Ditholo Game Lodge Bela Bela

• Your website states that the property is a 3 star. On arrival, there is a plaque on the door that states your property is a 4 star – which is it? • There is a sign in the parking area that states no food or drinks other than those purchased from Ditholo may be consumed on the property. That makes perfect sense, but the problem is that if you do want a snack, there is no kiosk or vending machine where you can buy a drink or packet of crisps. I understand you can order a meal from the restaurant, but this is not always practical because sometimes you just want a snack. • On the first night, my children wanted milkshakes with dinner – there was no ice cream. • At breakfast on the Sunday, the yoghurt ran out before we were able to serve ourselves and there was no more – how this is possible when management had gone to town the previous morning to replenish stock is beyond me. • On the second night, my children again wanted milkshakes – still no ice cream – again after management had been to town that morning to replenish stock. • On arrival, our room had no toilet paper or towels in it, nor had the tea/coffee station been replenished. From discussion with other guests, their rooms were the same. Eventually at around 19H00, after asking several times for toilet paper, I asked Jimmy if we could at least have some serviettes because the need to use the toilets was becoming dire and he said if we were happy to use serviettes, he would give us some with pleasure, which he did because I believe someone had gone to town in the meantime to buy toilet paper, one of the most basic requirements! • There is a note in the room that explains how the digital safe works, but we did not have a digital safe. We had a safe that only opened with a key. Despite asking numerous times, we are still waiting for the key. At that point, we were in two minds about whether we should just pack up and go home, but my family and I had a discussion and agreed that although the property was extremely disappointing and this was not going to be the weekend we expected, we would make the most of it because moving was not an option available to us and facing a 4 hour drive home because of the roadworks was not something we wanted to endure again in one day. • At dinner on the first night, the manger came to us and apologised for our unhappiness. He said that they had a group of 60 that had checked out that morning and because of that, stock had to be replaced and the towels were still in the tumble dryer. He did give us a complimentary bottle of wine which we appreciate but it goes a long way to making up for the weekend we endured to be completely honest. • Friday night’s dinner was another challenge because despite your website saying that you cater for children’s meals, there was nothing at the buffet that my son could/would eat, so his dinner on the first night was 2 slices of white bread with butter. On the Saturday night, the food was delicious and there were more options avai

We were 4 ladies arrived Saturday the 10th till Sunday the 11th 2025 for Mother's day celebration. Their chalet was very clean. The staff was amazing, what a warm welcome we received. Their sewer system needs a lot of work same as their garden, a lot can be done and improved. Overall the place is beautiful in the bush faraway from city noise.

We spent the whole Saturday here and left the Sunday afternoon. Lovely room and the welcome was awesome. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast here and all the food was absolutely delicious. We were also able to see a few of the different game on the property with a Sunday afternoon Game Drive. Well worth the drive!

Me and my two young boys aged 4 and 2 spent 5 days at Ditholo. Daniel, Frans, Oupa and Nomsa made it so so memorable and ensured my kids had all they need! The gravel road leading to the lodge is 11km and quite hectic! (Not the lodge’s fault). Food delicious and VERY child friendly! Bike track, water slides, pool which is so appropriate for kids and an endless garden. Daniel took us out on the canoes and even took my boys fishing. Staff have gone above and beyond! Christo is a great manager! We had a few hiccups during our stay with timing of food etc. and Christo and the team went above and beyond to apologise and really help me and my boys thoroughly enjoy our stay. Every evening dinner had a little element of surprise! Only issue I’d take is the game drives seem overpriced. R350 for an hour and you get a cold drink. No stop with a view or a snack and little to no explaining during the drive. I found that part quite dull and not worth the money but maybe this is something that can be changed in future. Will definitely be going back! Tips for next visitor: - pack bug repellent - expect and very bumpy leading in road (+- 10km) - Pack snacks and drinks!! Food is great but quite time restricted and shops over an hour out. It helped that I had drinks cereal and yogurts in the unit.

Great management, a personality and feel good stay! The accommodation, activities and food are below average and I wouldn’t recommend the game drive. There is a long unavoidable gravel road leading to the property. Nice views and value for money. Nothing luxurious.

Excellent place to be at in terms pure mind set, i was there last week and i am happy with their service..Bar, Game drive and spur did the deeds forme and my Hubby . i am a happy Soul from Brakpan Chess'"＞