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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 270A Tarentaal

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 47 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 270A Tarentaal
Cleanliness
3.6/5
Service
3.9/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Anton V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton V

Plek sal 100% wees as aandag aan detail gegee word.

Ons het hulle net gebruik om 1 aand te slaap omdat ons op 'n ander oord betrokke was. Klein probleme om op te let: Die toilet bly water mors. Die toiletpapierhouer is los. Die badkamerwasbak se kouekraan seel wil nie lekker werk nie. Die bad se prop is kleiner as die gat en water bly uitloop. Die bad se overflow is stukkend en is net 'n gat wat daar sit. Die DSTV het nie gewerk nie.

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Place will be 100% if attention to detail is given.

We only used them to sleep 1 night because we were involved in another resort. Small issues to note: The toilet keeps spilling water. The toilet paper holder is loose. The bathroom sink's cold faucet seal does not want to work well. The tub's plug is smaller than the hole and water continues to flow out. The bath's overflow is broken and is just a hole sitting there. The DSTV did not work.

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Ricus V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Ricus V
With spouse/partner

Ongemaklik en nie skoon nie.

Eenheid se kamers glad nie af gestof of skoon gemaak nie, slegs beddens was skoon oorgetrek. Bad/stort nie gewas nie en DSTV-dekodeerder en TV-kragpunte nerens te vind om dit aan te sit nie. Mansring op voor kas gelos voor ons vir 'n wildrit gegaan het, want die kluis werk nie. Ek het die eienaar laat weet ek gaan die ring kom haal na die tyd, en toe ek terugkom was dit weg.

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Uncomfortable and not clean.

Unit's rooms were not dusted or cleaned at all, only beds were cleanly covered. Bath/shower not washed and DSTV decoder and TV power points nowhere to be found to turn them on. Left men's ring in front of locker before we went for a game drive because the safe doesn't work. I let the owner know I was going to pick up the ring after the time, and when I returned it was gone.

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Joanna B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Joanna B
With spouse/partner

Mabalingwe self is 'n baie lekker plek, maar sal nie weer in die eenheid bly nie.

Plek was nie skoon nie. Yskas het vrydag glad nie gewerk nie. Perdebyneste in die dak besmet met spinnekoppe. Het Monique benader, geen terugvoering gekry. Na talle boodskappe het sy gesê bestuur is op pad. Was darem skooner toe ons Saterdagmiddag terugkeer. Maar nesse was steeds daar. Steeds nie 'n boodskap teruggekry van Monique af na ek haar gevra het is alles nou reg by ons eenheid nie.

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Mabalingwe itself is a very nice place, but would not stay in the unit again.

Place was not clean. Fridge didn't work at all on Friday. Horse wasp nests in the roof infested with spiders. Approached Monique, got no response. After numerous messages she said management was on its way. At least it was cleaner when we returned on Saturday afternoon. But nesses were still there. Still haven't received a message back from Monique after I asked her if everything is ok at our unit.

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Sunette M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sunette M
With spouse/partner

Ons het die naweek vreeslik geniet, sal vir seker weer teruggaan.

Ons verblyf was gemaklik, mooi boma en natuurskoon. Was sommer met ons aankoms gegroet deur bokke, olifante en vlakvarke.

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We really enjoyed the weekend, will definitely go back again.

Our stay was comfortable, beautiful boma and scenery. We were greeted upon our arrival by goats, elephants and warthogs.

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Johan W - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan W
On business

Mal oor Mabalingwe, nie oor die eenheid.

Ons het eenheid 265B gekry. Goeie goed: Die omgewing is pragtig en ons het lekker gekuier in die lapa. Uitdagings: Die beddegoed ruik nie goed nie. Kon nie gordyn by die bed toemaak nie, want die gordynkap is afgebreek en lê op die grond. Neem dalk jou eie braaitang en teelepels saam, want daar is nie.

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Love Mabalingwe, not the unit.

