Customer Reviews

This was a first-time Safari experience for my wife, her sister and their mother, and it did not disappoint for the first-timers. From the moment we entered the Park we were greeted by the animals, and I literally mean less than 100m from the gate there was Warthog, Blesbok, Zebra and Hartebees standing 20m from the road. We got to the Park quite early in the morning (a little after 9am) as we didn't want to be driving in the mid-day sun, and headed straight to the predator enclosure. We saw the White Lions, the Cheetahs and the many Vultures on that side, but the highlight was the Wild Dogs that came right up to and sniffed around the car to investigate what and who we were. Leaving from there we made our way to the picnic area, the Wildlife centre and snake and reptile park. On the way we saw a lot more Blesbok, Zebra, Hartebees, Warthog, Gemsbok, Impala, Springbuck, Buffalo, Eland, Wildebeest (Black and Blue) and White Rhinos, with my sister-in-law nearly giving herself whiplash trying to take as many pictures as she could from all sides of the car. At the picnic area, after our mid-morning breakfast, we walked around the exotic cats enclosure, walked through to the tortoise and ground birds area and the crane and small mammal enclosures and saw most everything that is available to see there. One thing I would like to note is the Jaguars looked a little stressed, pacing up and down their smallish enclosure and I believe it is because they don't have a wading pool like the Tigers have, it was quite hot even at 11am. One suggestion I have, and I know the park is under renovation, would be to enlarge their enclosure and include a pool for them to swim in, Jaguars like water. We then made our way to the snakes and pigmy Hippos, before we stopped again for a lunchtime snack and walked around the picnic area taking photos of the Squirrels and Mongoose. On our way out, we stopped at the curio shop for some memories, made our way to the main gate to see the waterfowl and walked across to the Hippo pools and walkway, where they treated us to coming out of the water to feed. I would like to think we managed to see most of the park animals and facilities there, we just didn't get to go the the Caves or the Neck and Deck for the Giraffes as it was past 5pm by the time we were done at the Hippos. I can truly say this is a great way to introduce first-timers to a Safari experience, as an experienced Safari goer myself, having done the Kruger, Timbavati, Mabula game parks and Zimbabwe Safaris, I was quite impressed with the variety of fauna available. We will definitely go back, as there is quite a lot to do in one day. I know the first-times thoroughly enjoyed themselves. - Craig

I visited this nature reserve about two years ago and had such a wonderful experience that I was excited to return this year with my family. As animal lovers, we were all looking forward to seeing the wildlife again, especially the lion feeding, which has always been one of the highlights. Unfortunately, this part of the visit was very concerning. When we arrived at the lion feeding, we were surprised and saddened to see that the lions appeared to be in noticeably poor condition. They looked extremely thin, and the amount of food provided---one small piece of meat for two lions and three lionesses---seemed inadequate for their needs. This was a stark contrast to my previous experience, and it left us feeling uneasy about their wellbeing. The herbivores we encountered appeared healthy, though they were not as plentiful as expected. Still, because they do not rely heavily on staff feeding, their condition was less concerning than that of the lions. This visit left me with mixed feelings. While I appreciate the beauty of the reserve and the importance of conservation, I am deeply worried about the welfare of the lions, who are such an iconic part of the experience. I truly hope that the reserve will review their care and feeding practices to ensure that these magnificent animals receive the attention they deserve. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I do not feel comfortable returning or recommending the reserve at this time. I hope improvements will be made, as the potential for an amazing and ethical wildlife experience is certainly there. - Pranisha

This is a truly beautiful destination where you can unwind and immerse yourself in nature. Our children enjoyed it immensely, and there's something for everyone to appreciate. You'll have the chance to spot the Big Five, except for the elephant. The area is impeccably maintained, and the service was outstanding. We will definitely return and highly recommend it to our friends and family. - Secama

It was amazing, especially when feeding the cats! Will definitely come back for more of these...thank you for a beautiful experience - Geoffrey

Joy full and interesting. - Fanie