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Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Classic Tent | Bathroom
Marula Room | View from room
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Leadwood Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Khaya Ndlovu Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Family Suite

Garden Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Acacia Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Marula Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Garden Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Leadwood Suite

Leadwood Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Jackelberry Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Tent

Classic Tent

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Hoedspruit

Located in Hoedspruit, Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Drakensig Golf Course and Selati Nature Reserve. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Kapama Private Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 29 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 30 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 36 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hat & Creek - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hoedspruit guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this guesthouse consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor has a restaurant on site.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Safari
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from August to April
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Khaya Ndlovu Manor
Khaya Ndlovu Manor Hoedspruit
Khaya Ndlovu Manor House
Khaya Ndlovu Manor House Hoedspruit
Khaya Ndlovu Manor House Guesthouse Hoedspruit
Khaya Ndlovu Manor House Guesthouse
Khaya Ndlovu Manor House hous
Khaya Ndlovu Manor House
Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

Reviews

Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Khaya Ndlovu is a rare gem. The beautifully curated indoor and outdoor spaces on the manor strike the perfect balance between elegance and homeliness. All the staff provide perfect but at the same time very relaxed and super friendly service. The food is delicious. South African hospitality at its best!

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in the middle of a private reserve

The hotel was great! Food and service was nice, and most of the facilities were in great condition. We went on two game drives which were really well run, with very knowledgeable staff. We hope to return one day soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for first or last night especially

Very close and convenient to Hoedspruit Airport (about 5 min) It’s a big lovely manor type house with rooms in the main house (I think) and another external house, gathering living room type spaces, a nice pool backyard area. I think they are their own smaller game reserve, but we didn’t do a drive there. This is a good place to book just a room w/o drives included for much less. They “dehorn” their rhinos to prevent against poaching. There’s great debate on this subject. It WAS cool to see 4 rhinos at the waterhole during breakfast on the first day of our trip and also first day of 2019. A full 3 course dinner is supposed to be included in nightly rate, but we stayed over NYE & they had a party.... which sounded nice, but instead of a proper dinner, we were just served finger foods (after 2 days of traveling). We were invited to the manor’s NYE party, where we were offered drinks, so we were a bit surprised to get charged for them at check out. The rooms we had were lovely (rooms 3 & 4). we were not in the main house, but in an additional wing. Especially Loved the decor of the bathrooms. We had a family room which was MUCH more space than my son & I needed. There was a living room, a sort of dining room with antiques, 2 bedrooms with comfy beds and 2 bathrooms. The Staff was very friendly & helpful. We loved the tortoise that strolls along the grounds. Great spot for massages overlooking watering whole, lovely & refreshing pool & common sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great safari base.

Lovely friendly hotel, rooms are a little tired but the staff and location are excellent. We saw animals at the watering hole from breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exemplary service, decor, and food. The Manor House, located within the Khaya Ndlovu Reserve, also has the best view in the lowveld. Relax by the infinity pool overlooking the waterhole, take a helicopter ride, or go on a game drive, the staff at The Manor House will see to your needs. We spent the most relaxing Sunday by the pool. Drinks and food were brought to us by Surprise, just one of the well-trained and hospitable staff on site. Our room was tastefully decorated and the bed was VERY comfortable. The Manor House feels like a home away from home. We hoped to stay again on our next trip to Hoedspruit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ulana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is very nice , staff is very helpful and friendly, price cues are a bit high

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location and warm hospitality

Our only regret was having just one night at this idyllic hotel. The outside areas were stunning and we saw warthogs and impala at the watering hole at sundown. The staff make the real difference here with their warm hospitality, In particular, George really impressed us throughout our entire stay as well as the magnificent chef , Shane. We truly felt like cherished guests

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect relaxation on a privately game reserve.

We booked just for an overnight stay because we wanted to be close to Hoedspruit for shopping before going into Kruger. We were surprised that the Manor House is in a private game reserve. Had we know we would have stayed longer in order to fully enjoy the premises which are stunning and do game drives too. They also have a special treat for guests with a rhino interaction. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil break

Peaceful lodge set in beautiful settings. Nice and small and staff welcoming and pampered guests all the time

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem- Great location, views and service!!!

