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Game Lodges near Pretoria - ZENZELE River Lodge

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28 October 2019

Zenzele River Lodge is a great place to relax! Very neat! Very friendly staff! We will definitely camp with them again. Thank you for making us feel welcome and all the great services we have received.

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29 March 2019

We are a birdwatching tour company that run regular tours around South Africa and further afield. Zenzele is always the perfect stopover with superb birdwatching on site. The staff are welcoming, the food is delicious, and the location is simply unbeatable. More...

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29 January 2019

+Everything . -Would like to be able to self-braai, we bring all.

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29 January 2019

We loved how clean it was. The green trees and outside areas clean. Very good stay overall. Food was good, service overall very good. We loved our room and outside area. Very romantic breakaway, just a lil pricey. More...

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29 January 2019

Our stay was very pleasant. Lovely scenery. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. One recommendation I have is to fit an air-conditioning unit in the unit we stayed in as we found it very difficult to sleep in the heat.

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28 January 2019

Everything .

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29 December 2018

Zenzele is an easy drive from Johannesburg, which is what I was looking for. We decided to go via the quaint town of Cullinan where we had lunch, and then continued to Zenzele. My first observation is that the traveller should be warned to …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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29 December 2018

+Beautiful.

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28 December 2018

Zenzele is an easy drive from Johannesburg, which is what I was looking for. We decided to go via the quaint town of Cullinan where we had lunch, and then continued to Zenzele. My first observation is that the traveller should be warned to call the office to get a gate code, or even better, to be given one at the outset, by email sms or whats app.We drove through the very dry "reserve" seeing buck on the way to the lodge, which is situated on a beautiful river, looking over two pools of water. There is a beautiful calm to the property, with my wife observing that we should have come earlier to "chill".Being a coffee addict, I immediately requested more sachets of coffee (for the bodum) to last me through the night and the next morning up until breakfast.After our huge lunch, we settled for a small dinner on the deck looking over the river. It was very relaxed and the meal was tasty. Being very hot, we slept with the airconditioner on. My only criticism of the room was the toilet, which has a low "bunt" wall over which the person using the toilet peers (and can be peered back at). A bit unsettling, especially if one is travelling with someone one doesn't know well, which wasn't a problem in our case, but still a little uncomfortable. The room was well-appointed with a TV, kettle, fridge, airconditioner and a very comfy bed.There is a lot of bird life, and the odd "plop" of a fish jumping in the river.All in all a good experience and well-recommended for a night or two getaway from our busy lives. More...

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29 November 2018

Zenzele Lodge is awesome to stay at. Beautiful accommodation surrounded by nature. Leah is the heartbeat of the place. She is always friendly and makes sure that everything works like clockwork. Will definitely go back!!

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29 November 2018

Without doubt one of the favorite Lodge I stayed in. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the staff and Leah. (Special thank you to Leah, she gave us the BEST service ever - such a diamond)The staff was extremely friendly, and the chef …Read more on TripAdvisor

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29 November 2018

+The staff! Petro, the manageress, has such a nice way with people. Leah and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location! The river setting is so tranquil …...-The breakfast. It is plated and served at the table. I am not a big fan of granola or honey but the yoghurt came served with it. I would like to dish up for myself or at least offered a choice. The warm breakfast was nice though..Read more on Booking.com More...

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28 November 2018

Very quiet, beautiful setting. Good food.

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28 November 2018

We had our wedding at Zenzele in April 2018, it was amazing. The staff are incredible Petro and Leah - you ladies are fantastic, the Chef out of this world. ||The rooms are stunning. The staff at Zenzele helped make our day even more perfect. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, your hospitality and always willing to go the extra mile. We will be back again and again and again! More...

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28 November 2018

Zenzele river lodge is one of the most beautiful lodges.||The service was excellent.||The staff members was very nice and helpful, the chalets are beautiful and cleaned at all times.||Food was fantastic (Great chef)

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28 November 2018

Tranquillity, beautiful, well kept, well presented, good food, good service. Excellent !!