We got unit 265B. Good things: The surroundings are beautiful and we had a great time in the lapa. Challenges: The bedding does not smell good. Couldn't close the curtain on the bed because the curtain cap was broken off and lying on the ground. Maybe take your own barbecue tongs and teaspoons with you, because there aren't any.

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Marike M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marike M
With spouse/partner

Ons sal weer gaan.

Baie goeie ligging in die reservaat. Naby aan winkel en swembad. Kamer het 'n lekker braaiplek en vuurkuierplek. Dit was heerlik om op netjiese paaie te kon ry om wild te kyk. Mens kan sien die reservaat word mooi onderhou. Ongelukkig het die netheid bietjie teleurgestel en die linne het snaaks geruik. Ek hoop wanneer ons weer gaan, sal dit beter wees.

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We will go again.

Very good location in the reserve. Close to shop and swimming pool. Room has a nice braai place and fire place. It was wonderful to be able to drive on neat roads to see wildlife. One can see that the reserve is well maintained. Unfortunately the cleanliness was a bit disappointing and the linen smelled funny. I hope when we go again it will be better.

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George R - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
George R
Family with young children

Alles was fantasties soos altyd. Dankie julle.

Sien sterre.

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Everything was fantastic as always. Thank you guys.

See stars.

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Thompson J - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Thompson J
With spouse/partner

Dirty place.

This place is dirty and not maintained well. The owner must invest in the cleanliness of this place. It's a wreck.

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Modiba William L - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Modiba William L
With spouse/partner

No load shedding schedule.

The place is dated and needs upgrading.

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Mishack Thabang B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mishack Thabang B
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Nice and peaceful. Nice view.

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Janina P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Janina P
Family with young children

Ons het Mabalingwe Nature Reserve baie geniet en sal definitief weer teruggaan. Soveel om te sien en te doen.

Die eenheid is baie kleiner as wat dit vertoon op die foto's. Die kombuis kan doen met paar toevoegings. Die toilet het 'n reuk. Die huisie is oor die algemeen bietjie verwaarloos en kort bietjie opknappingswerk. Daar is 'n probleem met die elektrisiteit. Ons het 'n paar keer geskok as jy in die stort staan en aan die kraan vat. Hierdie het ons dag 2 aangemeld en alhoewel ons 7 dae gebly het, is die probleem nooit aangespreek nie.

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We really enjoyed Mabalingwe Nature Reserve and will definitely go back again. So much to see and do.

The unit is much smaller than it appears in the photos. The kitchen could do with a few additions. The toilet has a smell. The cottage is generally a little neglected and needs some renovation work. There is a problem with the electricity. We were shocked a few times when you stand in the shower and touch the faucet. We reported this on day 2 and even though we stayed 7 days the issue was never addressed.

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Geraldine G - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Geraldine G
With spouse/partner

Had an amazing weekend at Elephant Lodge.

The place was clean and had everything we needed. Had an amazing stay at Tarentaal.

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Surendra S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Surendra S

Very disappointed.

The unit was dirty. The toilet seat was in poor condition. The sheets were stained.

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Nandi C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nandi C
With spouse/partner

Vir ons was dit perfek. Heeldag in Mabalingwe rondgery, gaan eet by Vultures view en Kalahri Oasis gekuier.

Bad was net bietjie klein, maar kon ook shower. My man is net lank en shower is te kort vir hom. Nie regtig die kombuis gebruik nie, behalwe vir koffie maak. Maar dit is 'n baie lekker plek.

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For us it was perfect. Drove around Mabalingwe all day, ate at Vultures view and visited Kalahri Oasis.

Bath was just a bit small, but could also shower. My husband is only tall and shower is too short for him. Not really using the kitchen except for making coffee. But it is a very nice place.

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Jodene C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jodene C
Family with young children

Rustig, privaat en pragtig

Ons het nou al 'n hele paar keer in verskeie eenhede in Elephant Lodge gebly, maar hierdie eenheid staan uit bo die res. Daar is 'n meer, volle DStv-pakket, goeie beligting tydens beurtkrag en meer privaat waarvan ons hou. Ons sal beslis weer hier bly.

