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    Phelwana Game Lodge

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    137 Guernsey | Klaserie, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
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    Phelwana accommodation caters for our guests various requirements. We offer two types of accommodation at Phelwana Game Lodge: 6 beautifully appointed Luxury Tents (accommodating 2 guests per tent) and 8 Luxury Bush Villas (Accommodating 2,4 or 6 guests).
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    137 Guernsey Klaserie, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa
    Getting there
    Hoedspruit Airport25 km
    Ngala Airfield26 km
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    Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    2.6 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
    Nyani Cultural Village
    1.8 kmTheatre & Performances
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    fantastic stay
    We had a fantastic stay at the Phelwana Game Lodge. The lodge is amazing, service excellent and the food fantastic. The 6 sleeper villa is very cosy and the outdoor pool is great. Location is perfect as very near Kruger National Park gate.
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    Date of stay: February 2019
    Fantastic lodge
    We've stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. Our villa was really large and spacious. The swimming pool in-front is really a great bonus for relaxing.Food and reception lodge area is really nice. Staff will do everything in their power to answer your questions, help with…
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    Date of stay: February 2019
    Bush experience
    Had an awesome time. Our tent was facing the lake. It also had a splash pool. The stuff gets 200% from me. Very friendly and willing to go an extra mile. Excellent value for money. We wil definitely visit this place again.
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    Date of stay: January 2019
    Awesome Phelwana, made more so by great staff
    Our stay at Phelwana was great, from the welcome until we left. Nothing was too much to ask and the service from Jeffrey, Samuel, Evans and Jana was fantastic! I truly believe they make the place what it is. Our chalet was clean and serviced daily and had its own pool, which I…
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    Date of stay: January 2019
    Great experience! Choose the lux tent!
    Our first time in South Africa, and the stay was amazing. Beautiful sights. Would recommend to book the tents, they are amazing with private pool and with AC (it can be very hot). We loved this place - but we do not recommend the safari guide Phelwana was cooperate with. He…
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    Date of stay: December 2018
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    Staying at Phelwana for 4 nights so we have 3 full days for trips . Do past reviewers recommend booking in advance and through the hotel ? A past reviewer did a day trip to Kruger and 2 half days to Manyaleti , would this this be a lot in 3 days ? I want to see as much as possible but would it also be worth a trip around the area rather than safari only ? Any recommendations gratefully received !
    Kruger is the best place for game drives... so you can book drives in different areas this will increase your chances of seeing the big 5 so you can have 3 full days doing game drives in different areas in Kruger. I would advice another night in the Kruger Park itself a camp close to Malelane gate they have lions that side🙂
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    Do the bathrooms have a hair dryer?
    Yes they do.
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    Are there regular big 5 sightings on the game drives?, and if not, how else could we see experience the big 5. Booked in for next summer. Mike
    Dear Mike, Thank you for your query. Phelwana does not have all of the Big 5, however we do have Buffalo, Leopard, Hippo and a variety of plains animals (Giraffe, Zebra, Warthog, Wildebeest etc) on the property. We can easily arrange Big 5 Game Drives for you on a nearby reserve. Please email our reservations (see our website for details) and we will gladly arrange Big 5 game drives or any other activities you might be interested in. Our central reservations will email you a month prior to your arrival to inquire about any activities you might be interested in booking, however feel free to drop us an email all the same. Kindest Regards Jeanine
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    Hi we (2) are hoping to be in SA at the end of Oct 2016. Is there a shuttle service to / from local airport and if so at what cost ? My b'day is 30.10.16 so would like to be at the lodge for a 3 night stay with this as our middle night. What would be available and at what cost ? Thank you
    Would recommend you contact the lodge who would be able to advise on transfer and shuttle service. Nearest international airport is in Nelspruit with small local airfields in the area, closest being Hoedspruit arriving with light aircraft. Visiting this area it is recommended that you rent a car in order to take day trips to Kruger National Park, 40 minutes drive to Orpen Gate to view Big 5. Contact South African National Parks for day visitor permit. Visit Moholoholo Rehab Centre and other attractions. The lodge will be willing to assist with your travel arrangements, found them to very helpful and knowledgeable.
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    Hi, I will be touching down in Joberg at about 2.00 PM, considering its abt a 5-6 hr drive to the resort is it safe to drive around dusk, also international flights are seldom on time, hence need to know if its safe driving at night..
    We had no trouble driving. Just be logical and keep your wits about you. Keep door locked and be aware when you stop.
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    "Wake up with giraffes and zebras around you!"
    "Can't go wrong with either luxury tent or villa"
    "The safari tents were amazing. Ask for the very last one with the most privacy! I imagine all the safari tents are good too."
    "The tents opposite the dam are fab!!"
    "Fish Eagle tent was great"
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$312 - US$477 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    South AfricaLimpopo ProvinceHoedspruit
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    14
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