Reviews of Mountain View Safari Lodge
50 Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI really loved the property. It is clean and well-kept and provides peace away from the busy city life.
The hot water finishes quicker and the gas for the stove also finishes quicker.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe outside shower
The R170 entrance
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything☺️,the serenity and the peace of being away from the busy city
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe facility was perfect. Lovely settings. Had all the correct utensils for self catering and more. Microwave and fair size under counter fridge ,with freezer available. Fanie the lodge manager was so accommodating and helpful. Peaceful and close to nature
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe tent was beautifully decorated, clean and the location in the bush was superb! The outside furniture was comfortable to relax on and the braai boma was magical! Fanie was amazing with checking in on us daily, to make sure we were comfortable and happy. The animals roaming around was such a pleasure too, we saw so many animals and walking in the reserve is extremely safe!!
A dust pan and brush in the tent would be great, there is a broom but nothing to pick the dust etc. once you have swept. A sharp vegetable knife and potato peeler would also be great, especially when you are there for 7 days and cooking most of your meals.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was absolutely amazing, peaceful and calm. Definately felt well rested after leaving.
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect.
The drive from the gate to the camp site.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful
The peace
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAn enchanting place in the middle of nature. Tranquility, absolute privacy, breathtaking landscapes, starry skies. The swimming pool for exclusive use, the barbecue available to guests, the tent equipped for cooking, the professionalism of the manager, Fanie, available to provide information... Note: The last stretch of road, about 13 kilometers, is unpaved. We traveled it with a low rental car. We had no problems but of course you have to go very slowly. During the journey we saw giraffes, impalas, zebras... Spectacular!!! At the entrance to the reserve they sell wood and ice at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!!!
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe wanted the big tent, but we got the small one... I think there should be an option to choose when you make the booking on booking.com Other than that. The place is amazing. I can't fault it for anything.
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery private and relaxing, everything needed was in the tent.
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe place is nice , beautiful and clean.
I love everything about the place
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt was such a good experience and more, I’d definitely do it again..
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location, the space was beautiful and clean. A very comfortable home and the facilities on the property were 10/10! Exceeded our expectations, we were very happy.
There was no network but it was great for a retreat. The other activities were outside the game reserve and it’s a bit far out.
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe loved that we have our privacy, great location, secure, clean, really enjoyed our stay!
Need to look at air cons instead of the mobile units, braai area is stunning but if it rains you cannot braai as there is no shelter.
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAnniversary weekend away, private and peaceful with animals roaming around the camp, highly recommend 👌
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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