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Quiet, private and beautiful

We have stayed in various units in Elephant Lodge quite a few times now, but this unit stands out from the rest. There is a more, full DStv package, good lighting during load shedding and more privacy which we like. We will definitely stay here again.

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Alicia P - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Alicia P
With spouse/partner

Teleurstellend.

Dis die 3de keer wat ons plek bespreek by hul en elke keer is daar probleme met die badwater. Die eenheid was vuil en onnet. Daar was nie eers 'n besem of mop om self skoon te maak nie. Ons is bewus dat die eenheid privaat uitverhuur word, maar dit sit ongelukkig 'n slegte ervaring op Mabalingwe en voel nie ons kan dit aanbeveel nie. Ons het my ouma en oupa gestuur vir die wegbreek en is teleurgesteld dat 2 oumensies met dit moes sukkel.

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Disappointing.

This is the 3rd time we have booked a place with them and every time there are problems with the bath water. The unit was dirty and untidy. There wasn't even a broom or mop to clean yourself. We are aware that the unit is privately rented out, but unfortunately it leaves a bad experience on Mabalingwe and we do not feel we can recommend it. We sent my grandma and grandpa for the getaway and are disappointed that 2 old people had to struggle with it.

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Lezandra S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Lezandra S
With spouse/partner

Ons was baie vriendelik verwelkom by die hoofingang.

Die aanwysings na die chalet is baie maklik gewees en ons was verras met klomp wild op pad na ons chalet toe. Ongelukkig was ons bietjie teleurgesteld met die netheid van die plekkie, die badkamer kort verseker aandag en daar is muf op die teels en die bad is nie reg nie. Die toilet lek vreeslik en teen Saterdagaand was die vloer sopnat gewees. Ons badkamerlig het ook glad nie gewerk nie, ons het een van die skoonmakers die volgende dag daarvan vertel en sy het iemand gestuur om dit reg te kom maak, die eerste aand het ons uitgesien om te braai maar die rooster en braaier was vol nat as en papiere, ons moes dit eers self skoonmaak om vuur te kan maak. Mabalingwe self is 'n pragtige plek en ons het die wildsrit vreeslik geniet en sal verseker graag weer wil bespreek, maar die kamer kort rerig aandag en TLC. Dit sal wonderlik wees as hulle vir gaste 'n gasplaat opsie ook kan voorsien omrede daar ook loadsheddidng was sodat mens net 'n koppie koffie kan maak. Al die personeel was vreeslik vriendelik gewees en ons het baie welkom gevoel.

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We were very kindly welcomed at the main entrance.

The directions to the chalet were very easy and we were surprised with lots of game on the way to our chalet. Unfortunately, we were a little disappointed with the cleanliness of the place, the bathroom definitely needs attention and there is mold on the tiles and the bathtub is not right. The toilet was leaking terribly and by Saturday evening the floor was soaking wet. Our bathroom light also didn't work at all, we told one of the cleaners about it the next day and she sent someone to come and fix it, the first night we were looking forward to grilling but the grill and grill were full of wet ash and papers, we first had to clean them ourselves to be able to make a fire. Mabalingwe itself is a beautiful place and we thoroughly enjoyed the game drive and would certainly like to book again, but the room really needs attention and TLC. It would be great if they could also provide guests with a gas stove option because there was also loadshedding so you could just make a cup of coffee. All the staff were extremely friendly and we felt very welcome.

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Salomie V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salomie V
With spouse/partner

Naweek geniet, sal weer gaan. Mense wat skoonmaak, maak net bolangs skoon.

Baie wild gesien ongelukkig nie een van die groot 5 nie, Mabaligwe self 'n pragtige plek, personeel vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

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Enjoyed the weekend, will go again. People who clean only clean upstairs.

Lots of wildlife seen unfortunately not one of the big 5, Mabaligwe itself a beautiful place, staff friendly and helpful.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Power tripped due to geyser, als was under water after that.

