Phomola Manor Holiday Home

Pros: We loved pretty much everything. It was better than the description. The house is huge and incredibly well equipped. The pool facing the bush including elephant sightings and really facing the sunset was an absolute surprise. The hosts were very helpful.

Great adventure, would love to visit again.

Pros: The location is amazing, the house is spacious and the facilities are good. The hosts, Rika and Frik, were amazing. Real and genuine folks. It was great to enjoy the property, the game drives and the surrounding region. Also, thank you for arranging the “grand exit” we have a great story to tell

A fantastic accommodation with unbelievable hosts

Pros: We all felt that this was one of the best places we have stayed in South Africa. The hosts Rika and Frik were absolutely fantastic and we really felt sad to leave. Nothing was an issue and the additional personal touches were truly appreciated. The rest of the staff were superb. As birders we were blown away by the sheer numbers of birds within the gardens and surrounding area. We can’t wait to book for another visit.

Cons: Leaving

A place of rest

Pros: What wonderful hospitality we experienced! The house is large, clean, and fully equipped, and the view is breathtaking. We enjoyed watching all the wildlife that passed by our terrace and the water pool next to the house including a thirsty elephant and roaring lions at night. Thanks to Rika and her husband, and to the owner, Mr. Venter, for the unforgettable experience, including boeren braai and homemade cake. We definitely hope to return!

Pros: Everything - Rika and Frik's hospitality was above al expectations. They looked after us as if we were family , The lodge were cleaned every day , on the outside surroundings of the lodge they had other staff ( more than friendly and helpful ) who cleaned everyday . Luxury braais , one outside in the boma with a fire pit , and one undercover , perfect to sit around the fire at night and listen to the roars of the lions , and the hyena's . the Wi-Fi was excellent , I even sit and do work everyday and overlooked the amazing scenery . Thank you Rika and Frik , we will DEFENETLY see you again. Keep it up

Our best experience of big 5 and Grietjie to date - feeling of isolation and luxury in the bush.

Pros: Hosts were fantastic and very helpful. Meeting Rhino's at the watering hole before we had even checked into the property was amazing. Property is large enough for a large family gathering and the layout with private rooms was good.

Cons: Internet signal did not extend the whole of the house, but a minor inconvenience considering why we were there - to experience the bush and the Big 5

Pros: The location was good on the dried river bed. Plenty of animals used it to get to the watering hole. You can just relax in the pool and watch the animals. The was well equipped. The host was friendly and made sure we enjoyed our stay.

Great place where you can really relax at the pool while being in a big 5 reserve.

Pros: Our family had a great stay and can really reccomend this house. It is in Grietjie which is a small reserve boardering on kruger. The house does have a fence around it but it is in a big 5 reserve allowing for game viewing from the nice pool and deck area which overlooks a dry riverbed. We relly loved the outside pool area and spent quite a lot of time there. To go on drives (safari) you need to hire a ranger (to take you on drives in Griekie) or you need to drive c.30 minites to the gate of Kruger national park. The hosts stay on the back of the property and where very attentive and hospitable. They arranged for the drives for us, met us at the gate for check in and Rika even made us some amazing home made Vetkoek. The rooms all had AC which was great in peak summer and is a nice place to decompress in the bush.

A wonderful oasis in the reserve that we would love to visit again.

Pros: Phomola Manor is an oasis in Greater Kruger with a stunning garden of succulents greeting you as you approach the house. The property is frequented by a spectacular range of birds from iridescent sun birds to a number of owls spotted from the comfort of the garden during our stay. Lindie is a fabulous host who has gone to great effort to furnish the manor with everything we could possibly need for and more. She kindly arranged a wonderful meal on our first night on request. We had some wonderful game drives in Grietjie with very experienced and knowledgeable guides organised by Lindie. We also did a day trip into Kruger which was very easy to do. The highlight during our stay was going on a bush walk with Eugene. His infectious enthusiasm and abundant knowledge were so informative. Approaching a pride of lions on foot and a safe close encounter with elephants got our hearts beating and created life long memories.

Fantastische locatie en Lodge.

Pros: We zaten middenin het game reserve waar alle dieren (inclusief de big 5) rond liepen. De olifanten en giraffen kwamen bij het huis op bezoek. Safari vanuit het zwembad. Ze regelen ook georganiseerde gamedrives voor je.

Cons: Je hebt er weinig privacy. Aan het voordeel dat ze voor je komen opruimen, afwas doen etc zit het nadeel dat er veel personeel rondloopt die opeens in het huis zijn. Ik denk dat het meer een probleem is wanneer je met z'n tweeën bent dan wanneer je met 8 man bent, waar het huis geschikt voor is.