Everything to be honest was great. I do believe that $1k AUD per night was very very expensive. That is the only downfall I have. There are plenty of lodges who offer a more reasonable rate with the same sort of arrangement.

Loved the main lodge with the pool and the elephants coming up on various days. The structure of the days was also really good. We were never just hanging around and we had some incredible food, plenty of it too.

Stayed in April 2025

The game drives were amazing. The food was delicious and varied.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing to dislike!

Great location, staff very friendly, amazing guide for our safaris, food was fantastic with choices for all meals. Highlights were the visits to the swimming pool from the elephants and seeing the big cats close up!

Stayed in November 2024

Nice staff, very good environment and game drives. We loved it.

Stayed in November 2024

Compared to many other safari drives, we did, we did not particularly like these ones and found them too invasive. It felt more like a hunt. Honeyguide with Mantobeni and Khoka Moya has a lot of safari cars in the field which are all connected through radio. So if there is a lion, leopard or rhino sight somewhere, all rush there. Some of the drivers (fortunately not ours) do not respect the distance to the animal and drive too close and the animal goes away, only to be followed and stressed through the bush by several cars, in this case it was a leopard and a rhino. Sure, tourists want to see them but we all had seen them well. Also it felt sometimes like rushing from one sighting to another and on the way there, fortunately some of the fellow tourists managed to spot 1x another rhino and 2x lions.

Mantobeni is a beautiful lodge with amazing views on a picturesque waterhole under trees where regularly different animals come to drink. On top of that we had everyday whole elephant families coming to drink from the pool. Breathtaking experience. The tents were very beautiful too, tastefully arranged and with comfortable beds. There is electricity to charge devices, Wifi only in the mainbuilding. I loved to sit on the terrace, listening to the sound of the bush. Sometimes elephants passed by. For cooler nights, there is a heating matress in the bed. Staff is very friendly and the food they prepare is excellent.

Stayed in October 2024

The place was great. The food was five star and all the employees were so helpful and kind. Every safari was awesome, we saw everything we wanted and Twice was a wonderful guide. We would go back to Honeyguide again and will tell others to visit this place.

Stayed in September 2024

Upon check out we had to pay gate fee per night per person. The group and I thought everything was included and so it was a surprise and took lots of explaining to the group. After such a great trip, many left mad but not the end of the world.

Our second year in a row. Food was great, animal sightings were amazing. Not only did we see the Big 5 but we were blessed with cheetahs, cheetah cubs, lion cubs, newborn elephant and the endangered wild dogs. The guides are so great at working together to hone in on animals difficult to find to ensure great sightings. We had Michael, he was so knowledgeable and super patient with my family as we traveled with an autistic teen and 2 women in their 70s. He even went ABOVE and beyond with my sister lost her cellphone. Imagine he took the extra time to retrace our drive and found it. My son has me looking to book next year already...I love love love Michael and Mavis. Honeyguide is a gem.

Stayed in October 2024

You should not be afraid of sleeping in the wilderness. Elephants can block the entrance to the main building and wild animals can be everywhere around your tent day/night.

The colonial style tents, the staff, the food,.. it was an incredible experience.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing.

Wonderful and one of a kind experience. Especially the daily elephant visit were amazing.

Stayed in September 2024

Wow! What an absolutely amazing place! Each aspect of our stay was impeccable; from the food to the pool, to the incredible safaris with our guide Michael. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience, even when the weather was not ideal. Would love to visit again.

Stayed in September 2024

I liked everything

So many things to say : impeccable hotel and rooms. Real experience in tents but still, with all the confort for a perfect stay. The staff, whether in the restaurant or for the game drive, was amazing as well. I definitely recommend !!!

