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Relaxing Experience

Beautiful Game Lodge. Wonderfully quiet and something special.

Cozy and Interesting

Great modern and very clean tents, very interesting game drives (big thank you to JP!), beautiful views and very friendly staff.

5-Day Stay

We liked everything, the property was beyond what we expected. the exceptional environment, in a nature of absolute calm, we felt like we were at the end of the world, far from everything. The photos don't lie: everything was beautiful, a lodge and impeccable facilities. Very kind hosts and quality food (for dinner) (vegans abstain). very interesting animals and morning safari. We will keep this 5 day stay unforgettable.

Amazing stay in the luxury tent!!

Loved the stay in the luxury tent! Didn’t feel like camping as it had everything you need, was very clean and ZERO insects inside. Also waking up seeing many animals (like zebras and giraffes), the lovely game drives, great staff and amazing 3-course meals every night made the stay perfect for us!

Excellent Lodge

Super pleasant family business. You feel immediately at home.

The place is very nice, but above the description is comfortable and quiet. I wish I had stayed more than a day. The atmosphere is wonderful. The sounds of birds make you fly away. The hosts are wonderful and friendly. They allowed us to stay up to watch TV in the lobby. The place is very clean and the safari is wonderful. They have a large group of animals... Read More

Absolutely perfect!! Staff extremely friendly. Game drive took two hours and was also great! Luxury Tent a great experience and very well-equipped. Food (breakfast and dinner) very good! We will definitely be back. During breakfast you have the view of the animals (Zebras and antelopes mostly).

Nice Game Lodge

Beautiful lodge, great tents, exciting game drive with many animal sightseeings. Warm hosts & staff. it was very fun!

Beautiful lodge and wildlife

Enjoyed a tasty breakfast at a beautifully set table, with friendly service and then went on a wild drive. Beautiful scenery. We saw rhinos, different species of buck, zebras and giraffes. It was a special experience and strongly recommend it to all who is looking for an enjoyable outing.

We couldnt rate Hennie and Anette's hospitality higher. The accommodation (luxury tent for us) was impeccable. Some tent! It was glamping at its best. Every last need was catered for, and I especially appreciated the fresh milk, it was perfect for a cuppa as we settled in. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her bath, looking through the tent flaps, out onto the veld.Hennie (the owner) also does the game drives,... Read More

An absolute gem on the garden route

Together with my wife I spent the last two weeks traveling the garden route in SA. We rented a car in Cape Town and drove our way east to Port Elizabeth and back. One of the main reasons we came to SA is obviously the possibility to spot majestic animals on their wild habitat and we were lucky enough to decide to spend two nights in the game reserve... Read More

Beautiful and Exceptional

Beautiful experience in several ways: The accommodation is a tent with two beds and a toilet in addition to an outdoor courtyard containing simple cooking utensils, oven and refrigerator, an external sitting and a barbecue place and the bathroom is fully equipped and the warm water is refreshing, and the beds are characterized by the availability of heating mattresses. There are different animals in front of the tent especially... Read More

Fantastic!

The best private game drive we’ve ever had with Wayne that is so much passionate about the animals - fantastic luxury tent experience!

The location is amazing, the view and the peace just great! Great value for money! the tents are well equipped, just a great stay

Beautiful place, exceptional experience, very kind person, comfortable tents, it was perfect!

sleep in a tent of 4 with exceptional comfort by being directly in the reserve. we did a game drive in the establishment one morning which was really great, we saw lots of animals. we had a great time in Hartenbos Private game lodge!

Very nice and comfortable tent,great game drive

Superb game reserve - luxury but with a connection to the wild. Owners and staff exceptional

Being in the beautiful African countryside, and whilst staying in quite luxurious accommodation (for me a very 5 star tent) you still felt a connection to the outdoors. The staff, and the owners, were super people, and made it feel like you were a member of the family. The game we saw exceeded my expectations

A nice safari experience

A great stay in a well-kept Game Reserve with really great hosts! Alida and Wayne really made our stay memorable. The food was good and the animals of the Game Reserve could be enjoyed with Wayne at close proximity and with great and fun information.

