Maroelani Lodge- Greater Kruger Private Reserve

“Een plek waar alles klopt, een absolute aanrader!”

What an amazing experience! From the very first moment we felt completely welcomed. The stay is small‑scale, with incredibly friendly and hospitable staff who truly go out of their way to make the stay unforgettable. The pool is fantastic, and the food deserves big praise. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were unbelievably good. After every Game Drive, a welcome drink is ready for you. These little details make it extra special. The staff takes care of everything and thinks with you. You don’t have to worry about anything and can fully enjoy. We look back on this with great pleasure!

Donna·5 giorni fa

Five unforgettable nights – Africa stole our hearts! 🐘🦒🤍 Our first trip to Africa couldn't have started better. We spent five nights at Maroelani Private Nature Reserve, and that time will stay with us forever. From the moment we arrived, we sensed something truly special about this place. The beautiful lodge right in the wilderness, the tranquility, the impressive wildlife, and the many small, thoughtful details wowed us from the first instant. The safaris were simply incredible! A special thanks to our guide Bright, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and instinct for nature brought the fascinating African wildlife closer to us. Every ride with him was a new adventure full of unforgettable moments. A heartfelt thank you to Liz and the entire wonderful team! You welcomed and cared for us with so much warmth, friendliness, and attention that we felt at home from day one. The delicious food, the loving hospitality, and all the lovely encounters made our stay so special. After five nights, saying goodbye felt impossibly hard. Maroelani is not just a place for us; it’s a spot full of warmth, special people, and unforgettable experiences. Thank you, dear Bright, dear Liz, and dear Maroelani team, for turning our first African experience into something so unique! ❤️ A piece of our hearts stays with you. See you soon. 🐾✨

Emily·2 settimane fa

“Fantastisch”

Everything was genuinely fantastic! Every detail was handled with so much care and attention. The staff greeted you with personal attention and nothing was too much. The food is fantastic and the room on stilts that we had was next to the lodge. While you’re at the pool you can see the giraffes.

Mira·2 settimane fa

“Ein unvergessliches südafrikanisches Erlebnis mit herzlicher Gastfreundschaft, beeindruckenden Game Drives, köstlichem E”

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay to the fullest! The location is ideal, only about 30 minutes from Hoedspruit airport. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted incredibly warmly and escorted through the reserve to our room. The included game drives were an absolute highlight. They were conducted with great passion and knowledge and gave us unforgettable experiences. In addition, trips to Kruger National Park and a neighboring reserve were arranged for us, which made our stay even more varied. The family atmosphere was especially nice. Since we were only eight guests in total, we could spend a great time together. Very traditional South African food was even prepared for us, and we were allowed to host our own braai – a very special experience! The entire staff was exceptionally friendly, warm, and attentive, so we felt welcome and comfortable from the start. A perfectly successful stay with unforgettable experiences, great people, and real South African flair. We would come back anytime and can recommend the accommodation from the heart! If we had to name a small improvement, it would be the bathroom situation. The shower was in the outside area, which is a special experience, but for us it was not ideal at night, because we then didn't want to use it. Inside there was a bathtub, but neither the outdoor shower nor the bathtub had a hand shower. This is quite common in South Africa, but personally a hand shower would have been a bit more comfortable.

Nicole·2 settimane fa

“Extremely Dissapointing”

The chef was amazing and served fabulous gluten‑free meals for me, but the lodge has no big‑five game drive; the one at the neighboring lodge felt like a Kylami race track—unprofessional and poor. The place is marketed as a game lodge, yet you have to call someone every time you go in and out of the gate, which is extremely annoying and irritating. There is no communication between anyone, so I definitely would not recommend it, especially not to international tourists who come to Africa to see the big five. On a Sunday afternoon, while I was lying by the pool, they were building across the way from the pool, so it was not peaceful.

Juanita·Un mese fa