WE Bushcamp & Horse Safaris

Reviews

• "July 2014"

  16 July 2014

  "The Wildebees Ecolodge is a home from home. Staff are super friendly, the lodge is well run, the owners are warm and efficient, and the birding on the property is wonderful. Self catering accommodation is more than adequate and rooms are serviced every day, with linen and towels being changed every few days. The lodge is well situated for visits to a number of game reserves as well as St Lucia. The pub is great for relaxing or for meeting new people from all over the world. Highly recommended for a very pleasant stay in the bush!"

• "Colleen and the Port Shepstone girls!"

  09 November 2013

  "Most enjoyable. But sort out the fridge space."

• "Mara McGregor"

  28 October 2013

  "We enjoyed our stay."

• "Reasonably pleasant"

  06 July 2013

  "We stayed for 4 nights and had mixed feelings about this place. The actual cabins and chalets are very pleasantly set out in neat, tidy, tropical gardens. Our fishing cabin was quaint, but the bed was only a Double rather than a Queen and we found it very small. There are several bush walks on the property which were enjoyable.The major issue was for our ability to self-cater, and this was mainly because of the lack of fridge space. The only fridge in the kitchen was a bar fridge with one shelf. There was no space for more than one family's food. This meant that we had to travel into Hluhluwe village every day, across 5 kms of dirt road in order to get fresh supplies. Not good for our car or our petrol costs. We ate one meal at the restaurant and found it average for the cost - R100. The bar prices are reasonable though."

• "Laubschers"

  01 July 2013

  "Thank you for the excellent service that we got. We enjoyed our stay there although it was so short. I will definately share this with my friends."

• "Lovely place!"

  01 January 2013

  "We enjoyed very much our stay here! It's a lovely and quite place! It was great to hear all these sounds of the nature during the night. And we miss Martin taking so good care of our programs. Thank you!"

• "Life in the wild - what an experience"

  29 October 2012

  "It was absolutely fabulous, my highlight of the trip is dinner (steak) it was delicious tasteful, that is my drawcard for many more years to come. I cant wait to go there again. Thank you ever so much for letting explore such a lovely environment."

• "Enjoyed it!"

  12 May 2011

  "Martijn en Marieke hebben ons drie heerlijke dagen bezorgd. De lodges zijn goed verzorgd en het is heel gezellig om s'avonds nog een paar drankjes te drinken aan de bar met hen en en de andere gasten. Vriendelijk personeel en lekker eten. Een aanrader wat ons betreft! Gelegen 10 minuten van grote supermarkten en winkels en 20 minuten van Hluhluwe park. Martin and Marieke provided us with three wonderful days. The lodge is beautifully looked after. We enjoyed having drinks at the bar in the evenings with the hosts and other guests. Friendly staff and good food. Definitely recommended. Just 10 minutes from the shops and 20 minutes from Hluhluwe Park."

• "Good new year's eve accommodation"

  04 January 2011

  "A little more rustic then expected but overall we did have a good New Years weekend. The owners were very friendly, the beds were comfortable and the pool area was lovely as well as the layout of the entire lodge which is very tropical and relaxed however we aren't sure if we would return purely for the following reasons: The rooms were way too hot as the fan barely turned and for Durbanites to complain about the heat then you know it was hot and uncomfortable! The amount of mosquitoes and bugs were almost unbearable at times. Guest should be advised to take lots of repellent with them. The self-catering facilities were not great at all. We were that we basically had prepared for the worst and had bought our own cutlery, crockery etc. because the kitchen was not as ‘fully stocked’. If all the guests staying decided to go the self-catering route there would definitely not be enough crockery, cutlery and space for everyone to use the facility. No mention was made when booking that the water was not drinkable so we were fortunate that we had bought a few large containers full of fresh water but really feel that this should have been mentioned prior to our arrival."

• "Wildebees"

  03 January 2010

  "My wife and I were on holiday from Jhb, we really enjoyed our stay, Martijn and his wife were very friendly and did all they could to make sure we enjoyed our stay.The staff were very pleasant as well."

• "Stunning setting"

  01 January 2010

  "An absolutely stunning setting and good base for exploring activities in the Hluhluwe area. Service in general could be improved - self catering facilities a little rough, dinner arrangements not very organised and servicing of rooms irregular. Hosts did not introduce themselves and so arriving as guests we felt a little lost, although once we knew who they were they were friendly and helpful. Guests should be warned that the water is only fit for ablutions and that safe drinking water must be purchased. A venue with great potential if it is more efficiently managed. "

• "Recommended for anyone!"

  29 December 2009

  "It was such a splendid,relaxed environment. The owners were warm from get go and oh,I loved our lodge.Especially Hluhluwe Game Reserve!"

• "EXCELLENT!"

  23 November 2009

  "It was very nice, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The place was beautiful and awesome.We really enjoyed it very much and will definitely go back again.Thanks a lot again.Riana Loretz (Hokmah)"

• "Diana and Jordi from Barcelona visiting South Africa"

  02 September 2009

  "Very nice lodge in an African Garden. The hosts were very hospitable and dinners magnificent. Ideal for visiting False Bay and the North Section of Isimangaliso. A bit far from iMfolozi, but close enough if you want to spend a few days there."

