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#1 of 1 guest house in Manyeleti Game Reserve
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Albatros Travel owns 3 uniquely positioned luxury tented safari camps managed under the brand name Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps. Khoka Moya and Mantobeni is located in the pristine unfenced Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, which borders the famous Kruger National Park. Ranger camp is located in the astounding Entabeni safari conservancy and forms part of the world Heritage Waterberg Biosphere of the Waterberg region, Limpopo. All three camps are designed and run to allow the most luxury experience with the least impact on the environment and surroundings.
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A perfect camping experience for those who love plumbing! This was our first safari, and it certainly did not disappoint. The tents are well appointed, with sinks, showers, a toilet... and a delicious electric blanket waiting for you after sitting in a cold jeep looking at animals. the service and staff are amazing - helpful, good food, all served up with a sense of humor and infectious warmth. A special shout-out to our FANTASTIC guide Michael - he was the best! He went above and beyond to make sure we saw everything we wanted to and then some, including 2 rare cheetah brothers posing like movie stars. Michael treats both humans and animals with the utmost respect and a good dose of humor, and ensured our safety as well as providing unbelievable viewing. He made the trip extra special for us, and made sure this first trip won't be our last. A great place you'll never forget!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 03 Feb 2022
Hi there. Thank you for the great review. We do appreciate your in-depth and thorough review. We will be sure to pass it along to our staff, especially Michael. We hope to see you again, soon!
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We stayed for two nights only at Khoka Moya, after having stayed at their ranger camp in Entambeni reserve. Both Honeyguide ranger camp in Entambeni (Waterberg) and Khoka Moya in Manyeleti (Kruger Park) are absolutely awesome. Management and staff go out of their way to assist with any issues. The game drives and guides were very informative and thoroughly enjoyable, with great sightings. The current covid rates offered at Honeyguide ranger camps offer unbeatable value for money in terms of the complete package. I shall be back again.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 03 Feb 2022
Hi Lourens. To hear that you have been to both of our properties is truly special. Thank you for the informative and thorough review, we all appreciate it at Honeyguide Camps. We hope to see you again, soon!
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What an amazing experience!!! The staff at Mantobeni Camp made our stay so special and Michael was an amazing guide!! We stayed for 5 nights which in hindsight may have been too long but we enjoyed it nonetheless. There is a lot of downtime in between game drives and as the weather was so hot, we were not able to stay in our tents, perhaps have a nap in between drives, because the tents get so hot. So we just lounged by the pool where elephants came to drink on a daily basis. There is also no wifi in the tents but to be honest, the time we did spend in the tents (to sleep mainly) we were not interested in being on our devices and just slept in preparation for the next morning’s game drive.
We slept so comfortably in the tents - I was very pleasantly surprised as I normally have trouble sleeping in new places. The bed was huge, the pillows were amazing, the bedding clean and smelled fresh and the mosquito net was set up every night by the staff so when we returned to the tent after dinner everything was all set up.
We managed to see all of the big 5 during our stay and other equally amazing and fascinating animals. All thanks to our guide Michael who is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He really did make our experience that much better. I appreciate their way of operating during safari. They do not overcrowd the animals and the different lodges respect each other and take turns to allow their guests to view the animals. So everyone gets equal time. They have a real respect for the place and the animals which I love.
The food was also really good. My only “complaint” (if you can call it that) was that the lighting during dinner is so dim that I could hardly see what I was eating. I understand why they do this. It is a natural environment and having bright lights disturbs the environment - and the elephants who still come to drink from the pool even at night. So it’s really such a minor thing that it’s barely worth mentioning but I have in the spirit of honestly.
I will definitely be coming back! This was our first proper safari experience and man was it epic!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Take plenty of light summer clothes if going in hot months
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Game guides are all world class. Their knowledge of the reserve adds incredible value to every visitor’s stay. All other members of the team are welcoming and responsive. Food is delicious. Tents are spacious and include requisite amenities. Setting is iconic Africa. At the current price point, Honeyguide offers guests real value for money and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 03 Feb 2022
Hi There! Thank you for the review. It is great to hear you had a wonderful experience at Honeyguide Camps. We will be sure to pass it along to all the staff. We hope to see you again, soon!
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Our recent 6 night visit at Mantobeni in late June was our 3rd stay at this camp and once again, we had a wonderful time. There is not too much more detail I can add to what is covered in my previous reviews of this property.
