Phelwana Game Lodge

“Traumhafte Safari-Unterkunft mit perfektem Service.”

Das Luxury Tent direkt am Wasser, an dem uns ab und zu Hippos, Giraffen, Impalas, Affen und weitere Tiere besucht haben, war perfekt ausgestattet, entsprach genau der Beschreibung und hat uns noch besser gefallen, als es auf den Bildern aussah. Der Pool ist zwar klein, aber für eine Abkühlung nach der Safari ausreichend und mit dem Sunset‑View einmalig. Man fühlt sich richtig in der Natur. Das Personal und der Service waren herausragend gut. Es wurde alles individuell auf uns zugeschnitten; selbst spontane Safari‑Buchungen am Vorabend wurden noch ermöglicht. An einem Abend gab es sogar ein gemeinsames Barbecue am Lagerfeuer. Der Game Drive und der Morning Bushwalk haben auf dem privaten Game Reserve stattgefunden. Die Ranger und Guides haben uns viel Wissen vermittelt und viele interessante Infos mitgegeben. Alle waren super freundlich und zuvorkommend – wir haben uns stets sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Die Anfahrt zum Reserve erfolgt über eine unbefestigte Straße, weshalb ein SUV oder ein Fahrzeug mit etwas mehr Bodenfreiheit empfehlenswert ist. Zudem sollte man für die Fahrt zum Orpen Gate eine gute Stunde einplanen.

Tobias·Een maand geleden

“A wonderful experience from start to finish! The staff were incredibly friendly and passionate, the food was excellent,”

The people working there were incredibly friendly and welcoming. You can really feel the passion they have for what they do, which immediately makes you feel comfortable and well looked after. The food was excellent, and throughout our stay, everyone took such great care of us. The wolf walk with Titus was definitely one of the highlights. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience! Titus is a fantastic guide—very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what he does. He explains everything so well and makes the whole experience even more special. We felt very welcome and had a wonderful time. Thank you to the entire team for such a memorable experience!

Tessy·2 maanden geleden

“Nice to go again but needs more to justify the price per night”

We had stayed here 20 years ago and wanted to return. All staff are exceptional and go out of their way to help. At $500 Australian a night it was disappointing compared to where we stayed the night before. The food presentation was excellent, but it just wasn’t up to scratch. Breakfast was outstanding the first morning, but the next day our eggs were undercooked and we couldn’t eat. In a previous stay there were hippos in the main pond near reception and so many; this time there were only 3.

Nickki·3 maanden geleden

Everything was great, the team was very attentive and helpful, the accommodation is inside a private reserve and upon arrival you already find some animals like giraffes, hippos, zebras, gnus, monkeys and others. Breakfast and dinner are very good. If you’re driving, it’s worth, but not mandatory, to drive a bit higher because the access is via a well‑maintained dirt road.

Flavio·3 maanden geleden

“Pleasant stay but not in big5 reserve”

We enjoyed a pleasant stay at Phelwana, where the staff were friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome even before arrival. The food was excellent and the bushwalk was a highlight, very interesting and focused on tracking and identifying animal spoor. The villa itself had a lovely atmosphere. However, the villa was noticeably outdated and in need of maintenance. One important point for future guests: it was not clear beforehand that Phelwana is not located in a big‑5 reserve. For a game drive we had to visit another reserve, a 40‑minute drive, which was not included in the price. Because of this, the overall price‑quality ratio was lower than expected.

Sylvia·3 maanden geleden