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Reviews of Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

5 out of 5
Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge
D464 District, Manyoni Private Game Reserve, Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MS

Traveled with family
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with partner
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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The property is stunning and the game reserve phenomenal! We loved the staff and how friendly they were to us. Only two things we didn’t like was the food, we felt it very average and the attention to detail. ie serving salmon to us both when I said I didn’t eat fish. Otherwise it was amazing, the game drives, rhino dehorning and spa were the highlights, incredible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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excellent and luxurious stay
Excellent game lodge in a private reserve. A real treat of a place to stay. Staff are excellent; always there to assist but without being in your face. The 2 game drives are brilliant and led by knowledgable guides who clearly care for the animals and love what their work, (but who wouldn’t!) Food and drink are both of a high standard. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, even afternoon tea are all delicious. Rooms are arranged as 8 (I think) cottages, all well spaced apart, generous in size and luxurious. Different activities available during the middle of the day, ranging from animal watching from the hide at a nearby watering hole, to relaxing with a drink in your room or the communal lounge. If you want to pay a little extra then you can get an ‘elephant education’ at a local community, or a pampering session at the on site spa. This place really was everything we hoped for and more. I would definitely return, ...just as soon as I can afford it again, but most likely a once in a lifetime experience unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Melissa on Oct 31, 2019
Dear Simon & Olivia, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderfully detailed review of your stay with us. We just love being able to share our little piece of heaven with you. Our team will be delighted to hear your review, which I will read to them at our weekly meeting. I hope that we can welcome you back in the not too distant future. Kind Regards Melissa and the Leopard Mountain team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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We loved everything about our stay at Leopard Mountain. The view from the room was stunning, and the room itself was spotless and had everything we could possibly need. The staff were incredible - so friendly and welcoming. Overall the luxurious comfort of the lodge combined with the great game drives and a visit to the spa made for a perfect break.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Glasgow

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Superb unique and personalised experience
The staff are amazing with their personalised and friendly service making it a home from home with a 5 star feel. This came recommended by a family member and we were not disappointed either. Little surprises and treats along the way make it superb.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Bearsted UK

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Fantastic Experience
This was mine and my wife's first trip to SA and what a way to spend our first 3 nights. Everything, from checking-in to checking-out was first class. All the staff were very friendly and the lodge had a family feel about it. The Safari trips were amazing, the first morning a little quiet, but we were spoilt on latter trips. Highlights being a meeting of a black and white Rhino, being stalked by a lioness (we were safe!) and witnessing a failed kill by the same lion. We saw many other things and was very well looked after by our Ranger Aldran

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Ireland

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The perfect stay
It's the little things that sets Leopard Mountain aside. Most game lodges will treat you like royalty, but Leopard Mountain goes the extra mile to ensure you are happy: from providing you with conplimentary take away picnic baskets on the day you leave to walking you to your room at night they thought of everything. The experience is enhanced by only having a small group stay, thus you get to know others and your guide can tailor the drive to your needs. Tip: get Alden as your Ranger.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Great stay at Leopard Mountain! Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, edinburgh

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visiting africas big 5
we had a fantastic stay visiting the African bush. the staff made our stay

10/10 Excellent

Carter, Boulder, CO

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Amazing
I cannot say enough about this place. Just a sublime experience for my girlfriend and me. I work at a senior level in the hospitality industry, and have traveled the world. Leopard Mountain Lodge is probably in my top 3 hotels/lodges for the combination of service, facilities, food, and experience. Cannot recommend enough.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Poole

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Outstanding
Outstanding in every way, nothing too much trouble. An absolutely fabulous experience from start to finish.

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan, Perth

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A great escape
The whole team at Leopard Mountain made every effort to make our stay an enjoyable and memorable one. Alden our guide was exceptional, the food perfect and the rooms comfortable, clean and private. I would recommend Leopard Mountain to anyone wanting the bells and whistles of a luxury game lodge at a fraction of the cost.

10/10 Excellent

CHARLEY, SOUTH AFRICA

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TRUELY SUPERB SAFARI EXPERIENCE
LEOPARD MOUNTAIN GAME LODGE IS TRUELY AN IDEAL EXPERIENCE. MY WIFE AND I, BEING BOTH NEWLY QUALIFIED GAME RANGERS OURSELVES, SPEND TWO NIGHTS IN THIS WONDERFUL LODGE. EVERY ASPECT OF OUR STAY WAS TRUELY EXCEPTIONAL. FROM THE FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF (MATT) TO OUR GUIDES (H AND ALDEN) WHO WERE FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND FUN TO THE SUPERB ACCOMMODATION AND LODGE ITSELF. OUR DRIVES, EVEN DESPITE RAIN, WERE ACTION PACKED, VERY INFORMATIVE AND WERE REALLY FIRST CLASS. I WOULD GENUINELY AND FULLY RECOMMEND THIS WONDERFUL LODGE NOT ONLY FOR THE GAME AND WILDLIFE VIEWING, BUT ALSO FOR THE QUALITY OF STAFF AND ACCOMMODATION. THIS COMBINATION WAS TRUELY EXCEPTIONAL AND I CANNOT THINK OF ONE ASPECT OF OUR TRIP THAT COULD BE IMPROVED UPON.

