"With no herd, they tend to be the most aggressive and unpredictable." We stopped at the Elephant Lodge, this place is amazing & relaxing. If you're looking for entertainment like home. What food & drink options are available at Sebatana Private Reserve? Was the change of flight and random seating Newmarket's way of saving a few pennies ??? The food was very good, better than expected with lots of game meals for dinner. What are some of the property amenities at Sebatana Private Reserve? TOP TIPS The early morning drives were very cold so pack a hat and scarf especially in winter months. Staff are friendly and cant do enough for you. Arriving at Waterside at Royal Malewane a fabulous safari lodge that's recently opened in Thornybush Private Game Reserve bordering South Africa's famous Kruger National Park we were delighted to see several spiral-horned nyala antelopes wandering through camp, many with babies in tow, making themselves at home as they browsed on the indigenous flower beds and took sips from the . Also the staff were genuine and a happy family to spend our time with. Most of our group purchased the non-alcoholic drink package. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The walks around the reserve are so good seeing animals in there own habitat and so close. Youve got to do this trip. We were a group of 21 in total, all coming from Norway. Guests staying at the reserve are able to enjoy an extensive list of services, ranging from traditional game drives and Big Five safaris to cultural and historic tours. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant. I reccomend to upgrade to an all inclusive bar package whilst you are there. A lone elephant blocks the road in Welgevonden Reserve, around 30 minutes from Sebatana. Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. Also please don't expect to see the big 5 at elephant lodge as they only have an illusive leopard, none of the other big five,so you really do need to pay for the additional trips to see them . We went out on all the excursions missing nothing and we got to see the big 6 as the cheetah was an added bonus. Initially booked to fly as advertised with my preferred airline Virgin, this was later changed to BA with no explanation. The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans. Amazing safari lodge. . I have been to a lot of "tribal (native)" nights over the years and had quite low expectations. The water is bore water and no one on our group had any sickness.The food was fantastic! Wonderful Time in this beautiful oasis in the bush, My sister and I have not long returned from our amazing holiday in Elephant Lodge. Trip of a lifetime! Wow what an amazing holiday from start to finish. Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. Sebatana Private Reserve operates four lodges: Rhino, Elephant, Lion and the newly-opened Leopard Lodge, which is our home base for the trip. toiletries and essentials needed as you are a few hours away from any shop etc. We ended up on her cruiser throughout the holiday with 3 other fab couples and we have all.said we will keep in touch, which is lovely. I reccomend to upgrade to an all inclusive bar package whilst you are there. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience at a safari, this is the resort to visit. We had an amazing guide, Megan, and formed bonds that will last a lifetime. but we saw lion, buffalo, rhino and elephant. If you are interested in becoming a trusted partner please contact our world wide support staff, info@sebatana.com - www.sebatana.com - International sales and support Tel: 0045 7613 4048. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm. Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay. Upon arrival, I noticed the fly screen were damaged throughout the Giraffe chalet. Just returned on the 2 nd July after an amazing week at sabanta rhino private reserve. Also the staff were genuine and a happy family to spend our time with. So no need for bathing suits in winter. Guests staying at the reserve are able to enjoy an extensive list of services, ranging from traditional game drives and Big Five safaris to cultural and historic tours. I cannot praise the staff in the lodge enough for their great service, always smiling, helpful and on hand . All rooms are equipped with a fridge and this is refilled every day by housekeeping. So why did we not get the original flights booked? Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The newly renovated rooms are divided into 3 different categories allowing for families of up to 5 to stay together in one room. Yes, Sebatana Private Reserve offers an airport shuttle for guests. Matswani Safari Lodge,a place to remember. The managers, guides and all of the staff looked after us so well and after a week there, we were so blown away by how much we saw, and experienced. With more than 40.000ha in size this malaria free paradise offers guests a truly intimate experience. We were apprehensive about doing a group organised holiday as we like our own space and we are both not great social butterflies. We were served various forms of game meat each night which was tasty and delicious. Josh was our tour guide and he made our holiday, he has a great knowledge of the animals and wildlife. The same goes for the staff that fed us and kept our rooms nice and tidy every day. 5 star Lodge primarily sold as package tours from scandinavia including flights, transfers, meals and acitivities. All three lodges are full service lodges with all amneties included, ensuring a personalized experience for all. Thank you , Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Vaalwater. I cannot praise the staff in the lodge enough for their great service, always smiling, helpful and on hand . Staff were amazing Sully the barman was 2nd to none. The rooms were immaculate and cleaned daily, refreshing in todays climate. Does Sebatana Private Reserve offer any business services? We stayed at Elephant lodge with our two children aged 12 and 15 years. Our tour was booked through Tripadeal Australia and 12 of the 14 people on the tour was Australian. On a final note, Matswani was a nice experience and I do recommend it, but note that the marketing as a very luxury experience is not quite matched by reality. This is a MUST see and the best I have ever attended. Thank you to everyone at Elephant Lodge who made us feel welcome and contributed to our amazing experience!! Great thanks to our guides Shumba, Carel and Megan, they were all fabulous. Plenty of varieties of antilopes, zebra, wilderbeast, giraffes etc. One tip would be to pack all. Own or manage this property? We were led to believe that this was going to be included. We certainly would not have attended if we had known this The animal life is amazing as are the staff. Especially since the gas heaters were out of order for the entire stay. The game drives were good although rain made sightings difficult as animals seek shelter in the bush and are more difficult to spot. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. . Do your sums carefully. There is a souvenir shop on site, however that you can get any memorabilia from. We saw rhinos, hippos, giraffes, elephants, and more. calm and professional at all times , also on the safaris through all the game reserves was always on the look out and did not give up looking for animals , he was very interesting and a fountain of knowledge. The optional tour package was 350 euro. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. light your world and see matswani for the last time things change now and then and welcome again we give away a smile on your face. Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on this 10-day South African safari staying at the 5-star Sebatana Lion Lodge. The rooms are nice. Up until our last drive we hadn't seen any lions but our rangers made every effort to locate them and we were very fortunate to see the western pride out in the open range. Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Management needs to listen to their guests. Improve this listing Property amenities Free parking Pool Hot bath Free breakfast If you are interested in becoming a trusted partner please contact our world wide support staff, info@sebatana.com - www.sebatana.com - International sales and support Tel: 0045 7613 4048. Warthog is more secluded with a great view of a watering hole to see animals from your veranda. The bar staff, the kitchen staff , the gardener, and all the back house or not public facing work tirelessly to ensure everyone had a great stay. From start to finish it was amazing and the staff go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and comfortable. Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay. This allows you to focus on the "big 5" when you travel to the other game parks. What a wonderful holiday . Wonderful Time in this beautiful oasis in the bush. We were in the two rooms closest to the pool and they were tired run down and very dark. Food was exceptional, and we opted for the drinks package which is a must as there was some confusion at the end of the stay with others, that didnt take the package. Yes, Sebatana Private Reserve offers airport transportation for guests. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Do your sums carefully. The kitchen staff regularly sing which is very entertaining. The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans. What food & drink options are available at Sebatana Elephant Lodge? Everybody in our group had nothing but praise for our stay at Sebatana. Food was exceptional, but far too much for most of us for one day! All the staff were friendly and happy. safaris were good with lots of giraffes but you need to purchase the additional safaris to be able to see lions, cheetahs, elephants and rhinos. Incredible Trip with amazing staff and facilities. Yes, Sebatana Private Reserve offers an airport shuttle for guests. A very privileged experience to do. We had an amazing time at Elephant Lodge from start to finish. Checking in a BA we were astounded not to have seats together after booking as a party of 4 and Newmarket Holidays had previously stated it was not possible to pre book seats as this was a. group booking, so we assumed all guests staying at Sebatana would not seated together.