Saddle Creek Adventures, Hekpoort: Hours, Address, Saddle Creek Adventures Reviews: 4.5/5
Saddle Creek Adventures
Saddle Creek Adventures
4.5
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Viv
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Oct 2021 • Family
Unpleasant experience.
Regrettably, after a well received reception by Tshandu, the hospitality of Marcia and Faith at the spa not forgetting Humphrey at the quad biking and for our picnic. On our way home from our picnic spot, I went into the office where the spa ladies took us earlier to use the bathroom, what an unpleasant light in complexion woman I found. She looked like she had seen a ghost. Then she said "bathrooms are outside" even after I told her we used the bathroom after our spa treatment, and if that's the case I will use the bathroom at the place where we booked our accommodation. She still continued "bathrooms here are for staff, on your way out just after the reception you will see the bathrooms" My goodness what a narrow minded creature she is. My daughter's birthday celebrations spoilt just as we ended the day. Nothing will bring me back to that place. An unfortunate situation where guest service is not consistent. Whether she is the owner or whatever status she is holding, she's in a wrong business. I travelled all the way from east London where there are beaches in every corner just to be treated like that in a dry sunny hot weather like it's a palace. I'm not impressed at all.
Regrettably, after a well received reception by Tshandu, the hospitality of Marcia and Faith at the spa not forgetting Humphrey at the quad biking and for our picnic. On our way home from our picnic spot, I went into the office where the spa ladies took us earlier to use the bathroom, what an unpleasant light in complexion woman I found. She looked like she had seen a ghost. Then she said "bathrooms are outside" even after I told her we used the bathroom after our spa treatment, and if that's the case I will use the bathroom at the place where we booked our accommodation. She still continued "bathrooms here are for staff, on your way out just after the reception you will see the bathrooms" My goodness what a narrow minded creature she is. My daughter's birthday celebrations spoilt just as we ended the day. Nothing will bring me back to that place. An unfortunate situation where guest service is not consistent. Whether she is the owner or whatever status she is holding, she's in a wrong business. I travelled all the way from east London where there are beaches in every corner just to be treated like that in a dry sunny hot weather like it's a palace. I'm not impressed at all.
Written 15 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Molood M
Sandton, South Africa76 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
My husband and I had so much fun during our visit. We chose the combo package and it do worth the money . Our guide was so friendly and kind , he took care of everything and took lots of good photo in every activity. Horses were so calm n nice , quad bikes was so interesting, doing archery and shooting were so fun and our guide was so helpful and patient to teach us to do the activitoes. The picnic basket was so good noth in quantity and hogh quality. It is most to do , for any one who like adventures.
Written 26 December 2020
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MauritzKloppers
4 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Friendly staff and fun activities with horses and archery. But the Go-Karts ruined the experience completely. Not even one Go-Karts was working. We could walk faster than one go kart. Another one's wheel came off, and the rest all just broke down randomly at some stage
The price we paid in the end was definitely not justified for the experience we got.
The price we paid in the end was definitely not justified for the experience we got.
Written 6 December 2020
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Esme E
Hennenman, South Africa71 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
My husband and I visited the Adventure spot and was so pleased with the wonderful welcome that we got. Our guide was very helpful and made sure we were safe.
I would recommend this to everyone with a sense of adventure in their bones.
Don't be scared to try something new. Much better to say "been there and done that, and will do it again" than to wish that you done it.
Life is a wave, just ride it!!!
I would recommend this to everyone with a sense of adventure in their bones.
Don't be scared to try something new. Much better to say "been there and done that, and will do it again" than to wish that you done it.
Life is a wave, just ride it!!!
Written 3 December 2020
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Candice8686
Johannesburg, South Africa114 contributions
Oct 2020
We did the quad bike and laser pigeon shooting experience, and had loads of fun.
Our guide was friendly and provided excellent service.
Quad biking can be a little scary, but it is loads of fun and is a most-do.
Laser clay pigeon shooting was something different. It has the fun of normal clay pigeon shooting but without the recoil of shooting a real gun.
