Needs hand rails from car park to reception and rooms. Not easy for elderly and infirm.

Very friendly owners.

Stayed in April 2025

Perfect accommodation and great green food.

Stayed in April 2025

mattress and pollows were too soft. Although candles are provided for power interruptions there was no matches or lighter - fortunately not required!!

Breakfast was lovely - vegan, Mediterranean - a delight!

Stayed in February 2025

Great location, you enter the place and you're immediately in the jungle. Fantastic vegan breakfast and very tasty dinner, absolutely recommended. Very friendly owners. 10 out of 10.

Stayed in December 2024

Old Joe’s Kaia is a haven of tranquility. Every part of it is beautiful and Marian and Paul are extremely welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful experience. The vegan food they serve is absolutely delicious and contributes to the overall revitalising feel of the place. Heartily recommend!

Stayed in December 2024

A bar fridge with ice would have been nice.

This was our first experience with vegan food and we were pleasantly surprised. The plating, textures and tastes were amazing. The breakfasts were also exceptional!

Stayed in December 2024

The host went out of her way to accommodate us. The room were very clean.

Stayed in October 2024

Lovely, relaxing, serene accommodation, very close to the N4 that was very convenient for our route back to Jburg. The lodge serves vegan food which was delicious.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing. Excellent stay and would come back again.

The food was exceptional. As non-vegan's we were not aware that the breakfasts and dinners would be vegan, but the food was beyond excellent. Mariane was a brilliant cook and her and Paul excellent hosts. My wife and I came away from our two days at Old Joe's Kaia feeling well rested and a little bit healthier.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing.

Old Joe's Kaia is so much more than an overnight stay. It is a feast for the senses. From the moment you arrive, you feel at home and start to relax. The food is excellent. It is a divine treat to be there. Thank you, Paul and Marian!

Stayed in July 2024

Liked all of it

It had a very good home feel, the room was nice and quiet, the dining hall was very nice with a lot of character. The food was exceptional

Stayed in July 2024

Nice room, amazing ground.

Stayed in July 2024

That I ate too much, because it was delicious

Staff very friendly and happy to give advice on things to visit in the area. Meals were superb 😋

Stayed in June 2024

I would not change a thing, but I do recommend that the venue explain that the venue is not suitable for everyone. It is strictly vegan and the steps from parking to the rooms and down to the labyrinth is not suitable for travellers using walking aids or have mobility problems.

This venue is a vegan retreat. The breakfast and dinners are a melody of tastes. Really amazing.

Stayed in June 2024

Beds could be a more comfortable and WiFi wasn't available in the rooms, only in the main reception and dining area

The location is excellent as were the amazing vegan dinner and breakfast. Marianne's vegan meals are top notch and she is always willing to share ideas and knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.

Stayed in January 2024

Marian and Paul are excellent hosts. The vegan food is delicious, particularly the breakfasts which are out of this world.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Remoteness

Stayed in January 2024

Lovely setting in the valley. Delicious vegan food and great hosts

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

We loved how unique it was. Tucked away in the forest.

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful setting. Private, clean & tastefully decorated. Perfect stopover on way to Kruger Park. Paul & Marian are wonderful hosts.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was perfect.

OJK is a destination in itself, not just a place to stopover. If I had known what a paradise this is, I would have stayed longer. Marian and Paul have placed so much attention on detail - in the rooms, along the walking paths and especially in the meals. 5-star vegan food (we are not vegan/vegetarian) - the 4-course evening meal was an explosion for my taste buds. They also sell their own dry meal mixes to take to kruger: just boil water and let them sit for 30 min and you have Marian‘s culinary magic in your tent/bungalow. We just had #1/6 and loved it. It is very easy to reach, right on the N4. Order drinks on the veranda and then just forget all your cares/stress.

Stayed in October 2023

Gaining access to the property was difficult as there was loadshedding so phone signal was limited to Vodacom and phones went unanswered. We had to call the farmer next door to open the gate for us after hooting for some time then driving to find signal and returning again. Leaving the property was as difficult. We were also not prepared for the amount of steps to access our unit.

Nice walks on the property.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

The food was excellent and it was prepared with great care. It is all vegan or vegetarian, but it is so delicate. Paul, the owner, is a very pleasant guy, helpful and full of good suggestions. We loved the stay.

Stayed in July 2023

Access at night a little intimidating. Entrance gate locked and not illuminated at all at night. As a result one needs to be extremely cautious when slowing down to avoid missing the turn into the drive way. Fast moving vehicles on the national high way is a concern.

The opportunity to experience and taste plant based food. Quiet amazing and educational. Paul was outstanding as a host.

Stayed in July 2023