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A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a covered area with seating and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a white bathtub, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A wooden deck leading to a thatched-roof structure with a view of a forested area.
A spacious living room with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a variety of seating options.
A spacious lobby with a large tree centerpiece, a reception desk, and modern seating arrangements.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Moditlo Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and two windows with blinds.

Luxury Double Room

  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a built-in headboard, a bedside table, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Luxury Twin Room

  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge places you 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. This 18-room, 5-star lodge has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 24 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 31 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 58 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪klaserie one stop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boma - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Moditlo River Lodge

Guests of Moditlo River Lodge have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour gym. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this all-inclusive lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and minibars.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a 24-hour fitness center. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Moditlo Spa & Wellness Centre. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Medium Rare

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.

Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 7 and younger (only guests older than 7 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 365 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Moditlo Private Game Reserve. The mandatory destination fee comprises the conservation fee required for game reserve entry.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Moditlo Lodge

Moditlo River

Moditlo River Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge

Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge Lodge

Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Moditlo River Lodge?

This lodge is located in Hoedspruit within a short 1-minute walk of Selati Nature Reserve. You'll also find Kapama Private Nature Reserve and Nyani Cultural Village nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Moditlo River Lodge?

As of Sep 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moditlo River Lodge on Sep 30, 2026 start from $1,002, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the lodge.

Is there a spa available at Moditlo River Lodge?

Moditlo Spa & Wellness Centre is the lodge's spa and services include Swedish massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Are there luxury amenities available at Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 2 outdoor pools, an al fresco restaurant, and a poolside bar at this lodge.

Does Moditlo River Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Moditlo River Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Moditlo River Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. The seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

Is Moditlo River Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront lodge offers plenty of amenities for couples including an al fresco restaurant, 2 outdoor pools, and a poolside bar.

Does Moditlo River Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Moditlo River Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Moditlo River Lodge serves free full breakfasts at Medium Rare each morning.

Will Moditlo River Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Moditlo River Lodge.

Does Moditlo River Lodge have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this lodge has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Moditlo River Lodge?

The closest major airport to Moditlo River Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 18.1 mi away (78 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Moditlo River Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Moditlo River Lodge.

Does Moditlo River Lodge host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Moditlo River Lodge if that's in your vacation plans.

Moditlo River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incrivel, sempre tudo limpo. Recepção do time e todos os funcionários otimos: Slon, Mdu, Jim, Clement. Unico ponto é a reposição de chá e café que não é feita diariamente, e os snacks/biscoitos estavam vencidos há mais de 1 mês.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dayse

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

Nunca fui tão bem tratada na vida!

O melhor tratamento que já recebi na minha vida! Em cada mínimo detalhe a preocupação com nosso bem estar e conforto! Genial! A comida excelente! Os guias incríveis! De manhã quando a temperatura estava muito baixa eles davam os ponchos e além disso uma bolsa quente garantindo um conforto pra temperatura! Me senti em casa não queria nem ir embora! Nada que eu disser vai conseguir expressar a emoção e o acolhimento que senti nesse lugar! Que energia sensacional! Tudo perfeito!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherence

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

Awesome experience

It was amazingly beautiful and peaceful. Friendly staff, excellent service and warmly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

Awesome private game drive lodge

Very helpful hosts and amazing structure. The free transfer to the airport is a bonus. The safari team driven by Thomas was awesome and we could see the big five in only 2 drives. Their braai was also enjoyable. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Vera Maria

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

Fantástico

Fantástico! Vale cada centavo! Tudo perfeito: vão nos buscar no aeroporto quando agendamos por e-mail e nos levam lá! Todos os funcionários são extremamente gentis e disponíveis com alegria! O sistema é all inclusive, mas bebidas estão fora, exceto nos games drives onde temos uma bebida inclusa, além de garrafas de água mineral à vontade. O quarto é super espaçoso com banheira, camas confortáveis e travesseiros divinos! As refeições super deliciosas! Uma atenção especial para o Thomáz que era o driver que acompanhou a maioria dos meus drivers: ele foi o máximo! Tudo perfeito!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

Raphael

Friendly place

Perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Prunier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TRÈS bel hôtel immergé dans la réserve. Personnel très avenant et bienveillant. Le restaurant offre une cuisine haute gamme. Les safaris sont fabuleux avec des levers et des couchers de soleil à couper le souffle. Respect de la nature. Écoutez les conseils des guides sans les enfreindre pour ne pas vous mettre en danger ni les autres personnes qui sont avec vous dans la Jeep. Très dépaysant et calme. Les animaux sont aux portes du lodge non clôturé et de votre chambre.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel super bom, quartos ótimos com direito a animais perto do quarto (um Safari a parte hehehe). Voltaria com certeza. Os rangers são extremante competentes . Atendimento ótimo por toda equipe. Vale a pena !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark P

