Nestled in south of Babanango Game Reserve, Valley Lodge offers a serene escape in nature. Its nine adjoining luxury rooms provide splendid views of indigenous gardens designed by horticulturalist Chris Dalzell. With a maximum capacity of 18 guests, the farm style lodge ensures a cozy experience. Unlike others, it is fenced off for safety, privacy, and exclusivity. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from infinity and splash pools or relax by the fireplace. The library offers books on local history and bird species. In the evening, the outdoor boma with a firepit creates a cozy atmosphere. The lodge’s culinary experience includes canape-style lunches, handcrafted cocktails, and traditional South African-style potjiekos and braais.
Spent 4 days at this beautiful lodge and saw over 19 different animals and 4 out of the Big Five in just one morning drive! Absolutely incredible. The guides are so skilled and friendly, and the food is 5 star quality. We were fed so much everyday! Best sleep we've had in a long long time! Super comfortable and relaxing. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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A wonderful weekend spent with special people and wonderful staff. The serenity is second-to-none, the game drives really spectacular with incredible vistas and change of altitude. Although my birthday is later in the month, I received a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" from all of the staff and was presented with a magnificent cake! Thank you to all of the staff who made us feel incredibly welcome and really pampered us!
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Tracy Tilbury, Marketing at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 29 Jan 2021
Dear MarkWardAble Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Babanango Valley Lodge. Be assured that it was only a pleasure from our side! See you soon! Warmest regards, The Babanango Team
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This place is breathtaking we where welcomed by the most loving , caring and dedicated staff in all departments . It’s is truly a first class accommodation , with good food and service . Booked the valley lodge for my birthday weekend . We where surrounded by lush greenery , our room overlooked the valley the view was beautiful , peaceful a little paradise up on the valley . The food from breakfast to dinner was delicious with attention to detail and serviced to perfection .
We went to the Zulu Rock one of the other lodges on the property , we where welcomed by the most amazing staff and management . The view was on another level , food was great .. we will love to stay at this lodge the next visit .
Our guide Mr X .. was a wonderful guide . A man with a wealth of knowledge . It is amazing that he has so much patience with the clients . Enjoyed our game drives .
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:You will need to park at their office and you will be driven to the lodge coz roads are bit rough...
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Response from Babanango Game Reserve, Agency / Consultant at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 31 Jan 2023
Dear Mandy, Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and the Staff looked after you, we make sure our guest leave with a smile. We do look forward to welcoming you back to soon! Kind regards, The Valley Lodge Team.
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5 star customer service, most friendliest staff, excellent customer service, amazing activities, the executive chef outdid himself along with his team without fail. A lot to appreciate, lovely infinity pool, spacious clean, well furnished rooms, beautiful surrounding gardens that are so refreshing to walk through and more… we don’t usually visit the same hotel/destination for obvious reasons (so many to explore) but this is worth doing again. Absolutely loved it. Keep up the great work guys 👏👏👏
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Please follow directions on pdf sent with booking confirmation
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Response from Tracy Tilbury, Marketing at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 29 Sept 2021
Good day Sandile, thank you so much for your kind words. We are absolutely delighted that you had such a great stay with us. It is great that you enjoyed all Valley Lodge has to offer. We are so glad that we could make beautiful memories for you. You are welcome anytime to come and visit us again. Kind regards The Valley Lodge Team
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My wife and I just spent a week at the Babanango Valley Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. We were excited to be making this trip. Game reserves brings us so close to nature. But this new reserve was so much more. Guest Room. The large guest room put four/five-star properties in New York to shame. Plugs for electronics everywhere. Oversize shower and bathtub. Incredibly comfortable king bed. Independent temperature controls. We didn’t want to leave. Food. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Beautifully prepared outstanding meals. From an English style breakfast to lamb/beef/vegetarian choices at dinner that were in every sense professionally prepared and presented. Staff. We decided not to mention any names because we were made to feel at home and cared for by the whole team. Whether it was the knowledgeable drivers during the game drives, or the service staff in the hotel, they went out of their way to meet our needs. The animals, which should have been first on our list, as always were the stars. This is the spring in South Africa and these animals were vibrant with many pregnant females and seemed to enjoy coming out to look at the humans who were invading their privacy. Piéce de résistance. On our final night, the staff and children performed a Zulu dance/song piece that had ourselves and other guests close to tears. It was a remarkable closing to a truly fabulous week. Congratulations to the team that made out stay so outstanding.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Babanango Game Reserve, Marketing at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 12 Oct 2022
