Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

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.

Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor offers a very exclusive lodging experience for anyone looking to visit Kruger National Park for their first time. Its proximity and direct view of a small water hole allows guests to observe wildlife right from the viewing deck and outdoor dining room. The family suite accommodations were perfect for our family's needs. I traveled with my parents, and it was wonderful to share a 2-bedroom suite where we each had our own private space and bathrooms. The staff were amazing, completely customer focused to ensure we had a positive experience. I even learned how to make towel elephants from the cleaning staff. At the end of our stay, all we could think about was how much we want to go back to Khany Ndlovu.

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!

We enjoyed as a family this short but wonderful stay at Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor, everything has been simply perfect, from welcome to departure. We stayed in a stunning suite very nicely furnished, food was excellent and stuff very cozy and friendly. We recommend it as a safari experience as well as the rangers are very well prepared and trained. It was really worth it!

Amazing! We did a whole day safari game with Vusi, the best guide ever! We saw a cheetah and a leopard closed to our car! He explained everything to us and drive slowly to spot all animals around. Amazing experience. If we return to Kruger we will repeat with Vusi again for sure! Thanks Vusi