Tshwene Lodge

We had a great time! The location, the food, the lodge, the game drives with Steven, a real gift. The highlight of our trip! The luck that Steven was so dedicated and was able to show us the entire big 5 and so much more. Recommended in every way. Between game drives you can lie by the pool and with a bit of luck you can spot animals from your room or pool.

We felt safe in the welgevonden reserve The food was very good ,fresh salad and vegetables in the middle of nowhere.all the staff were very helpful and friendly. Steven our guide was amazing.

I would like more fruit for breakfast. Too much bread for me but I am fussy!

I noticed that the other guests complained about not walking alone to their rooms. They didn't like all the steps. I didn't like the narrow width of the steps perhaps fewer deeper steps would suit more people. I guess you could fence the path to the rooms.

The location is absolutely beautiful.Lovely and friendly staff.Wonderful game drives.

There was a power outage. No back up battery, solar or generator which was disappointing.The duvet is very hot for a bush lodge especially as there was no air conditioner in the room.

Absolutely everything, the warm welcome, our beautiful chalet, the amazing staff, the delicious, beautifully presented meals, Steven, our fabulous guide on all the game drives, the spectacular sightings .. white rhino, buffalo, lion, cheetah and a black rhino all before breakfast!

There is nothing to not like

The location of Tshwene is in the heart of the reserve and nestled in the bush. The main lodge, bar, pool and dining area are intimate and tranquil. Paul and Piet were excellent servers and Thomas was a fabulous guide. The food was diverse and comforting without being lavish. The rooms are clean and neat and the outdoor shower was private and fabulous!

Although we knew there was no Air-con in the rooms, the fans weren't enough, and the lack of airflow made the rooms stuffy. The game vehicle was broken, so we drove in the backup vehicle, which did not have all the channels and make any exciting sightings not available to us, so we missed out.

The Location is magnificent and the birdlife to die for, we enjoyed many hours watching birds from our room balcony and enjoyed the swimming pool with this crazy heat we have been having. The staff were attentive to our needs and the food was delicious!

Important to note that there is no aircon, so manage your expectations accordingly.

Great position in the park for all game viewing. The staff were so friendly. The lodges were beautifully appointed. Super king beds with superb bedding. Large bathroom with shower and bath. The main lodge has wifi, a bar and 2 lounges. Refreshing pool and deck. The food was excellent and surpassed any expectations. Amazing guiding from Stephen and Tomas. Great hospitality from Ezekiel and his team. We will be back!!

THE FOOD, THE GAME RANGER WAS EXCELLENT

THE DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OUR ANNIVERSARY. THERE WAS ANOTHER COUPLE WHO HAD THERE ANNIVERSARY AS WELL AND THE SERVED THEM SEPARATE DINNER. WE THOUGHT IT WAS FOR US AND ONLY THEN ISIEZEL READ THE MAIL. LATER AFTER DINNER WE GOT A BOTTLE OF SPARLING WINE IN OUR ROOM BUT BY THEN WE ALREADY HAD DINNER. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO GET THE WINE WITH OUR MEAL. THE STAFF DID NOT COME TO GREET US WHEN WE LEFT. THEY WERE ALL STANDING THERE WHEN WE ARRIVED BUT NOBODY WHEN WE LEFT. ROOMS WERE VERY HOT, AN AIRCON WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE EVEN IF THEY HAVE A FAN.

Second time visiting this lodge and it’s really lovely. An affordable safari not far from JHB. Beds are so incredibly comfortable and staff were kind and helpful. Superb massage too!

Feels a bit old in places and could do with a decor refresh

The property is rustic and matches its surroundings.. bush

1. No WiFi in rooms 2. No light on room patio 3. Beds seemed end of life 4. No working tv - Dstv 5. Room doors do not lock - maybe this is a saftey thing but found it odd.

Tshwene is a small lodge with 5 rooms. This makes attention to detail easier. You feel like you are part of a family when you stay there. The food is excellent and a stand out aspect of this lodge.

At this price point, there is nothing really to make mention of. If you want higher levels of luxury expect to pay at more than twice the price. The guide did rush drives slightly. We would’ve preferred a more laidback approach, allowing us to soak up the scenery of the reserve a bit more.

The lodge is simply stunning. The cabin/bedroom is spacious and clean, with an amazing view of the bush. The staff is welcoming and very professional. I've had a great massage in the spa—highly recommended! Our guide (Ricardo) was the best. He's passionate about his work, knowledgeable, and professional.

Amazing experience, can only recommend this place, small and intimate with 5 villas, luxurious treat. Game drives were amazing too.

Beautiful setting and really nice lodges. The food was very good and the stuff very friendly and professionell.

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Beautiful lodge set in a beautiful location within the reserve. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The staff was excellent and friendly and all requests were met. The food was good and portions generous. Game drives were phenomenal. Exceeded our expectations and we will certainly go back.

Honestly one of the best game lodges we've stayed at. From the warmth of the staff to the comfiness of the rooms (best bed/ linen ever), there was nothing we didn't love. We will be going back again and again! Because it's a smaller lodge (only 5 rooms) it feels like home. The lodge was very accommodating to us and we couldn't have had a better weekend. Steven, our ranger, was excellent (even in a hair-raising situation with a rhino)!

Quite literally the only thing we didn't love were some of the desserts. Just not the best compared to everything else. Other than that, we cannot fault a thing!

The food was amazing, each day was an absolute treat. Sinah our chef really outdone herself. The game drive was an adventure Johannes made it very interesting for us and luckily the animals also came to play. My partner loved the outdoor shower .The staff was very welcoming, made our stay very comfortable.

The lodge is beautifully situated and offers spacious and beautiful rooms. We felt really good at the lodge.Our guide for the game drives, Gibson, was really nice, explained everything well and was very attentive. We were really lucky and saw many lions, a baby rhino and a baby hippo.The food was good.

The room service was questionable. One bottle with water in the fridge had flies and mosquitos in it. This should not happen but OK. I took it out and put it on on table, visible for the cleanign staff to replace it. The bottle was simply put back in the fridge with the flies and mosquitos still in it.Also, the lodge is not solar powered. In a country that has a long history of loadshedding (planned power outages) and considering the high price of the accommodation, this is rather surprising. In our case, we didn't have power from 9pm onwards and also in the morning when getting ready in the dark for the game drive. The one candle in the room was old and did not burn properly. I would expect a Lodge like this to install solar panels and an inverter for the guests to always have electricity.

The peace and quiet of the bush was exactly what we needed. The food is amazing, the game drives were epic. Perfect trip.

There isn’t a single thing I didn’t like.