Babohi at Qwabi Private Game Reserve by Newmark

I chose Babohi Qwabi Private Game Reserve for a 4-night stay to celebrate my partner's birthday and our anniversary, sharing these special plans well in advance. Sadly, the experience didn’t reflect the high standards advertised. Unprepared Check-in: We arrived expecting a seamless process, but had to chase down basic information. Despite receiving a voucher, no one provided clarity about how our stay would proceed. Room Upgrade Complications: We requested an upgrade upon arrival and were promised a move to a premium room for two nights starting the 3rd night. However, on the anniversary night, we were told the policy allowed only one night. The room we moved to was disappointing: Lacked basic amenities. Was dirty and poorly prepared. The air conditioning rattled, disrupting our rest. The pool was unclean, adding to the frustration. Poorly Managed Birthday Celebration: The birthday surprise was underwhelming. The cake was stale, and housekeeping revealed they were informed of the occasion too late to prepare adequately. This was especially disheartening, given Babohi’s reputation for attention to detail. Final Thoughts: While the location holds great promise, these management failures significantly affected what should have been a memorable occasion. It’s disappointing to feel that the value of this stay did not match the investment, and I hope Babohi can learn from this experience to better honor guest expectations for such special occasions.

It is a difficult place to get to from the airport. Terrible road for the last 23 K. First impressions are good. Very pleasant reception area and grounds. Our accommodation was also first class and kept immaculate by the housekeeping staff. We were there for 8 days with a Titan/Saga Group and the price and description of the holiday suggested a five star experience. Unfortunately it fell short of that in a number of ways. In particular the standard of the meals was generally disappointing, and nowhere near five star. The game drives were as good as they could be in that the driver/ guides were very good and the vehicles were comfortable, but because the animals are kept inside a very large fenced area and the balance of the species is carefully monitored it all feels a bit contrived compared with previous safari experiences we have had. In between the morning and afternoon drives is a period of around six hours each day when there is not much to do. There is a small pool and spa treatments are available but there no towns or settlements within reach, so good books to read are essential. The staff were lovely, but the overall lasting impression of the holiday is one of disappointment and poor value for money.

Wonderful Lodge right in the middle of Limpopo. Nice game drives lots of animals. Nice scenery. Very spacious luxury hotel. Where is a wonderful pool outlook to the animals - super bedding, very attentive staff - a dusty road takes about an hour to get here

Wonderful family-orientated bush venue.Fantastic staff,excellent food and beautiful scenery.Highly recommended for families wanting to experience the bush with children.Close proximity to Johannesburg.Malaria free reserve.