Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is also provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Breakfast is available, and guests have enjoyed it. Specific serving hours are not provided.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of ZAR 3000.00 per person for a roundtrip. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The lodge is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of the Garden Route Game Reserve and House of Aloes. It is approximately 3.5 miles from The NG Church and 7.7 miles from Gourits River Bridge.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor swimming pools available, with access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. One of the pools is designated for children.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Garden Route Game Lodge

Average nightly price at Garden Route Game Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$468
February	US$547
March	US$467
April	US$551
May	US$335
June	US$277
July	US$390
August	US$409
September	US$411
October	US$502
November	US$514
December	US$469

What guests think

At Garden Route Game Lodge, travellers consistently praise the memorable, guide-led game drives and warm, attentive staff, all set in a scenic, family-friendly reserve reachable by car from Cape Town, making it an appealing introduction to South African wildlife experiences.

Facilities include attractive pool areas, a bar, and a spa, with some guests noting they could keep using amenities after checkout. Rooms range from chalets to family suites and are often described as spacious and comfortable, with views. Food is widely praised for quality and variety, though a few found some dishes heavy or underwhelming. Several reviews caution the reserve feels managed and smaller, with fenced sections and limited species; expect a comfortable, well-run stay with engaging wildlife viewing rather than a fully wild safari.

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Facilities

Attractive pool areas and an on-site bar are praised; a spa is available, and some guests could keep using facilities after checkout. Guided game drives are a core offering and frequently highlighted.

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Bruno

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent établissement avec un accueil dès la sortie de voiture pour apporter les bagages en chambre dans la seconde. Tout le personnel est aux petits soins et souriant. Pour les safaris la guide Robyn est parfaite dans ses explications et très drôle. Petit bémol : au restaurant les plats sont recherchés mais un peu lourds. Bonne note : on peut rester profiter de la piscine et de toutes les installations après le Check out.

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Tim

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great facility. Looks exactly like the photos. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 safaris that we went on were exceptionally good. The jeep driver/guide was knowledgeable & explained everything that he was asked & more. Couldn’t fault him. Would definitely recommend

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Wayne

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious and comfortable rooms, great pool area and restaurant. Game drives were amazing

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Tracie

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Garden Route Game Lodge offers an excellent, affordable, comfortable and relaxing stay with 2 daily games drives through their expansive game reserve where you get an up close and personal viewing of the various game animals. Your knowledgeable driver will tailor your drives to your preferences where possible. The entire staff are friendly and go above the usual standard of service to ensure you have a great stay. Tip - book Spa services early if you want to partake. Food & beverage is excellent. I recommend a minimum 2 nights, but preferably 3 nights to fully enjoy the facilities and 6 drives and appreciate the amazing animals more than once.

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Katharina

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super Kurzsafari in der Nähe von Kapstadt, ca. 4,5 Stunden Entfernung. Alles super organisiert. Die Premium Lodges sind traumhaft, neu und gepflegt. Zwei Fahrten inklusive. Tolle Fahrer, die vieles erklären. Wir haben Elefanten, Löwen, Nasshörner, Zebras, Springböcke und Nilpferde gesehen. Essen war ebenfalls top. Das Reservat ist nicht so groß aber dennoch sehr schön. Die Anzahl der Tiere dementsprechend überschaubar. Uns reichte es. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis.

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Josh

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.

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Angele

3 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful experience at this gaming lodge, stay included 2 safaries a day.

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stuart

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list

10

Dr. Wulf

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr schöne angelegte Game Lodge mit tollem Ausblick, zwei Pools und sehr aufmerksamen Personal. Aber am besten waren natürlich die Game Drives mit den sehr kompetenten Rangern.

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Morten

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

En helt igennem fantastisk overnatning inkl. morgenmad, aftensmad og aften+morgen game drive. Lodgen ligger fantastisk smukt, dyrene går omkring. De ansatte er hjælpsomme og vidende, maden sublim, poolområderne lækre og den "alpehytte" vi boede i var himmelsk. Vi kommer 100% tilbage

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Cleanliness

Rooms are often described as very clean, with attentive housekeeping (including twice-daily service in some cases). A few isolated issues were noted, such as a dirty terrace or a musty room.

