Palala River Cottage

Reviews

• "The absolute peace and quiet of the place."

  03 January 2020

  "Loved the clean, comfortable cottage and the ability to rest completely. We will go back there."

• "The view from the house."

  08 July 2019

  "Nothing more is required and it really ticks all the boxes!"

• "Walking, the bush, lots of game !"

  14 October 2018

  "2nd time we love it and will go back again and again!"

• "Peacefulness"

  03 September 2018

  "Being left totally on your own without disturbance."

• "Private and cosy"

  16 July 2018

  "Chalet was privately situated and very comfortable with everything you could need surrounded by wildlife roaming around us."

• "Ideal breakaway"

  18 June 2018

  "Very clean with all amenities. Close to the river - I think the summer will be a problem with the mozzies. Also too close to the main road - traffic noise is distracting. Plenty of wild life, not too wild. Baboons and monkeys could be a problem but NO hunting is allowed?? Groans: The person who designed and built the entrance to the pantry should be shot! Just cut away and adjust the steps will solve that problem.! That piece of yellow duct tape does not help at all!Same goes for the pole at the entrance. The spacers should be at the BOTTOM to LIFT the pole idiot!While the above is in place as it is, a HUGE first aid box should be on hand for the head injuries.Otherwise a great place to stay - if they provide candles for the Evkom disaster - and please warn us at least before hand??"

• "Nature and quietness"

  02 May 2018

  "Perfect for recharge"

• "Peace, quiet and in the middle of the bush"

  25 January 2018

  "This little cottage on a private game reserve was AMAZING! it is tucked away in the bus overlooking a little dam. Stocked with everything one needs for a romantic weekend away! Wow. We walked safely in the middle of the bush, could drive around the reserve on our own. It is a fantastic escape ..I can highly recommend it. We will be going back very soon!"

• "2 Hippo's saying hello just after we arrived!"

  13 November 2017

  "Beautiful cottage. Secluded and quiet. Had a wonderful relaxed weekend.Will recommend cottage to friends."

• "Palala weekend"

  20 July 2017

  "Loved the peace and quiet and the braai area on the river.Cottage is clean, good quality furnishings.Roads not great for sedan car, so viewing game was limited for us."

• "Bushveld Gem!"

  18 June 2017

  "This place was everything and more we could have hoped for! A real gem! An absolute jewel! Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing, refreshing, amazing!! No words can come close to describe the fantastic stay that we had! Never before in my life have I ever experienced such hospitality and kindness and friendliness than from everyone at Jembisa. We cannot wait to return to Palala River Cottage!! This was an experience we will never forget! Thank you to the wonderfull people there who exceeded every expectation I had for our romantic stay. It was breathtaking and absolutely stunning in every way. Thank you!!"

• "Just what we needed!"

  29 March 2016

  "Palala River Cottage was just what me and my wife needed. Private and peacefull. What a great place to just go and relax and to find one another again. We had a great romantic weekend."

• "Great place to chill"

  19 December 2015

  "Perfect getaway for 3 or 4 days if you just want to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Solitude is the order of the day - nearest other chalets 10km+.<div>Fantastic accommodation - including hammocks on the veranda and large braai area next to the river.</div><div>One negative - although its a game reserve this is not the place for viewing in a non hi-ride vehicle. Very few roads are accessible to standard sedans </div>"

• "Best breakaway"

  17 November 2014

  "We have been married for 29 years and make a point of it to have a romantic weekend at least once a year. This place has all you need - shady trees, privacy, wildlife, river, quiet walks, no TV, nice fireplace indoors and outdoors, big bed and all the other basic comforts - all put together in a very nice package. I will definitely go again!"

• "Relaxing weekend away"

  03 November 2014

  "It is most definitely a place that everybody should go to. It was wonderful, relaxing and peaceful. We saw plenty of wildlife and had pleasant weather. <br>It really helped us to relax and forget about the concrete jungle. <br>Thank you again for an amazing cottage."

• "Perfect"

  07 October 2013

  "River Cottage was our first stop on our trip through northern South Africa and it's a perfect place to come down from the hustle and bustle at work. We stayed there for 3 nights, did walks and hikes in the nature reserve, loved the hammocks, made some braai and lazed the time. Around the cottage we saw a lot of game incl. 2 crocs nearby in the river. Perfect - we really enjoyed it."

• "Wow!"

  20 August 2012

  "We had a fantastic stay at Jembisa River cottage! As the name states, our cottage was right on the Palala River, assuring you of excellent river views. We saw ample of game, including two rhinos, a crocodile, kudus, impalas etc. Can't wait to show the family all the great pictures we took. Thank you Jane, Megan and Collin for an unforgettable weekend."

• "Wonderful time in the Waterberg!"

