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MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Property class: 4
4-star all-inclusive tentalow with safari

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A swimming pool with a lantern in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a thatched roof in the background.
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A mountainous landscape with a pool area, stone walls, and sparse vegetation.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, woven ceiling beams, and a large window with a view. There are wicker chairs and a dining table with a bowl of fruit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Archie Farm, Maseke Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Abelana Game Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, President Kruger Park
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Villa

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden bench, and a mirror on the wall.

Family Villa

  • Garden view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, a wicker stool, and a desk with a hat.

Manor House 1

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Manor House 2

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.

Manor House 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 601 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A tented room with a bed, wooden chairs, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 251 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with a large sink, two mirrors, a ceiling fan, and a wooden shelf.

Executive Tent, Patio

  • Lake view
  • 813 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit retreat .Stay at this Hoedspruit tentalow and you'll be within 32 miles (52 km) of Phalaborwa Gate and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Jessica the Hippo is also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Abelana Game Reserve - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 37 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 49 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Lissataba Nature Reserve - 51 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • President Kruger Park - 59 min drive - 31.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 151 min drive

About this property

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

4-star all-inclusive tentalow with safari
MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit tentalow.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hoedspruit tentalow provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • All inclusive available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 63 reviews
$714 nightly
The price is $834
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Sunday to Sunday (7:00 AM – noon), and Saturday to Saturday (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 800 (one-way), (from 3 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge to the airport?

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge is 25.8 mi (44-min drive) away from the Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge on Oct 28, 2026 start from $670, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 800. per person, one-way.

Does MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this tentalow.

What time is check-in at MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge?

This tentalow offers free self parking.

Does MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge have a pool?

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge have a spa?

This tentalow doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge to downtown Hoedspruit?

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge is 17.4 mi away from Hoedspruit.

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clear room was perfect and the food was good too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was just perfect ! (Only problem is that we spotted a few animals, but that is not the hotel’s fault) Special regards to all the staff. The food was delicious. They assisted me with a health issue, which was so helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Totally amazing place; great safari, excellent good and high quality accomodation
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10/10 Excellent