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Klaus

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Es wird mit den Big 5 geworben, einen Leoparden gibt es dort aber schon seit Jahren nicht mehr lt Auskunft eines Ranger. Unserer Terrasse war voller Vogeldreck (sicher seit Tagen nicht gereinigt), es gab keine Polster für die Terrassenstühle. Die Game Drives sind auf dem Level eins großen Zoos. Separierte, durchaus sehr große, Gehege, aber um die Elefanten oder Nashörner ohne Schnellstraße im Hintergrund aufzunehmen muss man ein wenig warten. Der Service ist sehr gut! Die Leute super freundlich! Insgesamt sehr Familiengeeignet und eher nicht für einen echten Safariurlauber.

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Susanne van

15 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Het is het net niet allemaal. Kamers verouderd, rare lucht hing er in de kamer. De voorgevel voelt ‘Eftelingachtig’, het ontwerp is net ‘gemaakt’, het eten is net onder de maat (ontbijt uitgezonderd!) en bovenal; je loopt de receptie in en ziet een gigantische souvenir winkel. Maar je betaalt er, net als de hele massa Jan de toerist die hier komt, een flinke duit voor. Nee, voor ons liever iets authentiekers en kleinschalig - jammer!

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James

31 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great sunset villa room. Clean, spacious, great bathroom, inside and outside.

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Marzanne

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want luxury combined with the beauty of Africa, a safari with knowledgeable guides, 5 star food and beautiful, clean and tastefully decorated rooms with breathtaking views, THIS is the place to go. Have I mentioned the awesome staff!?! We saw all the animals on an organic safari surrounded by beautiful nature.

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Katharina

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super Kurzsafari in der Nähe von Kapstadt, ca. 4,5 Stunden Entfernung. Alles super organisiert. Die Premium Lodges sind traumhaft, neu und gepflegt. Zwei Fahrten inklusive. Tolle Fahrer, die vieles erklären. Wir haben Elefanten, Löwen, Nasshörner, Zebras, Springböcke und Nilpferde gesehen. Essen war ebenfalls top. Das Reservat ist nicht so groß aber dennoch sehr schön. Die Anzahl der Tiere dementsprechend überschaubar. Uns reichte es. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis.

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Mariella

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir hatten die absolut schönste Zeit in diesem Hotel! Das Essen war fantastisch – abwechslungsreich, frisch und auf höchstem Niveau. Die Zimmer sind wunderschön eingerichtet, sehr komfortabel und blitzsauber, sodass man sich sofort wohlfühlt. Das absolute Highlight war die Safari: Wir haben tatsächlich alle Big 5 gesehen und dazu viele weitere Tiere. Unser Guide „Snacks“ war einfach der Beste – unglaublich kompetent, herzlich und mit so viel Leidenschaft dabei. Alles in allem war es ein unvergessliches Erlebnis – wir können dieses Hotel und die Safari wirklich nur wärmstens empfehlen und kommen garantiert wieder!

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Nina

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are friendly and obliging. Nice little chalets with a great view, housekeeping twice a day.

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Rooms

Accommodation ranges from chalets to villas and family suites; many describe rooms as spacious, comfortable, and well appointed, often with views. Some feedback mentions dated furnishings, occasional odors, or weak in-room Wi-Fi.

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Tyrone

10 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and main lodge were lovely. Game viewing was slightly disappointing. Reserve is effectively broken into fenced sections with the lions in their own enclosure. Guide appeared a bit rushed at times.

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Susanne van

15 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Het is het net niet allemaal. Kamers verouderd, rare lucht hing er in de kamer. De voorgevel voelt ‘Eftelingachtig’, het ontwerp is net ‘gemaakt’, het eten is net onder de maat (ontbijt uitgezonderd!) en bovenal; je loopt de receptie in en ziet een gigantische souvenir winkel. Maar je betaalt er, net als de hele massa Jan de toerist die hier komt, een flinke duit voor. Nee, voor ons liever iets authentiekers en kleinschalig - jammer!

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Wayne

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious and comfortable rooms, great pool area and restaurant. Game drives were amazing

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James

31 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great sunset villa room. Clean, spacious, great bathroom, inside and outside.

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Katharina

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super Kurzsafari in der Nähe von Kapstadt, ca. 4,5 Stunden Entfernung. Alles super organisiert. Die Premium Lodges sind traumhaft, neu und gepflegt. Zwei Fahrten inklusive. Tolle Fahrer, die vieles erklären. Wir haben Elefanten, Löwen, Nasshörner, Zebras, Springböcke und Nilpferde gesehen. Essen war ebenfalls top. Das Reservat ist nicht so groß aber dennoch sehr schön. Die Anzahl der Tiere dementsprechend überschaubar. Uns reichte es. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis.