  14 August 2012

  "We had a lovely time at Jembisa River Cottage. It was peaceful and private. We enjoyed the bush trails and saw a lot of wild life. It was the perfect getaway from the city life - Just what we needed."

• "Enjoyed the setting"

  09 May 2012

  "Whilst we have enjoyed the setting on the bank of the river as well as the peace and tranquility, we were disappointed with the filthy furniture which was totally unacceptable as well as the fact that the cottage was crawling with ants. The above factors spoiled our stay at the cottage hence the reason for leaving three days earlier. We also had extreme difficulty in negotiating the roads on the farm, and resulted in very little game viewing."

• "Peaceful"

  22 March 2012

  "For peace and tranquility, this is the spot to get away from it all! Ideal for a couple who need some real timeout together. No tv, no radio - absolutely splendid!"

• "Best time ever"

  10 January 2012

  "This was our best time ever - just what we needed. I Googled a place in the bushveld, and this came up! We will be back for sure. Everything was just perfect - the ambiance, nature, quaint little cottage, peace and quiet, game, bird life and running water. And the fact that we could take our three Yorkies with was fantastic! They also enjoyed their time. Thank you."

• "Awesome"

  12 December 2011

  "It was awesome. Just what we needed. No TV, no radio, just the sound of nature. When we arrived we were welcomed by a "welcome card" with a bottle of wine. We had privacy the whole weekend. We went for long walks."

• "Most enjoyable"

  07 November 2011

  "It was a very relaxing and most enjoyable time."

• "Great"

  24 October 2011

  "Great to get away to the bush. Cottage was very clean and tidy. Everything you need was there. Was very special being so close to the animals. How awesome to braai and hear the animals swimming in the river. Lovely romantic place to retreat to."

• "Very calm and relaxing"

  31 August 2011

  "Very calm and relaxing, perfect for getting away from it all. If you love being in touch with nature, you'll love River Cottage."

• "Two words - absolutely fantastic"

  23 May 2011

  "It is beautiful, luxurious, private and the most wonderful place we have ever stayed in. We can recommend Jembisa River Cottage as even a 6 Star plus break away in the bush."

• "Jembisa River Cottage"

  28 September 2010

  "We have enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was clean, neat and Steven, the game ranger was very friendly."

• "River Cottage"

  05 September 2010

  "Absolutely fabulous, the breakaway we needed. No TV, no Radio and no cellphone (well actually there is but we switched the phones off). Private, quiet with a wonderful view of the river and grassland. Thank you - you will see us again soon."

• "River Cottage"

  05 September 2010

  "Absolutely fabulous, the breakaway we needed. No TV, no Radio and no cellphone (well actually there is but we switched the phones off). Private, quiet with a wonderful view of the river and grassland. Thank you - you will see us again soon."

• "SAFARINOW.COM STAFF REVIEW - Beautiful"

  30 July 2009

  "There are a number of accommodation options at Jembisa and it covers is about 3000 hectares. There is the beautiful Lodge (catered), that was hosting a wedding when we where there. We stayed in the River Cottage, a secluded self-catering option with near-by rhino. We also stayed in their self-catering Lodge, which was also very good. Thanks to Jane and her team."

• "Podica self catering"

  03 May 2009

  "My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Podica 1.Just apity about the water running out the day before we left.,and the mix up over chalet numbers as other guests arrived and were booked into the same chalet as ourselves.Anyway it sorted it self out in the end .We liked the look and layout of the River Cottage and will probably try for a long weekend stay some time later in the year.Thanks once again you guys for the attention you paid to our enquiry"

• "Recommended"

  30 April 2009

  "Lovely peaceful spot and Jess very friendly and helpful."

• "Recommended"

  30 April 2009

  "Lovely peaceful spot and Jess very friendly and helpful."

• "Recommended"

  30 April 2009

  "Lovely peaceful spot and Jess very friendly and helpful."

• "Private and peaceful getaway"

  23 April 2009

  "The River Cottage is ideal for those that want a private and peaceful getaway. We had a fabulous time whether it be lying in the hammock and reading a book or driving around on the reserve spotting white rhino, waterbuck, zebra, bushbuck, etc. The cottage itself is truly lovely and well equipped and the Jembisa staff were found to be extremely efficient and very friendly. Thanks again for a memorable holiday. We will definitely recommend Jembisa's River Cottage for peace, tranquility and value for money."

• "Private and peaceful getaway"

  23 April 2009

  "The River Cottage is ideal for those that want a private and peaceful getaway. We had a fabulous time whether it be lying in the hammock and reading a book or driving around on the reserve spotting white rhino, waterbuck, zebra, bushbuck, etc. The cottage itself is truly lovely and well equipped and the Jembisa staff were found to be extremely efficient and very friendly. Thanks again for a memorable holiday. We will definitely recommend Jembisa's River Cottage for peace, tranquility and value for money."