Geyser tripped power, cleaner not coming to clean. Reported this then the lady said she would book us a game drive and told her we already booked and paid for 2. She would have given us the money back which didn't happen anyway.

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Sanet D - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet D
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Great weekend, will visit again.

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Monique J - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique J
Individual traveler

Waarde vir geld.

Kommunikasie was uitstekend en dit het die "incheck" prosedure seepglad laat verloop. Bestuurder was vriendelik en bereid om met enige iets te help. Braaigeriewe-boma was werklik 'n treffer aangesien ons die olifante kon sien terwyl ek gebraai het.

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Value for money.

Communication was excellent and it made the "check-in" procedure run smoothly. Manager was friendly and willing to help with anything. Braai facilities boma was a real hit as we could see the elephants while I was braaiing.

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Theo M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Theo M
With spouse/partner

Friendly staff and lots of animal to see.

See stars.

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Berendine R - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Berendine R
Family with young children

Vuil.

Die grasdak is vol spinnerakke, die badkamerlig werk nie, daar is 'n perdebynes by die voordeur, die 2 klein handdoekke is so uitgebleik en rafel uit nou moet mens daarmee stort in 'n donker badkamer en daar was 'n nes met rooimiere agter 'n stuk hout in die badkamer. Ek het my geld terugversoek, want ons het nie daar gebly nie, net ingecheck en uitgecheck, maar toe weer hou hulle R500. Glad nie goeie ervaring om 2 ure met 2 klein babatjies in die kar te reis en toe weer terug te reis en ons verloor R500 nie.

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Dirty.

The thatched roof is full of cobwebs, the bathroom light doesn't work, there's a wasps' nest by the front door, the 2 small towels are so bleached and frayed now you have to shower with them in a dark bathroom and there was a nest of red ants in the back. a piece of wood in the bathroom. I requested my money back because we didn't stay there, just checked in and checked out, but then again they kept R500. Not a good experience at all to travel 2 hours with 2 small babies in the car and then travel back again and we lose R500.

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Yull P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yull P
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker, en baie rustig.

Enigste negative dinge was die mense het lawaai harde musiek gespeel. Die badkamerlig het nie gewerk nie. Die bad was nie baie lekker nie, die stort se kop was gebreek en die water wat uitkom was vuil en die bad was los en het gesak (los getrek van muur). Die aircon het water gelek bo op die klein oondjie/ stofie. Verder as dit was dit baie lekker plekkie ek sal graag weer teruggaan as die reggemaak word. En Monique was baie vriendelik en het ons in die aand gehelp inkom, toe ons niks kon sien met die krag wat af was op die oord. Het ons haar geskakel en sy was baie behulpsaam. Die staff op die oord en bediende was ook vreeslik vriendelik. Ons het baie tuis gevoel.

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Very nice, and very peaceful.

Only negative things were the people playing loud loud music. The bathroom light did not work. The bath was not very nice, the shower head was broken and the water that came out was dirty and the bath was loose and sagged (pulled loose from wall). The aircon leaked water on top of the small oven/stove. Other than that it was a very nice place I would love to go back again if it is fixed. And Monique was very friendly and helped us get in in the evening, when we couldn't see anything with the power that was off at the resort. We called her and she was very helpful. The staff at the resort and attendants were also extremely friendly. We felt very much at home.

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Ilze A - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze A
With spouse/partner

Uitstekend!

Die olifante het tussen my en my man deur gestap, terwyl ons gebraai het, en dit was 'n groot belewenis! Elke oggend en elke aand het die bokke, tarentale, vlakvarke, en patryse sommer in die chalet kom kuier. Ek sal weer en weer soontoe gaan. Weereens uitstekend!

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Outstanding!

The elephants walked between me and my husband, while we were grilling, and it was a great experience! Every morning and every evening the goats, guinea fowl, warthogs and partridges came to visit the chalet. I will go there again and again. Excellent again!

