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Highly recommend this beautifully situated property with game viewing whilst relaxing on the lovely pool deck. Loved our family chalet the was large, nicely furnished and very comfortable with two bathrooms. The food is delicious with a good menu excellently prepared. The staff are all amazing hosts providing exceptional guest care with special thanks to Candice, George, and Bongani who ensured we had a truely wonderful stay. Thanks to guide Malvin for the amazing safaris and great sightings.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing could have been better -the lodge was incredible! Definitely one of the best visits I have ever had at the reserve. The staff all went out of their way to make us feel welcome and at home

Our stay was a dream! I traveled with 2 of my best friends and we were made to feel so welcome from the minute we arrived. Nothing was too much for the team at the lodge. They all went out of their way to make our stay memorable - from driving around until we saw all of the unbelievable game on our bucket list, to the incredible food - lots of salad options (perfect for new years resolutions), great quality meals and beautifully prepared, to the comfortable rooms and stunning deck and pool. We can't wait to return.

Stayed in December 2024

We liked everything

Every detail was paid attention to. The main lodge and the lodge cabins are beautifully designed and in excellent state. The staff is wonderful and the food is delicious. Drinks are very affordable. Game drives are comfortable, educative and fun and Malvin is an experienced ranger. The pool is fabulous and so large and clean you want to swim laps all afternoon. I can’t think of anything thay needs to be improved. We were there just before Christmas 2024 with 4 teen/adult children.

Stayed in December 2024

No negative comments, it's just expensive for rand-based, local visitors.

Excellent team of staff, delicious food, very comfortable rooms and communal areas. Our game drives were amazing, we saw so much! Every time we went out, we came back having seen another amazing encounter. The animals coming down to drink in front of the lodge was such an added bonus!

Stayed in October 2024

The pressure of the showers needs some work.

The location was beautiful. The staff were friendly, accommodating and brilliant. The food was exceptional.

Stayed in August 2024

Suggestions, have the cold breakfast a la carte instead of bringing all to the table, and slightly increase water pressure in shower instead of saving so much solar heated water.

The lodge is lovely and comfortable. The fireplace on in the evening, water bottle on the night stand and the slippers by the bed at night were extra welcoming. Malvin was an excellent guide, very experienced, attentive, and dedicated to finding the animals we wanted to see. George and Bongani took great care of us, making sure we were always comfortable, and never hungry or thirsty. Chef Sophie and the team delivered quite high quality cuisine, tasty and varied dishes, the highlight being the Braai.

Stayed in March 2024

Staff is extremely helpful and friendly!

Stayed in March 2024

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Everything. The kindness of all the staff and the Manager. An excellent cuisine prepared every day from a top Cheffe and her colleague. A great Ranger, so qualified, who did fantastic drives with us. It was much better as we expected! Will definitely come back. Thank you so much to all the Team.

Stayed in February 2024

Excellent experience and service provided by the lodge team. All meals were great and on our request a dinner was adjusted to our wishes! The Safari tours were amazing, Malvin took us through the Welgevonden parc and provided us an experience to remember for life.

Stayed in October 2023

The game drives were great ! Wonderful reserve

Stayed in December 2023

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Our visit to Shibula Solar Safari lodge far exceeded our expectations. The efficiency and professionalism of the staff, the beautiful setting of the lodge and the wonderful food served all added to an unforgettable stay. The Game drives were well planned and the depth of knowledge all species " animals and plants ' made for exceptional experiences

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing to complain about

The nice setting and very obliging staff. Good food. Excellent game drives.

Stayed in November 2023

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The Lodge is wonderful, great location, very nice people, excellent food and service. The game drives were also excellent...the perfect Safari getaway!! 5 star service!!

Stayed in May 2023

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everything was absolutely perfect - far better than we ever imagined. from the pick-up at the main gate by our amazing guide. through incredible food prepared by the cook, and staff that were attentive to every little detail and amazingly friendly - what more can we say other than we will be back.

Stayed in April 2023

would be nice if it had a small gym

everything

Stayed in April 2023

We missed chairs inside the chalet in case of raining.

At the end of our tour through game parks in SA we enjoyed this really comfortable lodge! We were last guests before the owner changes. We did not know before that we had to leave the car just behind the entrance gate of Welgevonden Game Reserve. A ranger picked us up after a nice welcome drink and drove us and our luggage on a jeep 45 minutes to the lodge. Candice is a very tough young lady who took excellent care of us. Thank you so much! It seemed that we we got the best located chalet with shower inside and open air (!), comfortable equipped terrace with nice view watching some animals passing by. Excellent and rich meals! The rent seemed quite high but - to our surprise - all game drives were included! Marvin, our guide, was eager to find the Cheeta for us - without success. And of the Big 5 we only met rhinos and elephants.

Stayed in November 2022

Breakfast was great , Sophie is an excellent cook

Stayed in October 2022

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We liked the private, quiet, beautiful setting in nature, all backed by friendly, knowledgable staff.

Stayed in October 2022

Poor Internet connection

Good.

Stayed in March 2023