Gwahumbe Game & Spa

This was a gorgeous place and the value of it is so worth it. The view was amazing ,the beds were comfortable and the staff was lovely.

Game drive was excellent watching animals and drive we hard was very friendly JOHN,spa the ladies have good hands the food on point

A lovely escape into the country with beautiful views from our room of rolling hills and sugarcane fields. Spa treatment was lovely and our masseurs were very excellent. Our dinner wasn’t amazing but the breakfast was great. We were celebrating our anniversary and unfortunately a family with a baby were put next door to us which wasn’t ideal, and they were seated next to us in the dining room so the romantic vibe was unfortunately lost. Our room was lovely but still new and lacked some finishing touches. We loved the outdoor bath and shower.

We stayed for a friends wedding. We paid for a room in Eagles Nest Lodge and it was poor considering what we paid. GwaHumbe is a four star property but Eagles Nest Lodge is not - but you still pay four star prices. The Lodge is in need of renovations, the bathrooms especially. When I took a shower on the first night I was shocked to find that the cold tap came off completely when I tried to open it and the shower leaks. The stairs to the upstairs loft are incredibly steep, one could easily slip and fall when trying to use them. The lodge where we stayed was shared accommodation for the wedding, but none of the bedrooms had doors that locked which was uncomfortable as we had to leave valuables in our rooms. The path between the main area and the lodge is also poorly lit. When we arrived on the first day there was a smell of sewage, the smell remained for the wedding day as well. The woman at the reception desk was helpful but incredibly unfriendly. When we first arrived she told us that our rooms were not ready and that we had to hang around the main restaurant till they were ready, this wait was about 4 hours considering we arrived an hour after the time our rooms were supposed to be ready. During the canapae's at the wedding she sought me out to speak to me about an allergy, she aggressively asked me if I was the one who had the allergy and the proceeded to tell me not to eat the bread. Not the best way to handle that. She also presided over the dinner service and once again aggressively asked for each persons name at the table we were sitting at and then gave half the table their meals before moving onto the next table. We had to call her back to get the rest of the table their food. The staff that helped us set up the reception hall on the first day we were there were friendly and helpful. Some staff even going above and beyond to help up set up the hall which was appreciated.

I stayed in Serengati after renovations were done and I had no clue it was revamped , I was exceptionally impressed with the room and the bathroom that leads to the outside shower!The 3 course dinner was so good as well as breakfast I enjoyed everything!The ambience my goodness…I also enjoyed the spa as well as the game drive with Simon, the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Had a very pleasant experience, very tranquil. Really enjoyed the stay. The food was okay id prefer more menu options.

Simon our game drive guide was the best. Well informed and stopped gave us information of every animal we saw there. Great friendly staff, very welcoming. Had the best massage session as well. Food was well prepared.

Absolutely blown away by the incredible Gwahumbe Game & Spa. I was more than happy to stay there forever. I fell in love with the incredible architecture and gorgeous decor throughout the lodge - the architect and interior design team have truly created a masterpiece. I stayed at the spacious and beautiful River Bend and enjoyed a spectacular views from the wrap around veranda and every gorgeously decorated room. I did not have time this trip to take advantage of River Bend’s private plunge pool and hot tub and boma. No need to leave your personal slice of heaven within River Bend (other than to go on a game drive or go to the spa or if you choose rather to eat at the lodge) The chef and his team served delicious food at dinner and breakfast at the main lodge. The friendly barista, Mondli, made sure I had piping hot (and yummy) cappuccinos whilst I watched the giraffes and zebras enjoying their early morning grazing in the lodge gardens. The personal service from every staff member was really appreciated. The last time I was at the lodge was before the wild fire and I was absolutely blown away by the incredible transformation. Congratulations to the team. If you have not been to Gwahumbe, you are missing a magical place within a breathtaking game reserve that is so close to Durban & Pietermaritzburg and an easy drive off the N3.

It is for several very good reasons that our last latest visit was the sixth over a period of 14 years. This enchanting place is well suited to almost anyone seeking quality service in peaceful surroundings.