Masodini Private Game Lodge

We spent two days in this little piece of heaven. The rooms are cosy, the lounge spots are very relaxing. Staff is amazing and careful to your single needs. Leeaan is an incredible guide, you'll enjoy the game drives as she chases the most animals she can track down. Thanks Bert for creating this unique place which has been one of our favorite places in SA !

First of all, every single staff member was amazing. They were so professional, welcoming, and just good at their jobs. Special shout out to Bianca, the chef. Awesome food with impressive presentation. Also, shout out to Lee Ann, the general manager but most important to us, the game trail guide. Her expertise is unbelievable. Masodini is a must see and experience. If I could rate it higher than five stars, I would.

we had a great time at Masodoni with comfortable beds/rooms and good food. The staffs are all friendly and accommodating. Lean, our game driver, was also enthusiastic in trying to help us spot the animals. Overall, our group loved the experience that we will definitely remember in our lifetime

Being the only guests for a few days, we felt treated like royalty. The staff was very friendly and competent, the freshly prepared meals more than delicious -- thanks again, Bianca!. We enjoyed the field trips with our very knowledgable guide Leeann tremendously and except for the Leopard got to see the Big 5. Should we return to Greater KNP, we'll surely visit Masodini again!

Let me start by saying that I have stayed in different kinds of establishments in many parts of the world: campsites, motels, hostels, hotels, bed and breakfasts.... and slept on a few beaches and deserts too! However, this lodge was one of the best experiences I have had for service, comfort and care. Admittedly, we were extremely lucky to be the only 3 guests during our stay (usual maximum of about 12-14), but I believe that our experience would have been equally as good even with others present. Standards of food and service and the personalities don't change! The chalets are very well presented. There is good attention to detail in the furnishings, colour schemes and provision of tea, coffee and biscuits. There were welcome petals on the bed on arrival. Sheets are turned down at night and chocolates left as if by fairies! There is enough space between each chalet for them to feel private. Each has an outdoor sitting area that is not overlooked. The bathroom was good. The water pressure was a little 'light' however, we are in the middle of a private game reserve in South Africa, one cannot expect to have the kind of pressure you might find in a major city. The outdoor shower with my chalet was great fun, even in the winter. The food requires a whole paragraph. Meals are presented by the fire (boma) in the evenings and in the covered area during the day. The menus are set, so you do not choose for each meal, apart from breakfast. The presentation, quality and portions were perfect for us. The cook has trained locally, but was able to produce food of a quality and standard of many high end restaurants. Her Italian pesto (basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil) was one of the best I have eaten, and I have lived in Italy for 25 years. The daily menus were varied, including fish, meat, pasta, rice, sweet potatoes and various local vegetables and fruit. Lee's syrup sponge and vanilla sauce was wonderful, as was her chocolate soufflé. Breakfast was more than enough! Apart from fruit, cereals, toast, juices, tea, coffee etc, a cooked breakfast was offered and appeared in minutes! The cook would also surprise us with a tray of muffins or pancakes too. I rarely, if ever, photograph my food, but here I did! There is an 'honesty' bar, which was extremely well stocked and very reasonably priced. We just wrote down what we drank each day and it appeared on my final invoice. The Alvi's Drift pinotage (wine) is a delight. Now for the important part: the drives. We did the morning and evening drives with Leanne. Each of approximately 3 hours. An early start at about 6am and then another at 4pm. Leanne is the resident ranger, guide, manager... with the most incredible skill and ability when it came to locating wildlife. The radio system between rangers was always alive with Leanne's observations, and understanding of the movement of the wildlife. During our stay she was successful at locating lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes and many oth

If you enjoy authentic establishments with warm friendly and personalised service, Masodini is not to be missed. Splendid scenery and an expert guide with in depth knowledge of the bush comes with the package. You can also watch the constant parade of wildlife from the pool.