Mahala View

Reviews

• "Enjoyable"

  06 September 2020

  "Quite and friendly. Welcome fantastic. Thank you Gretal and Piet. Outside can be cleaned up a bit."

• "one with Nature"

  13 August 2019

  "We really enjoyed the stay. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the Lion talk and game drive. Just a short drive to Dinokeng. We will definitely be back for another vist."

• "Bush getaway"

  25 September 2018

  "It was a nice getaway for short duration. Not much to do and no TV in the room, which is ok if you expect and want that. Its not the most kitted out venue and facilities were basic. If you are expecting self-catering with a kitchen and a fair bit of space, then this is not for you. The walls/thatch roof do not stop sound, so you can hear your neighbours talking and visa versa. But if you are in the mood for camping but don't want to tread in dirt and have a bit more comfort then this is a good option. We had a geyser but no hot water in the shower. No aircon which would be a major problem in the mid summer. Hearing the lions roaring down below during the night made for a great bush atmosphere. Daan our host was very friendly and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Take mozzie repellent even if its dry season! Them buggers are hungry!"

• "All night lion roars"

  05 September 2018

  "The best experience ever, lovely place"

• "Impressive Lions Roaring during the night and jackals sounds"

  01 September 2018

  "accomodation could be improved with little effort: Moskito nets much too short and full of holes, oil lamps without wicks.... not a lot to do, just a bit of attention, under current conditions price is too high.Mice dropping all over"

• "The peace and tranquility of the area"

  28 August 2018

  "We had a lovely stay at Mahalaview. Daan and the staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The lodge has lovely views and we enjoyed hearing the nocturnal sounds, especially of the lions.The room was basic but clean and tidy. The kitchenette was well equipped but a sink would have made it better.We would stay there again."

• "The lions roaring at night"

  17 August 2018

  "The staff and management were great and went out of their way to assist with special requests."

• "A beautiful tranquil place, close to nature."

  12 August 2018

  "Very nice place to go and unwind from the day to day rush and city life. The manager Daan and the lion man, Leon are very hospitable and made us feel welcome.Definitely a place that I would like to go visit again."

• "The lions and Views"

  19 July 2018

  "We were made to feel right at home with the friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay."

• "The roaring sounds of the lions"

  27 May 2018

  "We were welcomed with the utmost humbelness and Daan and Leon were fantastic. The chalets are very neat and have everything you need to feel at home. We were mesmirised with a singing choir of lions, heyenas and jackals right around us from sunset to sunrise. We enjoyed the lecture presented by Leon van Biljon about the lions wereafter we were taken on a game drive and viewed all sorts of game and had a sundowner on the trip. I will defenitely come back to enjoy this all over again and will recommend this experience to all nature lovers. Thank you Daan and Leon for a fantastic weekend."

• "Hearing the Lions roaring at night"

  14 May 2018

  "We loved our stay; loved having the lions so close. We also heard Jackals and Hyenas. We had a bush baby in our roof outside on the balcony which was very special. Great place for kids. Leons knowledge on lions is amazing. All the staff were wonderful."

• "Sounds of wildlife at night"

  02 May 2018

  "The manager at Mahala view, Daan and other staff were very accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed the lion reading - Leon is very knowledgeable. The sounds in the evening from the wildlife were amazing. The game drive was disappointing as we just drove along the fence of the reserve"

• "What an Amazing Place!!"

  25 April 2018

  "From the staff to accommodation to the most Beautiful view.. Everything was just amazing! Friendly staff :) Accommodation was beautiful and neat. Would recommend that any one wanting to go on a relaxing holiday to Please check into Mahala view!!!"

• "The lions roaring at night"

  16 April 2018

  "Friendly service and a special thank you to Ronald for accomodating us in every way we requested. Pleasantly surprised."

• "The lions"

  03 April 2018

  "Very nice stayEnjoyed the nature"

• "Calm and quiet break"

  20 March 2018

  "Everyone is very friendly"

• "The roar of the Lions almost next to you"

  14 March 2018

  "Loved the place.Very friendly people and very helpful.Just need to ask and they go out of the way to help you.Will go back anytime."

