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Herk_Driver
Franktown, Colorado

The dream safari you’ve always envisioned

Review of Ezulwini Lodges
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 1 Jan 2025via mobile
We found Ezulwini Game Lodge on TripAdvisor and the reviews were spot on! Such a wonderful experience that far exceeded our lofty expectations. The facilities were top notch, roomy, comfortable and exactly what we were looking for. The staff is really what sets it apart as they are so friendly and take care of your every need often times before you realize you have a need. The game drives were the centerpiece and they did not disappoint. Our guide Hector and tracker Richy were highly experienced with 17 and 24 years experience in the preserve. They knew tight where to find all the animals and were patient to ensure we had the time and right angle for the best photo opportunity. We saw all the Big 5 on day 1. They then looked for unquote experiences and interactions with baby animals and the more rare animals, all of which they found. The food here was amazing, locally sourced beef and vegetables grown in their garden yielded 5 star quality at every meal. Craig and Glory were always around to greet us and endure we were living our best safari life.
Date of stay: December 2024
Room Tip: Our sleep cycles were messed up so I found skipping lunch to take a nap after breakfast helpful...
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Teresa Saad, Owner at Ezulwini Lodges, responded to this review
Responded 2 Jan 2025
Dear Herk_Driver, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that you had such a wonderful experience at Ezulwini and this exceeded your expectations, that is great to hear.
Thank you for sharing the details with us about the accommodation, meals and your game drives, especially getting some amazing sightings, particularly from day one!
Our 'family' take great care to ensure that our guests have the most special stay, from carefully prepared meals, to making sure that your rooms are perfect and the safari experience is second to none, and we are so glad that this was the case for you. We will share your lovely comments with them.
It was an absolute pleasure to host you and please do keep in touch, you will be very welcome to come back to the Ezulwini Family should you wish to visit again in the future.
Take care and best wishes,
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    Reviewed 5 December 2024

    A beautiful lodge, complimented by the attentive staff and our amazing hosts Craig and Ang. Nothing was too much trouble and we really felt so at home. The game drives were everything we wanted and more - had some very special sightings. The food was generous and delicious.
    Thank you - We will definitely be back

    Date of stay: October 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Teresa Saad, Owner at Ezulwini Lodges, responded to this reviewResponded 6 December 2024

    Dear Roving62714249833, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know about your stay at Ezulwini Lodges, that is appreciated.
    It was so good to know that you were able to feel at home and that the team looked after you so well, and especially getting some special sightings and enjoying meal times. We have shared your lovely comments with them.
    Please do keep in touch, you will be welcomed back to the Ezulwini Family should you wish to visit again at some point in the future.
    Take care and best wishes,

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    Reviewed 18 November 2024

    We had a most amazing trip to the Ezulwini resorts in September/October. The staff was amazing! They were all so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable! Constant top-notch service1 The trackers and guides all took great pride in their work and we were never disappointed. Each jeep trek brought us new amazing animals and scenery to enjoy. The food was incredible, great portion sizes and very fresh! Ange and Craig are just fun, interesting people and we really enjoyed getting to know them and the rest of the staff at both lodges. Thank you so much for making our trip go far and above our expectations. Ange - hope you watched the octopus show! :)

    Date of stay: October 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with friends
    Thank Becky C
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    Teresa Saad, Owner at Ezulwini Lodges, responded to this reviewResponded 18 November 2024

    Dear beckyc03789DA, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that you had an amazing trip to Ezulwini Lodges in September/October, we really appreciate it.
    We have passed your very kind comments on to the teams at the lodges, they will be so happy to know that they made your stay so special and that you enjoyed everything about it. From getting to know Ange, Craig and the other members of staff, who shared their knowledge with you, plus their friendly, helpful service. Together with mealtimes and especially game drives, as you note, everyone takes pride in what they do to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable stay and we are delighted that they exceeded your expectations.
    It was an absolute pleasure to host you at Ezulwini Lodges and please do keep in touch, you will be welcomed back to the Ezulwini Family should you like to return in the future.
    Take care and best wishes.

