We were so fortunate to see the big five plus numerous other animals day and night. Had an outstanding trip to Sebatana Private Reserve staying at the Lion Lodge. I (and our group) would certainly recommend Sebatana Lodge! Arriving to cold towels from staff at the Lodge, we were greeted by a collection of Kudu and impala from the dining area - then lunch! Questions: Why was the original advertised Virgin flight changed? If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. Excellent 46 reviews #15 of 56 Specialty lodging in Vaalwater Location Cleanliness Service Value 5 star Lodge primarily sold as package tours from scandinavia including flights, transfers, meals and acitivities. A lone elephant blocks the road in Welgevonden Reserve, around 30 minutes from Sebatana. Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on this 10-day South African safari staying at the 5-star Sebatana Lion Lodge. We bought a few drinks and 3 wine bottles and paid more for this for 7 days than the price for the package, so that is a must. Elephants Lodge is located within the malaria-free Bellevue Forest Reserve, home to wildlife such as lion and buffalo. We were divided into 3 groups to explore the area with our own truck with guide/driver. Knowledgable beyond what you would expect and attention to detail - superb. She also answered every question with care and passionately. There was crazy amounts of food, and it was all amazing. . Casper was our Guide, he was charming and knowledgable. Thank you for one of the best weeks EVER!! We were so fortunate to see the big five plus numerous other animals day and night. The trip to Pilanesberg is a must! So it meant uncomfortable nights where a cool breeze or cooler night night air could have made the difference between a perfect stay and a less than fully comfortable stay. No TV, nor Radio but generous wifi, and the baboons are great fun to watch as is star gazing. Amazing Memories from Sebatana Elephant Lodge, My first African safari experience, with my 22 year old daughter, my sister and her husband. With amazing panoramic views, Sebatana Elephant Lodge will be your home away from home. We were divided into 3 groups to explore the area with our own truck with guide/driver. We took the drinks package which is totally worth it if you like a drink as all prices are in Euros and extremely elevated compared to the rest of South Africa. The food was delicious and nicely presented all of the time, the lodge itself you could not fault very clean and our room was amazing . There was generous quantities of food with plenty of food left over.All the staff were friendly and happy. Is parking available at Sebatana Elephant Lodge? We had an enthusiastic . The food was so good and was lovely to try new things. We stayed at Lion Lodge where the staff were amazing and facilities good. We had ostrich, warthog, impala, kudu, and wildebeest in some of the meals and it was all outstanding. Due to the size of the group they split us into two groups to go to Wolvenhargen and stated that the afternoon group would have the opportunity to go in the morning on the second exhibition. There are plenty of non "big 5" wildlife at Sebatana which are relatively easy to find. Hope the leftovers were not thrown away.. We were advised not to opt for the drinks package and regretted that. Sebatana Game Reserve was good but lacked 'The Big 5', although we did do excursions to other reserves that had The Big 5. Thank you . The resort doesn't offer the Big 5 as advertised which has been fed back, however there is ample opportunity to see them in a mixture of included or optional excursions. Our tour was booked through Tripadeal Australia and 12 of the 14 people on the tour was Australian. Some flexibility is needed to truely accomplish guests needs and wishes. Yes, it offers wheelchair access. I didn't purchase any drinks package as I only drink limited alcohol and am not a fan of sugary drinks (mocktails etc). Yes, guests have access to a business centre and conference facilities during their stay. We were served various forms of game meat each night which was tasty and delicious. We stayed at Elephant lodge with our two children aged 12 and 15 years. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Savour South Africa's magnificent wildlife on this once-in-a-lifetime, full-board safari holiday, based in the locally-rated four-star Elephant Lodge, with its own sweeping private game reserve. Half of a cottage with good facilities. The reserve is home to one of the richest populations of wildlife in South Africa with more than 75 different mammals, including the Big Five. Natalie,the chef, did an amazing job and we sampled lots of different and unusual things.all very tasty. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Staff chefs and guides are so attentive. Do your sums carefully. The guides did everything they could to make your stay unique and eventful. See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. Sebatana Private Reserve operates four lodges: Rhino, Elephant, Lion and the newly-opened Leopard Lodge, which is our home base for the trip. Yes, Sebatana Private Reserve offers an airport shuttle for guests. Wow what an amazing holiday from start to finish. