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HOTEL STYLE
Mountain View
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Pool
Free breakfast
Entertainment staff
Children's playground
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary welcome drink
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Conference facilities
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Concierge
Gift shop
Shops
Sun terrace
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Location
N10 Kommaddaga, Addo Elephant National Park 6013 South Africa
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Kuzuko Lodge earns rave reviews for its comfortable and spotless accommodations, with guests frequently applauding the exceptional game drives and the lodge's ability to cater to various needs, such as dietary restrictions and family-friendly activities. The intimate atmosphere and personalized touches are often highlighted, along with the stunning views from the cozy rooms.
Reviewers are consistently impressed with the attentive service, noting that staff go out of their way to ensure memorable experiences. Many travelers feel the lodge offers excellent value, enriching their stay with unique experiences that justify the cost.
Atmosphere
Intimate
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Remarkable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Outstanding
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This is without a doubt the best place I have ever stayed. Our room had a stunning view of the plains and watering hole (we even spotted a herd of elephants from our balcony) and was spotlessly clean and cosy, with so many cute personal touches. The staff felt like a family and couldn't help us enough. Our every whim was catered to - they even made me lactose free versions of everything on the menu, including a special dessert every night. Every meal was divine and some of the best food I have ever tasted. We were blown away by the service. Our ranger Sean was so warm and friendly and super knowledgeable about the animals. We saw all of the Big 5 and then some, including the elusive cheetahs. They also offer nature walks, where we tracked the herd of giraffes and learnt so much. This was a magical experience for us and I only hope that we can return one day for another amazing experience. I cannot recommend this place enough!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â It sometimes gets a little cold at night if you aren't travelling in the summer time, so bring...
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Dear gemmar646, thank you for taking the time to write such an excellent review after your recent stay. We appreciate your time and value your kind words. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed the real warmth and friendliness of our staff's true Karoo hospitality. It is so special to see that you have enjoyed all your meals. The chefs in the kitchen aim to cater for all our guests' needs with careful attention to detail and leaving you with a great culinary experience. Shaun is so passionate, and we are so grateful to see that you have enjoyed the safari experience with him. Thank you so much for recommending Kuzuko to future travelers. We are looking forward to hosting you again for another memorable experience. Best Regards from the Kuzuko Team
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I could not have asked for better from this charming Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. House keeping made such an effort to make my room feel fresh every day. The rooms are outstanding with breathtaking views and was incredibly comfortable. The lodge staff were always helpful and would go out of their way to accommodate me. I was spoilt for choice regarding food options, both for lunch and dinner. I was working from early in the morning so I could not attend breakfast but always had a breakfast pack and a hot chocolate personally delivered to me. The landscape of Kuzuko provides incredible views with some of the most incredible animals present. The conservation work that is happening should be applauded and overall I can't wait to go back. It's certainly not called A place of Glory for nothing
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Catharina de Lange, General Manager at Kuzuko Lodge
Responded 27 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review and for spending dedicated time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. Blessings
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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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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â It is a bit cold on the morning game drives this time of year so wrap up. The lodge gives you...
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Response from Catharina de Lange, General Manager at Kuzuko Lodge
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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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
Room Tip:Â Perhaps consider returning your hire car and get a chauffeur service to take you to and from the...
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Response from Jacome Nothnagel, General Manager at Kuzuko Lodge
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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What a gem! We are South Africans living in the UK who visited the Lodge in August 2024. Upon arrival you are greeted with drinks, a hand massage and a very friendly team.
The Lodge reception is spacious yet feels intimate enough to sit and relax next to a log fire, with a drink in your hand and a book. The views are spectacular and we enjoyed amazing sunsets with a G & T. The food is delicious and very interesting. I particularly enjoyed the Spekboom salad, something that you will only ever eat here but there are always something for the pickiest eater. We were surprised with a birthday cake for my 13year old. Incredible attention to detail.
Our guide, Lena, was extremely knowledgeable. Although we are used to South Africa and the wildlife, it was our children's first safari experience. We saw the big five and could sometimes sit and watch them at our leisure with Lena patiently answering all of our questions. We also saw quite a few of the lesser known game. Each game drive included yummy snacks and a drink in different locations enjoying the spectacular scenery and sunsets. It must be mentioned that seeing animals in a natural habitat includes a shap eye and a bit of patience and it is so rewarding when you find them. I have to mention the following staff who went out of their way to make our stay special, Sean, Elena, Dedrick, Yolisa and Clifford. Thanks all - we will be back. 🇿🇦❤️
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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This was a 4 day stay , enabling us to do 8 game drives. We saw 4 of the big 5 and it was so well organised , with a very knowledgable guide , plus running a bar for 'sundowners' , great coffee and Aftican folk music. This in addition to making sure we saw the animals we really wanted to see as close up as is safe. The main lodge is beautiful , with high quality self contained lodges for guests , superb food and a spa and gym if that wasn't enough The staff made us very welcome , looked after us so well and made us feel special .
