Having planned our entire South Africa trip purely on the basis of internet reviews, I was not sure how Idwala would stack up - there's always a difference between photo-shopped website pictures and what you see in reality. However, Idwala was everything I would have wanted in my first safari experience. The lodge is serene, the staff dedicated and extremely... more

We were a bit worried about going to a small game reserve in terms of what wildlife there may be to see and whether it would compare with the large lodges. However, Idwala Lodge, the location, lodges, staff and food were all amazing. With only four lodges, you really do get the personal touch from the staff and you genuinely... more

This Game Lodge was recommended to us by a travel agent and we has a truly fantastic time there. The guest rooms are extremely spacious and luxurious and the view from the personal balcony is fantastic. All the staff were absolutely lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them in fact they went out of their way to make... more

An amazing place!!!!the accomodation was 5 star, with the most helpful staff-Morgan's cooking wowed us at every meal, and Frank was the BEST safari guide!!!we had a ball driving around searching for animals, and to see lion cubs, and a baby hippo was unreal!!!cant recommend Idwala lodge enough!! more

We had the pleasure of staying at Idwala Game Lodge in the July school holidays, it was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Claudine, you run an amazing lodge and your smile tells it all. Thanks to you and your staff for a wonderful time. The rooms with glass showers, something unique, the views awesome, the game fantastic, the food scrumptious... more

Idwala far exceeded our expectations. Game drives were amazing... saw all the big 5 and ranger was excellent- proper sense of adventure. The lodge itself was immaculate. The tiny details made the stay a truly luxurious experience.. for example small package of sweets on the bed with a short bedtime story on the bed at night, someone waiting to meet... more

we stayed in the lodge for 4 nights which was a little too long.I felt 2/3 nights is plenty.The staff at the lodge were fantastic so helpful and as for the chef....What can I say but AMAZING....Well worth a visit ...Swimming pool not the best though! Not suitable for children more

Amazing welcome by the manager and his wife and welcoming lunch which was much appreciated. Our room had the biggest bed I have ever seen with great views through the trees into the valley. The food was absolutely delicious, with fantastic presentation. Game drives with our guide Frank were such an experience and we were able to observe lions, cheetahs,... more

Had a 2 night stay at Idwala, having spent many hours perusing lots of different game lodges on the Eastern Cape. Finally decided on Idwala, & was the best decision I could have made. The whole experience was a complete treat from start to finish. All the staff were great, our room was lovely, the food was fab & the... more