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Josh

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.

10

stuart

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list

10

Nina

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are friendly and obliging. Nice little chalets with a great view, housekeeping twice a day.

10

Linda

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel in a beautiful location. Lovely chalet with everything we needed but this location is all about the game drive which was really enjoyable with a friendly and informative ranger. Fresh and tasty food. All round a great one night stay

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Yee Hur William

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We rented two of chalets for two nights, and was assigned one small (meant for up to 2 adults) and one slightly bigger chalet (for 2 adults and 1 child). Strongly recommended if you are travelling light (minimal space for full size luggage for tjr small chalet) as you will need to navigate short flights of stairs. The package also comes with two daily safari runs and dinner included. Food and services was great. Cape and warm water bags were also provided for the (cold) Sunrise Game Runs. Strongly recommended!

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Service

Service is consistently praised, from warm welcomes and swift help with luggage to attentive restaurant staff and highly knowledgeable, engaging guides. One reviewer felt a guide was rushed, but most describe friendly, professional service.

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svetlana

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the Garden Route Game Lodge was unforgettable, thanks to our exceptional guide, Timothy. He took us to some of the most unique parts of the reserve, allowing us to witness wildlife up close in their natural habitats. Timothy’s passion and knowledge stood out—whether tracking cheetahs, explaining the behavior of smaller animals, or sharing insights about native plants, he made every moment fascinating. The lodge itself was also fantastic.

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Bruno

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent établissement avec un accueil dès la sortie de voiture pour apporter les bagages en chambre dans la seconde. Tout le personnel est aux petits soins et souriant. Pour les safaris la guide Robyn est parfaite dans ses explications et très drôle. Petit bémol : au restaurant les plats sont recherchés mais un peu lourds. Bonne note : on peut rester profiter de la piscine et de toutes les installations après le Check out.

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Tim

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great facility. Looks exactly like the photos. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 safaris that we went on were exceptionally good. The jeep driver/guide was knowledgeable & explained everything that he was asked & more. Couldn’t fault him. Would definitely recommend

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John

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful experience here. We saw 10 different wild animals species. Great service, great staff. Luan, our game guide was terrific !!

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david

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant Safari guide calked Loaan

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Robin

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

WIFI in Zimmet 6 nicht existent. Abendessen war gut, Frühstück sehr gut. Sehr gute Game Drives. Tiffany im Restaurant sehr guter Service.

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Sam

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic experience from start to finish - everything was fabulous, including the staff.

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Nina

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are friendly and obliging. Nice little chalets with a great view, housekeeping twice a day.

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Brian

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent Safari lodge. Guide was exceptional.

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Carola

23 Apr 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Game drive Tour Guide hat in jeder Hinsicht begeistert. Sehr gute Kenntnis von Flora und Fauna, hervorragende Fahrerin, sehr sympathisch und empathisch.

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Location

Set in a scenic reserve with wide views, and reachable by car from Cape Town.

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Kathleen

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Schöne Anlage Nettes zuvorkommendes Personal Frühstück und Abendessen sehr gut Tolle Pirschfahrten jede Menge Tiere gesehen

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Erin

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great family vacation. I would recommend it if your little ones are at least 4 years old (or older) and can be occupied without screens on the drives. The drives range from 1.5-3ish hours. We did 2 nights, which meant 4 drives -- and that was the perfect amount of time for us. Easy drive over from Cape Town. Sune, our driver, was great! Our young kiddo was the only kid in our group, and she did a great job of interacting with him and teaching him (and us!) lots of facts about the animals

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Marzanne

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want luxury combined with the beauty of Africa, a safari with knowledgeable guides, 5 star food and beautiful, clean and tastefully decorated rooms with breathtaking views, THIS is the place to go. Have I mentioned the awesome staff!?! We saw all the animals on an organic safari surrounded by beautiful nature.

10

Katharina

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super Kurzsafari in der Nähe von Kapstadt, ca. 4,5 Stunden Entfernung. Alles super organisiert. Die Premium Lodges sind traumhaft, neu und gepflegt. Zwei Fahrten inklusive. Tolle Fahrer, die vieles erklären. Wir haben Elefanten, Löwen, Nasshörner, Zebras, Springböcke und Nilpferde gesehen. Essen war ebenfalls top. Das Reservat ist nicht so groß aber dennoch sehr schön. Die Anzahl der Tiere dementsprechend überschaubar. Uns reichte es. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis.

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Josh

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.

