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    Phelwana Game Lodge

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    137 Guernsey | Klaserie, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
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    “luxury tents”(17 reviews)
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    All reviewsluxury tentshigh teagame lodgeprivate poolkruger parkphenomenal foodincluded in the ratemini fridgesafari tentsplash poolincredible knowledgebaby hippofantastic placefew meterswi fiprivate dinnerstar service
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    A truly peaceful break, where we were more than catered for

    My boyfriend and I arrived at Phelwana after quite a hectic few days in Cape Town and we were looking forward to the break. Before we arrived Jana took care of everything for us, arranging our transfers, booking an elephants tour (which isn’t something they...More

    Thank Terriwick
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Wonderful haven for families with young children

    We had a wonderful stay with our two young children (4 and7) who thoroughly enjoyed the game walks and drives. We became quite familiar with the warthogs, giraffes, countless antelopes, buffalo.. and were very impressed with the knowledgeable guides particularly Divine who had a tremendous...More

    Thank 7agnesf
    Reviewed 14 March 2018 via mobile
    Loved Phelwana!

    Visited as part of a large business group and had the pleasure of liaising with Phelwana management staff on our groups behalf. All communication was professional, helpful and prompt. Jana, Dylan and Lene were excellent with recommendations and assisting to organise Big 5 tours which...More

    Thank Mountie2006
    Reviewed 5 March 2018 via mobile
    Excellent stay!!

    Good service, people are very kind and helpfull, from park rangers to servers and receptionists... Food (breakfast, lunch and diner) was excellent. The accomodation is lovely, we had three fantastic days here! There’s nothing more beautifull than waking up with wildlife animals around You!

    Thank Gregg P
    Reviewed 24 February 2018 via mobile
    Paradise

    Great location. Before the entrance we already spotted some monkeys, once thru the gate we were greeted by group of zebras. There were 3 hippos in front of reception. Staff is very friendly. Food is divine. We had a private house with our own pool....More

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    Helen S
    19 August 2017|
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    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... More
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    Mike G
    16 January 2017|
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    Response from DeVilliers3 | Property representative |
    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... More
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