Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve

Went for the 2hr game drive. Saw lots of beautiful animals including rhino, lions and cheetahs. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The weather was a bit chilly but they provided us with blankets. The reception area also has some really instagrammable" spots and a lovely fireplace to warm up before and after if you're visiting in cooler weather. Had a good time overall!"

Very cool place there is a great verity of wildlife there and is a recommended destination

It was a good experience, we saw many animals and unfortunately we haven’t see lion as we would like to see, also there is no cheetah or tigers as well, but in general was a nice place

Really nice facility and park. Game Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. For the price, it really is a great deal. We had the opportunity to see a good variety of animals (not all Big 5 but we knew that before booking). Visiting from Canada, we wanted to do a Safari near Kruger but couldn't make it work. This obviously wasn't that, but it was a great first experience and helped fill the void until next time. Highly recommend if you're in Plett - for the price you might as well try it.

We were visiting in the winter, so we were lucky enough to have a vehicle and guide to ourselves. It was relatively easy to see the various animals in the park, white rhino (with a baby when were there), elephants, hippo, waterbuck, Thompson gazelles, gnu, and in separate smaller paddocks fenced with electric fences, a single lioness, four wild dogs and two cheetahs.So plenty to see on the two hour drive.Interesting lodge with bar and very basic catering - just a breakfast" type menu - mainly fried. Lovely outdoor space and play area for children. Nice view over a dam."

I stayed at the game reserve two and a half years ago with my sister and family who were visiting from Australia, and enjoyed the experience, so booked it for a special treat for a friend leaving soon for colder climes and for my son and his girlfriend.To be honest, it was a disappointment. I hated that before we were even shown to our rooms I had to pay upfront - it felt very mercenary! Then although I'd booked (and paid the deposit for) a family room which indicated that my friend and I would have separate rooms with our own bathrooms, we were (eventually) shown to a large room with a kingsize bed and double bunk. After questioning the staff, we were taken down a long wooden walkway to rooms of corrugated iron, which were too uncomfortably hot to sleep in, with ceiling fans barely moving the air around. Just not suitable, bearing in mind that my friend had a hip op not long ago and I was worried that she might fall in the dark while navigating the walkway. Eventually, after the staff had a long consultation on the telephone, they said we could stay in separate rooms for an extra R550 surcharge! To their credit, this was ultimately reimbursed because my friend was a bit nervous to stay in her room alone, so after all that we did in the end share a room!The place is looking a bit rundown. I love the history, the antique furniture and the whole vibe, but it really needs some TLC! The wooden window and door frames and roof particularly need help. The staff is lovely, but far too many of them for just four people. We were shocked to be told on check in that the choice for dinner was either paying R495 pp for an ordinary 3 course meal (salad, meat & vegs and a pudding) or eating at the main lodge area, which was pretty much a cafetaria offering toasted sandwiches, burgers, chips, etc. We decided that would have to do!I had booked the four of us to go on the 4pm game drive (R650 pp) and with all the shenanigans with the room, we were late but told it wasn't a problem, they would wait for us. We assumed we'd have our own game drive vehicle, but when we arrived at the main lodge area, there was a full vehicle waiting for us with some unhappy looking foreigners! We had to squeeze in, with my friend and I unable to sit together. We were not offered drinks or snacks on the two+ hour game drive - the first time I have ever encountered this! It was difficult to understand the strong Zim accent of the game ranger - we only managed to catch every one in three words, so the French tourists in the vehicle simply talked over him! I had the impression that there was not as much game as the last time I'd visited, and wondered if perhaps some had been sold? We didn't get to see the rhino/s, so I wondered if they are still there, and the cheetahs in the cheetah enclosure were nowhere to be seen. The last time I was there, it was winter and dark when we went to the separate enclosures with the wild dogs, lions and cheetahs. This time it was light and I felt a bit like we were going to a large zoo! I hate the fact that they get fed rather than hunting for their own food. On this note, we were informed that the SPCA will not allow them to put live animals in the enclosures. At the Garden Route Game Lodge, the lions are also separated from the other animals, however, they have a much larger area to roam in and there are many other animals in there, so they can at least hunt for themselves.When we got back from the game drive, the kitchen was closed, so we went back to the Baroness Lodge with empty stomachs. On talking to the staff, we were informed that the only thing they could offer us was toasted cheese and tomato sandwiches! We ordered these, and they were dreadful. Not quite what I had in mind after all the money I'd paid. The breakfast provided the following morning was however, very good.All in all, I think that this place has great potential, lovely views, great staff and the lodge could be amazing. However, the price is far too high for what you get. I'd much rather stay at the Garden Route Game Lodge or at Botlierskop.

Very nice game drive with a lot of animals. I saw rhynos walking free few meters from us close to the main building. It felt incredible.There is a nice play area for the kids and a small coffee. Not the usual luxury touristic place and we loved it. 20 min drive from Plettenberg.In order to get there you have to drive literally through the property so you can see animals walking by your car. Be extremely careful.

This 2300 hectare large private property shelters a wide range of animals such as giraffes, elephants, springboks, waterboks, buffalos, rhinos, and one lion. These are not wild animals but they can wander freely and it's a very good experience to roam the estate either by truck or horse riding. The guide is nice and knows well his animals.

Loved the drive there, but was just sad that they only have one lion as he do not have a companion. The animals here are not that wild and do not run away so you can see them from near. All the animals roam free except the one lion. No other cat species or wild dogs/hyenas.

This was a bit of mixed bag. We enjoyed seeing and learning about the animals. You never know exactly what you'll find. We have some great pictures. Unfortunately, my husband is VERY tall and my family was forced to squeeze into the middle row, which meant the center metal bar was right above his head. Not good for off road bumps and it also meant that he had to duck the entire ride to see below the rim of the roof. 2 hours of ducking didn't leave him in the best of spirits due to back and neck pain. For the rest of us, we didn't have those issues. The driver always stops for pictures and explanations. Enjoyable and informative if you are in the area.