Rust de Winter Road Kwalata Game Lodge, 0040 Klipdrift, South Africa
#15 of 17 hotels in Klipdrift
Guests' ChoiceBased on 263 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.8
Free Wifi
6.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 2, 2022
Marc
South AfricaThe lodge is situated close to a local tavern, we could hear music in the distance from the time we arrived until early in the morning.
The outdoor shower, the restaurant and bar area.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Luwisi
IrelandWifi conection was very bad inside the Charlets
Recieptionist were soo helpfull and kind,,The game drives were also amazing sighting Elephents ,Giraffe
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Stephanie
South AfricaThe staff were really helpful and friendly. The accommodation was comfortable and I loved the individual boma and firepit at our cottage.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Annemarie
South AfricaCalm atmosphere with very friendly staff. It's nice and clean everywhere, the property is very well maintained.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Adrie
South AfricaIf only the chalets can be upgraded and maybe fitted with a small bar fridge-drinkwater and milk cant be cooled.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Mzwakhe
South AfricaWe liked the staff they were very friendly, we were attended by Maria by the reception, Wedy and Lawrence from the restaurant their service was good. The food was really bad we did not like the food at all. The lady at the entrance made us pay a conservation fee for going out to the shops and she couldn't even explain what that amount is for just imagine R120/pp and R50 for the so we paid R290 unnecessarily.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Boni
South AfricaTha road for self drive
Didn't eat breakfast but lunch and it was delicious
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Kgomotso
South Africathe heat, and mosquitos in the chalets
The environment, was quiet and nice..
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Nkabinde
South AfricaThe treatment at the reception and we were made to wait for hours before they could allocate the room for us
Location is fine
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Tish
South AfricaFood was great. Area neat and clean. Lovely setting
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Andrea
South AfricaThey don't allow music at the pool really. There was a man harassing me and my daughter ( it was sorted out the next day and fhe staff apologized) you save money by getting a chalet instead of economy room which doesn't have a fridge nor braai facilities
Mimi and Gontse service was exceptional! There are things to do for the kids and shows to watch which are also very interactive. I love the chalets and swimming pool
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Carol
South AfricaDidn't know about the little dam alongside the property's fence, so we missed seeing the 3 or 4 cheetah drinking water there on the morning of our last day in the lodge and park
Breakfast was delicious, good value for money, and waiters were very friendly and professional. Location of lodge is very conveniently placed near the main gate. William our game drive host was exceptional - went out of his way to find us rhino, cheetah and spotted hyena, and was very passionate, knowledgeable and humorous.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Petersen
South AfricaLoved everything
Serene environment wonderful staff family friendly.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Nkabinde
South AfricaGame drive arrangement and the general rules at the camp
Staff was very hostile and were not clear about the number of people their room can accommodate
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Elphie
South AfricaThe chalets were nice and the activities they organized for December e.g snake handling and mammals shows
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Siyabonga
South AfricaShower is too old and not clean. No privacy, you could hear what is happening in the room next to you.
Perfect service by stuff... Bigs up to one Shack our game driver who went all out to ensure that we see all wild animals.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Petersen
South AfricaI liked everything.
We brought guests from Cape Town they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Loved the cabin we stayed in we had an issue with the gas stove but within seconds someone was there to help. Staff are friendly, place was clean overall great experience.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 27, 2024
Fahlani
South AfricaSome of the guests were vary noisy late at night but not really the fault of the Game Lodge but some guests failing to self regulate.
It is a very quiet, natural, and refreshing location, very close to Johannesburg & Pretoria. Self drive option available to explore the game park at one's leasure. Guided tours are also available.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 27, 2024
Jacques
South AfricaNo activities The game drive was very expensive. No braai facilities No tv or fridge in the room. The menu at the restaurant was basic and they did not have cups for proper coffee just small cups and u still paid full price.
The staff was friendly. The game drive guide took a lot of extra care to try and make the drive special although on the day there wasn't a lot to see.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Alex
South AfricaBeautiful and peaceful, great staff, great service, loved everything, will difinatly come back 🙏
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 12, 2024
Nicola
South AfricaHighly recommended, lovely facility and staff. 10/10
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Martin
South AfricaIt is highly priced for the facility and payment at the gate entrance is quite a nuisance.
Location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Nhlah
South AfricaNothing
Sina and the staff treated us like royalty with attention to detail..
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Philip
South AfricaThe facilities, the description of the room is inaccurate. One gets caught with false descriptions of the room. Our description said open plan room (wich it was) with two bathrooms (wich it was not) we had one bathroom with a bath and a hand shower. An outside shower that is closed up with canvas. The room looked nothing like the pictures. We were booked for 4 adults and only had two sets of towels and soap. No handwash. Staff is average and definitely there for a salary and not hospitality. Kwalata rides on the area name of Dinokeng. It is very close to the township with a tavern that plays music throughout the whole night till sunrise so not the best sleep. NOT WORTH THE MONEY. I ACTUALLY WANT BOOKING.COM or Kwalata to give me booking credits or money back to have the experience over somewhere else in Dinokeng.
Well.....not much. The food was average, nothing reastood out that will make one to go back. It is overpriced as well, and this was about the best of the experience.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 20, 2024
Oosthuysen
South AfricaThe staff is amazing. The facilities are practical and the environment is so beautiful.
Stayed in November 2024
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