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Nambiti Private Game Reserve | PO Box 1826, Ladysmith 3610, South Africa
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Esiweni Lodge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

All of the positive reviews on Tripadvisor are well deserved. We recently stayed for four nights and found the lodge as welcoming and comfortable as expected. The quality of the rooms and food was exceptional, and the game drives were very well done. Everyone was very warm and friendly, and we had absolutely no complaints. Very personal staff who all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 via mobile

Went with a group of friends for a 30th birthday - contacted them in advance and they were fantastic, organised a lovely cake and champagne! Had an incredible weekend. Felt very personal due to the small numbers. Great food. Beautiful rooms. Would strongly re commend to anyone.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

On our own. Could arrange bush trips to suit weather & ourselves. Grass very long so difficult to see small animals. 1st season snow on the Berg while there so early morning very chilly. Beautiful vista's from Lodge & a great place to book out with a group of friends

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Durban, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Unfortunately I could not stay longer but I was most impressed with what I did see of the lodge. The room was excellent and the food even more so. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend the lodge to any prospective tourist.

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Esiweni is the jewel in Nambiti’s 5 star crown. From the minute you arrive to the sad moment you leave the Esiweni the service and comfort cannot be faulted. After having spent 4 nights at Esiweni back in March I cannot speak highly enough about quality of the service that the team provide to their guests. Magda and Natie are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We were very fortunate to spend two very special nights at Esiweni Lodge in April 2013. We (a party of 9) were greeted at the door by a very hospitable Magda and were given a lovely refreshment to enjoy outside on their desk. Our luggage was very swiftly delivered to our rooms. Their rooms are truly world class and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

We spent three nights to celebrate our anniversary in March. Absolute fantastic experience from start to finish. In terms of value for money probably the best experience we had with all our travels throughout the world. We even saw the big five in the short space of time. Views from the lodge and the rooms are unforgettable. We stayed in... More

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Newcastle, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Esiweni offers an experience with truly outstanding privacy, superior service with great comfort. We stayed for the third time now and are already looking forward for our next stay. The staff takes great care, is very nice and always helpful. The rooms are big, have a private veranda with stunning views into the Sunday river valley. During our stay we... More

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Durban
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

I stayed at Esiweni Lodge a year ago and decided to return because of how much we enjoyed ourselves before. The first time we visited I thought everything was perfect but this year everything was even better. The new chef, Ash, serves up excellent and delicious food. You definitely won't be hungry during your stay as the meals are very... More

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Holtes, Owner at Esiweni Lodge, responded to this review
April 4, 2013

We are so encouraged by your review. As you are probably aware, we have just been accredited with 5 Stars and have been working hard at getting the lodge to the required level. We hope to see you back again soon! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Esiweni is one of many lodges on the privately owned nambiti game reserve. The lodge is a real gem, located on the side of a cliff with a river running in the valley below the view is unbeatable. During my stay buck, leopard and elephant were seen from the deck. The rooms are luxurious and comfortable, the food great, staff... More

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Address: Nambiti Private Game Reserve | PO Box 1826, Ladysmith 3610, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Ladysmith
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 11 Specialty lodging in Ladysmith
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Esiweni Lodge offers five, luxurious, individual suites. Each has an indoor shower, magnificent views from the bath and a private, outdoor shower. Two of the suites are interconnected for use as a family unit. Each suite has underfloor heating for cold winter nights and overhead fans for warm, summer evenings. Our honeymoon suite has a private, outdoor bath with stunning views across the valley.Fully retracting patio doors open onto private decks where you can enjoy the majestic views of the Sundays River, waterfall and valley below. The décor of the main lodge is elegant depicting a colonial safari theme. Large, stone hearths warm the lounge and dining areas on cold, winter nights. During good weather, outdoor dining overlooking the valley is served on the vast, wooden deck. An intercom system is in place to connect each suite to the lodge staff in case of emergencies. Safes are also provided. ... more   less 
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