit. Sal definitief weer gaan kuier.

Heerlike, rustige, genotvolle bosveldwegbreek waar jy veilig voel en goeie diens ontvang.

Gasvryheid, goeie diens, spa waar jy heerlik bederf word en die restaurant het die heerlikste kos. Die bosveldstilte gee rus vir vermoede stedelinge. Baie aktiwiteite vir die familie en jy kan nie anders om Ezingweni te geniet nie.

Was baie ontspannend en rustig.

Spa was ongelooflik. Stil en rustige atmosfeer.

It was a great experience.

Great service, all around although the pool heater wasn't working properly.

Lekker rustig en ontspanne.

Binne 2 uur se ry van Johannesburg maar is in die Bosveld. Geen TV by wooneenhede, wat baie lekker is. Dit het die kuier soveel meer besonders gemaak. Daar is wel TV by die restaurant as jy sou belangstel. Bestuur was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Besonderse dank aan Carter wat uit sy pad gegaan het om ons welkom te laat voel en vir die lekker etes wat hy voorsien het.

Die eenheid was oulik, ek voel die plek as 'n geheel het net so bietjie opknapping nodig in sekere areas. Daar kort ook welk aparte muurproppe wat 'n mens kan gebruik in die kamers.

Verder was die spa, mense plek baie lekker gewees, en ons het dit baie geniet.

Heerlik ontspan in the warm swembad en die natuur.

Die verblyf was 'n heerlike en ontspanne ervaring. Ons het die vryheid in die natuur geniet en kon die heuwels geniet met stap en fietsry. Die diere was bietjie skaars. Rugby kyk in die kroeg was baie lekker.

Staff went the extra mile, even though we were only there for 1 night.

Lovely, simple dinner, even though the menu was limited.

Wow dit was fantasties, almal wat daar werk is so vriendelik.

Die kos by die restaurant is heerlik. Dis so lekker dat mens nie wil huis toe gaan nie. Sal definitief weer gaan kuier. Kan Ezingweni aanbeveel. 'n Mens kan dit nie eintlik verduidelik nie, behalwe bespreek en gaan kyk vir jouself. Dankie aan almal by Ezingweni vir 'n bevange tyd.

Onbeskryflik mooi.

Bitter mooi, gasvriendelik, netjies, stil, alles net amazing.

Fantasties.

Great plek en nice mense.

Weg van die stadslawaai, heerlik ontspan en aktiwiteite geniet!

Ideaal vir ’n naweekwegbreek gewees saam met ons getroude kinders. Het die stilte waardeer, die plekkie se warm poel is 'n plus. Het wildrit en quadbikes baie geniet saam met Andries. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Het die spa ook geniet! Sal dit definitief weer besoek!

Beautiful views and lovely staff.

The Stamvrug 2 was a good accommodation decision for 2 people, with beautiful views. You don’t really need to leave the lodge for any activities, if you’re looking at doing more extreme things then sure, but they have activities that allow you to unwind and relax. The only issues we had were ants in the shower head and a lot of spiders behind the bed.

It was amazing and peaceful.

We had an awesome stay. Nice and peaceful and surroundings were so beautiful and accommodation was perfect for us. Only thing you need is more paths to go and walk in the bush and maybe put in some ceiling fans in the units.

Dit was baie rustig en lekker.

Daar kan dalk net 'n tafel by die braaiplek gebou word om dit wat jy nodig het by die braai neer te sit. Nou moet alles op die grond neergesit word. Die lig op die kombuisgedeelte is baie swak, kan nie regtig sien as jy iets probeer maak nie. Die oondjie kort 'n diens, want die knoppe draai al in die rondte. Dit is net voorstelle, verder was alles puik. Dankie.

Vreeslik flippen lekker.

Baie rustig, vinnige diens.

Overpriced, false advertising.

No TV as advertised for rugby fanatics. Missed the rugby. Very limited menu at restaurant. Food was delicious tough. Overpriced for what you get. Enjoyed quads and game drive, however waste of money as there is no game to be seen!

Kort na die grendeltyd en daar's was niks vir die tieners om te doen nie. Quads en paintball guns was in vir diens. Die gebied is ook baie droog.

Netjies verblyf en restaurant.

Netjiese plekkie vir in die natuur

Die wildsplaas het genoeg om jou besig te hou maar jy kan ook net rustig wees en die natuur geniet. Die eenhede is baie oulik uit gele. Die spa is asemrowend mooi en die terapeute weet wat hul doen. Die restaurant se kos is puik en hul mensies baie vriendelik. Ons het ons kuier terdee geniet en sou graag langer wou bly.

Fantasties vir net ontspan.

Stamvrug 2, sal dit definitief aanbeveel vir ontspanning, spabad op dek met uitsig oor bosveld, onbeskryfbaar. Oulikste braaiplekkie!

Great experience - highly recommended.

Very friendly staff - really appreciated.

Bosveld-paradys.

Baie mooi en rustige plek in die hartjie van die Bosveld. Baie vriendelike en behulpsame personeel. Het die naweek terdeë geniet!

Pragtige ligging, die uitsig was pragtig, maar swak diens. Ons kamer was nie netjies gemaak nie, handdoeke nie vervang nie, die yskas in die kamer het nie gewerk nie. Die restaurant was vuil, katte eet van borde af sodra jy opstaan. Die kos was nie goeie gehalte nie.