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Doreen V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doreen V
With spouse/partner

Rustig. Netjies. Skoon. Ten volle toegerus. Lekker gerus

Rustig. Netjies. Skoon. Ten volle toegerus. Lekker gerus

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Restful. Tidy. Clean. Fully equipped. Have fun

Restful. Tidy. Clean. Fully equipped. Have fun

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Jon W - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jon W
With spouse/partner

Maintenance required.

When we arrived the floor was wet due to load shedding, the fridge had melted. One of the two single beds were damaged, the spring was old and it stuck into your back when you sleep on it. The shower leaked into the outside basin which has a electric plug point underneath it. I am surprised that no one has been electrocuted yet while taking a shower.

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Anja M - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anja M
With spouse/partner

Rus vir die siel.

Weg van die stad, rustig en so baie wild om te sien. Die plekkie sien ons gou weer.

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Rest for the soul.

Away from the city, peaceful and so much wildlife to see. We will see the place again soon.

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Natasja M - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Natasja M
With spouse/partner

Vuil. Hartseer. Nee.

Die kamer lyk of daar maande laas iemand was. Daar was ten minste 6 dooie vlieë in die bed. Die bad en toilet was vol dooie goggas. Als is vol stof en vuil. Dis grillerig. Die badkamer se water is swart gewees. Daar het niemand skoongemaak voor dat ons kom bly het nie. Ons het half 3 die middag ingekom. Die skoonmaakmense het eers die volgende dag 'n poging aangewend. Die yskas het geen rakke in nie. Die matrasse is deur geslaap, mens voel die yster deur die matrasse. Die bankie en stoep buite is regtig vuil. Jy is te bang om te sit want iets gaan jou klits op die boud, wens daar was 'n besem of iets in die kamer sodat ons dam self kon regmaak. Ons sal glad nie aanbeveel dat enige persoon in hierdie plek moet bly nie. Verstaan dis goedkoper verblyf, maar mens verwag dam dat dit sou skoon wees.

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Dirty. Heart broken. No.

The room looks as if no one has been there in months. There were at least 6 dead flies in the bed. The bath and toilet were full of dead bugs. Als is full of dust and dirt. It's creepy. The bathroom's water was black. No one cleaned before we came to stay. We came in at half past 3 in the afternoon. The cleaning people didn't make an effort until the next day. The fridge has no shelves in it. The mattresses have been slept through, you can feel the iron through the mattresses. The bench and porch outside are really dirty. You are too scared to sit because something is going to whip you on the butt, wish there was a broom or something in the room so we could fix the pond ourselves. We would not recommend any person to stay in this place at all. Understand that it's cheaper accommodation, but you expect it to be clean.

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Kevin K - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Kevin K
With spouse/partner

Nice bush getaway.

The unit was neat and has most things needed for a self catering unit. The atmosphere on the veranda and in the braai boma are very nice and there is plenty of game that walks through the area. The only negative of the boma is that it's very close to that of your neighboring unit. Overall if what you are looking for is a basic bush getaway for a weekend this unit works well.

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Elzaan S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Elzaan S
With friends

Goeie konsep, kort verbetering van verblyftariewe.

Dit was 'n aangename ervaring met pragtige omgewing. Vermaak was goed. Die volgende moet reggestel word: mikrogolf se glasbord was weg, bad se dreineringsgaatjie se doppie is af, kragprop by beddens werk nie, bedrading is onprakties, krag trip wanneer meer as een toestel gebruik word, yskas seël nie mooi nie. Spyskaart by restaurant is beperk en kort meer verskeidenheid. Vir seker dat daar voorraad is vir dit wat op die spyskaart is.

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Good concept, short improvement of accommodation rates.

It was a pleasant experience with beautiful surroundings. Entertainment was good. The following needs to be fixed: microwave's glass plate was gone, bathtub's drain hole cap is off, power plug by beds not working, wiring is impractical, power trips when more than one appliance is used, fridge doesn't seal well. Menu at restaurant is limited and lacks more variety. For sure that there is stock for what is on the menu.

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Jessica F - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jessica F
With spouse/partner

Lovely unit and great location inside the Mabalingwe Reserve.

Improvements: No vegetable drawer in the fridge (storage of groceries challenging). No corkscrew or wine glasses.

