Magical experience staying at Bayete Private, could not have wished for anything better. Fantastic sightings on the game drives, the camp itself is in a stunning location on a small lake with plenty of wild life to watch from the decking. The food and hospitality was first class, delicious meals 3 times a day all beautifully presented and served. I will definitely be returning!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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My family of 7 adults stayed at Bayete Homestead for 3 nights in August. What a amazing bush break! On arrival, the cars were even unpacked and then parked for us. The homestead houses 16 people, so we had ample rooms to choose from. The 8 bedrooms were all comfortable and tastefully decorated. We opted for self catering and were well taken care of by Mama and Wendy who would set the tables, and prepare food as per instructions. They also made a much appreciated fire in the lounge every night. It should be noted that the kitchen is detached from the main living area, if you need to separate snacks/beverages from the food. A special mention must be made of our game ranger/guide Brendan who was knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. He went out of his way to find lions, buffalo, and cheetah cubs and also to ensure we did not get too close to the elephants. All in all, a fantastic stay and I would recommend this lodge to anyone who is looking for a luxurious bush escape.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Accommodation, staff, location all excellent. Entire Homestead and Little Bayete booked for two nights for 26 family and friends and paid for by the generous host. Two people had to cancel a week before due to illness but management refused to compensate our host in any way whatsoever. Despite loss of business due to Covid I still feel this was very disappointing. Even a token voucher would have prevented my negative publicity.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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We stayed at Bayete Homestead for two nights, as a group of 16 (we took all of the rooms). We did the self catering option, but Mama & Sam did all the hard work cooking, setting up and cleaning - this was great. The homestead was perfect for a big group, with great indoor and outdoor areas, a lovely pool and a wonderful view of a busy waterhole. All of the rooms were nice. The game drives were flexible, and rangers very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, a great experience, highly recommended.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip:4 rooms = open plan, 2 inside rooms =lower ceilings, slightly darker with a door to the bathroom,...
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We stayed at Bayete Homestead for three nights. We usually opt for self-drives in Kruger, so we were a bit apprehensive about the guided experience. I am so glad we decided to try something different! Our ranger, Brendan, made sure we had a memorable trip. He was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and accommodating, and went out of his way to get us several incredible sightings. The Homestead is perfect for a larger family as there is a common area where you can socialise, but the home is also designed in a way such that individuals/couples have their privacy when retreating to their rooms. We chose the self-catered option and were kindly assisted by Mama and Wendy throughout our stay. I highly recommend Bayete Zulu - we could have done with a few more nights, and look forward to returning.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:A genet lives in the ceiling above rooms 1-3. Don't choose these rooms if you are a light...
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Bayete Zulu Private is an excellent Lodge. It is clean, beautifully positioned and the game drives are excellent and informative. Unfortunately the food was a huge let down and for the price you pay, was well below the standard one expects from a Lodge of this calibre. The meals were very poor, there was a limited wine selection, shortage of ice, warm beers. They need to up their game if they want to maintain the image it deserves. We privately wrote to the Manager about this. She responded but clearly is in denial which is a disappointment.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We absolutely love Bayete. The photos on this site don't do it justice. This is our third visit and we shared it with friends and family from New Zealand. They were treated to a wonderful bush experience. The rooms are large and the king sized beds are comfortable. There is a wide, deep bath for soaking and a lovely shower. This is the perfect spot for a group of 12 to 16 as you have the entire homestead to yourselves. The ladies in the kitchen do an awesome job of preparing the food and they were happy to follow the menu that we provided. Everything was perfectly on time and well presented. Our game drives were awesome. Michaela and Jordan went out of their way to give our overseas guests a real Africa experience. We had incredibility close viewings of the lions, even a mating couple, and a cheetah mom and her club plus many rhino sightings, jackal, crocs, hippos, so many giraffe and other smaller animals and such beautiful bird life. This area of the Manyoni reserve is teeming with game. Excellent value for money.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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We had another fantastic stay at Little Bayete this past long weekend, with grandparents, young kids and friends. Michaela, Fikele and Nonto made our stay so memorable and comfortable. To have a small “lodge” all to yourself, with all the bells and whistles; where children can play freely (and loudly sometimes if they wish); game drives that can be tailored to fit in with families because of an incredible ranger who is genuinely wanting to make your holiday enjoyable and special; your self catered brought food is cooked for you and served at times that suit you - I don’t know of a more relaxing and rejuvenating place to spend one’s holiday. (Not to mention the beautiful animal sightings that had us all in awe) It’s a real luxury and spoil to be able to visit Bayete, and our family look forward to coming back soon.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were very disappointed with standard of the food, we could not eat any of the meals except breakfast it was that bad, they ran out of wine, the beers were warm, no ice or lemons. I popped my head into the kitchen...I was shocked at the state it was in. Animals are minimal, one game drive did not produce a single animal. Did not warrant the price. Not for me.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed at Bayete Private for a 4 night break with our family, it was excellent and exceeded all our expectations. Louise and Tristan were the perfect hosts and made our family holiday perfect. The games drives were amazing we did over 6 hours a day and loved every minute. My 9 years old said it was better than Disney Florida! The food was amazing, all the family had a great time. The accommodation was breathtaking particularly the ability to watch the hippos play in the watering hole.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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There are more places to choose from in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve area.
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South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalManyoni Private Game Reserve
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8
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