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The food was excellent and we saw the big 5 plus much more wildlife. Sidney, our guide was knowledgeable and made extra efforts when we asked him to see different things. Thank you Milima!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was an absolutely stellar experience! The staff at the lodge were truly wonderful, thoughtful and always ready to help. And the pool was fantastic, situated right next to the watering hole where you could relax and watch wildlife. The food was exceptional, and each meal came with a thoughtful wine pairing. With two game drives a day. Our guide Prem had eagle eyes. The exta bonus evening drive was a nice touch. The entire experience was simply unforgettable. Can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Thomas was great, very peaceful and quite love the watering hole and all the animals that come to get a drink right in fron of the resort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not a Lodge worth its price. The space is nice, an immersion in the savanna. Three meals are included (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and the food is good, but options are very limited — just one choice per meal (à la carte). Despite being all-inclusive, we saw no snacks or extra meals offered during the stay. The bar has variety and is open all day, but no one is stationed there — you always have to call someone over. Drinks are generally bad: the mojito tastes like Sprite, and the piña colada is made with orange juice. As a resort-style property in the savanna, the infrastructure is weak. There's nothing to do besides the pool, which was very dirty, with live insects swimming in it — dangerous given the setting. The safari guide seems invested in helping you spot the Big Five (but only them), and strongly hints during game drives for an extra tip at the end. The airport transfer, charged separately per person per leg, is very expensive, and they set random pickup times — I ended up 3.5 hours early for my flight, at a small airport with nothing to do. Staff service, except management, was always attentive and pleasant — worth a 3/10 on its own, but not enough to justify the price. Their "new hotel" excuse doesn't hold up, since they've been open almost 4 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Milima Big 5 Safari Lodge was very enjoyable overall, with great highlights and a few points for improvement. Sydney is an excellent game driver, very attentive and dedicated, always committed to finding the Big 5. His knowledge of the region is impressive, and thanks to him we had already seen all of the Big 5 by our second game drive, which was incredible. The food was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the lodge is very comfortable, creating a relaxing atmosphere. However, there were some issues. Upon arrival, the bathroom trash had not been emptied and still contained waste from previous guests. The bathroom door in Tent 1 does not close properly, affecting privacy. We also experienced noise from staff conversations near the tent. We booked a transfer to Hoedspruit Airport but were not informed that the only available time was 10:30 AM. Our flight was at 3:20 PM, so we waited about four hours at the airport, which has limited infrastructure. When we asked to cancel, the lodge refused to refund, which felt inflexible given the price level. Lastly, the air conditioning in Tent 1 was inconsistent and sometimes left the tent very hot. Overall, a great safari experience, especially thanks to Sydney, but with some operational improvements needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A equipe foi extremamente atenciosa, acolhedora e sempre disposta a tornar nossa estadia especial. A acomodação é confortável e muito bem cuidada, em perfeita harmonia com a natureza. As refeições também merecem destaque: tudo muito saboroso, variado e preparado com muito capricho.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Instalações, cortesia dos funcionários, limpeza, etc... Todos nota 100 !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nossa experiência foi maravilhosa. A acomodação é impecável, os funcionários muito prestativos e o game drive com o Shawn foi perfeito, conseguimos ver de perto todos os big 5. A alimentação foi muito boa e as opções de vinho deliciosas. Recomendamos muito!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A experiência com o Milima foi muito boa, fiquei em uma tenda e ao chegar já vimos elefantes e rinocerontes no lago em frente. Durante o safari tb pudemos ver 4 dos big5. Faltou apenas o leopardo. O único ponto negativo é o valor do transfer, achei muito alto. Pagamos 550 reais por apenas 1, se você utilizar ida e volta será 1100 em 2 pessoas, se você puder alugue carro que compensa mais. Fora isso a experiência foi muito boa, recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Que experiência fantástica! Desde do contato após confirmação da reserva, a recepção, o Lodge, todos os funcionários e o Ranger, nosso guia no safaria, foram excepcionais. Minha esposa e eu amamos tudo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Tudo maravilhoso!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Tivemos uma estadia absolutamente maravilhosa! Fomos comemorar nossa lua de mel e fomos surpreendidos com mimos inesquecíveis, como uma massagem relaxante e um jantar romântico impecável. Toda a equipe foi extremamente gentil e atenta aos detalhes. Para completar, os safáris foram espetaculares e superaram todas as expectativas. Recomendamos de olhos fechados!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Se hospedar no milima foi maravilhoso! Tem todo um cronograma, funcionários excepcionais, solicitos, educados e muito receptivos. São 2 game drives de 3 horas, as refeições sao servidas nos horários certinho e a bebida é a vontade. Tudo estava maravilhoso!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiente incrível, comida e drinks são ótimos. A vista do bebedouro oferece uma paisagem de tirar fôlego, com animais vindo tomar água. Nosso guia Caswell foi ótimo na condução dos passeios.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reservamos a tenda e foi INCRÍVEL! A acomodação era perfeita, super confortável e espaçosa, com vista para o lago onde pudemos ver rinoceronte, antílopes e uma família de elefantes! O staff é super simpático e acolhedor! A comida é incrível e sempre apresentada pelo chef! Sobre o Safari: experiência ÚNICA! Fizemos 4 game drives e vimos os Big 5. O ranger era o Prem e ele foi fantástico. Vale muito a pena! Lugar incrível.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estava tudo muito impecável, a única reclamação que tenho é do guia que fez o Safari conosco, ele recebeu ligação falando sobre terem achado o leopardo, e ele deu um de doido pq já era as 18 hs, e voltou pra o hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nossa experiência foi sensacional em todos os aspectos, excelente quarto, excelente comida e bebidas, nosso motorista dos game drives se dedicou muito pra encontrar os animais. O milima é uma experiência que vale a pena ser vivida. Também não posso deixar de elogiar o quão bem tratado fomos por toda equipe que trabalha lá.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Muito bom o atendimento, os passeios com segurança, tudo perfeito!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fiquei na tenda , suoer legal vale bem a vibe Hotel bom com atendimento excelente Todos mto gentis Na comida achei que faltou opções mais tradicionais Pizzas e massa pir exemplo ipo
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O quarto estava impecável, limpeza maravilhosa, quando saia para ir para os safaris sempre voltava com o quarto organizado. Equipe nem sem fala a recepção, os atendentes do restaurante. O motorista do Game (Prem ) super atencioso, fez de tudo para conseguirmos ver os % big five e conseguimos. Perfeito sem defeitos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026