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Hercules T - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hercules T
With friends

Here you can clear your mind, relax and forget about stress.

Cutlery not enough. 1 teaspoon. No braai tongs. Rest was super.

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Jannie D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jannie D
With spouse/partner

Lekker bosveld met al die geriewe naby jou.

Wooneenheid kort aandag soos yskas, mikrogolf, muurprop en kooktoerusting, geiser te warm, ens.

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Nice bushveld with all the amenities near you.

The unit needs some attention, like the fridge, microwave, plug and cooking equipment, geyser too hot, etc.

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Leroux S - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leroux S
With spouse/partner

Lekker osveld gevoel.

Die plekkies is netjies, maar kort bietjie onderhoud. Braaigeriewe is baie lekker en privaat en beligting is meer as genoeg. Die toonbank waar mens moet koffie maak en mikrogolf area is baie beknop en te hoog vir kort mense. Bo en behalwe dit, is dit baie oulik en ek sal weer daar bly. Hoop hulle doen bietjie onderhoud binnekort.

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Nice oxveld feeling.

The places are neat, but need a little maintenance. Braai facilities are very nice and private and lighting is more than enough. The counter where you have to make coffee and microwave area is very cramped and too high for short people. On top of that, it is very cute and I would stay there again. Hope they do some maintenance soon.

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Zahrah B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Zahrah B
Family with young children

Well equipped unit with DStv which is always a plus.

Had a wonderful stay in unit 170a. Would definitely recommend and book it again, should the opportunity arise. Neat, charming unit, well equipped with DStv included for times when you are exhausted from the beautiful outdoors.

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Marileen N - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marileen N
With spouse/partner

Lekker plekkie vir 'n naweek.

Ons het lekker gebly by Tarentaal. Ons het die plek maklik gekry, en dis baie gerieflik naby aan die swembad ens. Die plekkie is mooi skoon en beddegoed 'crisp-white'. Dit is voldoende vir 'n naweek, maar sou dalk bietjie knap wees as jy langer wou bly. Baie min bêreplek vir kos en geen spasie vir kosvoorbereiding buiten 'n eettafel buite nie. Met n bietjie TLC sal dit beslis waarde vir geld kan wees vir 'n kort wegbreek.

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Nice place for a weekend.

We had a nice stay at Tarentaal. We found the place easily, and it's very conveniently close to the pool etc. The place is nice and clean and the bedding 'crisp-white'. It's adequate for a weekend, but might be a bit fancy if you wanted to stay longer. Very little storage space for food and no space for food preparation other than an outside dining table. With a little TLC it could definitely be value for money for a short getaway.

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Braam S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Braam S
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker!

Baie lekker gebly en naby als. Sal weer teruggaan, miskien net bietjie duur vir wat mens kry.

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Very nice!

Very nice stay and close to everything. Will go back again, maybe just a bit expensive for what you get.

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

Great.

Uitstekende diens, beautiful plek en perfekte wegkomsrusarea.

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Great.

Outstanding service, beautiful place and perfect getaway.

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Jeanine M - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jeanine M
With spouse/partner

Ons het nie gekry waarvoor ons betaal het nie.

Die dame wat die besprekings doen het ons nie beïndruk nie. Ek dink nie sy weet regtig wat daar aangaan nie. Sy het nie geweet hoe om aan ons te verduidelik hoe om daar uit te kom nie. Sy het ons in 'n ander huis gesit, nie Tarentaal nie. By die eerste eenheid was daar net 1 handdoek en geen toiletpapier nie. Tweede eenheid het een groot en een klein handdoek gehad, ons is 2 volwassenes. Ons het haar gevra waar ons braaiplek is, want Tarentaal is basies op jou stoep. Ons moes 'n paar meter in die bosse inloop om ons lapa te kry. Sy sê dat Tarentaal blykbaar water probleme het. Die dag wat ons moes vertrek stuur sy vir my Tarentaal se kode om die sleutel te kry. Ek het daar verby gery en daar het mense op die stoep gesit. Dis regtig jammer oor ons ervaring, want die plek is regtig baie mooi. Ek dink hulle moet eerder 'n bekwame persoon aanstel om die besprekings te hanteer.