• "Good people "

  13 July 2009

  "We had an enjoyable stay at the lodge. It is very neat and clean. Especially impressed by the positive attitude of the hosts. The country is very fortunate to have them doing such good projects for the welfare of the community. "

• "Enjoyable stay"

  08 January 2009

  "During our recent trip to South Africa we wanted to drive from Kruger to Durban and were looking in the internet for a half way stop. The Hulhulwe seemed like a good spot and the Widebees Ecolodge's website impressed us. Excellent directions helped us find the place easily. The accommodation was a little more basic than expected, but it was comfortable and we had a warm welcome with good service. All in all, an enjoyable and comfortable stay."

• "Just great"

  04 January 2009

  "Wildebees ecolodge offers all you can expect from a great, yet affordable lodge: Marieke and Martijn offer comfortable rooms with authentic african furniture and decoration, warm hospitality, great service, delicious food. We spend some of the most beautiful days you can imagine at wildebees ecolodge. Our teenage kids had a great time playing and fooling around with Marieke and Martijn's sons. Wildebees is great value."

• "Terrific!"

  17 November 2008

  "Our stay was extremely enjoyable! We were well looked after by our hosts and the hospitality was unsurpassed."

• "Fantastic"

  03 October 2008

  "We loved every minute of our stay.Thanks to a terrific staff, great chef.Bless you all,"

• "Phenomenal. "

  29 September 2008

  "The staff were very attentive and friendly. The place was made to feel warm and cosy and the small touches like flowers on the bed was very appreciated. I will definitely be bring this place up in my conversations of travels. Thank you to the lovely Dutch family that took care of us and Denzel (THe dog) was very loving and friendly. "

• "Friendly lodge"

  23 July 2008

  "Martijn, Marieke and staff did their best to ensure we had a good stay. The evenings around the fire was especially sociable with the thrilling night sounds of Zululand around us. Denzil, the dog, was the star of every evening. This lodge is pleasant and simple and the ideal hide-away close to a number of the best nature reserves."

• "Amazing time "

  14 April 2008

  "We had an amazing time at Wildebees Eco-Lodge. We were on our honeymoon, and the super-relaxed and easy setting and vibe was a real blessing after the stress of wedding preparations (not to mention delayed flights that morning) We were wonderfully taken care of, in an un-pretentious and down-to-earth way, no airs-and-graces, yet with extremely welcoming and professional service. It was just like visiting the home of a good friend. (And the breakfast was amazing!) We will definitely keep Wildebees Eco Lodge at the top of our list for holiday destinations. Thank-you."

• "Very good "

  01 April 2008

  "Saw fantastic game at game reserve, also at cheater breeding centreour boat trip at st lucia was also very good."

• "It was very restful. "

  30 March 2008

  "The establishment has a beautiful garden and artwork displays. The kitchen is a little out the way though for people who are self-catering. Overall, a pleasant stay"

• "Fantastic stay. "

  16 January 2008

  "We had a really good time."

• "Wonderful"

  03 January 2008

  "We had a wonderful stay at Wildebees Lodge and will be back soon."

• "Very good"

  26 September 2007

  "lovely"

• "Planning our return trip"

  26 September 2007

  "Excellent. The place was lovely, and the owners and staff were extremely friendly. We really enjoyed our brief stay and are already planning our return trip."

• "Very good"

  25 September 2007

  "Both my husband and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city.The rooms were cosy and beautifully decorated and we ate like kings.I would definitely recommend staying here.The lodge is well situated being close to the Hluhluwe game park and on route to False and Sodwana Bay.We will definitely be back!!!"

• "Best one night stand ever and my wife agrees"

  10 September 2007

  "I had to go to Pongola for work and my wife and I decided to make the best of the weekend. We were looking for a affordable stay-over so that we could go site seeing to as many places as possible in the shortest time available. Wildebeest ecolodge was absolutely ideal in all respects it was perfect.Thank you very much for all the extra`s, we will definitely be back there soon.Regards,Coenrad and Cheryl"

• "Wildebees Eco Lodge"

  07 August 2007

  "Wildebees proved to be a perfect balance between the experience of meeting people within the local communities and the beauty of seeing the African wilderness in an authentic eco lodge. The attention we received was first class and along with the very good food, it was a great way of escaping the tourist type establishments but without compromising on quality "

• "This is a must see"

  02 May 2007

  "I just want to thank all the lovely people at this lodge for making our experience unforgettable.No one will make a mistake going to this lodge.They give Five Star service for a affordable price.Thank you Natalie,Marco,Martjin and Marike."

• "Holiday at Wildebees"

  13 April 2007

  "It was a wonderful stay at Wildebees Lodge. It was real funny and everybody tried to do his best that we feel good. "

• "December 2006"

  03 January 2007

  "Excellent value for money. Very comfortable accommodation and friendly service."

• "December 2006"

  03 January 2007

  "Excellent value for money. Very comfortable accommodation and friendly service."

• "Great cottage"

  04 December 2006

  "Spacious cottage for four with all the necessities and additional small touches to make us feel welcomed. Dinner outside and sitting around the campfire with some local songs was the best. Thanks to the young women who shared their music. Friendly owners."

• "Great cottage"

  04 December 2006

  "Spacious cottage for four with all the necessities and additional small touches to make us feel welcomed. Dinner outside and sitting around the campfire with some local songs was the best. Thanks to the young women who shared their music. Friendly owners."