Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa

We spent 3 nights at this amazing place in June. The accommodation was perfect, staff could not do enough for us. Food was excellent and our ranger, Hein, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us 5 superb game drives. Loved our Sundowner gin and tonics on the range!! Rene and all staff are to be complimented!!! Hope we can return sometime xx

What can I say! Having just left a four nights stay at this beautiful location. I’m not sure life will ever be the same again! The location, the staff, the facilities, the lodges, the food, the welcome, the choir, the activities, the animals & the protection of this beautiful game reserve, along with the locals, the decor and the luxuriousness of it all, it was phenomenal. From starting at the farm on the edge of the reserve with a fabulous welcome from the staff and pair of giraffes & goats in gorgeous surroundings. A beautiful lunch of handmade springbok pastries and raw homegrown vegetables with delicious dips and tasty wine to the journey through the game reserve to the lodges and spotting hippos along the way. Welcomed at our villa by no less than 10 of the team singing. We stayed in the three bedroom villa and nothing has ever compared to this accommodation. I will post some photos but none of this will do it justice. I could waffle on forever about the game drives that Zon took us on, rushing to experience the incredibly rare black rhinos, experiencing male elephants many times, eating lunch on a plain as an elephant crossed the path of rhinos, zebras and wildebeest, or the champagne we drank at the top of the hill as the sun was setting, all the many many close encounters we had with different prides of lionesses’s & the stalking we witnessed or the 19 strong elephant herd that walked past us with the baby and up the hill. None of which would’ve been possible without the fabulous guide, Zon. Every single part of our day was taken care of and customised to us. The fabulous team at the villa kept the place immaculate, washed and folded all our clothes, served us the most delicious food (huge thank you Chef Tenby) all lead by our wonderful butler (and so much more) David. From running the kids over to the main lodge watering hole (via tunnel) to witness animals, or taking them to the shop or finding a tooth brush charger we forgot to bring - to the double birthday cakes and balloons for our birthdays. Every single little detail was taken care of. The special South African BBQ was magical, just go with it! I could literally keep writing forever but make sure you don’t forget to have a spa treatment as the girls were amazing and have the kids go out with the guides to make plaster moulds of the animal footprint, a priceless experience.

Second visit, still amazing. Zaan, our guide, was outstanding. We saw the big 5 within the first 2 drives, including our first leopard. All the staff are lovely. The rooms are beautiful and private. We were lucky that the elephants came to the pool twice during our 3 night stay. We will be back again.

Our stay at Mhondoro Safari was absolutely unforgettable. Every aspect of the experience was so thoughtfully curated — from the stunning lodge and incredible game drives to the exceptional food. Each meal was beautifully prepared and delicious, adding to the sense of luxury and care throughout our stay. Our guide was phenomenal, and the entire team was warm, accommodating, and genuinely kind. It was a truly unique and memorable experience that exceeded every expectation.

My husband & I went to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. From the moment we arrived until the very last second we were hosted by the most amazing people. Every single member of staff was exceptional in their ability to make us feel completely immersed in the experience that Mhondoro gives to each and every guest. Our ranger, Wiseman, was so incredibly knowledgeable and brilliant at ensuring we experienced wonderful varied safaris. The food was outstanding, as was the service. I would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you Mhondoro.

Our stay at Mhondoro Lodge was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The combination of luxury, nature, and warm hospitality made this visit unforgettable. The lodge is beautifully designed, blending perfectly into the surroundings with breathtaking views of the bush. The staff went above and beyond to make everything perfect — always attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring. The food was outstanding at every meal, beautifully presented and very fresh. A special highlight was our guide, Tish. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the wildlife and environment. Her expertise made every game drive fascinating and safe. Tish took the time to answer all our questions and ensured we had the best possible experience spotting the amazing animals. We totally recommend it and cannot wait to return.