Everything I detailed in my glowing review last year still rings true, from the standard of accommodation, to the food, to the incredible staff and to the reserve itself, which lends itself to some wonderful game viewing.
A special mention this year must go to Brilliant, our guide and friend whose ability to spot game in the bush while looking after his guests, suitably lives up to his chosen name. To Mavis, a lovely, kind lady who fed and watered us attentively at every meal time including arranging a special surprise private dinner at out tent one evening. To Ranny, the bartender extraordinaire and highly attentive man who can pour a mean G&T. I could go on and on about the staff at this property, all of whom are an absolute asset to Honeyguide.
I do hope Honeyguide revisit their current policy not to staff trackers at the lodge, as I feel having both does elevate the overall guest experience.
We had some 'quieter' drives to begin with but overall across 12 drives total, the game viewing was exceptional once again, with the stand outs being 3 separate sightings of lions, hyenas and a female leopard with their kills, plus a rare sighting of a particularly relaxed black rhino bull out in the open plains.
I have a particular affection for the current dominant Mbiri male lion so it was a particular thrill for me when we eventually managed to locate him and his brothers then spend time with him over our last few drives.
If you would like a lengthy, ringing endorsement then please feel free to read my review from the our stay in June 2022. If not, then the best endorsement I can give anyone contemplating booking a stay at Mantobeni would be that we have already booked up for another 6 nights in June 2024 - enough said.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 24 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience at Mantobeni. It's wonderful to hear that your third visit was just as incredible as your previous stays. Your glowing review is a testament to the consistent high standards maintained at the camp. We appreciate your special mentions of Brilliant, Mavis, Ranny, and all the staff who made your stay memorable. It's great to know that their dedication and service added to your enjoyment. Your exceptional game viewing experiences and the variety of wildlife sightings you had during your 12 drives sound truly remarkable. Your personal connection with the Mbiri male lion adds an extra layer of joy to your visits. We're thrilled to hear that you've already booked another stay in June 2024. Your return speaks volumes, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another six nights of unforgettable moments. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to your next visit.
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We stayed at Honeyguide Mantobeni for 2 nights in May 2022. We travelled from Kruger through the Orpen gate. The entrance to Manyeleti is very easy to find and very close to Orpen. The road to the lodge is a bit hairy. We didn't have a 4x4 and it was a challenge. On arrival, check in was easy and efficient. The camp is nicely decorated, open and spacious. There is a swimming pool where elephants often come to drink. The rooms are tented, very comfortable and spacious which a nice deck area. The room facilities were very good. Food at the lodge was very good and plentiful. Its a reasonable sized camp and everyone eats together which is very sociable. The game drives are fixed times and there isnt much flexibility to extend your drives, but you cant expect too much for the price. The wildlife at Manyeleti is fantastic and we were very lucky with our sightings. The camp needs to invest in the jeeps though as we had 3 flat tyres in 2 days which isn't really acceptable as it eats into your drive time. It was clearly a frustration to our guide as well. Overall, for the price we paid for 2 nights, we found the camp to be excellent value, and at that price we would definitely stay again (although I think they may have put their prices up since!).
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 27 May 2023
Thank you for sharing your enjoyable experience at Honeyguide Mantobeni in Manyeleti. We're glad to hear that you found the camp to be nicely decorated, open, and spacious. It's wonderful that you had the opportunity to witness elephants drinking at the swimming pool and that the tented rooms were comfortable and well-equipped. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the plentiful and delicious food at the lodge.
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We stayed 1 night at Khoka Moya camp and 3 nights at Mantobeni. We would gladly return to either camp in the future, we were very well taken care of and very comfortable at both camps. We enjoyed the lively family atmosphere at Khoka Moya and didn't find the children to be overly loud. We did note that people without children were not put at dinner tables or in safari vehicles with families that had children. Both camps had very good and plentiful food but we preferred the buffet style service at Khoka Moya. For people who find kids annoying, go to Mantobeni, it is very quiet with only adults present. We had wonderful wildlife sightings in camp both places. An elephant walked right by our front porch at Khoka Moya. At Mantobeni we saw impala, monkeys, elephants, warthogs, wildebeest and a beautiful nyala buck from the front porch of our tent! Tents at both camps were very comfortable and provided everything we needed. The heated mattress pads on the beds were an especially nice touch. It's not luxury but are you there for the accomadations or the wildlife? Our guide Anthony was outstanding! We loved the system in place of only 3 vehicles at a time at animal sightings and rotating out after a certain amount of time to give others a chance. You may not have always had exactly the view you wanted but you didnt have to deal with 10 other vehicles fighting for position either. Staff at both camps were excellent, especially Jan at Khoka Moya who seemed to know everyones name withing minutes of their arrival. Overall these 2 camps provided an outstanding experience.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Watch out for the monkeys at Mantobeni!
