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Kwa-Mbili Game Lodge

3.0 of 5
Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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Dusseldorf, Germany
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The Kwa Mbili Lodge is managed with great personal care and love for the (romantic) detail. We equally enjoyed the breathtaking safaris with highly experienced rangers. The dinner (oxtail as a local speciality) was not the most convincing point, but as we only stayed a night we can not really judge the food. However breakfast and lunch had been very... More

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Calgary, Canada
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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Our family of four stayed four nights here over the Easter weekend of 2013. We had the two rooms of the thatched cottage...we wanted the air conditioning. Other guests who stayed in the tented accommodations said that they were comfortable without the a/c. The food was very good...beautiful presentation. All of the staff from cooks to servers to office staff... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012 via mobile

This is a small tented camp resort that was just wonderful. Everyone there was so accommodating and warm. I felt that everyone from the owners to the rangers wanted to make sure our stay was wonderful. My husband and I stayed in one of the tented camps which was comfortable and had a full bathroom in the rear of the... More

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Ahmedabad, India
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

this was our first visit to South Africa and a first to a bush overseas. And after having communicated with Neil for over a few months starting december last year and having researched about where we should stay. We zeroed in on Kwa Mbili and we were spot on!!! fantastic decision,location. Andrew our ranger greeted us at the airport,helped us... More

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belgium
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

I am not gonna repeat how wonderful this lodge is. Next year will be the fifth time we return. The ultimate proof of how superb this lodge is! Affordable, awesome game drives, truly romantic african environment, superb staff, nice food, cosy chalets, adventurous safari tents, familiar feel...Just go there people and you will be returning as well!

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Johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Since you are looking at this resort you are already on the right track - Kwa-Mbili is a magical place in the wild and offers great value. All you need to do now is to book and go and you will see why we are writing this stellar review. We visited Kwa-mbili a weekend in early September driving from Sandton... More

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Tustin, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

I really am not sure where to start other than just to say that Kwa-Mbili was perfect in every way. My wife and I stayed only 1 night for our honeymoon but Melanie, Neil and Andrew made the best out of the time we had. The property is intimate enough that you get the attention that is not possible at... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

First time in the bush, and it could not have been a better experience at Kwa-Mbili. The rooms were very comfortable, the food was absolutely excellent, and most of all, the people were so kind and accommidating. We saw animal after animal (including 4 of the big 5 and 3 of the secret 7) with a wonderful guide/tracker combo in... More

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Vienna, Austria
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

We unfortunately just had the time to stay very shorty (1night) - but it was GREAT!! I would definitely recommend this place to everybody - who wants to find a romantic get away&who wants to see a lot of exciting animals during a very personal game drive! We even saw a herd of elephants just passing outside the lodge! Was... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

This was my second safari holiday at Kwa Mbili. The experience is fantastic! and my family thoroughly enjoyed it. The encounters with nature, a bush walk, multiple game drives in Thornybush, and a day long game drive in Kruger. The food, the staff, the ambiance, were all wonderful. The setting is incredible, a fantastic 4 full days surrounded by nature,... More

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Additional Information about Kwa-Mbili Game Lodge

Also Known As:
Kwa Mbili Game Hotel
Kwa Mbili Game Resort
Address: Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 11 Speciality lodging in Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Price range (per night): RM1,310 - 1,340
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Release your soul. Unleash your senses. Discover the hidden nuances of the African bush while you track the Big Five. As part of the Thornybush Game Reserve next to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, Kwa-Mbili Game Lodge offers uncompromising quality and memorable game viewing safaris at an affordable price. Owner-managed, we guarantee personal attention and outstanding service. Experience the spirit of Kwa-Mbili. ... more   less 

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