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Kololo Game Reserve

Bakkerspas Road, Vaalwater, South Africa
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Luanda, Angola
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We spent 4 nights in the kings villa. Kololo is a wonderful lodge to enjoy the Waterberg: the hiking, the cycling, the horse riding (Savannah Horse Trails), and the game drive at Welgevonden are excellent. It was very nice to be able to walk with the kids so close from the games such as the giraffes, the zebras, and the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We loved our stay at Kololo. It's a laid back atmosphere in beautiful settings. Since Kololo doesn't have any predators this is a perfect place to go for walks/ runs or borrow a mountain bike and explore. One of the highlights of our stay was a morning run amongst zebras and blouwilderbeasts. Magical! The pride and passion of game reserving... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

My wife and I stopped over at Kololo for one night on way back from Zambia to South Africa. Friendly staff, various options for accommodation. Food nice, mountain biles available - good condition. we took walk on one if many walking trails While good sign posted you should take map as various trails cross each other and return way not... More

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IJsselstein, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed in Kololo for 2 nights and unfortunately, we had rain and thunderstorm for nearly the whole time we were here. The bungalows (we stayed in nr 1) are very nice but the restaurant has some room for improvement. Maybe it's because it wasn't very busy but we had to order our food on beforehand, choosing from 2 options,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We spent 3 nights at Kololo over the new year period. We self-catered except for New year's eve where we enjoyed an excellent meal of lamb on the spit. The units were comfortable and well equiped. We kept ourselves busy with game drives on Welgevonden and Kololo as well as a guided and self guided walks and mountain bike rides... More

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the hague
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Just a few hours drive and you are totally in the bush, with magnificant surroundings and very friendly staff to accomodate you. The various houses we stayed in on various trips are all lovely, clean and well taken care of. The most fantastic thing is, you can be taken to the neibouring welgevonden, a huge nature reserve with superb landscape... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We were in Kololo for 4 nights, and really enjoyed the facility to the max. Kololo is about great food, housing, service, food and friendly staff! We stayed in a very nice house on the Kololo area, where the save wild life can walk around freely. The restaurant has a nice view on Welgevonden, and while eating you can spot... More

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Amsterdam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013 via mobile

We stayed at Kololo at the beginning of December. This place was referred to us by a friend who works and lives in the travel industry in South Africa for many years. She called Kololo a little gem. Driving to Kololo is fairly simple, the directions on the website are enough. You need a good car though to get over... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

We stayed at Kololo with a few families and friends. Total group was 23 people. Everything was great organised. Staff was very helpfull. We stayed in the bighouse lodges ( cheetah, giraffe and elephant) .These lodges are very big and fully equiped. 3 bed and bathrooms. beautiful balcony. dinner, lunch and breakfast was very good. There is a nice bar... More

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australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Hi, We have just returned from one month in South Africa, and had the fortune of staying in various game lodges , whilst on our travels. Kololo Game Reserve ranks as one of the best we stayed in. It was the only lodge that gave me the feeling, this is how I thought it would be !! Our stay in... More

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Also Known As:
Kololo Game Reserve South Africa/Waterberg
Address: Bakkerspas Road, Vaalwater, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Limpopo Province > Waterberg > Vaalwater
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 24 Speciality lodging in Vaalwater
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kololo Game Reserve is situated in the beautiful province of Limpopo, South Africa, in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere. Vast, peaceful and incredibly beautiful, this is a fascinating destination with a rich cultural legacy and natural splendour.A malaria-free area, child friendly and home to a large variety of game, Kololo is a perfect safari destination. Visit neighbouring reserve Welgevonden Game Reserve (of which Kololo is also part) and view the Big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo - or enjoy a sneak preview over the fence, from the comfort of your chalet at Kololo.Kololo has its own gate near the reception, which provides direct access to Welgevonden Game Reserve. Kololo therefore has a unique concept: the Big 5 and accommodation in a luxurious, comfortable lodge where only the safe wildlife roams free. ... more   less 
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