10/10 Excellent

Johan, Kwa Zulu Natal

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AWESOME!
AWESOME!

10/10 Excellent

mona, seattle, wa

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Fantastic stay
The chalets are luxurious and super comfortable with great views. The staff couldn't be more accommodating. The food is gourmet and yummy - especially dinner. Couldn't have been happier with our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Traveled with partner
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Ein ganz wundervoller und friedlicher Ort. Unglaubliche Eindrücke, liebevolle Mitarbeiter und ein sehr versierter Ranger „Alex“! Luxuriöse Ausstattung, sehr gut organisierte Safaris und natürlich hervorragendes Essen!!! Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team der Lodge, wir haben uns gefühlt wie im Paradies!!! Wir kommen auf alles Fälle wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Umkomaas

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Very good , location, Service, food, safaris - all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisett

Traveled with family
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Very nice lodge with high service level and friendly staff who did their outmost to keep you comfortable. Our special diateries request due to allergies was no problem at all and food is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Charlotta

Traveled with group
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Jättefin lodge och mycket bra service. Vi hade dock lite otur med vädret så vi fick inte ut all potential pga av regn, åska o strömavbrott.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Pascal

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Grossartige Location, waren auf unserer Hochzeitsreise für zwei Nächte hier. Lecker Essen, viele Tiere, guter Service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Melissa on Dec 5, 2018
Hi Pascal, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It is such an honour to host you during your honeymoon, helping guests create life long lasting memories is what fuels our passion for what we do. We hope to see you soon for more memorable visits. Warm regards Melissa and the Leopard Mountain Family

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang, Hamburg

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Sehr schöne Lodge in einem private Game Reserve.
Haben 2 tolle Tage mit vielen Impressionen dort verbracht. Traumhafte Lage an einem Berg mit sensationellem Ausblick. Sehr freundliches und professionelles Personal inkl. Ranger. Insgesamt gibt es nur 8 Chalets mit schöner Terrasse und eigenem kl. Tauchbecken zum abkühlen mit einem traumhaften Blick in die Natur.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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leider hatten wir nur eine Übernachtung. Wir kamen zu spät und es wurde noch ein Gamedrive organisiert. Schöner Auftenthalt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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Safari med avkoppling och bra service.
Total avkoppling med mycket bra service. Safrin var utmärkt med en mycket kunnig guide.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Prachtige locatie met adembenemend panorama.
Je wordt verwacht rond de middag. Je krijgt dan een picnic mand aangeboden ( die je zelf kan laten vullen naar wens). Je kan hiervan genieten op het dek of indien je kamer klaar is, vanuit het terras op je kamer/lodge. Na de tea-time ( 14U30) een geweldige game drive meegemaakt over het uitgestrekte domein. Na een verfrissende douche een gezellig/romantisch diner rond het kampvuur met het overenthousiaste zingende personeel. Bedankt voor deze geweldige ervaring :-) Tip : probeer min. 2 nachten te blijven, zo kan je genieten van de lodge. Laat de prijs je niet beïnvloeden, je krijgt hier inmiddels veel voor terug ( zowel diner als 2 game drives)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Wunderschöne Lodge mit perfektem Service
Diese wunderschöne Lodge ist sehr zu empfehlen. Die Angestellten sind alle sehr freundlich, die Zimmer sehr gross und traumhaft schön. Alle Mahlzeiten und Safaris sind in dem Preis inbegriffen und man kann sich kurzfristig an- oder abmelden. Wir kommen wieder!

8/10 Good

Ronny

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10/10 Excellent

Sebastien, lyon

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Fantastique
En un mot : magnifique. Très beau lodge, des chambres très belles avec piscine privée et vue imprenable sur le bush, le service est parfait, la cuisinière excellente. Pour les game : des regrets que les rangers ne s'aventurent pas dans le bush les animaux restent donc assez loin de nous (au Kruger on entrait tout le temps dedans), cependant nous avons pu voir lions, guepards, elephant, girafes, etc... Petite remarque : les boissons sont comprises seuelemnt durant les games, et on vous facture celle du repas du soir sans jamais nous prevenir tout en poussant à la consomation. Pas très fair-play... bon point tout de même, après une remarque, l'établissement à réaliser un geste commercial et nous les prendra en charge. A mon avis le meilleur rapport qualité prix d'afrique du Sud, je conseil au petit budget qui veulent faire un joli safari et être traiter comme des rois. PS : Commentaire de quelqu'un qui est à son 10e safari à travers l'afrique.

