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Kuzuko Lodge

Olivenfontein Farm, Addo Elephant National Park 5850 South Africa
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Children's playground
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Olivenfontein Farm, Addo Elephant National Park 5850 South Africa
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SueandKenBognor wrote a review Feb 2024
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom54 contributions8 helpful votes
This place is simply amazing. It was our favourite place on our holiday. From the moment we arrived we were treated like Royalty, nothing was too much trouble. It's difficult to put into words how beautiful this place is. Views, accommodation, food, service and of course all the staff, you are all superb. Lana, our game driver was awesome, so much knowledge and very caring on our trips out where we found all of the animals we searched for. Thankyou all, i cried when we left. Hope to see you all again.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Dear SueandKenBognor, Thank you for taking the time to review you stay at Kuzuko Lodge. We are delighted to see that you have truly enjoyed your stay from arrival to departure I will be sure to share your kind words with the team. We are honored to share the tranquility and amazing views with our guests, and it is so special to read that you would like to visit us again. We are certainly looking forward to your next visit. Kind Regards Jacomé
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Flyer35999924129 wrote a review Feb 2024
Cape Town Central, South Africa4 contributions
What a disappointment. Kuzuko has very few animals, and claims to have nothing to do with Addo Elephant Park, despite what you may read here on Tripadvisor and on other websites. The food and accommodation were good, but the reason for our trip and the significant financial commitment we made, was for much more; hence our disappointment. At dinner on our first night the food and beverage manager came to our table to ask how our day was and I told him I was disappointed at how few animals there were and that I felt misled because I understood I was going to Addo Elephant Park and that I would see lots of elephants and other animals. The buffalo are kept separate and are fed, so it's a bit like a big zoo, or for those from the UK, it's like Woburn. The staff were pleasant but the general manager, Helen, seemed quite upset that I expressed my disappointment with her and her colleagues. She sent me an email during my stay stating that they were not part of Addo Elephant Park, and that all their communications had been clear about that. She also took the opportunity to give me a telling off, which I found surprising, as a paying guest. Here's an excerpt from her email: “I understand that you feel aggrieved but please do not hold Kuzuko responsible for this and kindly refrain from repeatedly and negatively expressing your disappointment to our team members – Kuzuko not done anything wrong” I contacted a local tour business and they came to fetch myself and some other guests and gave us a fantastic day out at Addo Elephant Park, where we saw over 100 elephants, meerkats and other wildlife. This was very reasonably priced and great value for money. There are lots of other beautiful and less expensive places to stay in the area. If you want to see wildlife this is not the spot.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Helen Reynolds, General Manager at Kuzuko Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest Flyer35999924129, Thank you for taking the time to write a review after your recent stay. It is unfortunate to see and read that you have not enjoyed your Kuzuko experience as much as we would have hoped. We take guest feedback very seriously and would like to confirm that we as a team do not agree with the statements below and we are sorry to see that you have experienced our conservation projects in the same category as a zoo. Kuzuko cannot be categorized as a zoo as we do not keep any of our animals in a concrete setup. They are all part of bigger picture conservation projects in wildlife areas. We communicated in the very first email on your direct booking with our team at the lodge that we are situated in the Greater Addo Area which, borders the Northern section of Addo. We believe that our website and the map sent out to you and all other guests clearly indicates that we are private and situated quite a distance from the Addo Elephant National Park. We would like to apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced, based on the fact that you thought we were inside the Addo Elephant National Park. We believe that we offer amazing wildlife experiences beyond the Big 5. We will continue to communicate to all future guests that we are a Private Reserve situated in the Greater Addo Area with a strong focus on conservation and experiences that reach beyond the Big 5. We hope that you had a fantastic holiday further. Best Regards Helen and the Kuzuko Lodge Team.
