African Safari Lodge

Loved everything about our stay - the service from the friendly staff who were so accommodating of our group; the comfortable and superbly designed large rooms; and the delicious meals so perfectly prepared. It was another perfect stay at African Safari Lodge. Grateful for the big braai that Dean and Gift prepared for us, seeing to every aspect and relieving us of all the preparation hassles, and treasured the special Father’s Day surprise organised for all the Dad’s on Sunday. It was truly a special getaway.

We were extremely blessed to have won a competition that entailed a two-night stay at African Safari Lodge at the end of April. Firstly, I want to highlight the passion, excitement, and professionalism of the Lodge Manager, Dean. Dean, you do make the experience so much more exciting and we really enjoyed having you host us. When we arrived, we were met by Gift, the chef. His friendliness and welcoming was awesome, but does not compare to his skills in the kitchen. The food is excellent and the portions are very generous. Thank you for feeding us, Gift. We enjoyed a sunset cruise with a game drive, and that was the highlight of our first day. My son and I also had a great time fishing against the beautiful scenery and got that much needed father-son time in. My wife and I got to spend our time together, enjoying the scenery, nature and good company. If you want to get away from the rush of your normal day and you want to connect with nature, while enjoying good food, good company and be served by an amazing team of people, I can confidently recommend African Safari Lodge.

We went for an overnight getaway and it was a peaceful and beautiful experience. The view from our suite was absolutely beautiful and so serene. The breakfast was an absolute treat. Thank you to our host and staff for their excellent service

On our journey around the Eastern Cape we had the pleasure to spend the night at the charming African Safari Lodge. Dean, the manager handled our reservation and it was a pleasure communicating with him. Before our departure for the lodge he sent us a PIN to easily find the place. The drive to the lodge is beautiful and with a bit of luck you will encounter a road block by some majestic giraffes. Our spacious luxury suite had breathtaking views right from our comfy king size bed over the Kariega River. Dean took us on a relaxing sundowner boat cruise in the late afternoon and shared the history on the lodge and the game reserve. That evening we had a delicious dinner made by Chef Gift presenting my favorite game meat “Eland steak” prepared to perfection. Afterwards we enjoyed a few drinks at the bush bar before retiring for the night. In the morning after breakfast Dean escorted us on a morning game drive before starting our drive to our next destination, Addo Elephant Park…..

What a memorable 3 days at the African Safari Lodge. Such a friendly welcome from Dean, who truly made us feel at home. The peaceful and beautiful countryside was the ideal place to break away from the busyness of life, to unwind, surrounded by nature, spectacular views, wildlife, and tranquil waters. A reminder of God's beautiful creation. The exceptional staff – Dean, Gift, Lungi, and Thando – went above and beyond to make our stay special. Thank you for the delicious food, and the Malva and Custard dessert was a highlight. Even with a fractured ankle, you made a way for me to join the activities, the gamedrive and beautiful sunset cruise. I'll definitely be back again soon, and next time around, I will not miss out on the kayaking. Thank you to the entire team for a memorable experience.

What a stunning place to relax in nature without having to travel far from the city! The tranquility and beauty of this place is amongst the best we've experienced throughout our travels. The luxury suite is stunning with beautiful views of the dam.