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 12 Aug 2023
Big thanks for the glowing review! Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps is all about unforgettable moments, and we're thrilled we hit the mark for you. Can't wait to welcome you back!
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A wonderful stay at Mantobeni for our family party of 8, four of whom were new to the bush.
We’d seen three leopards in one spot after just 30 minutes into our first game drive and our guide Twice kept the magic coming for the next three days, including four encounters with a pack of wild dogs, three different lion sightings and a pair of cheetahs. There’s plenty of other game to see too (strangely, no buffalo for us) although with such extensive traversing rights across the Manyeleti and large distances between some of our “big” sightings, the opportunity just to sit and watch the less glamorous game were limited at times.
There’s a chilled vibe around the camp and with elephants visiting to drink from the swimming pool several times a day, along with other game, plenty to amuse during down time between game drives and the wholesome, tasty meals served up by the lovely Mumci, which included decent veggie options. Manager Wesley and all of the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive.
One thing to note: three safari vehicles between fifteen tents means that sharing game drives with a number of other guests is unavoidable - it’s a small price to pay for the incredible value that Mantobeni represents when compared with higher-end camps and lodges.
One minor whinge is the absence of a tracker on the safari vehicles, otherwise the experience on offer at Mantobeni is practically perfect in every way.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Tent number 10 was the furthest from the main camp building and had great game viewing.
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 24 Sept 2023
Your kind words have brightened our day. We're grateful for your wonderful review and for making Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp your safari destination.
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I just completed my ninth visit to Honeyguide and I cannot put into words how amazing this place is.
My most recent stay was a seven-night getaway. I was lucky to secure a tent at the Mantobeni camp. Upon arrival, I immediately fell in love with the comfort and surroundings of my tent (No. 5). It was spacious and was fully equipped with all the comforts of home.
After an amazing lunch, we headed out for our first night game drive which delivered some of the best game viewing I had ever experienced. Every day/night continued with amazing sightings from leopard to cheetah to lion to rhino to elephant to cape buffalo to wild dog to bird life galore. I do have to stress, that this is not a zoo and nature will not deliver you a leopard kill on demand. So, with this being said, temper your expectations and let the bush come to you. Our guide on this trip was Lyton, whom I have before and is an expert at tracking down some of Africa's finest animals. But if he is not available do not worry as all their rangers are experts in the field and you will be in good hands.
As I mentioned earlier, the food is out of this world. You will not starve, but instead be treated to five-star cuisine every single day.
The staff here put a lot of effort to ensure a five-star experience. From the littlest detail to the cuisine, food, accommodations and exceptional safari there are simply no weak links.
On a side note, I am in the process of booking another stay here in September!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 13 Jul 2022
Hi Renec! We love return guests at Honeyguide Camps ⭐ We are thrilled to have you as part of the Honeyguide family, Viviane! Thank you for your praises! We cannot wait to see you again, soon!🐘🦛
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My husband and I stayed at the Mantobeni camp as part of our honeymoon trip. This was our first time in South Africa and our first safari, and it more than exceeded our expectations. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, and the food was incredible! We loved the group dining experience as it allowed us to meet others from all over the world and fully enjoyed our glamping experience in the luxury tents. Michael was our safari guide and he truly made the trip. He was so knowledgeable about the area and the animals, and went out of his way to make sure we saw everything. He even drove us from one end of the reserve to the other once he heard a cheetah had made a kill so that we could get in on the action! We couldn't have asked for a better first safari experience and we hope to be back at Mantobeni one day!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Stephan Van Harte, Other at Honeyguide Khoka Moya & Mantobeni Camps
Responded 13 Jul 2022
Hi Chelsea. We absolutely love receiving guest feedback! ⭐ 🦛🐘 Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Honeyguide Camps. Our priority is customer service and we are ecstatic that we met that mark! We hope to see you again, soon! Kind Regards,
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There are more places to choose from in the Manyeleti Game Reserve area.
PRICE RANGE
R 9,449 - R 11,364 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
honeyguide tented safari camps hotel manyeleti game reserve
LOCATION
South AfricaKruger National ParkManyeleti Game Reserve
NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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