Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve Gaaff-Reinet, South Africa

If you’re looking for something really unique and special, these Pods are amazing. We stayed in both the Plains Pod and the Eagles Flight Pod, both have hot tubs, but have incredible views and both are ultra romantic.

On a whim I booked this 2 night getaway 11 hours away by car. The Instagram Post promised a POD, in the middle of a Private Game Reserve surrounded by predators and other wild life. 3 meals, drinks and 2 game drives were included in the package.Our Game Ranger Tish, was an absolute delight. Young, insightful, extremely attentive she patiently ferried us all over the Reserve. Between meal dates at the Lodge and Game drives she made sure that we wanted for nothing.The hot tub perfectly heated by an ingenious wooden fire is nothing short of sublime. The POD is a mastery of detail and comfort. Within 27 Square metres, you got a queen bed, kitchen, shower toilet and plenty of space to swing a cat.The views and stillness, mends weary travels instantly.This is a gem dreamt up by a visionary, not to be missed and certainly for serious travellers bucket lists.

To be honest, we have been unsure about spending that amount of money (at least compared to the SAN parks and our typical budget), but after two days at this place I have to say: it is worth every cent, better than everything we tried before. If you think about going to a Private Reserve, you should definitely choose this one. These people do it for passion and not for revenue: managers, chefs, rangers. You’ll see it in their eyes.Meeting our ranger Tish will be a lasting memory, you’ll seldomly meet people that live for the animals more than her. She spotted lions and all other animals we wanted to see, simply perfect. The views are stunning.Plus: we had a 5 month old baby with us, which was not a problem at all - everyone being helpful and happy!

Mount Camdeboo is a true gem in the karoo. Breathtaking views from the top of the mountians into the valley's. The staff are friendly and helpful. They made sure that my stay was perfect and nothing was to much trouble for them.

We only stayed for one night! I would have loved to stay for longer! A beautiful lodging in beautiful surroundings and with such wonderful hospitality. Tish and Ryan were really competent guides and our evening game drive gave us AMAZING sighting of rhino, cheetah, elephant and giraffe - as well as buffalo and plenty of “deer” species. Rooms were really luxurious! The bedtime story was a nice touch. Super braai group meal, tasty breakfast on the lawn. I enjoyed a swim in the pool too. Just not enough time! Thank you to the helpful and friendly house staff too - with apologies that I don’t remember your names. Highly recommended!

Spectacular. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Great client service from Darren and Yolinda. Amazing food from the chefs. Incredible game drives (Jason was our ranger and he is incredibly knowledgeable).

This place is amazing! Tucked away between mountains in the middle of nowhere, it's a perfect getaway from anyone and anything! The staff are super friendly and well informed of the surrounding area and wildlife. Ryan was our game ranger for our stay and he was perfect!! He made every effort to make our short stay super memorable. We stayed in one of lodges pod offerings and it was amazing! 11 out of 10 would recommend to anyone! The gravel road to get from the main highway to the lodge can be long and slow if you're not in a raised vehicle (you don't need a 4x4) so having an SUV would be ideal. Wish we could have stayed for much longer! Thank you Mount Camdeboo team!!

It was wonderful and i love the friendly staff they know how to make you feel welcome.

This place is incredible. Service was great, food was amazing. Safari experience was also incredible. Highly recommend in the Klein Karoo!

The PODS at Camdeboo was the ULTIMATE in privacy and capturing the beauty and unbelievable scenery of the surrounding landscapes! The level of peace and tranquillity being one with, and in nature is not comparable to anything we have experienced in South Africa ! The isolation and remoteness of the location of the POD gives you a real sense of exclusivity. The hot tub with its wood-stock temperature self regulating concept was adding to the remoteness. Not having to relying on conventional electricity to ensure a steaming hot tub in the middle of the Karoo planes was exceptional…. Our ranger and field guide Ryan Ormerod ensure 5 star treatment always and from the lovely coffee on the morning drives to ensuring heart racing encounters ON FOOT in the veld with Cheetas was and experience for the rest of our life’s ! His knowledge and insight for nature was unmatched to anything similar we experienced before. He really was key in what we managed to encounter on our game drive and his interaction with Abraham his intern was also noticeable.The food was presented with meticulous details, flavours and taste was just as enjoyable. Getting our dinner and lunches delivered af our POD added to the feel of exclusivity and making this destination and the people we dealt with one of the best escapes from city life EVER !