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Clifftop Lodge

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PO Box 523 | Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Vaalwater 0530, South Africa
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Clifftop Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Warm, friendly, personalised service makes this lodge stand out. Ursula has done wonders with her team and Martin and Sebastian proved the case. The lodge itself ticks all the boxes: spectacular setting; peace and quiet; light, airy and very private living spaces; above average food and knowledgeable rangers. Bottom line - can't wait to go again! Michelle & Kevin Thomas More

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Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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My hubby and I have just returned home from the most amazing weekend away at Clifftop Lodge. From the minute we set foot through the gate to the minute we left, the service we received was phenomenal. The staff are friendly, efficient and very helpful. The accommodation is beautiful and the setting is breathtaking. The food is fantastic and the... More

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Munich
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We spent 4 nights over Easter weekend and were quite nervous about the negative reviews on TA. However, it was clear the negative reviews were based on stays in the past with the previous management. We were also concerned that 4 nights might be too much in one safari lodge, however we enjoyed every single minute and would highly recommend... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We had the most amazing time, the food, staff, rooms were all magnificent I can't fault them at all. Well done sabastian, ursula, riaan, advice, mama,thige. They were so kind and considerate! Felt like royalty. The game drive was super we saw lions,rhinos, plenty buck, giraffe. And sebastian was a good ranger!! Missing it already. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Negative reviews here were a completely unfounded concern! Despite reading them, we had a stunning weekend with great attention from all the staff, private dining & an awesome game drive (we chose to only do the one game drive after being fortunate to watch a lion pack devouring their prey - a first that couldn't be topped). The staff were... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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We would not go back, ever, not even for a free weekend. Our standards are high - they have to be for a supposed 5-star Lodge in Welgevonden reserve. No one goes to Welgevonden for the Game - everyone already knows that Sabi Sands lodges are the best in the world. They are all faultless. We went to Clifftop to... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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we had the most glorious weekend,food,service,rooms and game drives were fabulous.This is the perfect location,with a feeling of being at the top of the cliff overlooking the river-a 5 star tree house-we were stuffed with food like rhinos,felt lazy as lions and as tranquil as water monitors.We cant wait to go back. More

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Johannesburg
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Somewhat surprised about negative reviews, the place is in an excellent spot with beautiful views over the vallley and river far below and the sound of water ever present. Very small maintenance issues is due to be resolved as I understand. The food was very good and the lodge staff very friendly, accomodating and a lot of personal touch. I... More

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Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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From the website and it's very misleading betrayal of the truth, my husband and I was looking forward in spending our 5th wedding anniversary in luxury and within great company. How wrong we were!! Since we've been to the Welgevonden reserve for our honeymoon (we were at Nedile Lodge which was fantastic) we really did not expect the foul experience... More

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Jo'burg - SA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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Coming to the lodge I had very high expectations, it is a 5 star establishment after all. Arriving: We were met by our ranger at the gate who gave us a prep talk on all the do's and don'ts. Our luggage was whiskey away in a different car whilst we had a leisury drive into the lodge. On drive to... More

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PO Box 523 | Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Vaalwater 0530, South Africa
Price range (per night):* RM1,782 - 2,393

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