• "The lions were the highlight"

  27 December 2017

  "We loved the view from the upper chalet - a lovely spot for a braai or sundowners or morning coffee. The top chalet is fully equipped except for a kitchen sink which would have come in handy. Although the dishes are taken away, washed and returned, sometimes you just need to rinse out a glass or a mug and a dishcloth is definitely a necessity. The downstairs chalet needs a fridge. The pool is a nice size and the bar area is very comfortably furnished and clean - the 1940s binoculars hanging up to see even more of the spectacular view is a nice touch! LOVED the lions and Leon is so knowledgeable about them - we were very impressed!"

• "KUIER IN DIE BOS TERWYL LEEUS BRUL"

  12 November 2017

  "Ongelooflik verblyf met die brul van leeus deur die dag en nag terwyl ons hienas en jakkals ook gehoor het. Naby aan die Dinokeng natuurreservaat vir 'n dag se besoek. Die dek kan groter wees en die lapa se dek was stukkend. Kort 'n lig vir die braai. Met 'n bietjie werk het die plek baie potensiaal. Beddegoed en linne van goeie gehalte."

• "A Lion Adventure"

  28 August 2017

  "Honestly the lion's were the highlight, they spent the whole of Saturday showing off for us and the presentation and game drive was incredible.The kitchen facilities are limited but it is to be expected and they were well compensated for in the communal areas! The staff were friendly and accomodatinf and all in all it was a great weekend at mahala view!"

• "Mahala View a awesome view"

  21 June 2017

  "I loved the place and the people and the Lions. I learned a lot about Lions that I did not know. The accommodation was very neat and clean and the view was awesome. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the long weekend at Mahala View."

• "lions roaring during the night"

  02 May 2017

  "friendly stuff and lovely place to be.truly nature."

• "Being so close to the Lions"

  01 May 2017

  "We were warmly received and very well looked after by Annie. We stayed in one of the Lions Den rooms which was not ideal as there is no cupboard or storage space - all our clothes and groceries had to stand on the floor. There is also no sink in the kitchen. This room would be ideal for someone who wants to camp without the effort of pitching a tent."

• "Lion Viewing and Interaction"

  18 April 2017

  "Access to the Lodge. They must change the system where they can give a code to visitors to access the lodge. Kitchen can be upgraded to have a washing area included. Daily Cleaning Services to be implemented."

• "Lions roaring through the night!"

  10 April 2017

  "Nature close to the city. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable. Very positive experience."

• "Peaceful, quite and the lions of course."

  22 March 2017

  "Staff was very friendly and helpfull."

• "God's Nature Alive"

  02 March 2017

  "Every moment was a Blessing and the Lions Master was the highlight...shared allot of need to know information . Thank you.All staff made us feel welcome as part of the family! See you soon"

• "bien"

  14 November 2016

  "le lodge se trouve pas dans la reserve de dinokeng.chambre petite pas de clefs ,loin de tout repas et petit dejeuner moyen .<br/> 3 lions dans un enclos"

• "Pleasant surprise"

  17 October 2016

  "With accommodation rates being so high everywhere these days, it was a very pleasant surprise to find a place with very reasonable rates that offers everything you would need for a bush break. The talk given by Leon along with the Lion feeding was a wonderful experience, I came away from it much wiser in the ways of Lions, Thank you Leon and Annie - hope to see you soon again."

• "Lion Heaven"

  26 September 2016

  "Our stay at Mahala View was one of the most amazing experiences we had! The units are serene and fit in with the bush experience perfectly. Annie and Leon catered to our every need - from Champagne and biltong in the cabin to an amazing experience with the 3 locals (Nikita, Katryn and Rambo) accompanied with an amazing game drive to various other Lion and Hyena encampments! The passion that Leon has for these animals is incredible and his knowledge of Lions is unsurpassed. Ask any question and he makes a point to explain it like only David Attenborough can. <br/>The chalets provide an amazing view of the plateau below with the roar of the lions providing an amazing backdrop for anyone wishing to break away completely from the monotonous and crazy concrete jungle life. <br/>Take your drinks and meat and plenty of ice with and you won't regret your stay. They even have a couple of potjie pots you can use free of charge at the various braai areas! <br/>The pool is crisp and the deck is a great place to have a sundowner. <br/>I would recommend taking with all the drinks and food you will need as food is served on booking only.<br/><br/>Thanks to Annie and Leon for an unforgettable experience! You will see us again.<br/>"

• "Awesome experience"

  04 July 2016

  "Leon,<div>Baie dankie vir ongelooflike tyd in die bos saam met jou leeus. Jy is goeie gasheer en dankie vir al jou kennis van die leeus wat jy met ons gedeel het.</div><div>Kinders het dit vreeslik geniet. Mag jou drome waar word........</div>"

• "Excellent"

  11 March 2016

  "Awesome stay, felt like being at home, great staff friendly and so helpful!! We spent our days listening and watching the lions Rawr just 3m away from our chalet!! Beautiful experience!"