Dear Brittany, Thank you so much for taking the time out to write such a wonderful review. We are so delight to hear you had such a wonderful stay with us. Our Staff members strive to give our guest the best experience possible. We are happy you got to experience what South Africa is all about. We hope to welcome you back to Babanango Game Reserve in the future. Kind regards The Babanango Team
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I took my daughter as a special treat for her 40th birthday. It far surpassed any expectations that we had. They baked a cake and brought it to her singing happy birthday which made her stay so personalised. Every day there was a different animal shaped out of the blankets on the beds. There were flowers strewn everywhere. The attention to the smallest detail made it. The game drives were fun and informative and never disappointing due to the sightings of tons of animals. A hike to the copper mine was great and walking inside an experience. Nothing was too much trouble
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Tracy Tilbury, Marketing at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 23 Mar 2021
Dear lisaC7494DL, Thank you for taking the time to review our property and for your lovely feedback received. We are extremely pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful time at our lodge and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards The Babanango Team
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The location was nice and secluded. As you approach, the signage is a bit small, especially if traveling a little late. However as soon as you reach reception, you’re welcomed with so much kindness and professionalism. An incredible weekend with lovely and friendly staff. Everyone is eager to help and make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Incredible food and views!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Babanango Game Reserve, Marketing at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 05 Oct 2022
Thank you for your valued review and time spent on providing us with your feedback. We are truly pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and that the staff members were so helpful, we do our best to make sure our guest are happy and leave with a smile on their faces. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Warmest regards, The Babanango Team
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An unforgettable family holiday in such a beautiful area, Babanango has the most stunning landscape. We were a group of 19 children, teens, adults and everyone had the most fabulous time, I would definitely recommend Valley Lodge. It’s just perfect for large families or groups of friends. All the rooms are gorgeous with lots of space, every meal was really yummy, I must say Chef was marvellous. We didn’t see the staff often but they worked hard under Ms Goo Goo as the whole Lodge was spick and span. Babanango is still a young Reserve so don’t expect to see lots and lots of wildlife everywhere but saying that we were thrilled to see 4 of the big 5 and that was in one day!!! The Game Guides were friendly and worked endlessly hard to please the guests, especially the children. A wonderful place, a hidden gem and I’m so glad we discovered this place.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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WWF Germany was absolutely astonishied by the Project and the Game Park's natural beauty. The harmonic family atmosphere at all of the lounges made us feel right at home! The kitchen staff were lovely and caring and prepared us with the finest traditional dishes to make sure we were always well fed to start our adventure. Our guides were all wonderful and made an amazing job to educate us. Espacially Guide and Ranger Sfiso touched our hearts with his funny and relaxed style of touring. He not only answered all the question we had about the Park and the Animals, but also gave us an insight of the Live of a Zulu man in SA. We hope that his wonderful smile will make sure that YOU too, enjoy your stay at Babanango Game Park! <3 Amazing experience 10/10 Can't wait to be back!!!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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What an amazing birthday celebration weekend away with the family. All our expectations were met and everyone at the lodge went well out of there way to make us feel special and looked so well after. A huge thank you to the BVL team you guys are awesome
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Tracy Tilbury, Marketing at Babanango Valley Lodge
Responded 06 Sept 2021
Dear Blennerhasserrdelia, Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an utmost pleasure having you and we can't wait to welcome you back to our lodge. See you soon! Kind regards The Babanango Team
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There are more places to choose from in the Babanango area.
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South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalZululandBabanango
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