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    Reviewed 10 November 2024

    My daughter and I had the absolute privilege of staying at Ezulwini in August 2024. I first want to acknowledge the amazing and knowledgeable staff who absolutely made our stay. Ange and Craig make quite the team! Glory was accommodating, caring, and personable. While in the Bush, Craig and Shads combined their seemingly unlimited knowledge to answer all our non-stop questions. Even when the animals were feeling shy, Craig was able to teach us about something else within the ecosystem, and usually by the end of the lesson, Shads was able to use his eagle-eyes to track another animal. What really made this lodge stand out was the fact that their approach was respectful to the land on which they live, never exploitative. Each night before an absolutely delicious dinner, we were able to sit down with Ange and Craig who crafted a lesson about local history, the law of the reserves, or about the country of South Africa. The meaningful conversations absolutely made us feel like welcomed friends, rather than simple guests. Of course, it should go without saying, that the accommodations of the resort itself were stunning. The resort’s small number of guest rooms makes the experience feel personal and uniquely tailored to each guest, and the property, which often welcomes many four-legged guests, feels more like an extension of the bush rather than a separate space. I simply cannot recommend this lodge, this team, and this trip enough!

    Date of stay: August 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Thank KatPat781
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    Teresa Saad, Owner at Ezulwini Lodges, responded to this reviewResponded 18 November 2024

    Dear KatPat781, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that you and your daughter had an amazing visit to Ezulwini Lodges, we appreciate it.
    Thank you also for sharing the details about your stay, especially how you were looked after by the team, your enjoyment of the meals, your chats with Ange and Craig, together with the accommodation and game drives themselves. We will pass on your kind comments to everyone at the lodges, they will be so happy to know that they made this all so special for you.
    It would be so nice if you keep in touch, and you will both be very welcome to come back to the Ezulwini Family should you like to visit again in the future.
    Take care and best wishes,

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    Reviewed 29 October 2024

    We had such an amazing time. We didn't want to leave. The trackers are wonderful and do their best to find any animal you ask about. We sent our MANY dietary issues ahead and they exceeded our expectations. We were able to eat everything they served us. The food was delicious!! If you are considering going, do it!! The staff & accommodations are amazing!!!

    Date of stay: October 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Thank Tracey W
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    Teresa Saad, Owner at Ezulwini Lodges, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2024

    Dear traceyWY3793WV, thank you so much for taking the time to tell us that you had an amazing time during your recent visit to Ezulwini Lodges, we appreciate it.
    Thank you also for your very kind words about the staff at our lodges, they are always very happy to make sure that our guests have the best safari experience and we are so glad that they made it happen for you. We have passed on your comments to them and they will be delighted to know that they exceeded your expectations.
    Our Chefs and Kitchen Teams take great pride in being able to source or produce amazing dishes for our guests, particularly if they have specific dietary needs, it is a matter of pride for us, and we are very pleased that you were able to enjoy your meals without any worries, that is great to hear.
    We were sad to know that you didn't want to leave, but you can always come back to the Ezulwini Family should you like to at some point in the future, there will be a warm welcome waiting for you.
    Take care and best wishes,

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    Reviewed 25 October 2024 via mobile

    We had the trip of a lifetime at Ezilwini in September. The lodges, the food, and the staff were all fabulous...we were treated like royalty. The guides worked hard to make sure we saw lots of animals. It was a beautiful and magical experience!

    Date of stay: September 2024
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    Thank Jane D
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    Teresa Saad, Owner at Ezulwini Lodges, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2024

    Dear Jane D, thank you so much for taking the time to tell us that you had the trip of a lifetime when visiting Ezulwini Lodges in September, that is appreciated.
    Thank you also letting us know that your experience of the lodges, food, and the staff made it a magical for you, and we will share your very kind comments with the teams at each lodge.
    We do like to make sure that our guests leave us with that special feeling, so please keep in touch, you will always have a very warm welcome should you wish to return to the Ezulwini Family at some point in the future.
    
    Take care and best wishes,

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