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm. Sebatana has been welcoming guests for the past 20 years and our experience and expertise in South Africa ensures our guests the best possible nature and safari experience. We were unable to upgrade these rooms booking through TripaDeal. It would have been nice if the guides had a mic handset, as it sometimes was hard to hear at the back of truck what was said. Management needs to listen to their guests. Lion and Elephant is the perfect place to stop if you are travelling between Zimbabwe and South Africa by road, it is situated between Beitbridge and Harare. What are some of the property amenities at Sebatana Lion Lodge? Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. The rooms were great as well, very clean, a bit rustic but still higher end with great showers and water pressure. The days were full of early mornings and little time to sit around, although a bit more down-time would have been nice. Set amongst the malaria-free UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere, the Sebatana Private Reserve covers almost 100,000 acres and is home to over 75 mammals, 300 species of bird and hundreds of different flowers and trees the perfect place to connect with South Africas wildlife! There was generous quantities of food with plenty of food left over. A lioness relaxing at a waterhole was unexpectedly chased off in a rather funny lioness and elephant encounter. This was such an incredible trip and we will be taking in laws and others to this resort, in the near future. I will be back ! Guests staying at the reserve are able to enjoy an extensive list of services, ranging from traditional game drives and Big Five safaris to cultural and historic tours. I reccomend to upgrade to an all inclusive bar package whilst you are there. Value 4.9 Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. If you don't manage to do it before you arrive then definitely do it whilst you are there . Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. My only regret that I am not still there. Casper was our ranger/tour guide and he was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. Food was exceptional, and we opted for the drinks package which is a must as there was some confusion at the end of the stay with others, that didnt take the package. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. From start to finish it was amazing and the staff go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and comfortable. I went with a group of 6 and we could not fault one single thing. Especially upstairs where there was no air conditioning and the fan had but one speed.Some hanging room, for drying clothes, would be a good addition to the rooms, as no laundry service is providedOur guide, Carel, was an absolute positive. One cook is very good at making V-dishes. The reserve is home to one of the richest populations of wildlife in South Africa with more than 75 different mammals, including the Big Five. We had an amazing guide, Megan, and formed bonds that will last a lifetime. I reccomend to upgrade to an all inclusive bar package whilst you are there. Which room amenities are available at Sebatana Private Reserve? Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. Food was exceptional, but far too much for most of us for one day! There are a lot of animals close to the lodge, we saw so many giraffes and impalas that we did not bother to take a photo after a few days. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. The reserve is situated in an idyllic location, we have all gotten memories for life. They also had a drink package for unlimited drinks for 195 euro a week. There are three lodges on this game reserve, Lion (photo), Elephant (hunting) and Rhino (under restoration) located separately in the reserve. On a final note, Matswani was a nice experience and I do recommend it, but note that the marketing as a very luxury experience is not quite matched by reality. calm and professional at all times , also on the safaris through all the game reserves was always on the look out and did not give up looking for animals , he was very interesting and a fountain of knowledge. Very fishy behaviour and totally deceptive. Everybody in our group had nothing but praise for our stay at Sebatana.The "optional tour packages" should really be compulsory and really you should go for the lot.There are plenty of non "big 5" wildlife at Sebatana which are relatively easy to find. The weather was perfect on our trip as we had no rain on any day. Every evening meal was 3 course, breakfast was buffet with a range of, hot foods, lunch varied, was often a buffet with salad, hot meats/stews and desserts Peter and his bar staff were always on hand and made a mean cocktail and shots, I would recommend you upgrade to all inc to include all alcohol The included safaris are provided by resident guides who are passionate and knowledgeable.they go above and beyond to help provide you with a memorable experience Additional/optional tribal night and night safari where a meal is provided are both recommended There is no dress code here, its casual dress, shorts and t shirts throughout the day and as all meals are in a tent warm clothing is advised although they do provide blankets. The same goes for the staff that fed us and kept our rooms nice and tidy every day. Newmarket also failed to inform us that extra trips and drinks packages could be purchased prior to leaving the U.K. as other guests had been informed. Food was exceptional, and we opted for the drinks package which is a must as there was some confusion at the end of the stay with others, that didnt take the package.