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Propertyking2000 wrote a review Feb 2024
London, United Kingdom45 contributions43 helpful votes
great from start to finish. From the 'welcome' to the 'goodbye' everything was spot on. Room was fantastic, food was awesome, staff excellent - and we got to see the BIG 5. its well worth the 2 hr drive from PE. Special thanks to Flo the safari driver for her eagle eyes.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: i loved chalet 6. The 5.30 am game drive is worth it
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guests, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent visit. We are delighted to see that you have enjoyed all aspects from your arrival to departure with special mention of the food, the staff and your ranger Flo. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. I will be sure to share this with the team. We are looking forward to welcoming you back one day. Kind Regards Jacomé
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Rosie B wrote a review Feb 2024
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This was such a special and wonderful stay! The lodge is absolutely beautiful with a gorgeous pool with spectacular views. The food was excellent and the staff were lovely. The best part was the game drive and our guide Shaun was so knowledgeable, helpful and lovely! We had a great stay!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Jacome Nothnagel, Guest Services / Front Office at Kuzuko Lodge
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest, thank you very much for taking the time to write us such an awesome review. We really appreciate it. We are delighted to read that you had a special and wonderful experience with us. I will certainly pass on your compliments to Shaun and the rest of the team. We are looking forward to welcoming you back one day. Kind Regards from the Kuzuko Team.
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Robert R wrote a review Jan 2024
Basingstoke14 contributions12 helpful votes
Certainly a 5 star visit. The game drives are very good both educational and fun. The food is high class complimented with friendly service. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable with attention to detail. I certainly recommend this lodge and would certainly visit again. Well done to all
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 01 Feb 2024
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Kuzuko Lodge. We are delighted to see that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with reference to all aspects. Thank you for your kind mention of the exceptional service received and the game drives. We will be sure to pass your comments on to the entire team. We are looking forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Kind Regards The Kuzuko Lodge Team
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spluff10 wrote a review Jan 2024
Taplow, United Kingdom16 contributions4 helpful votes
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KUZUKO LODGE The lodge used to be part of Addo Elephant Park however; the lodge is now a privately owned game reserve that concentrates on conservation on wildlife and land regeneration. The resort in our opinion, has air of opulence that is further enhanced by exceptionally trained staff that to look after your needs. Views of landscape from the the main lodge are truly magnificent. LOCATION Kuzuko Lodge located in Somerset East and it is about 2.1/2 hours drive north of Port Elizabeth. However; please be mindful that approximately 30 miles of your drive will be on uneven dirt track road and therefore it is advisable that you have a suitable vehicle for the road surface. This was probably our only negative experience in reaching and staying at the lodge. If you’re planning on visiting this lodge then please bring warm jackets as it gets pretty windy whilst on game drives. RECEPTION Your vehicle will need to be parked at the first reception area for the duration of your stay. Once checked-in, arrangements will be made for you and your luggage to be transported to the main lodge building, which is located about 10 minutes drive from the first reception area. On our arrival at the main lodge, we were warmly welcomed by a member of the team and our luggage taken to our room whilst we relaxed over a drink. CHALETS Our Chalet was clean, spacious and well appointed with panoramic views through large windows and balcony. Our room was cleaned daily with evening turndown service, which was nice to comeback to the room, after our evening meal. FOOD & BEVERAGES Knowing that we were heading to a remote area, our expectation of food and beverages were realistic however; our expectations were surpassed by the quality and range of food on offer. All our meals were tasty, well presented and served by well trained waiting staff. Being a vegetarian in South Africa has its challenges but here, there were choices on offer in addition to an option of making reasonable request for alternative meal that were not listed on the day’s menu. The bar is well stocked with local and international beers and spirits. There is also good choice of wine at reasonable cost on offering. Those who prefer soft drinks will not be disappointed with the range on offer. GAME DRIVES Two game drives are on offer on daily basis that depart from the main reception area of the lodge. The morning game drive departs at 5:00am with the afternoon drive departing at 4:30pm. Both game drives are 3.1/2 hours long, which seemed to past by very quickly. The vehicle used by rangers are very robust and sturdy off-road vehicles to combat the uneven and rugged terrain. We were pleasantly surprised how close we got to Lions, Chetahs, Rhinos, Buffalos etc. Every game drive with our Ranger, Shaun was a new adventure and great fun. CONCLUSION We throughly enjoyed our fews day at Kuzuko Lodge and would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone considering a bit of luxury coupled with game drives in the Eastern Cape.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 31 Jan 2024
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review about Kuzuko Lodge after your recent stay, we really appreciate it. We are delighted to see that you have enjoyed all aspects of the lodge from arrival to departure with special mention of the staff and your ranger. I will certainly pass your kind comments on to the team. We feel honoured to read that you will recommend Kuzuko Lodge without hesitation. We will also be thrilled to welcome you back one day. Kind Regards and all the best from the Kuzuko Lodge Team