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We did not get what we paid for.

The lady who does the bookings did not impress us. I don't think she really knows what's going on. She didn't know how to explain to us how to get there. She put us in another house, not Tarentaal. At the first unit there was only 1 towel and no toilet paper. Second unit had a big and a small towel, we are 2 adults. We asked her where we could braai because Tarentaal is basically on your veranda. We had to walk a few meters into the bush to get to our lapa. She says that Tarentaal apparently has water problems. The day we had to leave, she sent me Tarentaal's code to get the key. I drove past it and people sat on the veranda. It's a real pity about our experience, because the place is really beautiful. I think they should rather appoint a competent person to handle the booking.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 270A Tarentaal 's response

Goeie dag Jeanine

Ek hoop dit gaan goed met jou.
Ek is jammer dat julle nie julle besoek by ons geniet het nie.
In verband met die aanwysings, stuur ek vir al my kliente 'n WhatsApp location wat altyd effektief werk, soos wat ek vir julle gestuur het. Die adres van Mabalingwe Natuur Reservaat is ook beskikbaar op die bespreking platvorm en asook op Mabalingwe Natuur Reservaat se webtuiste. Julle het dus verdwaal en dit is onmoontlik om vir iemand aanwysings te gee indien nie ek of jy self geweet het waar julle was nie. My kollega het dus vir julle gevra om vir ons n location te stuur van waar julle was, om ons instaat te stel om vir julle aanwysings te gee van julle location af tot by Mabalingwe Natuur reservaat. Hy het julle dus baie deuglike aanwysings deurgegee, en julle was binne 30 min by julle eenheid.

Ek moes julle dringend in n ander eenheid van ons inskuif, weens die olifant alweer pype uitgeruk het, en die water dus bruin was en ek nie julle in die eenheid wou laat ingaan waar die eenheid se water bruin was nie.

Die boma van die eenheid Tarentaal is plus minus 5 meter van die eenheid af, ongelukkig het julle in die donker by die eenhede aangekom en die eenheid waarin ek julle toe in geakkomodeer het se Boma is bietjie verder in die bos in langs die vlei, om n bosatmosfeer vir ons kliente te skep.


Jammer vir die ongerief.
Baie dankie
Monique Leigh

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 270A Tarentaal
Mareli S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Mareli S
With spouse/partner

Gerieflik vir oornag akkommodasie, maar baie onprakties vir 'n selfsorgeenheid.

Die eenheid is netjies en skoon, maar ons sal dit nie aanbeveel as 'n selfsorg-eenheid nie. Daar is nie sprake van 'n kombuis nie, met geen werksoppervlakte om kos voor te berei nie. Die yskas is piepklein en die tweeplaatstoof en opwaswasbak is buite die eenheid. Kuier by die boma was baie onaangenaam a.g.v. 'n riool reuk wat in die lug gehang het, moontlik oor die stroompie wat voor die eenheid verby loop. Die eenheid is gerieflik naby die aktiwiteite-area geleë en ons het maar meeste van ons tyd daar spandeer oor die redes vroeër genoem.

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Comfortable for overnight accommodation, but very impractical for a self-catering unit.

The unit is neat and clean, but we would not recommend it as a self-catering unit. There is no question of a kitchen, with no work surface to prepare food. The fridge is tiny and the two plate stove and sink are outside the unit. Visiting the boma was very unpleasant because a sewer smell hung in the air, possibly over the stream that runs past the unit. The unit is conveniently located near the activities area and we spent most of our time there for the reasons mentioned earlier.

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Elmarie S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Elmarie S
With spouse/partner

Mabalingwe-omgewing is pragtig. Elephant Lodge Unit 170 Tarentaal het dringend aandag nodig.