• " Private and peaceful getaway"

  23 April 2009

  "The River Cottage is ideal for those that want a private and peaceful getaway. We had a fabulous time whether it be lying in the hammock and reading a book or driving around on the reserve spotting white rhino, waterbuck, zebra, bushbuck, etc. The cottage itself is truly lovely and well equipped and the Jembisa staff were found to be extremely efficient and very friendly. Thanks again for a memorable holiday. We will definitely recommend Jembisa's River Cottage for peace, tranquility and value for money. "

• "Recommended"

  09 March 2009

  "We enjoyed the stay, it was marvellous keep up we are coming back in months to come."

• "Podica Stay"

  16 February 2009

  "We really enjoyed the peace and quiet we experienced at Podica. It's the perfect place to sit back with a book or watch the birdlife in all its glory. We especially loved the outside shower!!!Thank you so much for the pleasant manner the staff treated us upon our arrival and making Podica a place we will definitely visit more often from now on."

• "Podica Stay"

  16 February 2009

  "We really enjoyed the peace and quiet we experienced at Podica. It's the perfect place to sit back with a book or watch the birdlife in all its glory. We especially loved the outside shower!!!Thank you so much for the pleasant manner the staff treated us upon our arrival and making Podica a place we will definitely visit more often from now on."

• "Enjoyed it a lot!"

  10 November 2008

  "Got to see all 4 Rhinos! Awesome accommodation! Worth the trip from JHB!"

• "Enjoyed it a lot! "

  10 November 2008

  "Got to see all 4 Rhinos! Awesome accommodation! Worth the trip from JHB!"

• "Fantastic"

  05 March 2008

  "I really enjoyed the weekend break, The location was marvellously peaceful and the cottage was beautifully clean. It was the ideal setting to catch up on food for the soul. I felt extremely safe on my own, and enjoyed walking round the reserve."

• "Fantastic"

  05 March 2008

  "I really enjoyed the weekend break, The location was marvellously peaceful and the cottage was beautifully clean. It was the ideal setting to catch up on food for the soul. I felt extremely safe on my own, and enjoyed walking round the reserve. "

• "Wonderful !!"

  14 August 2007

  "We had a marvelous time at the Jembisa River Cottage! The quietness and private location was all we needed for a nice breakaway! Very romantic and cosy! I would really go back in the near future for another breakaway!"

• "Kingfisher Cottage"

  24 April 2007

  "An absolute gem - unforgettable weekend"

• "Kingfisher Cottage"

  07 February 2007

  "We had a wonderful time and would recommend Jembisa to everyone who loves the peace and tranquility of the bush.Thanks to Sam who suggested that we stay in Kingfisher where there is a splash pool.In the cooler months we will try River Cottage."

• "Truly peaceful"

  02 February 2007

  "We had a wonderful time just relaxing, there are a few interesting places around Jembisa if you do feel like getting up to something. Overall we had a great time."

• "Our stay at Jembisa's River cottage"

  14 January 2007

  "The welcome was fantastic, the atmosphere tranquil... The animals on the park great... The accommodation is even more beautiful than discribed and shown on the pictures... (Did you notice it is actually IN a park?)It is the perfect place to relax -after long (game) drives and a lot of impressionsWe should have stayed at Jembisa's River cottage longer since it is simply fantastic by itself and there is a lot to see in the park and around there as well. Definitely worth a stay of at least 3 nights!!! Enjoy!!! (Tip: Buy your supplies in Vaalwater before arrival, since it is 30 min. one way or go and eat there, we enjoyed the "Big 5 restaurant")PS Thanks again Albie, you've been wonderful."

• "River Cottage"

  27 September 2006

  "We had absolute peace & tranquility for the 5 days that we stayed in River Cottage.Thank you for a fantastic self catering cottage and a special thank you to the friendly Yorkshireman who welcomed us!"

• "Kingfisher Cottage"

  19 September 2006

  "A 180 degree turn away from the crazy city. Quiet, dark nights, starry skies, walking in the bush, a safe recharging space. "

• "RIVER COTTAGE"

  17 July 2006

  "From the minute we arrived until we left, there was peace and tranquillity.Not a soul in site.Loved every minute.Just what we wanted"

• "RIVER COTTAGE"

  17 July 2006

  "From the minute we arrived until we left, there was peace and tranquillity.Not a soul in site.Loved every minute.Just what we wanted "

• "Excellent"

  19 June 2006

  "Excellent. Must definitely be shared with the rest of the family, so we will be back!!"

• "Excellent"

  19 June 2006

  "Excellent. Must definitely be shared with the rest of the family, so we will be back!!"

• "Jembisa Self Catering Cottages"

  15 April 2006

  "Fantastic venue. Thanx to all @ Jembisa !!"

• "Jembisa Self Catering Cottages"

  15 April 2006

  "Fantastic venue. Thanx to all @ Jembisa !!"