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Kurhula Wildlife Lodge

3.0 of 5
Parsons Nature Reserve 155KT | Plotnumber 25, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
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Oakville, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

If you want a marvellous safari lodge experience at an extremely reasonable price, look no further. My wife and I stayed with friends at Kurhula Lodge for six nights...and loved every minute. The positive experience starts with the proprietors Sander and Kim. They are so friendly and helpful; nothing is too much for them. If you have any needs, just... More

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Chevilly Larue, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We stayed two nights at the Kurhula lodge and we enjoyed it a lot. Kim and Sander are so nice and welcoming. They took time to explain everything to us and make us feel at home. The room was fantastic and the place and the garden beautiful. We wish we could have stay longer. The afternoon game drive was terrific,... More

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San Marino, California, Usa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My stay at Kurhula was truly memorable. Kim and Sander were excellent and gracious hosts and took care of all our needs. The lodge is very comfortable and clean and located in a beautiful setting with a river at the bottom of the property. Wild life visit the property and the banks across the river. It is an ideal setting... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

My wife and I stayed at Kurhula Wildlife Lodge in feb. 2013 for a week, and loved every second of it. The owners Sander and Kim are absolutely lovely and the perfect hosts. We had the pleasure of getting married by the Olifants river at their lodge, and Sander and Kim had arranged the perfect wedding day for us. The... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We were in the Kurhula Wildlife Lodge in January 2013. Kim and Sander (the managers) are two very friendly, warm and helpful persons. They lay great value on service. We always had a very nice dinner, which was served with all the customers and management at one table. That was very nice. Kim and Sander can tell nice stories about... More

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KimVM, Owner at Kurhula Wildlife Lodge, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear Stef and Elisabeth, Thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed about the game drive options and the road. Here in Parsons Nature Reserve (part of Balule) we (the landowners) have decided to organize morning and evening game drives, but leave the animals at peace after 19.00. Game drives to the... More

Mijdrecht, The Netherlands
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Kurhula is a beautiful lodge in a private game reserve, with an amazing view on the Olifantsriver. Every day it's a surprise which animals are showing up in the garden! Sander and Kim are perfect hosts, very flexible and hospitable. The food you will eat is just delicious, we had a perfect braai prepared by Sander and on the other... More

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Kampenhout, Brabant, Belgium
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

If you are looking for a place to relax, a piece of unspoiled nature in a private big 5 reserve, a place where you can be yourself and have fun, a place where hospitality and friendliness are the key words... than you are in the right place! Kim and Sander will put all their effort in making your stay as... More

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Ithaca, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

A wonderful experience in the African Bush. Sander and Kim were very hospitable and welcoming.The rooms were clean and comfortable and the view remarkable. Waking up to the sounds of the African bush was an unforgettable experience.The game drives were fun and informative. I really wish we could've stayed longer!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2012

If you're looking for personalised service, excellent food, a change from the norm - go visit Kim and Sander @ Kurhula Lodge in South Africa :) The personalised service makes you feel like a Queen and the peaceful serenity is awesome. The lodge is based on the river - so lots of wildlife come close by and all you have... More

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Cambridge
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We spent 6 nights at Kurhula Lodge over Easter and cannot recommend it highly enough! We arrived just as dusk was falling after a five hour drive from Johannesburg and were met by a lion on the road just a minute away from the lodge - what a start to our visit! The welcome we received from Kim and Sander... More

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Additional Information about Kurhula Wildlife Lodge

Address: Parsons Nature Reserve 155KT | Plotnumber 25, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Limpopo Province > Hoedspruit
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Hoedspruit
Price range (per night): 163 AUD - 174 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy our unique intimate lodge on the banks of the Olifants river. Unique in its way because you can walk freely in an area of 80 by 50 near the river. Situated in the Balule Reserve we offer you excellent personal service. We have four double rooms, accessible via its own entrance and from the porch you have an exquisite view of the river. All accommodation is on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. ... more   less 
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