Naledi Game Lodges

I don’t even know where to begin- we had the most amazing 4 nights at Naledi. Let me start from the inquiry- Kjell and Shedrick had the most sincere and kind email manners. I felt welcomed instantly (actually increased a night here and decreased another lodge because they made me feel more welcome from the email replies alone). The moment we entered the glorious gates, we felt like treasured guests. TK and Petronella wasted no time making us fall in love and excited about our stay, just from kindness alone. My daughter was asked what she likes to eat- the 6 year old was in heaven upon check in too (she doesn’t like vegetables, and TK duly noted haha). I might end up with too many words but let me try to shorten it with saying: Amazing food and each meal is presented by the chef. Amazing housekeeping- Ronisi is my son’s favorite South African. Please tell her sorry for his fingerprints on her clean windows. Amazing trackers- Sidwell our driver is forever in our hearts. He really knows how to find the animals! We will never forget the funny things be did to make our game drives memorable. we saw the Big 5 and got to enjoy them (not rushed or just glimpses). Amazing management- TK was so sincere and always there to anticipate our needs. Special mention: I was breathless when the entire staff sang me happy 40th birthday. I know I said AMAZING too many times but there is no other words, except maybe magnificent. Every step of the way just awesome. Thank you and we can’t wait to come back!

Naledi Lodge is a treat! My husband, 13-year-old daughter, and I stayed for three nights (in Leadwood) and everything was exceptional. Everyone was extremely attentive, accommodating and thoughtful, the food wonderful and the game drives spinetingling and spellbinding! Our tracker and our guide were phenomenal and really went the extra mile to give us the best possible experiences. Thank you to all of the fabulous team at Naledi, we loved our stay in every possible way.

Naledi is a great place to do a Safari, excellent service and all the people treat you excellent, the rooms are really nice with good views to the exterior and some even have a personal pool to enjoy

If we could give 6 stars for our 3 day stay at Naledi we would! My wife and I visited Naledi for 3 days in January 2025. We were incredibly well taken care of by Marise, Matthew, Lilian, Decide and Chef Dudu throughout our stay. The food was delicious, our room in the Paperbark suite and the entire property is meticulously maintained, and they made incredible efforts to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. They succeeded! The game drives with Oupa and Excellent exceeded every expectation. They are true experts at guiding and tracking the majestic animals in the Balule reserve, and just incredibly lovely gentlemen to spend time with. We saw so much - yes, the Big 5, but also warthogs and hyenas and giraffes and hippos and zebras and impala herds and beautiful birds; sunset and sunrise and a rainbow one morning took our breath away. On our final sundowners, Oupa and Excellent took us by the Olifant River where we enjoyed the sunset and drinks surrounded by hippos and a grazing rhino. Each day felt like a treasure hunt - we gave very little input, allowing Oupa and Excellent to do their thing, and loved every minute. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip for my wife and I, as we were visiting South Africa from the US for a friend's wedding. I went back and forth between the more well-known reserves (Sabi Sands, Timbavati) and was unsure what we'd be able to see in the summer season (our visit was in late January) - I'm so glad we chose Naledi and if there's ever an opportunity to visit South Africa again, we will be back!

We loved the time at Naledi. Everybody makes the stay great. It’s like coming home. Great food, service, people, gamedrive, passion from everybody. We will come back soon!

Our experience was superb from start to finish. Wonderful accommodation, exceptional staff service, and the food was some of the best we had on our trip to South Africa. The highlight being the game drives, lead by knowledgable and friendly guides and trackers - who made the experience a trip of a lifetime.