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Reviews of Babohi at Qwabi Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK 5 stars

Rooiberg Road, 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa

#1 of 33 hotels in Bela-Bela

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Review score

Based on 91 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 30km dirt road to the property is in a shocking state. If you are driving a car that you care about it will take you 1.5hrs to drive at a pace that won’t damage the suspension. I wish I was warned about this properly but I was merely told that it’s about 30mins drive on a dirt road. Our car would be broken if we drove that fast on the road.

    Fantastic views, fantastic food, fantastic people.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    Celebrating my birthday with Babohi was the greatest decision.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Presidential Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NOTHING!

    Everything. Everything from the checkin, food, room facilities, service of entire staff, cocktails, even game drives we tops. I love how the staff and management are so comfortable with each other, it screams healthy working environment and from that, great service is always guaranted. Our guide Sam T was the best, very patient and lively. In our entire stay we were serbed by 2 very good waiter/esses, Flo & Busang - too good. Their service really stood out for me. We stayed in the presidential suite and everything about it ticks 5 stars. Very spacious and lacks nothing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked how the staff were able to assist us with anything and get us anything we requested.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible experience from arrival. The staff is friendly and helpful, and will go out of their way to ensure you have the best time. Thoroughly enjoyed our game drives with our game ranger April - very insightful, he is extremely knowledgeable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights

    This is a great hotel in a fabulous location. The staff are wonderful. The Game Park is fantastic. The transfer from Johannesburg is quite long and a little expensive, but it's worth the effort

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Excellent getaway and good value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food is too fancy, prefer more plain, choices should include African cooking and not just fancy european food. Car washing should not be done without consent, i dont like people cleaning my car when at lodges.

    Location is excellent, facilities are great, Game drives are fantastic and guides are knowledgeable, staff are friendly and superb.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    10
    Our stay was the most enjoyable of most of our holidays e have been to, from the welcome we received from the tour guide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Presidential Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location and facility is beautiful and enjoyed my stay in the Lion Suite

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    We absolutely enjoyed our time and can’t wait to make a trip again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gravel road getting to the property can be a tad hectic. We rented a 4x4 vehicle, which made the drive to the property so much better.

    It was beautiful and clean. Very spacious and all the accessories in the room were very thoughtful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor- Despite communicating time of arrival, waited a while for our pick up to Babohi as it can only be done via safari vehicles

    Overall a great experience, friendly staff, extremely accommodating in terms of individual guest needs

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    This was an awesome stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Professional client service

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night

    None applicable

    From arriving the staff met every expectation and went the extra mile. The staff was friendly and ever ready to help us with any request. The rooms were well stocked and were beautifully presented to us.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night

    A great experience all-round, super staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    10
    Nature & Luxury at its finest!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing service, rooms are luxurious and the game drives were incredible thanks to Sam Tshabalala. The pictures on their website are spot on to what you will experience! The food was exceptional, the high teas were one of the best based on our experience from other 5 star private game reserves. This was by far our best experience. From the time we entered the reserve until the time we left, we were treated like royalty. Great sightings on our game drive as well, got to see Elephants, Rhino, Lions and a Family of cheetah.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    10
    An absolute delight!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Babohi is an exceptional property nestled in the hills of Waterberg with stunning facilities and warm staff. We requested an upgrade to one of their Buffalo rooms upon arrival and found the room to be beautifully decorated, spacious, clean and well-situated, as we had a few animals visiting our plunge pool during our stay. The highlight of the trip were the game drives together with our friendly and dedicated ranger, Sam. The staff were also very warm and made sure our stay was special. In particular, thank you to Lucy, Veronica, Tebogo and Busang for your hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    10
    Best place we’ve ever been to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Literally everything. By far the best staff in the world!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I loved everything. Even the gravel road felt so cool cos i drive an off-road car so yey, that was amazing

    Everything. I literally didn't want to get out of the house cos it was so perfect. The food waa exceptional, fresh, tasty and gosh I was fed all the time 😂. I loved it

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    10
    Other than the above inconvenience, we were able to rest, recharge and learn from staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That lunch is not served. That was our understanding.

    Breakfast was limited. There doesn't seem to be a possibility of eating warm breakfast and fruit and nuts

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional, a true Gem in the Bushveld
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing, we loved our time at Babohi.

    We had a great time at Babohi, everything was perfect! The service, the views and friendly staff, was above expectation

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa is nice but not set up for pedicures. Lady doing it had to use 2 iPhone torches as the room are so dark and she also had to do on her knees as no proper pedicure station. Not a good experience she obviously felt embarrassed. Not worth the money watching the girl struggle

    Beautiful location. Staff are excellent and very friendly. Game drives were brilliant

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During our stay in June the game drives felt quite disappointing since the non-standard game was nowhere to be seen. In three game drives we did, we only saw one of the big fives (rhino). In comparison to the Kruger, this was a bummer on the otherwise excellent few days we stayed here.

    The location and the room is exceptional. The staff is one big family and they really do their best to make you feel at ease and to make you feel comfortable. The service is great and they are flexible. For example we really liked the included laundry service that was “free” of charge. We also liked the fact they were allowing us to stay a bit longer the day of checkout since we had a late evening flight.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Peacefull

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wow. Everything was just great The staff were so friendly and helpful, could not do enough to keep their guests happy Damien, our Ranger, was amazing

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food not always 5 star, like food will be cold and some hot. Lam stew was watery etc. some small changes will make it a 5 star.

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    An Exprience of a lifetime with friendly staff and excellent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with 2 Game Drives
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Literally can’t fault the property

    Listennn!!! It is breathtaking, exhilarating with majestic views! Like I Lasizwe, approve this place! What a property!

    Stayed in June 2024

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