Mac Mac Forest Retreat

Reviews

• "Everything"

  18 December 2019

  "My friends and I had a great time! We will definitely be coming back!"

• "Very relaxed"

  03 December 2019

  "Time has come to revamp all the tents"

• "HOLIDAY"

  02 January 2019

  "all round awesome, Staff are very helpful. and very wellsituated."

• "AMAZING HOSPITALITY"

  27 December 2018

  "From me and my partner,,,my brother and sister in law we wouldn't have asked for a better vacation place...Mac Mac was just a breath of fresh air we all needed for our xmas. The hospility was just so overwhelming especially from Harold..he is really a kind hearted and generous person.made our stay so comfortable and we really felt welcome. The place has amazing views ...overally it is a home away from home...definitely popping in next time we visit Mpumalanga"

• "Amazing stay"

  19 August 2018

  "The place was very nice and clean. We enjoyed staying here !"

• "A wonderful weekend in the forest!"

  15 July 2018

  "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mac Mac Forest Retreat. Our safari tent was well equipped, even with a plastic plate for children. Lots of rugs on the floor and extra blankets to keep out the cold. Was great to be able to take our dogs with as well!! We had some really lovely walks through the forest with them. We had plenty of firewood and were offered more after the first night in case we had used it all. I loved the detail and thought put into everything, like a tablecloth put on the outside table for us and giving us a tent with a double bed (I'm not sure if they are all like that but I expected single beds from the picture). All the staff we were in contact with were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed every minute and would definitely go back."

• "Mac Mac Forest Retreat"

  08 July 2018

  "Really enjoyed our stay. Tents were well equipped, and the staff were friendly and helpful."

• "Highly recommended"

  13 May 2018

  "Beautiful scenery, helpful person that stayed there late to assist us with coming in and clean bathroom facilities. Campsite looked out over stunning mountain passes just past Sabie. Close to beautiful hikes and many waterfalls."

• "The view"

  11 January 2018

  "a lot of things laying around, not so pleasant smell due to the frog breeding, but 'n lovely homey feel and very comfie beds!"

• "Quiet stay to recharge"

  07 October 2017

  "Bathrooms can improve. Minimal wood supplied although it was confirmed that it would be supplied. Bathrooms water outlet leaked underneath one of our tents. On the bright side, safe and quiet. Awesome views. Still was a nice stay"

• "Shitpoor"

  01 October 2017

  "Hi, that place is one of the worst ever campsite's I ever been too. We were ordered to camp in the "lower" site and the ablution were to a standard of a dogs-schack. The woman's area got no privacy at all - no door at the entrance and no shower curtain WTF! Then on Friday night a black group of 30 people come and put up camp right next to us. They were loud threw their whole stay (day and night}) till Sunday which messed up our weekend for some quietness. I've got no problem with them camping but PLEASE! seperate group's from other campers. The upper campsite were basically empty. I am very disappointed and Will definitely not recommend this place to anyone else"

• "Expected a bit more."

  13 August 2017

  "Friendly staff, location and surroundings excellent. Just think they can supply more cutlery for braai purposes and running water to clean dishes. No complimentary coffe/tea or sugar."

• "Some of the lovliest people i've met."

  07 July 2017

  "Thank you for a lovely stay. I can genuinely say, I've met some of the nicest, friendliest, God-filled people on my trip. The safari tent was amazing, and so much more than what we expected or hoped for. The place is lovely and we will definitely come again.Thank you so much!"

• "Safari Tent"

  20 June 2017

  "Shop opening hours could be improved. Overall an amazing stay! Friendly Staff, Friendly Security."

• "Value for money"

  02 May 2017

  "The retreat is set in a beautiful location and the staff are very friendly. However, the ablution facilities could use some attention (e.g. dusty, full of spider webs, old dirty curtains, etc.)."

• "very dirty"

  02 March 2017

  "Its affodable but very untidy , no hot water."

• "Awesome Customer Service!!!"

  29 March 2016

  "The Reception of the Client and service for really good but the maintenance was a bit low.<br /><br />Thanks for the Accomodation.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Arun.<br /><br /><br />"

• "Family retreat"

  29 March 2016

  "I just would like to thank the whole team at Mac Mac Retreat. They were all very friendly and helpful. Even our four legged friend had a blast.<br />"

• "Lieux inattendue"

  19 January 2016

  "Rservation de dernire minute, tente safari, cadre sympa, vgtation....<div>Parfait pour la nuit passe sur place.</div>"

• "Nature lovers"

  21 December 2015

  "we stayed in safari tent. Water n electricity was there. The beautiful nature on our doorstep. But still need all camping equipment for cooking. Washing dishes. Fire<div>But I enjoyed my stay the owners were helpful. And the location it great to all site seeing and towns.</div>"

• "Visit of Mac mac forest retreat"