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28 November 2018

We had a great time with my girls . We wish to come back soon . I recommended it to my friends and colleagues. The game viewing was great even though it was cold. The breakfast was delicious. I loved the food in general. I wish I could steal the chef . You are the best. More...

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28 November 2018

Surprised weekend for my wife for her 50th Birthday and we really enjoyed our time at Zenzele, However we were told on Saturday that the evening meal for Saturday and Sunday evenings were going to be a Buffet which we didn't mind but at a prices of R205/person without even desserts we found was excessive but overall we found our stay excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating. Have told lot of other people of this amazing breakaway. Thanks to ALL More...

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28 November 2018

Our room was absolutely beautiful and more than what we'd expected, the staff were great however the food was a big let down and sticking to the meal times didn't allow us to sleep in or do things at our own leisure. 8.30 - 9.30 is breakfast, 12-2 lunch (only two options) and 7-8 is dinner (again only two options). It would have been great if we could order toasted sandwiches next to the pool or dine at our leisure. Food was expensive (R220 per meal) and imaginationless. Nothing else in the area so once is forced to dine there.||Otherwise it's a great spot for relaxing and unwinding and it's a beautiful setting. More...

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28 November 2018

Surprised by the luxury in the bush! From the day I made the booking until waving good bye, Leah gave great service. We were welcomed and showed around the facilities and informed of breakfast, lunch and dinner times. In our cabin we received a welcome drink and were showed around the room. Zenzele River Lodge deserve their 4 stars. The game drive was also relaxing and enjoyable. I lost my sunglasses somewhere on the gamedrive and Mathew went looking for it and came back with it! More...

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28 November 2018

We made a very last minute booking for our anniversary and is so happy we landed up at Zenzele River Lodge. The staff was friendly and food was out of this world. The tranquil atmosphere created by the lovely Elands river, plentiful bird and wildlife made it so much more special. Room was lovely and bed was super comfortable. We already want to plan our next trip back there. It was the perfect break away so close to Jhb. More...

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28 November 2018

We have been to Zenzele many times and expect to continue to do so. To us it is an escape within easy reach of Pretoria that is not easy to find. We love the surroundings and particularly the attentive staff. The facilities match the overall. Tranquility and setting is second to none. Already planning our next visit More...

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28 November 2018

If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is definitely the place .The luxury chalet are so beautiful , the place is amazing . The staff is the friendliest staff I've ever met , they deserve 10/10 !! I will recommend to all my friends and family .The food was deliciuos . We really enjoyed our stay .Im still amazed at how much all the staff members were so friendly .Thank you so much More...

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28 November 2018

Such a cute little lodge nestled in the mountain on a river. If you want to get away from the city for a weekend and not drive too far out this place is perfect it’s jisy outside Pretoria a mere 1 hour 30 drive! Customer service is excellent and the dinner we had phenomenal. It’s quite and puts you in that nature mood very quickly. More...

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28 November 2018

Leah is such an excellent host, she went way above our expectations. She handled our booking in a very professional manner, we were given a very warm welcome and we were also assisted with nearby attractions. Our stay at Zenzele was above board, the kids even asked us when will we return to the property.. More...

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28 November 2018

Wir waren schon zum zweitenmal hier. Es hat uns wieder sehr gut gefallen. Das Frühstück war super. Ebenso das Abendessen. Der Koch ist super . Das Personal ist sehr freudlich. Die Lodge liegt sehr ruhig an einen Fluss. Die Tiere kommen am frühen morgen bis zur Lodge. Empfehlenwert.. More...

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28 November 2018

Without doubt one of the favorite Lodge I stayed in. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the staff and Leah. (Special thank you to Leah, she gave us the BEST service ever - such a diamond)The staff was extremely friendly, and the chef deserves a special thanks. I was impressed by all of the staff within the Lodge, even when i asked if they could arrange private dinner for my husband and i that evening they were able to arrange everything, so beautifully and romantic. And talk about the picnic basket was excellent. Thank you so much Zenzele River Lodge see you soon More...

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28 November 2018

The staff! Petro, the manageress, has such a nice way with people. Leah and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location! The river setting is so tranquil and relaxing. We took a nice long walk on the farm as well as a game drive with Matthew. The room! The room is beautiful and the outside shower such an interesting way to get clean. More...