You would think that with all the dust that you'll leave covered in it, but it is really not that bad.
A pity the hot air balloon wasn't an option. If this is something that you intend on doing, you need to book this in advance.
Overall, a fun experience! Thank you
Our guide was friendly and provided excellent service.
Quad biking can be a little scary, but it is loads of fun and is a most-do.
Laser clay pigeon shooting was something different. It has the fun of normal clay pigeon shooting but without the recoil of shooting a real gun.
You would think that with all the dust that you'll leave covered in it, but it is really not that bad.
A pity the hot air balloon wasn't an option. If this is something that you intend on doing, you need to book this in advance.
Overall, a fun experience! Thank you
Written 2 November 2020
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Dian G
Johannesburg, South Africa246 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Badly executed for large group. We were a group of 13 people (4 children included). Arrived on Saturday, Host was aware of the booking as it was done well in advance. Waited for an hour, eventually we were allocated our guides. Guides were amazing and did their best to accommodate us through each event. However, being a large group means u have to wait for each event to finish before going onto the next.
Example: we did archery first and there’s kids and adults only 2 guides and 4 stands. Means 4 people have a go and remaining 9 people wait around. It takes almost an hour and bit before everyone finishes. Then only the guides takes u to next event. So its just not a system for large groups. Kids got irritable as there was nothing else for them to do whilst waiting.
Great concept but poorly executed for large groups. Recommendation that management relooks at system peak periods that caters for large groups.
Example: we did archery first and there’s kids and adults only 2 guides and 4 stands. Means 4 people have a go and remaining 9 people wait around. It takes almost an hour and bit before everyone finishes. Then only the guides takes u to next event. So its just not a system for large groups. Kids got irritable as there was nothing else for them to do whilst waiting.
Great concept but poorly executed for large groups. Recommendation that management relooks at system peak periods that caters for large groups.
Written 31 August 2019
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Wanda
9 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Lovemore always went the extra mile. Always made sure we were comfortable and safe. Showed us everything about the horse and took pictures of us which was very nice. Even with the quad biking. And every second and a half he turned around to see if we were still safe. Was an amazing experience.
Written 14 July 2019
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AJ K
Pretoria, South Africa276 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Had an amazing time at Saddle Creek recently. We decided to have a go at the quadbikes and loved it. We've done this before at a resort but we were restricted on the speed but not at Saddle Creek. Our guide pushed us to go faster and have fun and we did. The staff were so friendly we decided to let them have some fun on our Ninebot Segways and they loved it as much as we did. Awesome day out well worth a visit.
Written 9 June 2019
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Lindy T
Johannesburg, South Africa9 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We had a fun experience. We had a warm welcome from Khanyi and our guide Peter on the quads bike was very good and well experienced. We really enjoyed the the quad bike route. We also had a picnic unfortunaly because of the rain were set up on the spa garden. But we enjoyed the experience.
Written 2 February 2019
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Kir
Johannesburg, South Africa297 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Firstly, our experience did not start off great. I requested a booking on their website and was advised that they would be in contact with me. To this day I havent heard anything. I then called and was told that no booking is necessary. For this reason we showed up the next day and waited 15 (!!!) Mins at the empty reception. We asked an employee that was sitting around for assistance but were advised that the lady will be back. Eventually I landed up calling the place and advising them that we've been waiting at reception. Someone then came and assisted us. She was very friendly and our guide was very kind too. The experience was fun and we had a good time. The prices may be a bit steep but we'd probably come back to try one of the other activities too. I just hope that the booking/ reception issue does get sorted out.
Written 6 January 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saddle Creek Adventures
- Saddle Creek Adventures is open:
- Sun - Sun 08:30 - 16:00
- Mon - Sat 08:30 - 16:30
- Hotels near Saddle Creek Adventures:
- (10.71 km) Mamagalie Mountain Lodge
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- (3.64 km) Esther's Country Lodge
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- (13.03 km) Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
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