Absolutely loved this small boutique hotel and would highly recommend. On a game reserve with a wonderful view of the mountains and a close by watering hole for animal watching from a wonderful pool and veranda breakfast area. Very quiet and relaxing!!! Great service from all the staff - completed with fancy chef prepared multi-course breakfasts and dinners served family style (with the owners and included in the price) on the veranda and spa treatment (if you wish to pay extra.) A spacious suite with a nice outdoor and indoor sitting area decorated in very upscale Africa country house style. About a mile drive into Hoedspruit for shopping/ attractions and about 45 minutes from the Orlen gate of Kruger. The only negatives may be the WIFI is a bit slow in the room (but okay given the rural location) and it is way too easy to drink more than you planned and run a bar tab lounging on the patio with nice glass of South African wine each day.

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we stayed overnight at Kaya Ndlovu as we had just bought property on the neighbouring estate and wantd to see our house from the other side of the river. service, food and place were first class. just to the management of Kaya Ndlovu, thier guide Honest should not drive at 50 to 60 KM per hour with guest in the back of the vehicle at night on a sand road I would stay again any time

10/10 Excellent

Hani, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful experience in the wild

This property is amazing. Their theme is "Home away from Home" and that exactly what my family and I felt during the 3 nights we spent there. The staff were really helpful and friendly and made us feel like we were surrounded by family. Meals, all free by the way, were nice and prepared by an extremely talented chief. We shared these meals with other guests and made a couple of friends in the process. The owner also joined us sometimes for breakfast and dinner. The location is in the middle of an african reserve and surrounded by nature. It is an hour and half from Kruger park and other safari destinations. We really loved the place and we will come again to indulge in this peaceful and quite atmosphere. The only complained I had is the slow internet connection which is expected in a remote place like this. Thanks to the whole staff for the amazing experience - Emma, Clayton, Trevor, Princess, Sebastian, Yan, Ray, and everyone....

10/10 Excellent

ms lzbrg, alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

Beautiful place Beautiful place wonderful staff excellent food and drink. The one downfall was they had 3 cats. They did offer to put them away. Would go again

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a place

The manor house is beautiful, the staff are wonderful and the setting (inside a game park) is fantastic. We only booked one night here as a place to stay on our way to Kruger park, however, if we'd known how wonderful this place is, we definitely would have booked two nights. The main difficulty is finding the place... Siri unhelpfully navigates you to an army base! (The locals, however, will lead you in the right direction.) I almost don't want to give this place a good review for fear that too many people will come and it will lose it's current charm, but since it's unlikely I'll be able to visit South Africa again anytime soon, it's of no personal sacrifice to let others in on this wonderful sanctuary. Enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Ella, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice for a bush getaway

Khaya Ndlovu is a stylish spacious home with an amazing view, lovely pool and relax area, good dining and access to game drives or exploring the area. The staff are excellent, thanks to all (special compliments to George and JP the chef). We visited Kapama (great game viewing), drove through the reserve (very pretty), visited the spa, and relaxed by the pool. Lovely meeting the travelers staying there too (but appreciated that we could eat at another table if we wanted to). Hope to be back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night and apart from an issue on check in which was quickly resolved we nad a very good stay.The staff were first class and the main house was very interesting with fantastic views.

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family retreat

Wonderful 2 night get away..located near Blyde River Canyon near Hoedsprit, great service& amenities at hotel such as game drive options,spa, pool, relaxation..full meal services for breakfast and dinner.

10/10 Excellent

nathan, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much nicer BnB than expected with private safari or Spa available on site. Great experience.

8/10 Good

Van Riebeek, Reitz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pure treat

Very nice we will definitely go back

10/10 Excellent

Shady , Cairo, Egypt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Perfect Choice

So from where shall i begin? Everything was more than perfect. The staff is so friendly, they will facilitate everything: activities, tips and advices. Special thanks to Kate who is beyond friendly and will make u feel ur at home. Special thanks as well to Gareth, the well experienced game driver who will take u on an unforgetable drive. The lodge is very clean, has all the amenities required. Rooms are specious. Food was fantastic and the rate includes breakfast and dinner. You won't have a better view than their infinity pool, with animals playing and eating with your eye sight. Price in my opinion was very reasonable. Overall experience was extraordinary, go there if you are looking for a life changing trip.

10/10 Excellent

Lerato, Nelspruit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Experience

We really enjoyed our stay at Khaya Ndlovu Manor House. The hospitality was consistently great; from the gate keeper, to the manager, to the butler,... We were wonderfully taken care of. The staff and owners made our stay a wonderful experience. A special thank you to Goerge for his contagiously jolly attitude, TJ for the delicious meals and providing for our special requests. We will definitely consider Khaya Ndlovu Manor House for our next visit to the Hoedspruit.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gr8 Stay

Great Stay. Amazing Food. Outstanding Service.