10

stuart

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list

10

Nina

30 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are friendly and obliging. Nice little chalets with a great view, housekeeping twice a day.

10

Dr. Wulf

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr schöne angelegte Game Lodge mit tollem Ausblick, zwei Pools und sehr aufmerksamen Personal. Aber am besten waren natürlich die Game Drives mit den sehr kompetenten Rangern.

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Linda

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel in a beautiful location. Lovely chalet with everything we needed but this location is all about the game drive which was really enjoyable with a friendly and informative ranger. Fresh and tasty food. All round a great one night stay

10

Morten

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

En helt igennem fantastisk overnatning inkl. morgenmad, aftensmad og aften+morgen game drive. Lodgen ligger fantastisk smukt, dyrene går omkring. De ansatte er hjælpsomme og vidende, maden sublim, poolområderne lækre og den "alpehytte" vi boede i var himmelsk. Vi kommer 100% tilbage

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Dining

Food earns strong feedback for quality and variety at breakfast and dinner, with changing evening menus noted. A few reviewers found some dishes heavy or below expectations.

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Bruno

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent établissement avec un accueil dès la sortie de voiture pour apporter les bagages en chambre dans la seconde. Tout le personnel est aux petits soins et souriant. Pour les safaris la guide Robyn est parfaite dans ses explications et très drôle. Petit bémol : au restaurant les plats sont recherchés mais un peu lourds. Bonne note : on peut rester profiter de la piscine et de toutes les installations après le Check out.

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Roman

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr gute Game Lodge. Zu empfehlen, wenn man nicht im Krügerpark war. Sehr gutes Restaurant. Ausgezeichnete Verpflegung.

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Kathleen

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Schöne Anlage Nettes zuvorkommendes Personal Frühstück und Abendessen sehr gut Tolle Pirschfahrten jede Menge Tiere gesehen

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Susanne van

15 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Het is het net niet allemaal. Kamers verouderd, rare lucht hing er in de kamer. De voorgevel voelt ‘Eftelingachtig’, het ontwerp is net ‘gemaakt’, het eten is net onder de maat (ontbijt uitgezonderd!) en bovenal; je loopt de receptie in en ziet een gigantische souvenir winkel. Maar je betaalt er, net als de hele massa Jan de toerist die hier komt, een flinke duit voor. Nee, voor ons liever iets authentiekers en kleinschalig - jammer!

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10

Katharina

1 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Super Kurzsafari in der Nähe von Kapstadt, ca. 4,5 Stunden Entfernung. Alles super organisiert. Die Premium Lodges sind traumhaft, neu und gepflegt. Zwei Fahrten inklusive. Tolle Fahrer, die vieles erklären. Wir haben Elefanten, Löwen, Nasshörner, Zebras, Springböcke und Nilpferde gesehen. Essen war ebenfalls top. Das Reservat ist nicht so groß aber dennoch sehr schön. Die Anzahl der Tiere dementsprechend überschaubar. Uns reichte es. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis.

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Josh

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.

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Robin

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

WIFI in Zimmet 6 nicht existent. Abendessen war gut, Frühstück sehr gut. Sehr gute Game Drives. Tiffany im Restaurant sehr guter Service.

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Mariella

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir hatten die absolut schönste Zeit in diesem Hotel! Das Essen war fantastisch – abwechslungsreich, frisch und auf höchstem Niveau. Die Zimmer sind wunderschön eingerichtet, sehr komfortabel und blitzsauber, sodass man sich sofort wohlfühlt. Das absolute Highlight war die Safari: Wir haben tatsächlich alle Big 5 gesehen und dazu viele weitere Tiere. Unser Guide „Snacks“ war einfach der Beste – unglaublich kompetent, herzlich und mit so viel Leidenschaft dabei. Alles in allem war es ein unvergessliches Erlebnis – wir können dieses Hotel und die Safari wirklich nur wärmstens empfehlen und kommen garantiert wieder!

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stuart

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list

10

Linda

4 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

A great hotel in a beautiful location. Lovely chalet with everything we needed but this location is all about the game drive which was really enjoyable with a friendly and informative ranger. Fresh and tasty food. All round a great one night stay

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1	2 $683	3	4 $560	5 $709	6	7
8	9 $523	10	11	12 $883	13	14
15 $563	16 $904	17	18	19 $693	20 $551	21 $551
22 $683	23 $655	24	25 $524	26 $548	27	28 $551
29 $551	30

Garden Route Game Lodge

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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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