We stayed at Rippons for 2 nights at the end of our Garden Route tour. From the moment Brian checked us in we knew we were in the right place- the panoramic views are breathtaking and staff so warm and friendly. We arrived after lunch but a table was set up on the grounds and they made a delightful platter... More

We went here at the end of honeymoon in October 2011. After two weeks along the garden route it was the perfect end to our time in South Africa. Stayed 3 nights which included six drives. On arrival we were upgraded to the long barn accomodation which was amazing! After the first drive we arrived back to our room to... More

Travelling with our grown up children and their partners, we stayed at Rippons Safari Lodge for the last 3 nights of our trip to South Africa. From the moment Brian greet us at the gate until the moment that Linda waved goodbye to us the staff couldn't have been more amazing. We travelled with Trailfinders and will feed back to... More

my husband's 60th Birthday present 3 nights at rippons for the game drives. The best birthday present ever. The final part of our South African Holiday Rippons provided everything perfect weather, comfortable surroundings, good food ,great service, dedicated staff who really new their stuff from the perfect afternoon tea to changing a flat tyre in the bush. we arrived rather... More

Having started our journey in Cape town and travelled through the garden route we finished our holiday with a Safari and a 3 night stay at Rippons Safari Lodge. We stayed in the long barn with well appointed rooms that look out onto the swimming pool and the valley, but one warning to be aware that the bath has sharp... More

Spent 3 nights at Rippons lodge. Stayed in the Long barn room large and comfortable with large bathroom. Room looks out on swimming pool and across the valley. There are 2 chairs and table on the patio where you can enjoy a picnic lunch and have your binoculars to hand to spy across the valley for passing troops of baboons... More

Fantastic food, fantastic experience, Fantastic accommodation......we stayed for 2 nights in February as a family....for added value I found a little shrew in our room - cute. Our 12 year old son is still talking about it - so much better than Disney! It was my birthday whilst there and the staff came out to sing both happy birthday and... More

We stayed for 2 nights at Rippons in February. Our welcome from Brian on arrival was great. He showed us around the grounds and explained the deatils of the safari drives that we would be doing for the next 2 days. Our accomodation was very good, we stayed in one of the Long Barn rooms. There is a lovely swimming... More

Rippons safari lodge - amazing accommodation and location. Safari is out if this world. The long barn rooms are really plush, possibly the nicest hotel room we have ever had. Food is really good. If possible ask to be on game drives with Francis as he is just an amazing guide. We saw the big 5 plus a whole lot more.... More