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28 November 2018

Calm and relaxed is how you feel after a visit here.

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28 November 2018

Awesome experience with them

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28 November 2018

Horribly long dirt road to venue but the venue was absolutely beautiful and well kept

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28 November 2018

Wonderful place and setting, not too far to travel from Gauteng. Very peaceful. Food prices at the Lodge were in our opinion a bit steep, however food was excellent. Will definitely consider a visit to the Lodge again sometime in the future More...

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28 November 2018

Nice place indeed

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18 November 2018

Very romantic and adventurous. Its a wonderful outfoor excursion

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29 October 2018

+Leah is such an excellent host, she went way above our expectations. She handled our booking in a very professional manner, we were given a very warm welcome …...-Nothing.Read more on Booking.com

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29 October 2018

+Wir waren schon zum zweitenmal hier. Es hat uns wieder sehr gut gefallen. Das Frühstück war super. Ebenso das Abendessen. Der Koch ist super. Das Personal ist sehr freudlich. Die Lodge liegt sehr ruhig an einen Fluss. Die Tiere kommen am frühen morgen bis zur Lodge. Empfehlenwert..Read more on Booking.com More...

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12 October 2018

Gorgeous river lodge. This place is a true slice of tranquility. The vegetarian options at the restaurant could use a bit of work. ..but consider the remoteness of the location the management and staff are doing a great job! We saw an otter, a tree full of weavers building their nests from the terrace of our stunning ultra-lux chalet! More...

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8 October 2018

Great getaway 4 star lodge and extremely reasonable prices.

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29 September 2018

If you are looking for peace and tranquility this is definitely the place .The luxury chalet are so beautiful , the place is amazing . The staff is the friendliest staff I've ever met , they deserve 10/10 !! I will recommend to all my …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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29 September 2018

Great locations, beautiful bushveld, excellent service! Well worth a visit. The food is of excellent quality and the personnel very friendly and helpful. The tranquility of the river, bush and open air is mesmerizing. The greatest part of the trip was the fact that it was tarmac up to the entrance of the property! More...

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29 September 2018

Such a cute little lodge nestled in the mountain on a river. If you want to get away from the city for a weekend and not drive too far out this place is perfect it’s jisy outside Pretoria a mere 1 hour 30 drive! Customer service is …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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29 September 2018

The location is excellent and we have enjoyed our stay very much. The food however not worth the price. Breakfast was OK but the malvapudding old and the chicken not good. The rooms wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. More...

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29 September 2018

Surprised by the luxury in the bush! From the day I made the booking until waving good bye, Leah gave great service. We were welcomed and showed around the facilities and informed of breakfast, lunch and dinner times. In our cabin we …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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29 September 2018

The staff was utmost friendly. Will recommend your lodge for sure. Special thanks to Leah and Petro for always be somewhere in the backround and making sure that all is well. The game drive was an experience!

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29 September 2018

We made a very last minute booking for our anniversary and is so happy we landed up at Zenzele River Lodge. The staff was friendly and food was out of this world. The tranquil atmosphere created by the lovely Elands river, plentiful bird …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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29 September 2018

The staff was friendly. The rooms was clean. Every thing was good. Quite and beautiful place to stay.||We really enjoy it to stay there. The buffet breakfast was not that good but otherwise the food was good.|| More...

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29 September 2018

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and well organised. Rooms are top quality and I would definitely return should I have occasion to do so. I would like to have spent more time there. More...

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4 July 2018

Friendly service. Luxurious accommodation. Good food, big portions

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28 November 2017

Eine liebevolle gestaltete Unterkunft mit sehr netten Service und gutem Essen. Die Lodge liegt wunderschön an einem Fluß in einer tollen Naturlandschaft. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt..

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28 November 2017

We choose at the last minute to get out of JB for 24 hours. We had a most relaxing ,chilled stay fabulous weather lovely walk through the grounds so exactly what the Soul needed. Great staff but some members seem to work harder than others . Need to get the waiters moving and trained. More...

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