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Grootfontein Nature Reserve

22 reviews
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4.2 out of 5from 22 reviews for Grootfontein Nature Reserve
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
4.0/5
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Chiu M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Chiu M
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

We really enjoyed our stay and the place is very beautiful and quiet. It's good to refresh and restart.

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Sophia C - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sophia C
With friends

Ons het ons paar dae by Grootfontein Nature Reserve vreeslik geniet.

Aloe is goed toegerus met alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Al die verskriklike kuierplekkies in en om die huis is so gesellig en daar was heerlike paadjies om te gaan stap. Vriendelike en behulpsame diens. Die beste was dat ons hond dit saam met ons kon geniet.

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We really enjoyed our few days at Grootfontein Nature Reserve.

Aloe is well equipped with everything we needed. All the terrible places to hang out in and around the house are so cozy and there were lovely paths to go for a walk. Friendly and helpful service. The best part was that our dog could enjoy it with us.

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Sophia en haar mense (en great hondjie!) sal altyd weer welkom wees op ons mooi Bosveldplaas. Vriendelik, bedagsaam en lief vir die natuur. Ons tipe mense.

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Lisa F - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa F
Family with teenagers

Great scenery, awesome for the dogs too.

We will be back with the whole family this time.

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Lisa en haar familie sal altyd welkom wees op Grootfontein. Vriendelik, bedagsaam, natuur mense!

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Helouise F - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helouise F
With spouse/partner

Uitstekende diens. Beeldskoon. Wonderlike tyd om te rus.

Wonderlike wegbreek uit die stad. Rus en vrede en die absolute natuurskoon!

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Excellent service. Beautiful. Wonderful time to rest.

Wonderful escape from the city. Rest and peace and the absolute beauty!

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Helouise and her friends and family will always be welcomed back on Grootfontein. Nature lovers, considerate and fun.

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Christo V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo V
With spouse/partner

Besonderse ligging, plek om rustig die natuur te geniet.

Die oopplan werk goed om heerlik te ontspan en die bosveldomgewing te ervaar. Goeie diens gekry, personeel baie huplvaardig toe ons 'n probleem gehad het.

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Special location, place to quietly enjoy nature.

The open plan works well to relax and experience the woodland environment. Received good service, staff very helpful when we had a problem.

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Christo en sy mense sal altyd weer welkom wees op ons mooi Bosveldplaas. Vriendelik, bedagsaam en lief vir die natuur. Ons tipe mense.

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Paul J - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul J
With spouse/partner

Pure paradise in pure bushveld.

Aloe Lodge at Grootfontein was a pure pleasure in the finest nature. The lodge was everything we hoped for and even more. Words and photos cannot describe the real feeling and beauty that Grootfontein offers. Off the grid glamping. A great team makes this a memorable experience. Go for a walk or if you have a strong capable 4x4, go to the picnic spot or 'Great wall of Tjaaina'. The LED lights around and private infinity pool is pure luxury. Just go and find out for yourself!

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Grootfontein Nature Reserve 's response

Dear Paul, we are so glad you had a great getaway together. We loved your memories captured in the video you made. I think you both need to stay at Mokwepa next time, a night on the house is in order if you contact me. I'll make sure you have a lovely weekend away in the mountains. Kindest regards to you both, Perri and Jan from Grootfontein.

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Chantell S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantell S
With friends

Amazing, alles moeite werd.

Troeteldiervriendelik, rustig, vriendelik en ongelooflik netjies.

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Amazing, all worth it.

Pet friendly, quiet, friendly and incredibly tidy.

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Dewald C - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dewald C
With spouse/partner

Really and truelly a hidden gem.

One of the best places I have been. Nice and private. One with nature. And the hospitality was amazing and welcoming. Thank you Perry and Jan for everything see you soon.

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Dear Dewald, thank you for your lovely words and for visiting us. When you want to book again, please contact me directly for a night on us. Kindest regards, Perri, Jan and the staff at Grootfontein.

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Enrica G - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Enrica G
With friends

'n Wonderlike, rustige omgewing tussen die berge. Kos vir die siel!

Goed toegerus vir 'n wegbreek. Personeel is baie vriendelik. Sal beslis weer bespreek.

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A wonderful, peaceful environment between mountains. Food for the soul!

Well-equipped for a getaway. Staff are very friendly. Will definitely book again.

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Lorissa F - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorissa F

Beeldskone bergland. Regte boswegbreek.

Slaapplek is gerieflik maar tog oop genoeg om die natuur te beleef. Kombuisgeriewe was voldoende met gasyskas-vrieskas. Mense is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Picturesque mountain country. Real forest getaway.

Sleeping accommodation is comfortable yet open enough to experience nature. Kitchen facilities were adequate with gas cooker-freezer. People are very friendly and helpful.

