Nedile Lodge

The lodge is set in the very picturesque Welgevonden Game Reserve and certainly is a 5 star place for the food quality and the facilities for a game lodge. Myself and my husband enjoyed several drives with Mornie he was an excellent guide and tracker provided us with lots of information about the animals we saw and about the birds we heard. He has a great way of making you feel at ease by telling us about the way the animals react in different circumstances and also what to do when they get close so although there is always an element of danger we all felt safe in his hands. We saw all the big 5 during our stay which was amazing plus many others. My friends didn't come on the drives but they did manage to see so many species by the watering hole so the safari came to them which they enjoyed. The use of the gym and the massages was also a bonus for them whilst we were on our drives. Kate was very helpful during our visit and Johnathan an excellent host at meal times and for drinks. The kitchen staff provide excellent quality of food with good choices to accommodate most tastes. The rooms were also excellent and we enjoyed the bath with the open view.

Everything was amazing! The game drives with Andrew were so good. We saw so many animals and he was so knowledgeable and funny. We didn't see any leopards when we were there but saw all the other big 5 plus loads of other animals. That's just the luck of the draw though and mostly we were really lucky. The lodge itself was beautiful and all the food was really delicious. We're both pescetarian so everyday they would ask us if we wanted fish or vegetarian for dinner (we switched back and forth and everything was good). There's a watering hole that the dining area looks out on so you get lots of chances to see animals while eating. Also, if you've seen it mentioned in other reviews, it's true that the elephants really do come up to drink from the pool!

My wife and I had the most amazing 4 night stay at the lodge over the easter weekend. The setting and the views from the lodge and on the game drives were amazing, the Welgevondon Reserve is a stunning place to spend time. All of the staff looked after us superbly, the food was very good all week and the selection of drinks matched this brilliantly. The 8 game drives were superbly managed by Morne our guide and we were very lucky to see some very special animals. The quiet and the stillness at the lodge gave us time to relax and we loved to just sit and watch animals as they came to the watering hole.

Nedilenis a great lodge, nicely situated in the Welgevonden Reserve. Design, look and feel are very nice and warm, however it’s the team that truly brings it alive. The service is one step beyond excellent and it’s all done with passion and a smile. The chef is passionate about the food, the ranger is next level knowledge and passion, but in the end it’s the fun and laughter that made the magic happen. Pampering has a new name: Nedile