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Had a fantastic time during our stay at Masodini. Service was excellent, as were the game drives! Enthousiastic and service oriented personnel.Only small remarks are the quality of the bed (might need replacement sometime) and the lunch (which was a bit modest to our tastes)....More
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Thank jfmolenaar
Response from SabineGammel, Inhaber at Masodini Private Game LodgeResponded 7 September 2018
Dear jfmolenaar,
Thank you very much for your great review, we really appreciate that you enjoyed your stay.
And we will change the bed ;-)
Sorry for the modest lunch.... our kitchen promises serve more tasty lunch bites, which we usually do.
served.
Kind regards...More
Thank to Sabine and her staff for a fantastic 3 night stay. They catered for our gluten free diet with no hassle at all. The staff were friendly, the setting was stunning and the food was delicious. We had an overseas guest with us and...More
Small enough to be intimate but set up to be inclusive. This solo traveller felt very welcome and found the room and all facilities tastefully furnished and very comfortable. Our game drive started right at the gate and we were fortunate to see black rhino,...More
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Response from SabineGammel, Owner at Masodini Private Game LodgeResponded 30 April 2018
Dear Karen,
It was such a pleasure to have you as our guest. And of course we're happy that in only 2 days with game drives you
saw lion, leopard and rhino.
We all hope to see you again one day and wish you a...More
We spent 5 nights at Masodini in Jan. We cannot be happier with our stay. Sabine was very helpful from months before we arrived to the very last day of our stay. From suggesting activities to giving directions. We drove from JNB to Masodini following...More
Thank TinaWC
Response from SabineGammel, Owner at Masodini Private Game LodgeResponded 22 March 2018
Dear Tina WC,
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review. I showed it to the staff and they all send greetings.
I'm sure such a review is a real benefit for other travelers looking for accommodation.
Have a great time and we...More
What an amazing experience! The driver and tracker were excellent and they went everywhere off road. This was far better than any other private safari I had been on or the Kruger safaris. The lodge also had amazing food that was far above and beyond...More
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Response from SabineGammel, Owner at Masodini Private Game LodgeResponded 2 March 2018
Thank you so much for you great review.
We love it when our guest have the best wildlife sightings and enjoy their stay
at Masodini Lodge
Sunny greetings
Sabine and Masodini Staff
Ideally situated in the 40.000 Hectares Balule Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, to offer you the true feeling of Africa. A bush lover's paradise within this 'Big Five' Conservation area, the …Morelodge itself is surrounded by Fevertrees and evergreen African date palms, creating the perfect oasis. The lodge overlooks a water hole, is safe and fenced-in, providing protection against unwanted animal intruders. Masodini is exclusive and intimate, able to provide guests exclusive use of the camp and facilities for up to 10 guests. We welcome children of all ages. Come and stay and enjoy the peace, tranquility and silence of the bush. Enjoy and experience Game Drives in open 4x4 Landrover and awesome birding opportunities in and around Masodini with our experienced Nature Guides. Your hosts will provide you with a wonderful and memorable experience through their personal service and attention. Less
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Certificate of Excellence
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Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Hotel class
Star ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
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Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
US$228 - US$355 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Kruger National Park > Balule Nature Reserve
Hotel class
Star ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
Response from SabineGa | Property representative |
Hi Janet,
You can either do the Panoramic Route to Masodini - takes 3/4 day if you visit many of the interesting spots.
Or you enter Kruger Park at Phabeni Gate and drive up to Orpen Gate - which is 175km and a full day tour... More
Hi Janet,
You can either do the Panoramic Route to Masodini - takes 3/4 day if you visit many of the interesting spots.
Or you enter Kruger Park at Phabeni Gate and drive up to Orpen Gate - which is 175km and a full day tour as speed limit in the park is between 30km/h and 50km/h.
From Orpen to Masodini it takes you a good our. Masodini is in Balule which is a private reserve open to Kruger Park (for the animals which can roam free) - but guests have to leave the National Park and enter our private main gate.
From Masodini to Phalaborwa it's 60km on R40 (a national road).
But you can also go to Orpen Gate and drive through the park via Satara and Olifants Camp to Phalaborwa. That is also a nice day trip.
Game Drives at Masodini are 50AUS$
Kind regards
Sabine
Masodini Lodge
Response from SabineGa | Property representative |
Hi Nik,
about 50% of Masodini guests book directly via website and the others through different booking platforms or travel agents.
There was never any complaint.
Kind regards
Sabine
