Very special place. Excellent personal service by Danielle, JP and staff. Good food, and of course the game drives: we saw lions and rhinos, and JP told us a lot about animal behavior. We had a memorable stay!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing, it was perfect.

A lovely lodge run by a very friendly and very helpful French family. We stayed in the family suite which was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The breakfast and meals were delicious home cooked food with generous portions. We did several safari trips with the hosts and we really enjoyed these. The scenery in this area is beautiful. The highlights for us were driving alongside 2 lionesses and the elephants visiting the lodge. We loved watching the family of elephants bathing in the waterhole and taking a drink from the swimming pool.

Stayed in July 2025

Lions Place is a fabulous lodge. Located in the middle of a private reserve bordering the Kruger National Park, the hotel provides a luxury experience. Besides being very nice, well decorated and comfortable, it offers several alternatives to tour the area with highly trained guides (Congratulations to JB and Ian for their fantastic work as guides!) The room is very spacious, with a very comfortable bed, a large bathroom with a large bathtub, closets, tea and coffee making facilities, cold water and an incredible view of the savannah. Lions Place also has a swimming pool, and two viewpoint that allow you to view the beautiful scenery, plus the garden where if you are lucky you can find wild animals (we saw a porcupine). JB, who is in charge of the place is the best! Very friendly, welcoming and an excellent guide both in the area and during the full day safari we did in Kruger. At Lions Places you can also request, in addition to the value of your stay, a dinner, which is an unforgettable experience. A French and South African fusion dinner with a starter, main course and dessert, which, weather permitting, is served outdoors. In our case we did a full day safari (exceptional!) and a morning bush walk. Both instances were amazing! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and many other mammals and birds that made the visit unforgettable. A special note to the ladies who run the place, they are very kind and excellent cooks! Totally recommended and we would stay there again.

Stayed in March 2025

The whole experience was magical, and one we will remember for the rest of our lives. We were blown away by the efforts made by Danielle in hosting us, from the amazing home cooked food in such a beautiful setting to making sure we had clean rooms, new towels, and made beds to return to every morning. As for the safari, it is difficult to find the words to describe how amazing this was. We really appreciated JP sharing his experiences and knowledge of the animals and his patience in answering our many questions. There is nothing like seeing an elephant with its baby walk right past you or a lion so full after a kill that it can barely move. In the end, we saw zebras, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, impala, rare wild dogs, and many other animals and birds. We already miss our coffee by the river as the sun comes up...it was perfect in every way.

Stayed in April 2025

Lions Place is in the middle of a game preserve, so it is remote, but that is essential to its charm. You are in the middle of the habitat of African wildlife. Nevertheless, JB has managed to create a really high-end lodge. The building is lovely, the rooms are very comfortable, and the meals are exceptional. We went on four safaris and they were magical.

Stayed in February 2025

Thanks JB for the wonderful time at Lions place everything was perfect and next time we will spend more time with you. Kr Torsten

Stayed in January 2025

We were hoping to see all the big 5’s of course. But it is always a lottery. 3 out of 5 (rhinos, elephants and lions) plus a lot of other species is still quite alright.

An absolute little jewel in the Gritjie private game reserve. JP & Danielle and at the time also their daughter Camille gave our honeymoon stay the absolute perfect touch. Extra champagne and a personal congratulations card gives you bubbles in your belly as well. 🥰 JP is an excellent ranger with a lot of knowledge which he enjoys to share and Danielle make the best food to your preferences you can imagine. You can rest assured that you will not leave this place hungry. This is the best safari experience we have ever had. Although we did not see an overwhelming amount of animals but that is a total lottery. This stay was totally A-mazing!!! 🤩😍

Stayed in November 2024

That we stayed only 1 night :-).

We had a great time and great drives! The food was delicious.

Stayed in August 2024

Our stay at Lions Place Lodge was fantastic. The lodge is beautiful and well-maintained, with lovely rooms and views of the bush. The friendly staff gave us a warm welcome and were always ready to ensure we had the best time. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the mornings and dinner in the evenings. The location is perfect for safari enthusiasts, offering easy access to stunning bush walks and game drives. Overall, Lions Place Lodge exceeded all our expectations. We highly recommend this lodge and look forward to returning!

Stayed in July 2024

Great nature, great food and above all great people

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Lions place is a beautiful hidden Pearl in Greater Kruger. jP and Daniëlle are great hosts. He lives his ranger dream and is a fantastic guide during Game drives. Danielle is a warm person and cooks with passion. We felt home in the middle of this beautiful nature

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

Location, atmosphere, friendliness of staff. Danielle is so nice and made delicious food. Special ‘lactofree’ for our daughter. JP was perfect host and ranger on fabulous game drives.

Stayed in July 2023

absolutely nothing!

Absolutely everything! A little bit of bespoke luxury in a beautiful game reserve

Stayed in April 2023

fab location and everyone was friendly and helpful. pool great for our son - after being out and about.

Stayed in April 2023

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in August 2023