• "Relax bush weekend"

  07 March 2016

  "We had a nice bush weekend. Leon and Werner is very friendly."

• "One of the best, relaxing weekends we have had in ages"

  22 February 2016

  "WOW. This is the one place that you Have to visit for an experience that you will not forget. From the time we walked in it was the start of an adventure. Excellent host, Leon and Werner, was an absolute pleasure to chat with. The staff were friendly, food and atmosphere were just the best. But the experiencewith the lions was the highlight of our visit. We will be back for more in the future..Absolutely loved it. One of the best, relaxing weekends we have had in ages. Thanks leon and his team"

• "Disappointing"

  25 September 2014

  "The bungalows were dirty with rat droppings and the toilet and dishes we had to re-wash all ourselves before we could use them. We came home with flee or bedbug bites from the beds. We weren't given dish washing liquid until the last night, we had to wash the dishes with handy andy that was provided. We had 7 people with us, but cutlery and crockery was only provided for 4 people until we asked for more. The rubbish from the previous people was still in the bins (and on the floor). Absolutely Shocking, Nothing like advertised."

• "Awesome experience"

  01 September 2014

  "It was an unforgettable experience, my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The accommodation was comfortable and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. The educational presentation Leon presented was very informative and interesting, watching him interact with the lions was amazing. The game drive was also a beautiful evening experience. I would recommend Mahala View to anyone and everyone who wants to escape the city for a peaceful weekend in the tranquil bush with the roar of lions in the background. Thanks again to Leon, Vicky and their team for making our weekend so special."

• "18-21 April 2014"

  22 April 2014

  "The staff are very helpful and friendly and so is the owner. We learned a lot about lions. Just wish there was more to do there."

• "Awesome experience with Leon & his cats!!"

  17 February 2014

  "Very enjoyable & educational. Leon goes out of his way for his guests. Was absolutely awesome to see these magnificent cats so close by and see his bond with them. We certainly learnt a lot from him."

• "Mahala View"

  04 February 2014

  "Was a fantastic experience, best place we been in a long time. And Leon gives it his personal touch, which it even better."

• "The Lion whisperer"

  16 December 2013

  "Peaceful and relaxing, and at night you hear the jackal in the distance and then the lions roaring. Well worth the stay.Leons interaction and knowledge of the lions is amazing."

• "Strange weekend"

  11 November 2013

  "Mahala View: difficult to get to the reception, unless your footgear is tekkies. The room/chalet that we picked was not clean, and it was not offered to clean it. We received a small fridge (which work fantastic) and we received our kettle, two mugs, glasses, tea, coffee, sugar and long life milk. No shelves to pack clothes. Saturday morning, the cottage/room was not cleaned or the crockery was not collected to be cleaned or replace with clean ones. we asked to have dinner and breakfast, dinner was fantastic the amount of food that were dished up in your plate was a lot, but COLD. breakfast was just as great and also a lot, but was the same temperature as the fruit juice with the ice that was placed on the table. the game drive when you see and hear about 15 lions roar made up for it. overall we will not go there again."

• "Excellent"

  15 September 2013

  "Excellent service and friendliness.Beautiful views. Awesome sounds from the lions.Loved the quietness from the city noise.Enjoyed Leon's presentation on the lions, it was very interesting and I will carry this memories with me forever."

• "Great experience"

  22 July 2013

  "Mahala View is one experience that words are limited to describe. Leon is an amazing man and his knowledge and love for these beasts of nature is God given. The resort is relaxing, tranquil and the roars of the Lions every evening, night and early mornings is spell bounding. We had a break that is unforgettable and will surely be visiting many more times ahead. Thank you to Leon, Mahala View and his fantastic staff."

• "Mahala view lion camp"

  01 July 2013

  "It is a peaceful environment. The kids were intrigued by the lions roar and sleeping so close to them excited them."

• "Office getaway"

  29 October 2012

  "Ons het n fantastiese tyd saam met Leon en sy personeel geniet. Ons mis klaar die leeus se brul amazing plek. Sal die aanbeveel vir al my vriende."