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Heather C
Durban, South Africa
Reviewed 16 March 2018 I had written a review on our return as asked by the booking.com site through which we had made our reservation from the TripAdvisor site - but notice it has not been recorded. Is this because I had some serious issues? The first being booking.com...More
Thank you very much for your comments. Regarding Booking.Com, we do not control their website and we were not aware of that websites oversight until you brought this to our attention, which we are very grateful for and we are dealing with them on this...More
Richard R
Durban, South Africa
Reviewed 1 January 2018 via mobile Stayed over for 1 night on the way to Kruger. Staff were great and provided an excellent packed breakfast for us when we told them we were leaving early in the morning. Food was fine and great views of the river from the lodge and...More
Reviewed 8 November 2017 planning to book for my 5th stay at Mvubu Lodge. Great location over-looking the reserve. Friendly, efficient team. Great comfort food. A superb getaway in a pristine area. nowhere else can offer the bush & the lake .
Reviewed 18 March 2017 Until I visited this place I had no idea this was first game park in South Africa, before Kruger!
Fantastic setting, the accommodation plus bar and restaurant have amazing views of the river with opportunity to spot game from your veranda.
Staff are fantastic, game...More
View-winter63_and51
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Reviewed 27 January 2017 The rooms were clean and lovely with good views of the river. It was very hot and the AC seemed to battle to cope, especially as there was overload and the electricity went off couple of times during our stay. We had booked a fishing...More
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Pool
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Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Spa
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Restaurant
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Price range
US$198 - US$205 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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"#8 for bird-watchers. Furthest from facilities - a good gentle up-hill walk for meals. It and #7 have..."
"All rooms have excellent views"
"best vies of the river to see the animals drink."
"Chalet 7 has a great view"
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