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CJ61 wrote a review Oct 2023
Hillsborough, United Kingdom133 contributions63 helpful votes
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This was our first experience of going on a safari and we weren't disappointed. The drive to the Lodge included a 45Km section on unpaved roads with after rain the day before we arrived made for a hair raising drive. Once checked in at reception we were driven to the Lodge itself about 10 minutes away. The Lodge is sensational, built of wood and glass with separate airy areas at reception, guest lounge, bar and restaurant as well as treatment rooms. The rooms are in separate bungalows situated below the main lodge and each is beautifully designed with private decks overlooking the stunning views that extend for miles. The staff were excellent, especially our game ranger, Goo Goo who was knowledgeable, engaging and fun to be with. The morning and evening game drives were obviously the highlight of the visit with lots of opportunities to get very close to all the animals we had hoped to see. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all excellent. All the staff we encountered during our stay were genuinely friendly and exhibited a true pride in the special place they worked. Kuzuko Lodge truly is a PLACE OF GLORY.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 24 Oct 2023
Dear CJ61, Thank you for taking your time to write a detailed review after your recent stay at Kuzuko Lodge. We are really excited to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed yourself from the arrival to departure, especially with regards to the game drives with Gugu and the exceptional service from our friendly staff. I will be sure to share your compliments with them. We are looking forward to welcoming you back at the Place of Glory for another exceptional visit in the future. Best Regards
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Cyle-jay P wrote a review Oct 2023
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My family had a great time. The kids loved the game drive and the food. The staff were tremendous. The facilities are excellent. A great place to get out into nature and have a break from the business of life.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Kuzuko Lodge. We are delighted to see that you have had a great time and enjoyed all aspects of your stay. We hope that you will have another opportunity to visit us soon again. Best Regards
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Paul I wrote a review Sept 2023
Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom298 contributions63 helpful votes
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Where do i start? This place is totally amazing, from check in to check out. We were greeted by Patrick and shown around the lodge and our tour was finished with a traditional hand massage. We literally dumped our bags in our room and geared up for the afternoon Game Drive. Shaun, our Ranger and guide was awesome. Not only was he a great lad, his knowledge was unparalled. We set off in search of the animals. Although some animals have tags on them, they only send out 'pings' 4 times a day so you still have to find them as they are wild, and have an enormous roaming area. We saw all the 'boks', elephant, giraffe, rhino, cheetah, lions, buffalo, baboons, monkeys and all manner of smaller animals on our 2 daily drives, and each was finished in a fantastic view point, with, in the morning, coffee and snacks and the evening, beers/drinks and snacks and a chat amongst ourselves. We were spoiled for most of our stay as there were just us and another couple in the jeep so we had the freedom to see what we wanted. I still can't believe we were there!!! The rooms are single lodges with a small deck overlooking the reserve with amazing views and are lush. Beds are comfy with a bath and shower and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a tv but we never switched it on. The view was too good from the deck. The food was amazing too. Flavours to die for and a bonus is the booze is soooo cheap compared to home so a nightcap or two at the end of the day was a must. You have to try a 'Sprinbok' shot. Yum!!! All the staff were top notch and friendly and couldn't do enough for you. I could go on for ages but still won't have enough words to describe the incredible stay we had. In short, if you want a safari that is as natural as possible and non commercial (as most seem to be), book Kuzuko. You will not regret it. Thank you to all the team there, Shaun our 'Danger Ranger', Siya, Shi Ann, Patrick, Theresa, Xicona to name but a few that made our stay the most memorable it could be
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 10 Oct 2023
Dear pauli394, Thank you for taking your time to review us after your recent stay at Kuzuko Lodge. We are really excited to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed yourself from the arrival to departure, especially with regards to the game drives and the exceptional service from our friendly staff. I will be sure to share your compliments with them. We are looking forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional visit.
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TobiasfromHamburg wrote a review Aug 2023
Hamburg, Germany3 contributions
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People at Kuzuko Lodge make the difference, they are outstanding! Especially for us as a family, it was an awesome place. Kids are really welcome. They even gave a soccer ball to us without asking for. There playground was a good change after sitting during game drives. It‘s a great resort to see more at Greater Addo and relax a bit. Food is fantastic and gives a good variety.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind review. It is highly appreciated. I will be sure to share it with the team. Blessings
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R 8,452 - R 11,376 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapeGreater AddoAddo Elephant National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kuzuko Lodge
What are some of the property amenities at Kuzuko Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Kuzuko Lodge?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Kuzuko Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Kuzuko Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kuzuko Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kuzuko Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Does Kuzuko Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Kuzuko Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.