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Bettie J - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Bettie J
With spouse/partner

Rustig en baie stil.

Bietjie teleurgesteld in die toegangsroete.

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Peaceful and very quiet.

A little disappointed in the access route.

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Being a nature reserve we had to do a lot of work to deal with the enormous amounts of rain we experienced in January and February and still keep our roads open, but open they were as well as safe, just too much rain. Really sorry about that!

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Roy B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roy B
With spouse/partner

Awesome

I almost don't want to recommend this place, I want it to stay a hidden gem for us to enjoy. It is perfect, off the grid basic, very clean, a beautiful location ,well maintained, friendly. The team created a paradise.

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Gerhard G - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerhard G
Individual traveler

Heerlik gewees.

Sien sterre.

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Great stay.

See rating.

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Michelle S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Michelle S
Family with teenagers

Rustig en ontspannend.

Die opset van Aloe Lodge is briljant vir 'n kamp-ervaring. Dit kort egter bietjie aandag/onderhoud. Dit is ook baie jammer dat die 2 ander lodges so na aan mekaar is, ons bosveldrustigheid was heel naweek erg versteur deur mense in Giant Rock wat harde musiek gespeel het en baie luidrugtig was.

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Peaceful and relaxing.

The setting of Aloe Lodge is brilliant for a camping experience. However, it needs some attention/maintenance. It is also very unfortunate that the 2 other lodges are so close to each other, our woodland tranquility was severely disturbed all weekend by people in Giant Rock who played loud music and were very noisy.

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Hi Michelle

I'm so sorry about the music! It's very unusual considering we don't have electricity! I guess some people will always find a way around it.

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Helen H - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helen H
Family with teenagers

Far from the maddening crowd. Beautifully located equipped and serviced.

A beautiful place to unwind and listen to the Bushveld. The Aloe Lodge unit is the perfect getaway. Everything we needed was there and Lena and Jailo were wonderful in attending to our needs.

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Willem O - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Willem O
With spouse/partner

Die plek het baie werk nodig.

As die bestuur die plek in stand hou sal dit beslis 'n baie lekker plek wees.

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The place needs a lot of work.

If the management maintains the place it will definitely be a very nice place.

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Brenda C - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brenda C
With spouse/partner

Onvergeetlik mooi en rustig.

Wat 'n wonderlike plek om jou siel te kan laat rus! Uitleg van die Aloe Lodge is pragtig en die uitsig van elke kamer is 'n belewenis. Die personeel was vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Net 'n voorstel: die ligte in die kamers werk nie en die sonsambreel was stukkend. Verder geen klagtes nie. Ek sal oor en oor teruggaan. Dankie Kerry en span.

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Unforgettably beautiful and peaceful.

What a wonderful place to rest your soul! The layout of the Aloe Lodge is beautiful and the view from every room is an experience. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Just a suggestion: the lights in the rooms don't work and the parasol was broken. Other than that, no complaints. I will go back again and again. Thanks Kerry and team.

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Tshwene M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Tshwene M
With spouse/partner

Makes camping easy.

We enjoyed each second we spent there. It was even fantastic when it started raining. There is a cooling pool on a doorstep which my wife loved.

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Monique B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique B
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker wegbreek!

Baie lekker plekkie om net weg te breek. Stil, veilig, alhoewel primitief, tog gerieflik.

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Very nice getaway!

Very nice place to break away. Quiet, safe, primitive but convenient.

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Yolande F - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
0/5
Service
0/5
Location
0/5
Safety
0/5
Value for money
0/5
Yolande F
With spouse/partner

Sal nie weer teruggaan nie.

Geen wild gesien soos geadverteer nie. Geboek vir 2 aande, net een gebly. Wind was so sterk, waai vlappe in kamer laat jy nie kan slaap nie. Kan dit ook nie vas maak nie. Foto's skep ook nie 'n goeie indruk nie. Geen rivier soos op foto's nie. Was ontvang deur vrou wat skaars kan Engels praat. Patrick was baie aangenaam. Was moelik sonder krag en warm water.

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Will not go back again.

No wildlife seen as advertised. Booked for 2 nights, only stayed one. Wind was so strong, blowing flaps in room makes you unable to sleep. Can't fix it either. Photos do not create a good impression either. No river like in pictures. Was received by woman who can barely speak English. Patrick was very pleasant. Washing was difficult without power and hot water.

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Sihle N - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sihle N
With spouse/partner

Loved the camping feeling and no electricity or cellphone signal, completely secluded high up in the mountains! Amazing

Very beautiful and different place. Very relaxing! Worth it if you love the outdoors.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner
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  • Capacity: 120 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: Grootfontein Private Nature Reserve, Makoppa Road, Thabazimbi, 0380, Limpopo
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