Beautiful lodge and wildlife

Enjoyed a tasty breakfast at a beautifully set table, with friendly service and then went on a wild drive. Beautiful scenery. We saw rhinos, different species of buck, zebras and giraffes. It was a special experience and strongly recommend it to all who is looking for an enjoyable outing.

Such a treat and personal attention

We couldnt rate Hennie and Anettes hospitality higher. The accomodation (luxury tent for us) was impecible. Some tent! .it was glamping at its best. Every last need was catered for, and I especially apprectiated the fresh milk, it was perfect for a cuppa as we settled in. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her bath, looking through the tent flaps, out onto the veld.Hennie (the owner) also does the game drives,... Read More

As a Mom of three, we always need to take into consideration, if this would be a "child friendly choice?" Never in my life, did I think this experience would be THIS remarkable!!! Friendly staff, super neat, clean, proffesional and unbelievably rememberable!! Surrounded by views, for days .... we have had more than just "a pleasant stay!!" I will save these memories in my heart, forever! Thank you Alida,... Read More

Alida en Wayne het ons absoluut weggeblaas met hul enorme gasvryheid! Nie net was die kos uit die boonste rakke gewees nie, maar die verblyf was smaakvol en gemaklik. Geen moeite is gespaar nie. Die wildrit was fantasties, met versnaperinge en drinkgoed langs die pad. Ons sal beslis weer hier 'n draai kom maak met ons hele gesin! Baie dankie Alida en Wayne vir 'n huweliksherdenking wat ons beslis... Read More

Thanks for your hospitality. So friendly. It felt like home. I will definitely recommend you guys. Tents are beautiful equipped and clean. Thanks for the staff friendliness.- Travelground

This private game lodge is absolutely fantastic. The view over the mountains are spectacular and the wild life is really beautiful. The hospitality of the owners made our stay so much more pleasurable and we can’t wait for our next return to stay here.- Booking.com

The accommodation is amazing. The views and trail paths are fantastic. So much to see with all the game roaming around close by.- Booking.com

Alida and here entire team are SUPER HOST'S. We really enjoyed every second of our stay. The accommodation was well equipped and clean (daily serviced). Everything on the property and all the extras were bonuses to our stay!!! Excellent Breakfast and Dinner. Best Game Drive with stunning wildlife!!!! We will definitely visit you again!!!!!! Thank You.- Booking.com

This was one of our best finds ever. Lovely accommodation! The cottages were neat, modern and very comfortable. There was even a pair of binoculars to use! The views are beautiful. Various animals roaming around, including giraffes and lots of buck. We had a lovely dinner as well a breakfast, prepared by a young chef and presented by a lovely lady. She also took us on a wild drive... Read More

Exceptional-very good presented and out of the book. Fresh and well prepared food.- Booking.com

Beautiful lodge, family suite was ideal for a family with 2 children, very quiet, informal and delicious food. We saw giraffes, zebras and various other antelope species.- Booking.com

Enjoyed the exceptional food well prepared by the chef. The guide/receptionist also made it a memorable trip.- Booking.com

We were in a tent with a wonderful view. We could already see zebras from the tent. The tent was super luxurious and the staff were always very helpful.- Booking.com

Amazing place, hosted by a family who could not have been more helpful. Effectively a bespoke visit for us, flexible and understanding, had time for lots of questions from our children! Food brilliant and plentiful as was the wine and beer. Great company and time. Could not recommend more highly - a must stay.

What can I say.... it is just great.... the warm welcome, the nice family running the lodge, the excellent food, the nice room with sun-rise view from bed, the nice game drive with the owner.... the fun making Quart ride.... you need to go there!

We loved our stay at Hartenbos Game Lodge. Beautiful setting, very relaxing. We loved the outdoor experience and enjoyed our hike and bicycle ride. The highlight for all of us was the quad bike game drive. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Well situated to visit Mossel Bay for a day trip.

