Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

We visited Khaya Ndlovu for a game drive and dinner with family. We have done this many times in the past and always try to make a visit whenever we are in the Hoedspruit area. The setting of the Manor House is exquisite, with the most amazing view across the bush to the Drakensburg Mountains. There is a classy touch of colonial comfort and style about Khaya, but it still manages to embody a relaxing, friendly and uniquely special quality. The game drive on this occasion was excellent, with a great guide and tracker. We saw cheetah, elephant, rhino, and a pride of six lion in addition to many species of plains game. The food was equally good, with attentive and friendly service, and once again we left having been crafted a wonderful family memory.

A beautiful place, the manor itself is gorgeous and the swimming pool and the deck overlooking the waterhole are amazing. We were swimming while a giraffe came to browse on nearby trees, it was amazing. Staff was great too, very attentive to all our needs, and this from early morning till evening. Very good game drives too, I would like to commend and congratulate our rangers and trackers (Terrence, Vusi, Ilse, Harry, Alfonso). The sightings were amazing. Deepest thanks also to the cook and his staff, we were lucky enough to experience a boma dinner during our stay and it was magical. Everything is done to keep guests contented and comfortable. In short: a great stay, we didn't want to leave!

We arrived into Hoedspruit after a long flight from the UK via Jo'burg so the short transfer to this little slice of heaven was wonderful. Our cases were taken to the rooms and we collapsed in the bar, watching the sun go down. Just lovely! The food was delicious and the ambiance homely and typically South African. Definitely better to have a night here if you arrive off a long flight than going straight into safari.

My wife and I stayed three days in the Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor. The manor was cozy and well-kept, and the staff was kind and helpful. The four game drives we did were always fun and amusing, and the drivers did their best to provide us a pleasant experience. I recommend this place very much.

Beautiful manor house with lush gardens overlooking a water hole where you can just observe giraffes, impalas, and many other animals at anytime during the day. Among the best boutique hotels we’ve been, the personalized service and attention of the staff, especially Truth, Advice, Jabu & Raymond was incredible. All meals were wonderful and house wine selection“Tokara” was very nice. A small point of improvement, having a wine & cocktail menu would help know the full list of options and price range available. Leadwood suite was very spacious, comfortable, well appointed, and gave a real sense of place. WiFi was a bit patchy and there’s no TV in room but we were not there for that! We could hear the freight trains passing day and night but wasn’t a major distraction. This is perhaps the cost of convenience, the lodge is 10 min away from both the main town and airport of Hoedspruit - a plus for those with limited time. Cici at the spa took great care of us for massages and facial treatments. Beautiful secluded spot overlooking the Savanah and nice products. Game drives were exceptional, we saw cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions.. it’s worth doing as many game drives you can with Khaya Ndlovu; Elsa, Harry and Terence were really good at replying to all our questions and explaining all aspects of the unique ecosystem. Point of improvement: external groups coming for game drives could be kept away from the pool and deck area - as their arrival/departure disrupted the tranquility and sense of privacy. We would certainly recommend to others and look forward to coming back!

The resort is beautiful, the room was clean and equipped with every comfort. the half board is not bad even if there is little choice. Too bad for the customer service, I had to pay for all the extra activities in advance and then in the end an excursion was cancelled at the last minute without receiving any refund at check out. the assistance is very confusing and not organised, after more than a month they no longer responded, telling me that they had problems with the credit card transactions. absolutely embarrassing, a service like this is inconceivable for supposedly luxury resorts, so I avoid recommending it to couples who want to enjoy a nice vacation. a missed opportunity