Our whole stay felt very warm. The staff, the room, and the food exceeded all of our expectations. We had a great time doing the game drives. The reserve is so beautiful, with great animals roaming around happily. I think the highlight of the stay was the staff and the service so much warmth and love. Definitely the peak of our honeymoon trip. Oh yeah and the food is so so good!!!

Stayed in May 2024

Fabulous hosts welcomed us into their family for a few days. The room was lovely and enchanting and I couldn’t have wished for anything different. Their conservation and rewilding activities are excellent and to be supported, and for me set this above the competition. Game drives gave intimate glimpses into the private lives of giraffe, lion and white rhino.

Stayed in April 2024

Incredibly welcoming and accommodating family running the reserve.

Stayed in March 2024

That we couldn’t stay longer

Found a little slice of heaven on earth. Absolutely incredible place. We’ve probably never stayed anywhere where the staff seemed as happy to be there as the guests.

Stayed in March 2024

The most personal beautiful safari experience ever

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to say, everyone went well out of their way to satisfy us.

Food was very good, decent choice and staff always very friendly. The staff we interacted with the most were Unelle and Stefan who were awesome. They took a genuine interest in catering to our every need. The "Hideaway" where we stayed is spectacular! We were greeted with Giraffes when we awoke on our first morning and that evening Eland were waiting to say goodnight!

Stayed in March 2024

The story, the passion and love for the animals

Stayed in February 2024

Meals and wine were more expensive than other places we stayed but it was SO good so we didn't mind

Staff were super friendly, nothing was too much trouble Rooms were gorgeous Safari trips were amazing

Stayed in January 2024

I loved, the lodges, the restaurant and the guided safari tours that were just phenomenal.

Everything was perfect from checking in to all the helpful and kind people making the stay feel like being at home! Thank you!

Stayed in January 2024

The food was unfortunately not the best. You could tell that it was premade hours ago. Could use some improvements…

Staff was super nice, gods location with nice rooms and safaris. Would recommend! But book it via their website to get better deals.

Stayed in January 2024

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The garden route safari camp is absolutely amazing, everything about it is perfect: the houses/tents are very comfortable and luxurious, the staff is extremely friendly, the food is great and the guides are very knowledgable. No need to doubt, just book!!

Stayed in January 2024

Everything about Garden Route Safari Camp is exceptional. The place feels like a home away from home, with thoughtful touches and incredible attention to detail from everyone working here. The service is above and beyond.

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful place. Very good service.

Stayed in December 2023

1 ply toilet paper toast took too long at breakfast

personal touch

Stayed in December 2023

The guide was so kind and showed all animals with detailed explanation. Also, during the walking tour, he took care of our kids and showed them lots of animals as well as insects. It was a wonderful experience. All staff were so helpful and kind. Strongly recommend!!

Stayed in December 2023

What a place! Amazing style, familiar atmosphere, lots of surprises, cool animals, great food. 10/10

Stayed in December 2023

Safari walk with guide Joshua. Friendly staff and owners

Stayed in December 2023

Getting to the safari camp is possible with a normal car but a 4WD would be very beneficial for the final stretch of shale road. Our rental car, which wasn't 4WD, just made it by taking great care and visitors might prefer a better choice of car than we made. The food was generally of high quality and they care deeply about special dietary requirements but thr desserts were a little below the standard of the mains and starters.

Family run safari camp with hands on owners who love conservation and take great pride in the excellence of their guides. The guides were very knowledgeable and a special shout out to Abram who is wise beyond his years. We saw great wildlife up close and personal whilst still feeling totally safe. We did both a driven safari and a walking guided safari - both were excellent and memorable. The lodge was very special and Mare, a hand reared antelope, hangs out near the lodge, which is delightful.

Stayed in December 2023

NOTHING, everything was just perfect!

If you are in South Africa, please book a stay at the Garden Route Safari Camp. It is incredibly beautiful and you can see lots of animals on the safari. Our guide Mark told us a lot about the animals and plants. He is also very charismatic and funny, so he made the safari a real adventure for us. :) We really enjoyed our 3 safaris (morning, sundowner and riding) with him. The owners and the staff are incredibly lovely. The service is customised and very attentive. In my case they cooked extra vegan food for me. The tent is very luxurious and was extremely clean. In the night you can hear the lions roaring. We felt incredibly comfortable here and were a little sad to be travelling on. The 3 days flew by. Thank you for the great time in your wonderful camp. We will come back and recommend a stay to everyone. Keep up your mission to protect these wonderful animals.

Stayed in December 2023

There is not enough words to describe how beautiful and amazing this place is! Wild animals roaming around and even through the camp, loving and helpful staff, amazing food.. Our guide Mark was so knowledgeable and interesting, loveable and funny. The owners made us feel at home, and went out of their way to help as get absolutely perfect experience! 10 stars is not enough for this place! Can't wait to come back

Stayed in December 2023

I wish I had booked more than one night there!

One of the best safari experiences I've had! The camp is so beautiful and there are so many animals right there, we barely had to look. The sundowner drinks on the hill, and the coffee on the plains with the wildlife was something special. The rooms were absolutely stunning, walking out onto your balcony to see a giraffe having his breakfast was amazing.

Stayed in December 2023

Well refined camp with very good service and accommodation

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

The project is amazing and the crew were super kind

Stayed in November 2023

Evening meals weren't quite of the standard we would have hoped.

Jared was an amazing guide and gave us very personal attention on our walks and drive. Nanette and the whole family made us feel very much part of their family which was very special.

Stayed in November 2023