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

magical place

the lodge really feels like you are visiting relatives. You are always welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms are wonderful and you really get a good sense of your surroundings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

charles

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

Fantastic lodge experience

We spent three nights at Moditlo Lodge in April 2016 as an end to our holiday. From the moment we arrived we received absolutely excellent service in every single way. From the hotel staff who were helpful, friendly and polite to our beautifully decorated room which was clean and comfortable to the game drives that were exciting, interesting and insightful. Both my wife and I are both qualified Game Rangers ourselves (FGASA) and have spent extensive time in the bush and at various lodges and we were so impressed with every single aspect of Moditlo Lodge during our stay. I would recommend this new lodge to anyone and everyone. It manges to encompass an intimate feel with the luxuries of a big lodge. This lodge has the potential, and indeed is on the way, to being one of the great lodges of SA.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon-Pierre

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

Excellent sejour

Nous avons vus tous les animaux que nous voulions voir grace aux excellents guide et tracker. L'accueil a l'hotel a ete parfait et chaleureux.
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10/10 Excellent

Ad

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

Een must visit....

Na Hoedspruit flink doorrijden om Moditlo Lodge te bereiken. Dan nog een kwartiertje rijden op eigen terrein voordat je gastvrij ontvangen wordt. De twee gamedrives vinden niet in het Krugerpark plaats, maar op eigen terrein. In het Krugerpark dient iedereen zich op de (asfalt) wegen te blijven. Hier ging de driver dwars door, langs en over struiken heen om midden tussen een kudde olifanten uit te komen! De braai s'avonds was bijzonder! We zaten ieder in een privé schoolbankje (met lessenaar) naast elkaar. Het eten was er niet minder om....
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10/10 Excellent

Star

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

Outstanding!

We took a tour of Africa, 4 hotels in 4 cities, 2 countries and I can not express how well the staff and accommodations are. An outstanding hotel that left our group of 7 in awe...we'll be talking about it for years to come!!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect!

Good service & room. We could see many kinds of wild animals by game drive.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Moditlo River Lodge. Worth the visit

The property is new modern and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was good not great. The driver guide and tracker were exceptional. They got the most out of a reserve with a smaller animal population.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A South African' s experience

Very comfortable and staff very attentive. The bomas is great but those chairs with their own little tables are too formal awkward and unstable. The sound of traffic esp the train hooting is very unfortunate as it spoils the bush experience. Game drive, too fast to catch up to a maybe sighting and I have never enjoyed crashing through bush, which is thick there, in order to see an animal, most particularly Donna river bed. It damages the environment as well as spoiling it for the people who own houses along the river bed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lex

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

AMAZING lodge!

My husband and I had a WONDERFUL time here! The staff was so incredibly sweet, it was our honeymoon and they set heart shaped roses on the bed with champagne. The game drives were amazing! Our first morning a herd of elephants walked right past our suv and we also stumbled upon a group of giraffes! Walter was our field guide and Bennett was our tracker- both great and personable guys that worked really hard to find animals for us. We saw: hippos, giraffes, elephants, kudu, impalas, wildabeast (not sure how to spell that!) worthog, mongoose, zebras, antelope, vultures, Zulu, monkeys and baboons. I know I'm missing a few animals but those were the highlights! The food was also delicious, I'm a vegetarian and they were very accommodating. Our second night, we had a really cool cookout in a boma and it was a great way to interact with the other guests and eat some traditional South African cuisine. I really can't rave enough. I picked this lodge because it looked beautiful and we really wanted a lodge that was luxurious but not so much a resort that the reserve and purpose for being there got lost. I highly recommend this lodge!!!
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moditlo