Die voordeur slot/handvatsel is stukkend. Die toiletsitplek is besig om te verweer. Hierdie is "kleinighede". Buite is die "french-drain" inmekaargesak en lê heeltemal oop. Buiten dat die reuk aaklig is en dit byna by die braai-boma en kombuisie is, waar 'n mens kosmaak en eet is dit werklik onveilig en onhigiënis. Die plaveilsel reg by die trappie na braai het ingesak, my man het in die donker daar geval en sy voet verstuit. Donker omdat al die buiteligte na en by die braaiplek stukkend is - een lê op die grond en die ander werk nie. Binne was geen verslag of voorraadvorms nie.

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Mabalingwe area is beautiful. Elephant Lodge Unit 170 Tarentaal needs urgent attention.

The front door lock/handle is broken. The toilet seat is weathering. These are "trifles". Outside, the "french drain" has collapsed and is completely open. Apart from the fact that the smell is horrible and it is almost at the braai-boma and kitchen, where one cooks and eats it is really unsafe and unhygienic. The pavement right by the steps to the barbecue caved in, my husband fell there in the dark and sprained his foot. Dark because all the outside lights to and from the braai area are broken - one is on the ground and the other is not working. Inside were no report or inventory forms.

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Goeie dag Elmarie

Ek is vreeslik jammer vir julle gevoel en ervaring oor verskeie aspekte. Ek was nie bewus van die French-drain wat inmekaar gesak het nie, ek het dit dadelik gerapporteerd en daar is werk gemaak daarvan. Ons het 24/7 'n bestuurspan wat bereidwillig is om enige gaste tevrede te stel, indien daar moonlike probleme mag opduik bv n buiteling wat geblaas het, indien dit dan gerapporteer was. Ek is bewust dat die Olifante oor daardie tydperk in die omtrek was van ons eenhede, en dit kon moontlik die oorsaak gewees het vir die ligte wat op die grond was, weens die olifante soms skade kan aanrig. Ons sit ongelukkig nie n voorraadvorm in die eenheden nie, weens ons bewus is dat dit menselik is om perongeluk n bord of glas te breek, en dus vertrou ons die gas om moontlik skade wat deur gas gedoen is aan ons te rapporteer en dus sal ons dit vervang. Daarom vra ons ook geen breekskade deposito nie, weens ons op die gas se lojaliteit staat maak.
Weereens is ek jammer vir die ongerief wat julle ervaar het.
Baie dankie

Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 270A Tarentaal
Herman R - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman R
With spouse/partner

Dit was ongelooflik. Die eenheid en braaiboma is uitstekend. Sal beslis terug wees.

Die eenheid was in uitmuntende toestand, netjies, en die boma ideaal vir braaityd. Ook die diere interaksie baie geniet.

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It was incredible. The unit and braai boma are excellent. Will definitely be back.

The unit was in excellent condition, tidy, and the boma ideal for braai time. Also really enjoyed the animal interaction.

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Tinus V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tinus V
Family with young children

Lekker.

Was ongelukkig oor die yskas. Hy het eers als gevries en toe weer ontvries. Ek moes die helfte van my vleis en vrugte weggooi.

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Nice.

Was unfortunately about the fridge. He first froze and then unfroze again. I had to throw away half of my meat and fruit.

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Cheyne G - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cheyne G
With spouse/partner

'n Baie lekker naweek weg gewees in 'n besonderse goeie en mooi plek.

Ek en my meisie het die naweek weggegaan en in Elephant Lodge by Mabalingwe oorgeslaap en verloof geraak. Dit is 'n uitstekende plek en sal dit aanbeveel vir enige iemand wat wil wegbreek van die stad af.

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A very nice weekend away in a particularly good and beautiful place.

My girlfriend and I went away at the weekend and stayed in Elephant Lodge at Mabalingwe and got engaged. This is an excellent place and would recommend it to anyone looking to get away from the city.

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Wollie P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wollie P
Family with young children

Baie oulik.

Net baie warm. Dakwaaiers nie voldoende vir die hitte.

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Very cute.

Just very hot. Ceiling fans not sufficient for the heat.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
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