Reviews of Nyati Safari Lodge 4 stars

Based on Ofilants river,we were in chalet 2 ,river bungalow, extremely comfortable bed , with great facilities within the room and excellent views. Good food which was a set menu. 2x Game drives per day ,morning and early evening. Excellent supplies of free bottled water. Staff are welcoming and friendly, service was always served with a smile and excellent. No pressure to provide tips which was refreshing , there are two boxes in reception to add donations these are then shared between all staff within the department. Special mention for staff , Patricia, at the bar ,Dear in the restaurant and Edwin & Nick the Game drivers ! We did see 4 out of big 5 .. (missing Leopard)

Location - views over the river Great guides and wildlife Great food

The scramble for safari game drive places is crazy. They know how many people want to go on the drives and how many guests per room but seats are first come first served. If you are in a big group and want to be together (we had 3 kids with us) then you have to make sure you get there early but then so does everyone else as they cater to large groups. So what could be a leisurely lunch becomes a slightly stressful race to make sure the family doesn’t get split up.

Everything from the staff, food and the cleanness

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Location overlooking the river was beautiful. Lots of animals come close to the properety by the river. Staff all very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Rooms very clean and good standard. Food also very good standard. Would return.

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Excellent stay, relax and chill, enjoy the daily game drives

It’s cool, awesome place.

The menu, because just only one option for meal.

Everybody were expectional in their attention to detail and ensuring a great guest experience.

Our stay at the safari lodge was simply fantastic – even better than we had hoped for. We were a group of six and were lucky enough to receive an upgrade to the Cheetah Villa. The villa was spacious, stylish, and very comfortable – we didn’t miss a thing. A real highlight was the heated pool. The food was delicious and lovingly prepared – every dish was a treat. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team on site: our safari guide Henry, who led us through the wilderness with great knowledge and passion, housekeeper Precious, who took such warm care of us, and chef Godfrey, who spoiled us with fantastic meals. Even though we didn’t get to see all of the Big Five, the safaris were a true highlight – full of exciting encounters, stunning nature, and unforgettable moments.

Nyati Lodge is in a stunning location by the river. The rooms are spacious, and we especially enjoyed the bush dinner on Sunday and the boma dinner on Wednesday. The game drive guides were fantastic, and the bed linen was clean and comfortable.

However, several issues made our stay disappointing: • Our 4-bedroom family suite had only one full indoor bathroom, which was very inconvenient. • The outdoor shower was unusable due to the cold weather. • Bathrooms were old and outdated. One tap leaked our entire stay — we reported it on the first day, but it was never fixed. Instead, we were told to stop using it. Very poor response, especially for a lodge where conservation should matter. • The use of plastic water bottles throughout the stay was surprising and environmentally unfriendly. • The master bedroom had two single beds pushed together, creating an uncomfortable dip in the middle. • Although check-out was listed as 11 AM, we were asked to vacate our room by 9 AM, with no explanation. • We had booked a private, air-conditioned airport transfer, but were made to leave earlier than needed and were driven back in a bumpy safari jeep with no air-conditioning. When questioned, we were told “that’s all we have now.” • Lunches and dinners were plated with no menu options, and the portion sizes were very small. There was no flexibility — you simply had to eat what was served.

Stuff was amazing

The accommodation was spacious and comfortable. The restaurant has an amazing view and great food. The staff was friendly and very helpful The game drives were amazing with Nickel as a ranger

Maybe two options at dinner would be nice

Very nice property, well maintained, amazing staff and rangers.

This was an amazing getaway for our small family staying in the oliphant suites. Honestly there is nothing I can fault - the service was spot on, the food each day/night delicious, the facilities and the daily game drives were just incredible. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a real safari experience! And bonus we saw the big five !

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This place clicked boxes I didn't even know existed. The accommodations were over the top. All riverfront. We only spent 3 nights, but there was animal activity every night. Elephants and hippos in and along the river, monkeys on our deck - between the game drives and the accommodations it was a very immersive experience. The food was elegant and plentiful. The staff was eager to make sure every need was met. They even picked up medicine in town when my wife developed some stomach issues. The location is perfect, and they have finding animals on game drives down to a science. The guides were capable, professional, and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay. Front office staff were genuinely amazing.

There is a long dirt road from the main paved road. I understand not many people self drive to the resort, but for those of us who do, a few encouraging directional signs would be helpful.

The staff was exceptional from arrival - Big shout out to Dear, Lux, and Percy - Best of the best

The road from the gate in, we should have been warned about it

Nyati exceeded our expectations for our Kruger Safari experience. The Oliphant villas are amazing and we stayed in #6 which was the most private and such an amazing large villa. The staff are outstanding and the food, facilities and surrounds are incredible. You cannot get more up close with the amazing animals of Kruger than you do at Nyati! Special shout out to our favourite game drive guide Henry, who made the whole experience 10/10!

The setting is absolutely stunning, and the staff is incredibly friendly. The safaris are truly exceptional! For a family visit, I believe a three-day stay is ideal as it allows for ample relaxation. On the positive side, the breakfast is flawless, and the sunset during the safari is an unforgettable experience. Thank you for your warm hospitality!

However, as a vegetarian and considering the high standard of the establishment, there is significant room for improvement in catering to vegetarian guests. The menu could benefit from more balanced and thoughtfully prepared vegetarian options.