Naledi Game Lodges

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!

The lodge is nice enough for the value of what you are paying, but at the end of the day what takes the cake is the staff and the quality of the game drives. This is our second time returning to Naledi, and I would return again just for the staff. They have wonderful people working there that make your experience so much more enjoyable. The trackers and guides are also really amazing, funny, and talented. We saw the Big 5 and had amazing game drives with them. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a more affordable experience compared to fancy lodges, it's a really nice place. Thank you Naledi!

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.

I cannot praise Naledi Lodge and all their staff enough. The location is great, the accommodation extremely comfortable and the food was superb. And then, the main event - the safari- ok getting up at 5am was a slight struggle but absolutely worth it, our ranger and tracker were so skilled and knowledgeable and I always felt totally safe,even when we were very close to some very big animals. A totally unforgettable experience, and the staff are completely committed to ensuring your stay is a success. Have no hesitation in recommending Naledi to all.

Thanks for that awesome stay at your wonderful Naledi Lodge. It was a highlight from start to finish. We enjoyed every minute and can only recommend a stay. The staff is very welcoming, the Rockfig room is a dream and the game drives with Oupa and Excellent were some of the best of our entire trip.

5/5. This was the most amazing experience we have ever had in our lives! The staff was soooooo friendly! Food was just so much of it and delicious. Never expected it to taste like a 5 star restaurant! Vuyani our safari guide was the best ever! If we said something we wanted to see he would try his best and we seemed to always find the animals!!!! Our room had everything we needed and impeccable! So clean and beautiful! The views were spectacular. Saw wildlife right from our patio. If you are going to South Africa- you must come and stay here. You will not be disappointed!