10/10 Excellent

kim

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Prachtige ervaring! Niets op aan te merken.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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Veel te duur en overgewaardeerd!!
We hadden erg veel van dit hotel verwacht door de recensies op Tripadvisor. Echter kwamen we bedrogen uit. Het eten was ronduit slecht. Je krijgt een menu waarop staat wat je wilt eten die avond. Vind ik al vervelend, omdat ik 's ochtends nog niet weet wat ik 's avonds wil eten. Het eten was ook nog slecht bereid (beide avonden). Visfilet die met een laagje eromheen gebakken was maar waarbij de graat nog in de vis zat. Biefstuk tot twee keer toe veel te droog gebakken, terwijl ze het niet eens zijn komen vragen. Na er iets van gezegd te hebben was hij weer veel te doorbakken. Manager gaf ons daar ook gelijk in. 'S ochtends een matig ontbijt wat niet wordt aangevuld. 'S middags krijg je een picknickmand en ook dat moet je die ochtend doorgeven. Er zit bijna geen brood in de mand. Bovendien zaten er veel dingen in die niet lekker waren of wij niet eten. Dit probleem hadden meerdere gasten. Wat ook erg vervelend was, was de rit naar de lodge toe. Het is een erg lange, zanderige weg met veel hobbels en stenen. Wat niet bevoordelijk is voor je (huur)auto. Ze hadden op z'n minst een pick-up kunnen regelen vanuit het hotel. Ook ligt het park niet op Hluhluwe, wat wel gezegd werd. En er zit heel weinig wild. Na vier drives nog steeds geen Olifant en Buffel gezien. Oja, avondeten en ontbijt is "gezamelijk". Het uitzicht daarentegen was wel heel mooi. Ook de kamers zijn ruim van opzet. Kortom veel te duur voor wat ze bieden en zeker geen vier sterren waar
Response from Ryan Vivier on Sep 23, 2015
I am, Ryan Vivier the owner. I was very disappointed to hear that you were unhappy with your stay at Leopard mountain and that we didn’t meet your expectations. I take this very seriously and that I have arranged a meeting with my managers and chefs to go through your concerns.I apologise once again

8/10 Good

Felix

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10/10 Excellent

Dagmar, Göttingen

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Sehr schöne Lodge in wunderbarer Landschaft
Wir waren 3 Tage in der Lodge und würden beim nächsten Besuch in jedem Fall länger bleiben. Der Morgen startet mit einem Game Drive um 5:30 und nach dem Frühstück geht es dann zum "hide" wo man an der Wasserstelle Tiere beobachten kann - jedes Mal ein einmaliges Erlebnis. Zum Evening Drive - mit Sundowner - hat man dann die Möglichkeit auch nachtaktive Tiere zu sehen. Danach gibt es köstliches Abendessen und eine wunderbare Weinauswahl. Das Game Reserve hat ein Schutzprogramm für Nashörner und auch das seltene Black Rhino kann dort mit höher Wahrscheiblichkeit angetroffen werden. Man kommt den Tieren näher, als im Kruger Park und auch die Landschaft ist abwechslungsreicher.

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaj, Kornwestheim

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Traumlodge inmitten des Wildlebens
Wir haben 4 Nächte in dieser traumhaften Lodge verbracht, die mitten im privaten Rhino Zulu Reserve liegt. Aufgrund der Grösse (nur 9 Hütten, d.h. 18 Gäste) wird man sehr persönlich und liebvoll betreut. Im Pensionspreis sind täglich 2-3 geführte Game Drives mit dem offenen Geländewagen und ein superbes Abendessen sowie ein mittäglicher Picknickkorb enthalten. Kann man vorbehaltlos empfehlen!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Schöner Urlaub
Schöne Lodge, manche Zimmer haben definitiv den schöneren Blick z.B 1&2. zimmer neu, keine Heizung und nur eine Dusche. Service manchmal etwas unkoordiniert und aufdringlich. Essen war ok. Burma Feuer war toll. Picknick und High Tea etwas eintönig Toll waren die Games Drive. Ranger sehr freundlich. Schöner Urlaub.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Einfach traumhaft.
Diese Lodge ist ausnahmslos zu empfehlen. Wunderschöne Zimmer, feines Essen, herzliche Angestellte. Super Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.

10/10 Excellent

Elsbeth, Chur

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excellent in allen Bereichen
Wunderschöne grosse Bungalows mit phantastischer Aussicht und privatem plunge pool auf der Terrasse; ausgezeichnetes Essen; sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter und Ranger; spannende game drives mit viel Grosswild, aber auch sehr interessante Infos über Reptilien etc.; Walking Safari in Begleitung von 2 bewaffneten Rangern mit Löwen-sightings! Auch landschaftlich ist das Gebiet der Lodge sehr schön und vielseitig. Wir können diese Lodge zu 100% empfehlen.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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