Maroelani Safari Lodge

Beautiful…staff and owners are extraordinary people who go out of their way to ensure you have a memorable trip to South Africa. The reserve is full of animals and beautiful surprises. Would come back again

We saved this place till last as all the reviews and photos made this place look truly amazing. How wrong we were upon arrival, I can only explain this place as staying in faulty towers! The staff are very friendly but have no idea how to run a luxury hotel. Almost impossible to get any drink during the day as everyone hides away, unable to get any food apart from at meal times. This hotel is not clean with dirty towels, sunbeds and bath robes. Facility Issues No room key, had to get locks changed after complaining several times Safe doesn’t work and not bolted to wall, asked several times and this was never resolved Broken toilet door Broken toilet seat cover Broken hand rail on decking hammock outside the lodge, exposed screws sticking out of the wood. Broken outside path lights Hot water intermittent, unable to run a bath Dirty towels and bath robes No Wi-Fi in lodge Swimming pool green, full of water larvae, broken tiles, and pumps turned off until the last day. Tiles falling off in bathroom Dead files on the wall Human boogies on the toilet wall all of the stay Broken dining chair outside arm rest was snapped Coffee machine stopped working Bathroom window doesn’t close fully, lots of fly’s coming in. Also bad smell as there is no cap on the toilet down pipe Overflowing septic tank Broken table in bedroom Staff Issues No drinks before dinner was served had to ask for a drink when the starters came Unable to find anyone for a drink midday Knife and forks missing Miss match knife and fork Bringing out light during dinner and unable to see No window that can in the lodge for ventilation during the night/fly screen Late for safari drive 30 mins, Michael had to make hot water poor organisation No banana or caramel source for waffles We complained about most of the issues above and we always got the same answer, sorry this happens because of the environment or we are just sorry its broken. The hotel needs a lot of attention to bring it back up to its former glory.

We had an amazing week at Maroelani! Francis is an amazing host and we were amazed by the friendliness of the other staff. Oh and the chef, creates pure magic on a plate! If you’re looking for a few days of relaxation in the bush. Maroelani is the place to be! ?⭐️

Loved our stay at Maroelani. Francis and her team went above and beyond for our family. We loved being able to enjoy with our baby and dog, something most lodges don’t accommodate. The activities were so fun- from daily game drives, helicopter and River tours, a private tour in Kruger National Park, to even a last second African wedding ceremony. Our cabin was a short drive from the lodge, which was super secluded and private- gorgeous to see the stars. Dinners were delicious and we even had the option to have it sent to our room when we felt too tired to dine at the lodge. Mosquito nets were a plus and we slept through the night bite free. They even offered baby and pet sitting services when we wanted a break to enjoy the activities as a couple. They seriously go above and beyond. Can’t wait to come visit again (:

The lodge is beautifully designed and the hospitality was phenomenal. Francis was a super friendly host and the staff were amazing. Chef Sister made the most incredible and delicious meals and Alfred took care of our every need with a smile and he always went above and beyond to make our stay special. Louie was fantastic with the game drives and showed us such amazing wildlife and taught us so much about nature. We got to see the milky way on one of our drives and spent our free time relaxing by the stunning pool area. While at the pool, we also spotted a herd of giraffes drinking water from the dam across. The entire experience of our stay was truly exceptional. Thank you Francis and team for a wonderful holiday.

Luxurious bush getaway. You are greeted with friendly and helpful staff upon your arrival at the nature reserve. After your welcome drink and check in you are taken to your private bush suite that has the most magical views of the nature surrounding the area. There is lots to do from morning/evening game drives with professional guides to relaxing at the pool close to the watering hole where all kinds of animals come to have a sip of the sweet bushveld water. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure. Thank you Maroelani for the best bush trip ever and also for helping me plan our engagement. We can't wait to spend our honeymoon with you in April.

Such an amazing experience, everything from checking in, Alphod made us feel really special. The staff is friendly, the owner Francis is soo involved and soo friendly to ensure a wonderful stay which is something we appreciated. The food, was absolutely amazing. The cake for my birthday was such a heart warming surprise.Our favorite has to be the game drive that ended with a romantic picnic in the bush. Can't wait to visit again. Overall a very beautiful place,

What a breathtaking experience at Maroelani. My husband and I got the opportunity to spend our “long overdue” honeymoon in the Bush Villa. The service we received was the absolute best. Francis with the warm welcome after every game drive. Our ranger Cillié and my husband were like 2 pea’s in a pod, he definitely made our game drives one for the books and how can we not forget about the staff and chef’s. We will definitely return to Maroelani as this was our first ever safari experience that made us fall in love with life all over again.