Stayed in August 2024

Nice pool area, good food, nice Safaris

Stayed in August 2024

We were there for 3 nights on our first safari trip and it was incredibly amazing!! We saw 4 of the big five, lions(we saw different lions every day), elephants, leopards, rhinos. The camping premises is where you have the outstanding experience, if you spend 1 hour by the pool you will see so many species, animals. Elephants go to the pool to refresh themselves many times during the day. The care the staff had with us were outstanding, it was winter when we went, after the evening safari when we went back to the tent they would make the bed for us and turn on the electric blanket. The smiles on their face, the lovely tasty food they prepared for us. From the lady that used to say sky water( i am sorry but I am very bad with names), to Jared the manager, Dan our driver(he’s amazing) you all made our experience 10/10. It was a pleasure to meet you all. I hope I will be back again.

Stayed in August 2024

Leaving!

Everything! The tents are great, the staff are a delight, our guide was knowledgeable and took us on great drives. The food was very good and the serves generous. Spending time in the communal area watching the animals come to the waterhole was great fun and the time flew.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing!

This was the most incredible safari experience. We quickly learnt after doing some more safari in Kenya and Tanzania that we had been spoilt by honeyguide. It’s awesome they do 2 drives a day, giving you downtime near the pool so you don’t get bored of driving around. We saw so many animals up close and the staff and facilities are wonderful. It’s a must do!

Stayed in July 2024

Everything was wonderful. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent. Environment was amazing. Facilities were super comfy and nice. We had absolutely no complaints. Would encourage people to go and we are planning on going back again!

The elephants in the pool and Lyton our guide!

Stayed in May 2024

The price little bit high for a tend, but ok

The main lodge, the game drive and the nature around. Good food and nice staff

Stayed in May 2024

You will see many animals, but keep in your mind that is games drives, sometimes the animals can be very shy, it is never a guarantee , that is why i recommend to stay minimum 2 or 3 days . 1 day is not enough.

This lodge is awesome, very impressive. It was my third time, and i still enjoy honeyguide. The location in Manyeleti makes this experience unique, you are in the bush, everyday you see elephants close to the swimming pool. It is very good value because you have 2 game drive included,one in the morning and one in the evening. Everything is well planned, the meals, the wake up.... For me it is more an experience to live than a simple accommodation. But first i thank you the staff for their kindness. Everyone is very friendly, they have the smile, very polite, professionnal. In 6 days i saw many animals, many elephants, lions, rhinocéros, leopards, cheetah...memories for your life. I thank you satis my guide for the 6 days in honeyguide.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Everything was above expectations! You really are close to nature :) The elephants come to the pool to drink fresh water every day, just like in the photos! The food was great, the staff so friendly, the tents were really clean and had everything in them!

Stayed in April 2024

All! It was a wonderful stay! The better that I had for sure. All was perfect, the staff was great, they organised the birthday of my daughter with cake and songs, and was always very pleasant and nice. The safari was also extraordinairy, we saw the big 5 in 1 day (2 safaris), our guide Satice, was friendly and professional. And to finish, tents are very comfortable.

Stayed in April 2024

The communication before the visit and also the information for access. The camp cannot be reached via the Kruger Park and you should have an off-road vehicle.

It is a wonderful place with great people and animals. Incredible experiences await and you should just embrace the adventure.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing! Absolutely nothing.

Amazing place. The tents are very comfortable and tastefully furnished and decorated. The common areas too. It was a pleasure to come back for a hot drink there after a safari. We stayed 2 days and the elephants came twice to drink at the waterhole. The staff were so kind. The guides were awesome. Gave us unforgettable memories of dozens of beautiful animals and lots of interesting facts and real/life stories. The food - meals and breakfasts - delicious. We loved everything. Everything was very clean, both the tents and the common areas.

Stayed in April 2024

No handrail on steps for older guests.

Staff and cleanliness.

Stayed in March 2024

The wifi was spotty at the lodge, but for being in the "bush", it was serviceable.

Amazing staff, succulent food, comfortable lodging, and amazing game drives. Oh, and sharing the pool with the elephants was a heck of an experience!

Stayed in February 2024