Ons kamer se uitsig was regtig mooi, maar dit is die enigste positiewe. Die persoon wat ons kos moes voorberei by die restaurant was nie baie beïndruk daarmee nie en ons het onwelkom gevoel. Die kos was swak en die restaurant is baie vuil, daar is katte wat van mense se bord af eet sodra jy opstaan. Ons kon sien dat iemand in die kamer was, want die skottelgoed was skoon, maar verder was niks gedoen nie. Handdoeke net so gelos en bed wat ek reggetrek het was nie netjies opgemaak nie. Vir die prys het ons baie meer verwag, darem 'n netjiese kamer en 'n yskas wat werk.

Fantasties.

Een van min plekke wat ek ervaar het waar verblyf en geriewe lyk soos op die webtuiste. Besprekings vir wildrit, verwarming van splash pool en spa sonder enige probleme. Monica baie behulpsaam. Diens in kroeg, by restaurant en met wildrit uitstekend. Het alles baie geniet. Sal definitief terugkeer. Natuurskoon op wildrit pragtig.

Glad nie tevrede met die prys vir wat 'n mens betaal nie.

Die pad is baie swak vir 'n kar, behalwe as mens 'n 4x4 het dan is dit oukei. Die braai-area baie klein en half ontoeganklik met die trappe wat glad nie volgens standaard gebou is nie. Mens breek amper mens se enkel om tot onder te kom in die donker. Die toeknyprooster is net 'n rooster, want hy's ook gebreek. Daar is 'n kennisgewing op: "Maak alle vure dood voor die perseel verlaat word". My vraag is: hoe moet ek hom doodblaas? Die braaihout is baie swak gehalte vir die prys, wat skaars 'n steak kan gaarmaak. Die skuifdeur na die woning se rails is nie meer daar nie. Mens baklei om die deur oop en toe te kry. Die borrelbad moet mens by die pomp gaan aansit en afsit, want die skakelaar werk nie meer op die bad self nie, so die kanse dat mens dalk 'n elektriese skok kan kry is groot en die overflow is missing. Daar is net 'n gat wat daar sit. As mens daai prys betaal verwag mens darem 'n air con, nie 'n klein fan wat soos 'n trekker klink as mens hom op-start nie, wat skaars koud maak.

Dit was absoluut amazing.

Dit was regtig vandat ons aangeland het absoluut fantasties. Goeie diens. Privaat en baie netjies en stylvol.

Lovely getaway.

My partner and I decided on a last minute getaway and came across this lovely lodge. Although very basic, it has everything you could need and is exactly what we wanted - quiet serenity away from people. Carter and Lennon at the restaurant and bar are absolutely fantastic hosts and ensured we were well taken care of. Although the menu is extremely limited, that being said, it is predominantly self catering, so limited menu options are understandable, the food is excellently prepared by Carter and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We are already planning our next 2 visits to the lodge - one with the kids and another without!

Baie vriendelik en rustig.

Die diens was puik en die staf was vriendelik.

Had a pleasant experience.

If they could make you feel welcome on arrival it would make a huge difference as we were lost in the bush! No hot water in outside tub so in winter not a good idea to bath ─ rather take a shower. Food and service at restaurant was really not worth the money.

Great spa massage area. Great location. Really had a great weekend,

It was just what the ladies needed.

A great weekend getaway place.

Security compromised by a lack of communication once in the resort. No cellphone network with all major providers.

Rustig.

Alles was in die haak, maar eerlik die "wildsrit" was uiters swak. Niks diere gesien nie en die hele rit was net heel ongemaklik. Glad nie die geld werd nie.

Rustig.

Baie lekker. Pryse van aktiwiteite net baie hoog.

One of the best places to go have some quality time with your loved ones.

The staff is very friendly, clean, very kind. Service is good. Actually everything is up to standard. 10/10.

Beautiful surroundings and lovely house.

The roads leading to the house was not quite suitable for a normal car - would recommend an SUV or something with a high clearance.

Baie lekker rustig.

Die naweek was baie lekker gewees. Heel rustig in die bos met baie goeie diens van die lodge. Sal dit aanbeveel aan ander mense.

Rustig.

Petting zoo het net 2 perdjies, 'n bok en 'n skaap. Eenhede goed toegerus, kan net kaste so nou en dan uitvee vir spinnerakke. Ontvangs-manspersoon baie behulpsaam. Spa personeel van Sondag 20ste April baie behulpsaam en vriendelik!

Fantasties - ons sal definitief terugkeer.

Ons het op Ezingweni Safari Lodge en Day Bush Spa besluit vir 'n wegbreeknaweek. Die professionele diens wat ons ontvang het by die lodge, sowel as die spa, was uit die boonste rakke! Dis 'n heerlike, bekostigbare, wegbreek wat ons vir al ons vriende aanbeveel.

Absoluut fantasties.

Sien sterre.

Rustig net te min om te doen.

Het geen uitsig gehad van ons dek af nie, die bome reg voor die kamer bedek enige view. Die petting zoo het net 2 ponies in gehad met 'n skaap en 1 boerbok, teleurstellend. Het net 2 kameelperde en 2 rooibokke te siene gekry. Die quad bikes was buite werking. Ek sal regtig aanbeveel dat daar meer vir gaste gegee word om te doen.