Fantastic overall experience – this place offers both adventure and relaxation. Highlights include: • Two game drives a day with the most passionate and fabulous guide, Christelle – you couldn’t wish for better. • A great team at the lodge, from the gardeners and housekeepers to the cooks and business operators. • Wonderful breakfast, lunch and diner, including accommodations for people with dietary restrictions. • A customized stay, whether you’re visiting with friends, colleagues, as a couple, or on your honeymoon. This lodge is very eco-friendly, and they are continuously working on expanding the guest experience. Due to strict park regulations, the pool is rather small, but it’s perfect for cooling down. Additionally, you’ll find indoor and outdoor showers in your lodge. Do bring a book or two—between game drives, the peaceful surroundings invite you to unwind. Hoedspruit Airport is relatively close by, making arrivals and departures convenient. The 3-4 planes that fly by in the early afternoon are hardly noticeable. Rooms are very clean, and taken care of twice a day when on safari. The lodge is well protected, felt very safe during day and night time. With stunning views of the riverbanks, you might see various animals pass by while dining or relaxing—making this a place to remember.

Leaving

Our journey through the safari was nothing short of fantastic, beginning with a thrilling encounter with a sleeping lion en route to the lodge. The adventure continued with more lion sightings as we departed. Our guide, Christelle, was the highlight of our trip. Her extensive knowledge and evident passion for wildlife truly enriched our safari, transforming it into a magical adventure. We experienced great extra drives, pursuing the echoes of roaring lions and observing the serene beauty of a lounging leopard. Fortune smiled upon us, allowing us to witness four different leopards, including a surprise visit from one during our sundowner drinks – a moment of sheer amazement especially for Christelle!!. The warmth and hospitality of Dave and Nikki made us feel like a part of the Nyala family. Their exceptional attention to detail in the dining experience, complemented by Shylet's service, elevated our stay. Our heartfelt thanks to the Nyala family for crafting such an unforgettable and unique safari experience.

Leaving

The property is beautiful. You don’t see a lot of other cars around which makes the game drives very special. We had some really amazing sightings (thanks Hannes!) including leopards, lions and a herd of buffalo moving to water whilst we waited for them in the watch tower with beers in hand. Thanks everyone for an amazing stay!

Nyala Safari Lodge was superb - the Guide, Christelle, was knowledgeable and attentive to her guests. The Managers, Dave and Nicki, were also amazing! It was a great way to spend a wedding anniversary.

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Loved the game drives with Christelle, the idyllic setting, the wildlife and the team who made us feel at home. It was a dream come true.

I really did like it, the food was exceptional, especially for a Safari Lodge. Also the rooms where big and quite comfortable. Only, you have to take into account, that it is in the middle of nature, so by night, there are loads of insects. For me though, the fact to be so remote in the bush was so relaxing.

The only thing I didn't like, that you have to pay extra for everything to drink, but you don't get information on the price. They just ask you "Do you want something to drink?" pack it and you don't even know that you have to pay for it. I'd have wished a bit more transparency on that point.

Our stay and safari experience at Nyala was absolutely amazing! The traditional rondavel was quite spacious, with all the amenities and tea, coffee and snacks included. Big and comfortable bed. The bathroom had an inside and outside showers, a bath, and two sinks. It was also sooo good to sit inside on comfy armchairs with a cup of coffee. The interior was just fantastic! The territory of the lodge is huge, with a cozy fireplace, terrace, swimming pool, and a stunning view on the pond. Every night we saw elephant herds coming to drink fresh water. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly, we even got upgraded to the rondavel with mosquito net as my wife was pregnant and afraid of mosquitoes. The food was beyond expectations, too! Every meal was like we were in a fancy restaurant, really fresh and delicious. The portions were so big we couldn’t eat everything. Safari with our guide Nicholle was absolutely amazing. She is a real animal pathfinder! We saw 4 out of big-5, as well as many birds, giraffes, hares and even tortoises! We will never forget how we were chasing buffalo family! It is also valuable that we were offered an extra safari every time there was info about nearby animals. We really appreciate the professionalism of Nicholle

We liked the experience so much, but we didn’t prepare enough cash in advance (only the small amount we left just in case and tolls), and for us it wasn’t enough to say thanks for the wonderful time we had

I had the best trip of my life staying here! The lodge is INCREDIBLE! We saw Giraffes and Elephants drinking from a water hole behind the lodge. Our guide Christelle is the best guide in the world! Shylet and Francina cooked for us and all the meals were delicious! I don't have words to say how happy I am to chose this lodge. The best choice I have made!

The view were great looking out onto the river. The total quietness with only the sound of nature was great. Nicolene the guide we really enjoyed her knowledge and friendliness. The staff we very friendly and helpful all the time and the meals were very tasteful and well prepare hats of for the ladies in the kitchen.

The only drawback that I have will be the fact that we had to leave our vehicle right outside the main gate of the the resort “30 minutes drive far” . We stayed at Nyala sands and just about 500m down the road lies Nyala lodge and their guests could bring their vehicles in, that was a little mind boggling. I might be wrong but they belong to the same owner.

There is really nothing not to like

Staff, housekeeping, cuisine beyond expectations, room furniture, location, guide, and whatever amazing thing nature has to offer you once there! We would recommend staying longer than you anticipate :-)