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Reviewed 17 May 2017 via mobile

One of the best lodges in RSA run by genuine hoteliers with both a love and passion for the industry. You are never just a number here you are Family. Every one knows your name and remembers you till your next visit. A must on anyone's bucket list

Date of stay: May 2017
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Management response:Responded 21 May 2017

Thank you! The team at Bayala are thrilled to hear such positive feedback. We hope to see you again.

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Reviewed 11 May 2017 via mobile

Bayala Game Reserve is well worth a visit. I recommend you visit as soon as possible. This game lodge is newly renovated and a wonderful conservation story. It used to be a hunting lodge.

The style of the original accommodation has not changed and reminds me of game reserves that I visited as a young adult.

Although only three/four star accredited the rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable.

The dining room and inside outside bar area and dining facility outside are absolutely beautifully decorated.

The scenery is sublime. It is a great place to bring children and young families.

It would make the most superb facility for a wedding or important celebration.

The staff are friendly and accommodating the menu is great with something for everyone's palate.

The game drives offer you a five star experience.

Superb value for money

Date of stay: May 2017
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank meganjewelscarr
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Management response:Responded 21 May 2017

Thank you for your positive feedback. With new ownership we are focused on providing excellent service and comfortable accommodation. Conservation is our passion and we are delighted to share our passion with our guests.

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Reviewed 5 May 2017 via mobile

Well what an unbelievable experience. From the superb welcome at Bayala, the comfort of the newly refurbished bedrooms, the delicious food - the whole experience was first class. The game drive was exceptional and we saw all the Big Five - see the pictures! Cannot recommend this establishment enough.
It has just been taken over and refurbished - it has everything you need from a game lodge at very affordable prices. The staff are so accommodating also and nothing is too much trouble.
I will definitely be back and will book early to secure my room
Well done guys - a unique South Africa safari experience at incredibly competitive rates.

Date of stay: May 2017
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank JanieThompson
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Reviewed 2 February 2017 via mobile

Wow wow wow....what a game drive! Two leopards, white and black rhino. The improvements are great and same friendly staff with awesome food. Well done and i see more upgrades coming soon. Cant wait to come back.

Date of stay: February 2017
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 3 January 2017 via mobile

The lodge is situated in a wild reserve, witch is awsome. At our breakfast, there came a group of 13 giraffes by, just a couple meters away.
We arrived very late, we called to asked if that was okay; and it was. When we arrived, the staff was not so friendly to help us and to welcome us. We were obviously 'too late... and too much'. There was no manager or leading person to ask if there were any posibilities for a game drive, and we just went to sleep.
We did not check in or write our names down(?) and when we came for breakfast (wich opened at 7) there was nobody, and nothing to eat. We heard a lot of argueing in the back. We waited untill 8 AM, and the waiting was lightend by the passing by of the giraffes...

After all, we slept very wel, and the venue was amazing. You really felt like you slept in the middle of nowere, enjoying the wild life.

Date of stay: January 2017
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank 875wouterk
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