The rooms are clean, staff and hotel management are super friendly

Stayed in August 2025

I did not like the lack of Big 5 and not being allowed to cook inside the villa despite the availability of the kitchen

The staff and the welcome from everyone and the leader's experience in the safari

Stayed in August 2025

Only one thing: I’m a wine lover: would love to see the cellar choice include some more upscale wines!

Off the beaten path but easy to find. Tents super comfy. Staff warm and welcoming including the owners. One night here is not enough. We did a VIP evening game drive with Sevi that was just magnificent. Food was delicious. The dreams for the future of this private game reserve are exciting and I know we’ll be back.

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful scenery, amazing hosts and great rangers. We felt extremely welcome and taken care off. Sustainable concept and you feel the appreciation of nature and all animals. Only the restaurant and house keeping could be improved. We came there for the nature and game and in this regard it was perfect! Thank you very much for the experience!!!

Stayed in March 2025

Our 3 night stay at the Garden Route Safari was life affirming. From start to finish we had the most wonderful experience and we shall definitely be going back. Nanete, Abrim and all the staff made us feel so welcome it was like being part of the family. Our personal guide Sivi was so full of enthusiasm and knowledge about the animals, and kept us entertained for 3 hours on the jeep safari....our pocket guide to safari! 😄 The food was exceptional. The accommodation and attention to detail was beautiful. We did the horse riding safari and it was an amazing experience...standing just a couple of feet away from a giraffe on my trusty horse 'Handsome' is a life experience I shall never forget. Josh and Eon, our riding guides kept us safe and offered thrilling gallops or steady walks throughout the experience. You will not be dissapointed choosing this lodge for your safari experience. It has an intimate family feel yet so professionally managed. You feel in very safe, knowledgeable hands. Just book it !!

Stayed in April 2025

Food can have a large room of improvement !

Joshua is really amazing and he is so passionate about the animals . Such an asset to the company!

Stayed in April 2025

From start to finish a fantastic experience - the camp is focused on conservation and reuniting the animals with their home - which we felt throughout the safaris we did. Our guide, Seve, was so knowledgeable and friendly, making great conversation throughout. The food was fantastic, the staff were all very good and the pool was nice after a morning safari!

Stayed in March 2025

Everything! Highly personalised to each guest, ammmmazing 10/10 food and super hospitable hosts and staff!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing. Everything was perfect

The breakfast was great. Cereals/yoghurt, eggs/toast, fruit juices, fruit platter. Plentiful. Lodge was stunning, spacious, had the most cosiest and warm dressing gown, slippers, bedtime turn down service.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

A truly magical place create by Annette and Abram. The staff are amazing from the moment you arrive you are made to feel like family. The luxury “tent” that we stayed in was perfect and the food was delicious. We did the 4pm safari and saw giraffes, rhinos , lions , hippos. Sevie our guide was so knowledgable and had such a wonderful was of communicating making the safari such fun. We loved every minute of our stay and only wished we had booked 2 nights not 1 !

Stayed in March 2025

We had some misunderstandings with the bookings, but in the end it was sorted out perfectly.

It is a lovely place to be in the nature. The place is paying attention to many small details why one is feeling very welcome. The stuff was absolutely amazing!

Stayed in March 2025

Staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful property, very intimate vibe. Staff and guides are amazing and kind. Breakfast and Dinner menu are very thoughtful as is the service.

Stayed in March 2025

You should be aware that the road in is about 4-6 km of dirt track which for lower vehicles might not be easy to tackle, especially after it has rained.

Clean, very friendly welcome and throughout our stay. Great game drives and wonderful breakfast and excellent dinners in a quiet and beautiful setting.

Stayed in February 2025

We couldn’t fault anything.

It was a fantastic experience, all the staff were so welcoming and passionate about the animals and what they are doing. The food was excellent, nothing was too much trouble, highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

My partner and I stayed at the safari camp for 2 nights in February. We had a wonderful time from start to finish. The welcome was warm and friendly and our accommodation was large and superb. It was a little way from the main building but we were always offered transport to and fro. We did a sunrise and sundowner safari and both were excellent. Our guide Elon was brilliant, informative and very passionate about his job and all the animals. Our highlight was hearing the lions roaring. Amazing!!

Stayed in February 2025

Not a thing.

We stayed in the superb tented lodges that are beautifully appointed and extremely comfortable. The team have thought of everything. Abram and everyone at the lodge were super friendly and catered to our every need. The dinner and breakfast were delicious and beautifully presented. Finally, the game drive. Eon our guide was simply fantastic. The depth of knowledge he displays for his years is incredible. Every part of the drive was fascinating but the rhino and lion encounters we experienced will stay with us forever. Our second visit to the camp but this exceeded the high bar set previously and frankly far exceeded our expectations. I cannot recommend it high enough.

Stayed in February 2025

Breakfast was bad

Stayed in February 2025

That we couldn’t stay for more days

Garden Route Safari Camp offers a fantastic story and purpose- restoring the original nature so the fantastic animals ( lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos etc) once again can thrive in their natural environment. The staff and guides are just wonderful and they will do the outmost to make your stay at Garden Route Safari Camp special and personalised. We did the Sundowner and Early Bird game and it was worth doing them both as they offer different experiences. We will always remember to drink our hot chocolate with the grazing rhinos close by or have a wonderful GT while admiring the lions. Thank you to all the staff at Garden Route Safari Camp to make our stay so wonderful and meaningful..

Stayed in February 2025

The owner family and the staff were amazing

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Fantastic stay at Garden Route Safari Camp. Location and accommodation was exceptional! Staff were lovely and so attentive, nothing was too much trouble! We felt so welcome and I cannot recommend it more! The safari excursions were brilliant and it was so obvious how much the guides loved what they do!

Stayed in January 2025

Very nice modern accommodation, friendly staff, knowledgable guides. Family-owned and their passion and care came across clearly!

Stayed in January 2025

Only challenge was trying to get into the camp! Very stony roads, we only had a small hire car so took us a bit of time to get there without risking a puncture!

Room was incredible, so luxurious and a real treat it was such an authentic place for safari. Food was incredible, some of the best we’ve ever had All of the staff so attentive and friendly, genuinely show so much care to every single person staying with them And finally Siviwe our safari guide. The safaris themselves were so much fun, we spent only 6 hours with him across 2 safaris but it felt like we’d been friends for life. A wonderful man and tour guide, so informative about the animals and plantlife, and so interested in us and our background.

Stayed in December 2024

Our stay at Garden Route Safari Camp was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel more than welcome – we felt instantly at home. Their warmth, friendliness, and attention to detail were truly exceptional.The food was very good, exceeding all our expectations with every meal. It’s clear they put a lot of thought and care into the dining experience. Our safari guide was amazing – knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the wildlife. They took the time to explain everything in detail, making each drive an enriching and fascinating experience. It was heartwarming to see how well the animals are treated and respected here. We honestly could have stayed much longer. The camp is a gem, and we can’t wait to return for another adventure. We hope that when they will also start with Day visits, this experience will not change for the ones who stay over night!

Stayed in November 2024