O hotel tem uma estrutura boa, tudo muito novo e bonito. Uma piscina com borda infinita com vista para o rio, que durante as cheias tem fluxo forte e intenso e na época das secas torna-se um grande banco de areia, completamente vazio (paisagem muito bonita e interessante). O quarto é bem confortável pro casal, decoração clean e elegante, tudo novo e bem arrumado. Tudo muito limpinho. Uma vez que o quarto está no meio da reserva, insetos e rastejantes podem aparecer dentro do quarto. Algumas coisas deixaram a desejar, o quarto não tem telefone ou interfone para a recepção e não se deve sair do quarto desacompangado do segurança por questões de segurança contra animais selvagens e a campainha de emergência não funcionou em uma noite em que precisei. A reserva em si é fechada, não muito extensa e ainda possui poucos animais (apenas 1 leão macho e 3 fêmeas), não possue búfalos ainda. O nosso ranger mostrou-se imaturo e de certa forma imprudente em algumas situações mais arriscadas com elefantes e leões. A comunicação entre o ranger e o tracker era péssima e comprometia a procura pelos animais. A reserva também possue várias propriedades e pequenos sítios dentro, portanto durante os game drives, estamos constantemente em contato com outros veículos e propriedades (sinal de civilização) o que tira um pouco da magia e do contato isolado com a natureza.
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10/10 Excellent

Danniken

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

Kleine Auszeit im Paradies, mitten im Busch!

Wir haben hier zwei wundervolle Tage verbracht. Diese kleine Oase mitten im Busch ist wunderschön angelegt, die Zimmer sind modern und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet sowie sauber. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Essen war super, wir haben den Boma-Abend sehr genossen! Die Gamedrives werden in kleinen Gruppwn durchgeführt. Selbst als wir alle in einen Jeep gepasst hätten, würden zwei genommen. Der Guide hat viel erklärt und unser Tracker uns sogar zu drei schlafenden Geparden geführt! Rundum ein Invest der sich lohnt!
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10/10 Excellent

Sitanshu

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

Perfect and comfortable for 1st safari experience

This was our first time in South Africa and our very first safari experience. We received a warm welcome from the very hospitable staff at Moditlo Lodge. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities that you would need to stay comfortable. The location gives you the perfect sense of staying close to a safari while being pampered in the luxury of a rustic lodge. They even had a bonfire on Saturday night which was the perfect time to enjoy some interesting steaks and wines while catching up with the other lodge members on their safari experiences. The morning and evening safaris are a great way to gain a safari experience and enjoy sighting the birds and animals in their natural habitat. The highlight of our trip was the lion sighting on our first morning safari. We saw a lioness feasting on her morning kill in the bushes about 8 – 10 feet from the safari van. She was surrounded by a lion and another lioness with her two cubs. It was the perfect start to our first (and definitely not the last) experience on a safari. I think Moditlo has great staff on site. They helped new guests like my husband and myself plan activities outside of the lodge, kept us well informed about activities in the lodge and even attended to our meal preferences. All in all it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I can safely say that I will definitely be going back to South Africa and Moditlo River Lodge again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sitanshu

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

Comfortable & Perfect for 1st safari experience

This was our first time in South Africa and our very first safari experience. We received a warm welcome from the very hospitable staff at Moditlo Lodge. The location gives you the perfect sense of staying close to a safari while being pampered in the luxury of a rustic lodge. They even had a bonfire on Saturday night which was the perfect time to enjoy some interesting steaks and wines while catching up with the other lodge members on their safari experiences. The morning and evening safaris are a great way to gain a safari experience and enjoy sighting the birds and animals in their natural habitat. The highlight of our trip was the lion sighting on our first morning safari. We saw a lioness feasting on her morning kill in the bushes about 8 – 10 feet from the safari van. She was surrounded by a lion and another lioness with her two cubs. It was the perfect start to our first (and definitely not the last) experience on a safari. I think Moditlo has great staff on site. They helped new guests like my husband and myself plan activities outside of the lodge, kept us well informed about activities in the lodge and even attended to our meal preferences. All in all it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I can safely say that I will definitely be going back to South Africa and Moditlo River Lodge again.
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8/10 Good

P N

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

fourr days at MRL

Staff service was excellent. The game drive staff were knowledgeable and tried their very best to find us the animals. However, we were put off by the narrow-minded competitive behaviour between the various game drivers. The food at best was moderately good, the menu was boring and repetitive with some form of fried meat every day. Finally, we were disappointed with the paucity of 'Big 5' animals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

fabulous time!

I am beyond happy with my stay at Moditlo. Fabulous rooms, food and service. Our butler always made sure we were well fed and our game drive guide and tracker worked very hide to make our rides enjoyable. We only saw lions & rhinos out of the big five but saw tons of zebra and giraffe and more. We went in summer, so I assume you'd see even more in the winter.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great complimentary game drives (morning and evening); Room cleanliness can be improved; so can the food. Otherwise great place to be. The people were great and helpful. Would go back if I have a chance in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

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

Imperdível! Voltaremos!!

Simplesmente fantástico! Uma reserva com belos animais, equipe atenciosa ! Lindo chalé, boa comida e os safáris demais