Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge

Reviews

• "Relax"

  12 August 2019

  "Nice fresh area to relax and you have everything to enjoy"

• "Tranquility at its best"

  23 July 2019

  "A perfect weekend getaway. We spent two nights at Gecko Creek. We were welcomed warmly on arrival, taken on a tour of all facilities and were then shown to our cabin that has a picturesque view. Beauty surrounds you at every moment. Kitchen, braai and ablution facilities were all great. Meeting Maliko was the highlight of our trip. He took us on a sunset hike up onto Leopard Rock where he played drums and we watched the sun go down. The next morning we joined him for a sunrise meditation up on the mountain to welcome the sun. His views on life and the authenticity of his soul has touched our lives in ways we cannot even begin to explain. All in all, the most wonderful experience to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. We will definitely be back."

• "Dinner prepered Verline"

  16 September 2018

  "Very Basic - more Camping athmosphere - in the middle of nowhere - we did enjoyning two days - espacially the evenings at the fireplace..."

• "Dinner"

  11 July 2018

  "Host wonderful and her dinner stunning but totally overpriced for a wood cabin with NO water, electricity, toilet, light or candles and decent bedding."

• "That it did not happen.....called safari/mailed...no response"

  30 April 2018

  "I did call Safari about 3 or 4 times to cancel re weather.....no answer on your urgent contact number,Actually would have liked the deposit to be kept for future visiot...not a happy camper!!!"

• "Easter weekend stay"

  04 April 2018

  "Great peaceful and quiet campsite with good facilities. We had a great weekend of rest, enjoyed the interaction with a variety of visitors, local and international in the communal kitchen and Lapa."

• "Many highlights in Gecko Creek, what a special place!"

  12 March 2018

  "We had a great stay (4 days) at Gecko Creek. You feel very welcome here, this oase in the wilderness. We had a cabin, a room with a view, a rare view at nature. And suprising: very good wifi, very strong!"

• "The hiking"

  27 November 2017

  "Nothing. All good. Happy with things the way they are."

• "Awesome accommodation and with two warm host"

  12 November 2017

  "All the arrangements were mervelous. The lodge was literally made in the midst of nature. The host Lwik and zoe were too good in their hospitality. Had a nice experience for a weekend trip."

• "Being amongst the mountains"

  06 November 2017

  "Beautiful venue, awesome facilities, lovely and friendly hosts. Will definitely be back!"

• "Campfire every night"

  06 October 2017

  "What a great break just 2 hours from stellenbosch. Clean and comfortable facilities. Fantastic view from the cabin. A lot to do in and arount the cederberg mountains"

• "The beautifull Stars"

  07 September 2017

  "We loved the stay but it is a bit to primitive for our liking. Have to walk to your cabin in sand that is like sea sand with all your luggage. Cabins are quite far from ablution block and kitchen. The people are friendly and the bonfire at night makes the stay better."

• "Perfect place to Relax!"

  10 April 2017

  "Aside from a slightly overly excited crowd of American Students who were touring SA, our time here was AMAZING! So peaceful and quiet. The staff were super and the food we ordered through them was great as well.We will certainly be going back again soon!"

• "WHAT A GEM!"

  20 February 2017

  "I would like to recommend Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge to anybody looking to break away from the City Life. My partner and I was looking for exactly that and we were so amazed by the setting and friendly staff when we arrived. We are definitely going back soon. Great value for money and good for the soul."

• "Amazing time at Gecko"

  30 December 2016

  "Gecko Creek wilderness Lodge is a beautiful place, respectful of the nature and incredible to meet people.<br/>The owners made us feel like home. <br/>Great hikes in the surroundings and very nice swimming pool to cool down!<br/>Thanks for this great experience!"

• "Blissful getaway"

  31 October 2016

  "What a wonderful weekend! Me and my husband had such a great time relaxing at Gecko Creek. Simple accommodation with everything that you might need in the communal kitchen. Chilling on the bean bags around a fire and looking at the stars was just one of the things we loved about this place. Lovely hospitality, beautiful scenery - one of the best bookings we have made to date!"

• "Perfect getaway"

  06 September 2016

  "Awesome star gazing at the fire, sunsets at Leopard rock and drumming lessons from Farai."

• "Evening at Gecko Creek"

  09 May 2016

  "<p>We enjoyed a brilliant evening at Gecko Creek staying in one of their log cabins. The camp is very rustic and pleasant. Everything works and the hospitality is superb!!</p><p>Wonderful boma evening braaing and chilling in bean bags around a fire star gazing.</p><p>Sorry we were not there for a week, but hope to return soon.</p><p>An excellent base to explore the Cedarberg.</p>"

• "Weekend of bliss!"