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â No malaria in this area
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Dear 182tonys, Thank you for taking the time to share your special experience at Kuzuko Lodge. We are delighted to see that you have enjoyed your overall stay with us. It is so special to see that you have enjoyed the sundowners, the coffee and the music. We aim to create a welcoming atmosphere, and we are delighted to see that the staff really made you feel special. We are hoping that you will get a chance to visit us again soon. Warm Regards from the Kuzuko Team
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Loved it, quiet, peaceful place with animals all around. Nice pool and gym, good wifi, Supersports channels in communal area to keep in touch with the world and even saw monkeys, elephants and zebras from the lodge. Very friendly staff always so keen to help and Gugu the tour guide was exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond to help us enjoy our once in a lifetime honeymoon safari experience. Only criticism would be that they expect you to eat so much! Delicious food, but still full from brekkie then they bring out so much food more for lunch that has to go to waste, I have always been told I eat loads but even I was defeated and had to have just 1 course in the evening as had so much each day for brekkie and lunch!
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â check right way to get there so avoids too much dirt road and ensure lots of petrol get from...
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Dear T5555KLharrye, thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to read that you truly enjoyed all aspects of your honeymoon. We value your kind feedback, and I will be sure to share this with the rest of the team. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the food. The chefs are truly amazing in offering quite a special culinary experience. We are hoping to welcome you back one day. Kind Regards Jacome
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Kuzuko is one of the greatest experiences I've ever had from a holiday. I'm not sure I'll do it justice with my words but I'll try.
From the moment we got there, we were welcomed with such warmth and friendliness. We were too late for the afternoon game drive but we were brought down to our beautiful chalets with stunning views over the reserve.
Dinner was provided that evening and travelling with a picky eater was worried about what would be on offer. I need not have worried as everything offered was amazing and plenty of choices.
The following days were game drives and eating. ( with a little bit of drinking thrown in). The game drives just brought the experience to a whole new level. Initially I was a reluctant visitor to a game reserve but Luk and Flo our guides did absolutely everything to ensure we made the most out of our game drives. They were fun, so knowledgeable and passionate and did everything to ensure we saw the big 5 and more. All the staff of the kuzuko were amazing
This was a 7* experience and should not be missed as part of a South African trip. As most other reviews have mentioned the road up to kuzuko is 42km of dirt road and very bumpy so get the transfers from port Elizabeth. It is an extra cost but the trip to Kuzuko is more than worth it.
Looking forward to visiting again in the future
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â If visiting in the early spring brink warm clothes for game drives. Ponchos, blankets are...
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Dear 218kareno, Thank you for taking the time to write a review after your recent stay. We really appreciate you sharing your great experience at Kuzuko Lodge. We are delighted to see that you have enjoyed every aspect from arrival to departure. We are thrilled to see that you thoroughly enjoyed your game drives with Luk and Flo. Their enthusiasm and knowledge definitely elevate the game drive experience. We truly appreciate your kind feedback regarding the food and the hospitality and rating us as 7-Star. It is always a pleasure for us to share the true Karoo Hospitality and exceptional service with our guests. Thank you for recommending Kuzuko to future travelers. We look forward to welcoming you again for another special experience. Kind Regards - The Kuzuko Team
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We had an amazing stay at Kuzuko Lodge. My husband is a wheelchair user and so were 2 of our friends who joined us. They had 3 perfectly wheelchair friendly chalets, each with a bath and roll in shower. As an added bonus the bath had an amazing view over the reserve! The staff went out of their way to make our stay unforgettable. They have special ramps that enabled my husband to get into the game drive vehicles easier. The staff is open to recommendations and happy to listen to advise. The main lodge is also completely wheelchair friendly! Thank you Catharina and Quintin for going out of your way for us!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Catharina de Lange, General Manager at Kuzuko Lodge
Responded 15 Jul 2023
Hoping to see you soon again. Blessings
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Very welcoming location and very kind staff. The guide who took us for the drives was expert and very attentive to our well-being. He showed us and explained many animals. Very good food although a little spicy for our children. The swimming pool offered a unique view even if the water was a little cold for the parents. Excellent spa and gym service. Very competitive treatment prices. Very relaxing experience!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: 3-4 giorni è l’ideale er poter fare più drives e poter vedere i vari animali presenti nella riserva
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It depends on the season tbh. We were there in Sept so we met at 0530 for coffee and out at 6, then 1430 meet for 1500. Best bet is to email the lodge and they will tell you.
You will have the best time. Enjoy
Thank you for your questions regarding small kids on game drive at Kuzuko. As we believe that children of all ages should be exposed to nature and inspired to love the natural world we welcome them on game drives. Families are allocated together on game drives. Game drives with small children may be scheduled outside normal game drive times and/or may be shorten if needed. Please discuss this with our reservations agent when making your booking. Hope this answer your questions.
There are two types of packages available. One with an all inclusive option with accommodation, 2 game drives per day and all meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Second option is you pay for accommodation with breakfast and dinner and pay extra 300 rands for each game drive you choose to do and you pay extra for lunch if you choose to eat.
We chose the second option because they had a promo running and paying extra for game drives and lunch was much much cheaper than option 1. Option 2 was double the cost! Find out if they have promos by emailing them. We stayed 2 nights but only did 2 game drives because it was more than enough for us. If you choose to do it at the Time, you can decide then and don’t need to let them know way in advance. Good luck and it’s a beautiful place.
Very reasonable, everything there is due to the good exchange rate. I can’t remember the exact cost, but I do know that it was cheap and well laundered.
There are more places to choose from in the Addo Elephant National Park area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 8,136 - RÂ 12,377 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kuzuko hotel addo elephant national park
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapeGreater AddoAddo Elephant National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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