Manyeleti Game Reserve

We had booked 4 nights in Kruger camps when we heard of this place so I booked a 4 day/3 nights safari at Honeyguide Lodge in Manyeleti Game Reserve and it was the best decision we ever made on a 3 week vacation/holiday in Africa.We saw the Big 5 within 24 hours. A pride of lions, one male and 5 females which we saw mating. We saw 2 leopards on separate nights. We saw plenty of Cape buffalo, elephants, white rhinos.We also got to see a cheetah, hyenas, zebra, hippo, giraffes, jackals, more lions with cubs, many types of antelopes, warthogs, baboons, velvet monkeys and on the last safari drive we got to see and follow through the bush wild African dogs, and endangered species. There were other many animals we saw.Out ranger was Fanuel who was very good and out spotter Johnson, who saw the cheetah at more than a kilometer away. Great job Johnson!The food was excellent, the tent was clean and comfortable, the camp was safe, the safari vehicles in excellent condition. Overall a great experience without having to go broke.More

go driving yourself or enjoy the luxury of one of the lodges or camps in the park. We have stayed there twice and have come to know Tintswalo as one of the best lodges in the area. This is not supposed to be an ad, just a report from two people who love Africa :-)

So much potential but Total lack of maintenance! No grids for braais, not 1 light next to braai working, campsites not cleaned and over grown. ablution blocks not cleaned or maintained, no dustbins. Other than that, stunning peaceful reserve, very relaxing.

What an amazing place. I couldn't afford the luxury lodges so decided on the camping route. I was not dissapointed they also had very comfort chalets. I would recommend an awd or 4x4 here if you want to adventure onto the 4x4 roads. The game viewing can be tough but very rewarding. It is truly amazing and there is always something to see at the main dam. We saw lion, hyena, elephant, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, and impala at the dam. The campsites are a little run down, they do have water, wash basin, dusbins two electrical outlets as well as a bench and chairs. The caravan sites have a level section for caravans. Beware the baboons they come through here daily. The chalets are comfortable and make for a pleasant stay. There is also th AM restuarant on site and pub that also sells charcoal. The staff ate all extremely friendly. Loved this place and will definitely be back.

Place has potential. New chalets being built but we camped. Kitchen area looks good. Ablution can do with touch ups. Awesome staff though.

Great experience! a good opportunity to be very close to the Big 5. We were at Pezulu Tree Lodge and we retained this game from 5 am to 11 and we were lucky to see all the animals and have a breakfast in the middle of the wild reserve.

The is no wifi around the area only the restaurant have it,I spent the whole 3 days and night without social media . Since we'll the place is in the Bush they know tha the network is a problem they must have wifi. The TV is not working its better if it is not there emergen going there with your kids it will be a disaster

I can't imagine a better reserve experience than what we had at Manyeleti. The crew of Distinctly Africa were very knowledgeable, incredible trackers, and all around great people to spend a weekend with. The animals we saw were numerous and quite active. It was an amazing experience we will never forget.

It's difficult to give advice about Manyeleti because once you have been here, you know that it's not a place for everyone... but the toilets are clean so I didn't have a problem... you can drive a normal town car to the main camp but after that I would only recommend a 4x4... if it rains, then the jeep track roads can become un-drivable by any except high ground clearance vehicles.This is a reserve that has several concession camps and many vehicles you meet will be game drive vehicles. Most of these drivers are pretty ok, but stay off the concession roads unless you want to meet the dark side"...The main Manyeleti camp is rundown - although there has been painting and maintenance going on to a small extent. It's run by the Mpumalanga Parks & Tourism. The staff are mostly quite friendly