  15 February 2016

  "My stay at Gecko Creek was nothing short of spectacular! The staff are extremely accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. The setup of the camp is nicely spaced out so that you can be away from other guests when you want to switch off completely, but the interaction at the communal kitchen and the boma really make the experience more special.<div><br /></div><div>I would highly recommend Gecko Creek for a weekend away with lots of hikes and activities in the area that leave you breathless!</div>"

• "Peaceful, but basic."

  31 December 2015

  "Gecko Creek is ideally located for those who wish to explore the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The heat was unbearable and unfortunately this marred our stay there. (Obviously very little that Management can do about that). The venue offers basic accommodation and amenities - more suited for budget travellers / backpackers rather than a family such as ours.<br />"

• "Lovely little getaway"

  26 October 2015

  "Thanks to everyone at Gecko Creek who made our stay so enjoyable! The tent was neat and more than sufficient, the amenities were great, and so were the family of guests already there when we got there :) I think the place lends itself to an atmosphere of homeliness and comfort that everyone felt familiar over rugby, beer and a braai. The drum circle was a highlight for me, as were the scenic hiking trails and well-located pool. We definitely recommend this lodge and will be back again :) Thank you."

• "Relax"

  19 October 2015

  "<p>If solitude and the opportunity to relax is what you looking for then Gecko Creek has that for you. </p><p>The communal lapa, kitchen and ablutions allows for interaction with your fellow guests and reminds one strongly of ones backpacker years. Inour opinion the wooden huts has the best view and is best suited for a bit ofsolitude.Sitting around the campfire and watching the stars is great and if you want to be catered for then that option is available as well.</p><p>We would definitely visit again and for a longer time.</p>"

• "Very relaxing"

  19 October 2015

  "Great place to unwind and enjoy nature and the hosts are very helpful."

• "Awesome"

  02 January 2014

  "Wonderful place to rejuvenate. Highly recommended to all that want to chill and relax."

• "Gecko Creek"

  11 September 2013

  "Our stay was memorable. Had no food the first night and John cooked up a storm for us...was much appreciated. Also took us to photograph Elephant Rock. Communal braai was a great place to meet and eat.Highly recommended by all of us. (8 Germans in all). Will definitely return sometime again."

• "Mixed review"

  10 April 2013

  "If you like camping / backpacking / socialising, this is the perfect place. Awesome scenery and beautiful common areas. As a last stop-over after a 2-week self-catering road trip however, we were not prepared for the long trip to the ablution blocks, not being able to drive to our room to unpack, and the very basic although very comfortable room (literally, a bed only). However that was our overlook and the place is definitely highly recommended if you know exactly what to expect! Thanks Ingied, and we hope the wolf gets better."

• "A bit of wilderness heaven!"

  04 February 2013

  "Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge is a gem nestled in the beautiful Cederberg. It’s a great place for an escape to the wilderness. It’s a place to relax! I observed nature in its splendour from the hammock outside my hut. The facilities of Gecko Creek have been well designed. Great effort has been given to making this bit of wilderness very comfortable. Amazing ablution facilities, a wonderful boma for braais and bon fires, and a well equipped kitchen and dining area. Gecko Creek is the type of place that you would truly visit more than once, and all the other guests sharing the lodge with me at the time had either been there before, or sure to return! It’s also well located to access many of the hikes in the Cederberg area. Thanks to Linton and Ingrid for making my stay so enjoyable."

• "Magnificient Gecko Creek"

  09 November 2012

  "Beautiful place, very comfortable, luxurious."

• "Amazing Time!"

  15 July 2012

  "Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge has left us absolutely delighted! We had the most amazing time! The views are spectacular and the facilities are clean and neat. We mostly enjoyed the snare drums around the bonfire.We met such a variety of interesting people and the hospitality of the Gecko Creek staff really makes you feel right at home and at immediate ease. This is definitely a highly suggested holiday location and we are going back first chance we get!"

• "Great"

  23 April 2012

  "Great view, great location, friendly host...love the wolf!"

• "Wonderful"

  11 April 2012

  "We had a wonderful stay. The people were friendly and down to earth. Everything was neat and tidy and very comfortable. Enjoyed the quiet rest, the wolf and all the wild birds that came to feed. Greetings to Ingrid and Samuel."