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Garonga Safari Camp

4.0 of 5
Selati Portion 12, KT 143, Phalaborwa, 1390, South Africa
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Garonga Safari Camp
5.0 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
20 May 2012 -
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19 May 2012 -
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London
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My first Safai experience and it really was better then I ever could have hoped for. The staff were fantastic and really knowledgeable. Our travel agent Pepper Experience could not have been more helpful and from start to finish the trip was first class. If we ever have the chance to go on Safari again this would be top of... More

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BernieHoedspruit, Owner at Garonga Safari Camp, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thanks indeed for your very kind feeback which I will certainly pass on to the staff. Sorry not to have met you. best Regards Bernie More

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
1
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My husband booked our honeymoon and kept the location a secret-all I knew was we were going on safari. However, nothing could have prepared me for the wonderful experience we had at Garonga. We were greated by Nicole who, along with all the staff, provided an amazing service from start to finish. The 'tents' look exactly like the pictures and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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We booked Garonga through Johnny Prince at Pepper Experience who tempted us away from my previous favourite reserve Sabi Sabi with this recommendation and it was SPOT ON! We had a stunning and very relaxing tented lodge which really does look like the photos. The super king size beds were so so comfortable and waking up to the noises of... More

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BernieHoedspruit, Owner at Garonga Safari Camp, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thanks indeed for your feedback, and hopefully the safari Bug will continue with you and come and revisit some time. Best Regards Bernie More

Newport Beach, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I have just returned from one of the most amazing trips of our lives thanks to Little Garonga! We are a young couple in our early 30’s with no children from the US. Since buying our Nikon DSLR, I have dreamed of taking an African Safari, however travel from the Western US to East Africa is quite... More

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BernieHoedspruit, Owner at Garonga Safari Camp, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thanks indeed for your TA feedback. I will certainly ensure the LG staff are informed of your feedback. Herfric is a gem and has been with us since even before day 1. Best Regards Bernie More

Orange County, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Wonderful Safari Experience! My wife and I stayed at Little Garonga at the end of April for our Anniversary and just returned home. This safari camp was amazing. We lucked into this place when Kapama Karula was closed due to a recent flood from the river. I was freaking out at that time because I was looking for an intimate... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Who would have thought that going on safari wasn't slumming it. The food was great, the setting to-die-for romance and the tents felt special. My favourite, aside from the birthday song they sang, was the morning walking safari. I think we hit it just right, just at the right time of the year. I will defintiely be back. More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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We booked Garonga through Imagine Africa for 3 nights and we couldn't have had a better time. The lodge was stunning, the rooms were really in keeping with the surrounding area and were so comfortable. It had the biggest bed I've ever slept in. The service was great and they really focus on the little things that make your stay... More

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BernieHoedspruit, Owner at Garonga Safari Camp, responded to this review
5 May 2012

Thanks indeed for your very positive feedback. It was a pleasure having you, and will certainly pass on your remarks to Jaff. We hope to see you back one day. Keep well and all the best Bernie More

montreal, quebec, canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
4
people found this review helpful

My husband and I and two friends spent 4 nights in April at the Garonga Safari Camp. We arranged for transfers to and from Hoedspuit Airport with Garonga. We were picked up in a timely fashion at the airport and it took about 1.5 hours to reach the camp. You can also fly in to their airstrip but we were... More

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Vienna, Austria
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
6
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This holiday was taken on the strength of the great Trip Advisor reviews. I wondered at first why we had to be accompanied everywhere inside the camp after nightfall (an escort to and from dinner for example) - but when you see and hear a lion or an elephant right outside your tent (not to mention all the slightly less... More

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BernieHoedspruit, Owner at Garonga Safari Camp, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Thanks very much indeed for your kind comments. What a nice way to be kept awake! We hope to see you back. best Regards Bernie More

Miami Beach, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

Garonga is a beautiful camp. The service and food are top notch. The safari drives are excellent, with very friendly guides and trackers. The only complaint I have is that the luxury tents lacked air conditioning. It was very hot while we were there. Oh, and the masseuse was amazing, highly recommended. More

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BernieHoedspruit, Owner at Garonga Safari Camp, responded to this review
31 March 2012

Thanks very much for your review. Unfortunately the tents can be hot in extreme Summer, and it is a balance trying not to turn the tents into a building, at the same time providing ceiling fans for some relief. We hope to see you back. Winter is a great time to come. best Regards Bernie More

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Address: Selati Portion 12, KT 143, Phalaborwa, 1390, South Africa
Price range (per night):* RM994 - 4,467

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