Reviews of Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp

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Bed and electrical blanket

The food at Kwafubesi was excellent. Of the best i've had at any lodge. Most of the staff were lovely. Ambience very nice. Beds big and comfortable with beautiful fresh linen.

The plumbing needs serious attention in the tents. The bath literally trickles and took 30 minutes to run a small bath. Bathrooms pretty outdated and need renovation. Ranger was quite knowledgeable but enjoyed talking about himself a little bit too much. At the drinks stop he first used the bathroom (no problem), then spent 10 minutes at least setting up drinks table and decorating it with branches and flowers, then taking photos for another while, and only then did he go about getting his guests a drink.

Loved the place. We felt special! It’s an absolute unique experience and we absolutely loved it! The food was also delicious!

For the staff to be clearer on where we can find drinks etc given that it was unlimited

This was our second visit to Kwafubesi and it did not disappoint. The tent was comfortable, staff helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed all the game drives. Hope to make a return visit again one day.

There was little time between the final morning game drive and the required check out time so we were unable to shower and change, as we had hoped to, before leaving for our 2+ hour drive to Johannesburg.

The exclusiveness and individual attention from the staff that went the extra mile to spoil us. A great shout out to Nikita, MJ, Tristan, Johannes, Maggie and Cathy.

Top class and into nature…absolutely amazing and just what we needed. An African Gem.

Great service from all staff

The best thing about Kwafubesi would be Nikita the Manager she goes above and beyond to ensure Customer Satisfaction, Ethan is exceptional and the most pleasant Game Ranger also constantly going above and beyond, and Anna the Chef - this woman performs miracles in the kitchen - they are all true assets of Kwafubesi and if they weren't a part of our experience I truly believe that it just would not have been what it was. The shower in the luxury tent is awesome! Word of advice - don't pack snacks they supply an excessive amount of food - you are never hungry, however if you like good coffee it might be worth packing your own preferred brand - they offer sugar and milk - your own coffee would just help to kick start your day the way you enjoy it yourself. If you drink something specific I would recommend contacting them before leaving and enquiring if they stock it before hand so you can get what you need before you get there as your vehicle won't be accompanying you to your accommodation so quickly running out to get what you need isn't an option. The stars are phenomenal to view on the property and you can see the milkyway clearly at night. And the game drives gives the opportunity to see South Africa's Big Five up close and personal.

If for any reason you encounter an Abigail be insistent on taking all your luggage as I truly feel she could have been more accommodating - as our very first experience she created a very bitter taste of the establishment upon arrival - we learnt that she is still new and still has a lot to learn so we are forgiving but she was the reason that Nikita and MJ had to work twice as hard on our first night to rescue our review. The property can only accommodate a limited amount of people at any time which is wonderful if you want a romantic weekend away - the reception area where meals are served in my opinion remains too small regardless of the limited guests with everyone being to close to each other - Nikita however accommodated us by having a table taken to our tents porch and all our meals being served there. The bath is big enough for one if you are big or small but as a couple to bath together it would only work if you are small enough - the shower either way is exceptional and recommend it as a couples activity. The bed is comfortable if you are short enough - my husband is 1.83m and I am 1.72m and we had to sleep diagonally every night as we where restricted by the beds frame which was slightly uncomfortable. The toilet needed several flushes to work even for tp nevermind anything else, I do think plumbing maintenance is advised. The game drives are wonderful if you get Ethan, just bare in mind there's 2 drives per day and you are advised to rush to the Cruiser if you hope to sit next to your partner and not seperately due to limited seating which isn't ideal if you planned a romantic trip and use the bathroom before hand the drives are 2 and a half hours long. If you want to book horse riding make sure you are under 90kg as it is a limitation.

Everything from the reception, attention to detail and the food

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Excellent staff. Great ambiance. Kudos to the chef.

Could have been clearer about the directions or location on the website. Guest should be told to drive to main lodge and then transport will be provided to camp.

Relaxing, staff extremely friendly and helpful

Absolutely everything was amazing. The fact that they kept us busy, with food and safaris was great and the safari guide/driver (MJ) was thr best.

I liked that everything was all inclusive and I do understand the timing surrounding the stay but the price (at least for a local) was just a bit too much.

unforgettable experience with its delicious, expertly crafted meals by a talented chef Johannes and thrilling game drives led by a friendly and knowledgeable MJ Every dish is beautifully prepared

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Everything. The staff were very accommodating. Ethan our guide was amazing.

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The Food was AMAZING Especially Johannes, he made the BEST food on Friday night!! 🤩🤩 it was so peaceful and seeing the whole pride of Lions was the Highlight of the Trip, thanks to Ethan for going above and beyond on our game drives!😁

The communication from the Staff could be improved a little, as we were unaware of the guided safari walks, but we were informed of other activities 😊 other than that the staff were very polite and wonderful 😁 Maybe also spray the rooms when closing the curtains with a bit of room spray to keep some bugs out, but the ambiance was amazing 🤩

The team at Kwafubesi were absolutely amazing. MJ, Nakita, Johannes, Margret, Elliot and Anna made our stay unforgettable. MJ spent endless hours answering all sorts of questions about the animals, Forna and flora. Nakita made sure we had everything we needed and booked all experiences. Johannes and Anna made exceptional meals even with are long lists or allergies and intolerances we have. Margret and Elliot kept everything spotless which is super hard in the bush. Our tents were a pleasure to be in. Always clean and tidy. Overall one of our best family holidays. Thank you 🙏

The baths and showers need some attention.

Excellent staff, great food

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