Our stay at Hartenbos Private Game Lodge was lovely! Even if we weren't lucky with the weather, we totally enjoyed our stay there. The tents are very cosy and luxurious. They are equipped with everything you need and even more. The views are beautiful and the owners are very friendly and hospitable. The quad tour was so much fun and we had the chance to see zebras, springboks, buffalos... Read More

This Lodge is great located....like a hideaway... outstanding view, and walkways in the area.. friendly helpful owners with a perfect attitude to welcome guests and feel welcome... during the whole stay... also the possibility to see the Animals in that Lodge around was great...... the Location Main Building and the Luxury Tents were nothing just perfect.. Food Breakfast, Dinner, Selection of Drinks as well as perfect.. We will definitely... Read More

We had our Daughter and family out from the UK and wanted something different for our overnight stay down the Garden Route. Well, certainly does not get much different than this.Way off the beaten track but arriving was like finding an oasis in the bush. Grounds beautifully laid out and our suite was top notch and well equipped.Lovely views from our stoep and saw lots of game.Unfortunately we did... Read More

The lodges are superbly comfortable and in an outstanding locationWe also viewed the tents ( if you could call anything of such quality at tent)and they were great too.The ethos of this place is beyond anything you could come to expect from a game reserve. They passionately care about the animals and also their guestsAlida and Wayne have such enthusiasm about their work and really want to make their... Read More

Not only are the hosts, Alida and Wayne, absolute gems, but they are fantastic hosts! They go above and beyond to cater to your every need. The Game drive was an absolute pleasure, with drinks and snacks along the way. We opted for the self catering option, but after experiencing the food, we stuck to their carefully catered menu. Everything, from starters to Dessert was delicious! Thank you so... Read More

This private game lodge is absolutely fantastic. The view over the mountains are spectacular and the wild life is really beautiful. The hospitality of the owners made our stay so much more pleasurable and we can’t wait for our next return to stay here.

It was an amazing experience. Lovely stay in the well equipped luxury tent. The breakfast and the 3 course meal were excellent. The game viewing was the highlight. We saw a lot of wildlife. Our friendly guides also provided a lot of interesting information. Thank you again for your kindness. We immediately felt at home.

Birding outing. Stayed over in tented accommodation. Really good value for money, good food, good service. Quiet, clean and well run. Perfect for a relaxing breakaway. Plenty of small game.

We had an amazing experience on our 4 days stay. 2 nights in luxury tent and 2 nights in luxury villa. Both great experiences. Amazing view from the tent and the villa to the animals. Very friendly owners and helpful.

We had an amazing experience. 2 nights in luxury tent and 2 nights in luxury villa. Both great experiences. Amazing owners, friendly, helpful, knowlagable. Did quad bikes, safaris and hiking trails. Lovely walks amongst the giraffes, zebras and many different bokkies. Will recommend and hopefully come again.

Amazing experience!We had a lovely ride through the wild park with a picnic ready packed when we arrived at the top overlooking the park in all its beauty. Very Friendly and welcoming owners, when we arrived we immediately felt comfortable!We would Highly recommend!

Personal, family and professional care and accommodation was excellent.We were received cordially and the game drive tour with both the quad and private drive.You get a great landscape and many different animals.We can only recommend this accommodation.

Cant wait to go back! Villa had everything we need and more... Breakfast and dinner to die for! Very friendly owners and staff !!!! Easy drive from mosselbay! Looooove the area and wild life...

We had an amazing experience for our Anniversary. Alida is a great host and attended to all our needs. Food is delicious. The tents are equipped with everything you need. Views are amazing with lots of game to see. We enjoyed our 6km walk through the farm where we encountered a variety of buck and giraffe! We will definitely be back and would advise anyone looking for a blissful... Read More

The rooms are very luxurious for a game lodge and with breathtaking views of the surroundings and often its animals! The wildlife viewing very beautiful and you can walk for hours on the amazing fynbos clad hills totally by yourself and experience giraf, zebra, wildebeest and lots of antelopes. The owners are some of the most friendly and helpful hosts we have ever stayed with and they truly made... Read More

We stayed 3 nights here, and had the most wonderful time. The Lodge is simply beautiful, and just relaxing on the verandah watching the animals was a joy.The bedrooms are in a separate building just a few metres from the main Lodge, and are also comfortable and beautifully decorated.The owners and hosts were very friendly and helpful and always available.We had a delicious dinner each evening, and breakfast was... Read More