The early morning game drives were the best. Knowledgable ranger, a plethora of animals. We had ponchos and blankets in our vehicle. I love how the people in vehicles bond over this shared experience. The Boma supper, buffet meals and well planned couples massage are just some of the reasons we booked again.

Front reception staff could be more welcoming on arrival.

I think I can probably write a whole thesis of how great this place is. Had the best time there and was treated like a royalty without exaggeration. Everything is so well organised. Had amazing safari experience with super knowledgeable driver - definitely an experience I won’t forget. The place is so well maintained,close to nature- it’s like a retreat. The food was beyond amazing - everything was delicious and the staff was paying attention to the smallest details. We had to depart super early in the morning to catch a flight to Zimbabwe and the receptionist was so lovely to pack us breakfast for the road. The staff will go above and beyond to make you comfortable and make sure you have everything that you need. I’m amazed,I’ll definitely be coming back and for longer period . Perfection is not even doing justice to the place and the staff.

The overall condition of the property , facilities , roads and accommodation

Ablution facilities at dining area small and not kept clean - male toilets

Beautiful & tranquil location. The suite we stayed in was amazing. The breakfast and lunch offerings were delicious. The best part of my stay was the spa. The treatments were amazing and reasonably priced. We also enjoyed seeing some animals while driving the quad bikes.

The supper offering could have been better. The service during the first night was very slow, it seems as if they were short staffed. It rained during our stay and it was disappointing that they did not even have golf carts that could assist us moving from our suite to the dining lounge. So we had to walk in the rain and did not enjoy that experience.

The lodge was exactly as the pictures, the staff was exceptional. Special shout out to Salamina at reception for her warm welcome, Joseph and James at the bar and of course Job our ranger. Job was honestly very warm and knowledgeable of almost every animal and bird we came across, had to google a time or two and he was spot on! Will come back.

We paid all board which covered for all the meals on the days we were at the lodge, but we received a surprise R850 charge for the new year's eve dinner that was not even communicated to the residents. The was no written communication or announcement at reception, just a charge at reception. Poor management on that part as it left most guests disgruntled and helpless as the reception staff were only doing what they were told.

Beautiful private reserve with a lot of game. Room with great confort. Variety of food. Very nice kids area

No view from the room. Quality of service and communication between the staff could be improved. No real activities proposed for the kiddies - inside of the kids room needs to be re-think and refurbished

I had an absolutely wonderful experience.The property not only met my expectations but exceeded them in every way. The attention to detail, cleanliness, and overall ambiance were impeccable. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making my stay even more enjoyable. Every aspect, from the amenities to the location, was thoughtfully designed to ensure comfort and convenience. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a perfect getaway. I can’t wait to return.

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Friendly staff, amazing game drives, lovely food and a comfortable room. Loved the various animals that walk around the lodge area

I can’t find many faults but I feel the coffee offering in the room is very basic - really need decent coffee and perhaps a rusk or biscuit. The Curio shop is ridiculously expensive and it would be nice if they can sell some sweets, ice creams and chips for in-between snacking. A Bon fire would have been nice to enjoy after dinners

I´ve had the most amazing time at Mabula. It was my first safari experience and I couldn´t have chosen better. We drove from Joaneshburgo airport and were a bit worried about the road - it was a 2h super easy drive. Room was amazing - spacious, clean, well decorated. Food was delicious. Staff was super nice - our game driver was amazing and we´ve got to see Lions, Elephants, Rinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Chacals, Antilopes, etc. I would definately come back and recommend it.

The staff went above and beyond to create a welcoming and high-quality experience. The game driver I had, Colin, was wonderful; he showed great knowledge, tenacity, and expertise in finding the Big 5. He always made sure we were warm enough (with soft blankets) for the early morning drive, were hydrated with ice-cold water for the hot days, and the mid-drive hot chocolate (early drive) and wine or beer and snacks hit the spot. I couldn't highly recommend this holiday. Its expensive and far more than I would normally spend, but in 3 nights I had 6 game drives and saw lion cubs, male and female lions, buffalo, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs, hippopotamus, and much more! You can never be guaranteed what animals you will see, but Colin worked so well with the team of guides that we even saw elusive leopard tracks but not the animal itself. But I did not mind at all - as the tracking was such fun, so exciting.

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