  13 October 2015

  "<p>We visitit the retreat for a week. What a wonderful week. People were so friendly and helpful. We felt right at home. This was exactly what we were looking for in a break from reality. Wonderful views. No complaints. We will definitely be visiting them again as there is so much to see and do, the time was just not enought.</p><p ></br>Thank you for a great stay and thank you for the hospitality.<br></br></p><p>See you soon<br></br></p>"

• "Nice week-end"

  07 April 2015

  "Nice week-endFriendly reception"

• "Mac Mac "forest retreat""

  05 April 2015

  "this was not what I expected. A "forest retreat" gives me the idea of being on the bush, surrounded by trees and not people. When arriving at my destination the owners were just sitting at the bar. They didn't stand up to greet me or introduce themselves. Later I wanted to take a walk to the rover and waterfalls they told me about in the emails when I arranged the booking - so I ask the owner where the trails are, and she said they are all closed. She was talking about the Fanie Botha trail. If I wanted to do the Fanie Botha trail I would've booked it. THEN at about 19:00 they put on LOUD music. Then later when I went to bed (with the music still blaring) the owner and his son starts afight right behind my tented camp - swearing and screaming at each other... Woke at 07:00, packed my thing and got out of there.<div>So if you are looking a retreat, be careful.</div>"

• "Great hospitality"

  19 February 2015

  "Thank you to everyone at Mac Mac. The hospitality was great and they went the extra mile to make our experience even better!<span style="line-height: 1.5;">I will definitely recommend the establishment to other families!</span>"

• "All that is needed"

  12 January 2015

  "Had a nice stay, friendly staff and it is primitave but all that is needed are provided for. Safe"

• "Peacefully Rustic"

  03 October 2014

  "If you are looking for fancy, this is not your place. If you want old fashioned houses with the bare basic furnishings at a great price and set in a tranquil but yet very convenient location, then this is the place for you. We took our 5 kids there and had a great time hiking up the mountain behind the retreat, playing on the playground, swimming in the pool, hanging out at the pub and grill, relaxing and reading, as well as making day trips to Kruger and the Panoramic Route. What we did not do was spend time staring at a tv or computer screen as there is neither wifi or tv in the cottages. We also took day trips to Kruger Park, the Panoramic Route, Pilgrims Rest, Nelspruit, etc. I loved how quiet it was and that my kids could just be kids. We would definitely stay at the Mac Mac Forest Retreat again."

• "Comfortable House for Family"

  25 September 2014

  "A nice surprise tucked in the mountains. Very easy to find, right on the road between Sabie and Graskop, near to some fantastic natural sights. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful surroundings. Great price. Highly recommend."

• "Great stay"

  13 September 2014

  "The Safari tents were very comfortable, I had some requests that ordinarily retreats would not grant. Upon arrival all the requests I made for the tent was there. The people (staff & owner) are very friendly and make you feel at home & the food was great! Will definitely recommend them to my friends.Riaan"

• "Basic and clean, friendly staff"

  11 August 2014

  "We stayed over at Mac Mac for a weekend. Facilities all worked well. Accommodation slightly old and worn. I found the beds to be comfy. A TV in the rooms would have been appreciated, otherwise all the utensils needed were provided in the kitchen.Lovely bar area at reception where you can meet new people and hosts always willing to help. Lovely hiking trails from here through the forest and lovely central location on Panorama Route.Basic and clean accommodation that I would recommend for people doing a whistle stop on the Panorama Route."

• "Great"

  17 June 2014

  "Great place, value for money, beautiful view. Beds very uncomfortable."

• "Camping"

  06 May 2014

  "Great view and sites for camping. Ablutions are rustic and offer no privacy if there are a lot of people camping.They are clean. Hosts were great and attended to all our needs."

• "It was very good"

  26 December 2013

  "We really enjoyed our stay, the owner and her employees were very friendly, and security was very tight, the place was neat as well but the chickens were disturbing us, quad bikes and paint balls were not working though the owner said she will fix everything but otherwise we had a great time, and we are planning to visit again."

• "Not recommended"

  24 December 2013

  "I would NOT recommend this place.If you are looking for a nice view with dirty, old and scruffy facilities, then go there; otherwise book somewhere else.I had to wait for an hour for someone to come to reception and was welcomed at my house by a rat."

• "Loved it"

  26 June 2013

  "We enjoyed the stay at the Retreat. The facilities are adequate for campers and we found ourselves short of nothing. The people are really friendly and helpful. I will certainly be back."

• "Has potential but needs renovating"

  16 February 2013

  "It is excellently situated to explore the local area and some walks are on your doorstep. But the cottage is in serious need of some TLC. Bit expensive for what you get."

• "Very good"

  30 April 2008

  "It was very nice staying there."

• "Unforgetable"

  14 February 2007

  "Very nice place, the accommodation is super and the staff is Wonderful...We spent our first night in South Africa with them and it was inforgettable.......Thanks a lot"

• "Enjoyed our stay"

  29 January 2007

  "Complete breakaway from the city"