Mafigeni Safari Lodge

Mafigeni African Safari Lodge, what a memorable adventure of a lifetime !!! South Africa is truly one of the most exciting and beautiful countries you could ever wish to visit. The abundant wildlife and mesmerising landscapes it has it all plusmore. For anyone who has never stepped foot on the African continent, (like me) it's the perfect choice for a first-time safari. Jill and her team at Mafigeni are amazing people. The food is delicious, traditional and plentiful something for everyone. Accommodations are comfortable and beautiful inside and out. The complementary daily laundry is a real luxury we all felt spoilt :) Herman our personal Guide, was amazing with his easy going yet always professional attitude, he went above and beyond to make our experience more than we could of envisioned. Plans were flexible yet seemingly customized to perfection. I would 1000% go back to Mafigeni and recommend that you do too !!!!

My wife and I spent a wonderful time at Mafigeni Safaris. It was great start to finish. We hunted buffalo and croc. We seen lots of game and the professional hunters were excellent along with all of the staff. The lodge was very nice. Had a very good time. Dan R

We met Jill at the Toronto Sportsman Show in March of 2023. Going on a safari in South Africa was something that we had never even thought about. After talking with Jill and hearing everything her safari offered, we decided to go for it. We are so glad we did! The lodge at Mafigeni is very rustic and comfortable. All the staff is very friendly and eager to make sure we had everything we needed, from great meals, to doing our laundry daily. Our guide, Paddy, was amazing. We spent 14 days with him and he kept us busy! The wildlife and scenery that we saw was beyond all of our expectations. We would highly recommend this adventure!

We met Jill at the Toronto Sportsman Show in March of 2023. Going on a trip to South Africa had never even crossed our minds. When Jill explained what her safari was like, we decided to go for it, and we are so glad that we did! The lodge at Mafigeni is quite rustic and very comfortable. The staff were all friendly and very willing to make sure we had everything that we needed, from wonderful meals to doing our laundry daily. The best part was our guide, Paddy. We spent 14 days with him, went to 4 countries and saw animals and sights beyond our wildest dreams. We highly recommend this adventure.

The photo safari with Mafigeni was one of the best vacations we’ve ever experienced. All our expectations were exceeded. We felt completely safe and the small family style a**osphere made it that much more enjoyable. All the staff were very friendly and met our every need. Every night we ate a different kind of game meat that Raven made absolutely delicious. Paddy our guide was awesome with his easy going attitude, knowledge and eagle eyes made our photo trip very memorable. Bottom line: We arrived and met strangers, we left as friends.

I had a great time! It's the "home away from home" or something like that. I was on a 2 week, hunting and fishing trip so this lodge was the base of operations. I was in my own little lodge with electricity, running water (own bathroom), gun safe, A/C, ceiling fan, and tons of lights. Every night, someone turns on the lights for me and leaves a bottle of water which is useful in preventing next day dehydration. Make sure you get a Braai which in Afrikaans is for barbecue or grill. It's not just a food thing. It's a social thing. I shot a Kudu (first one ever) and Alec, the hunting guide, made sure he got the backstraps for me to eat. On a fire, of course! They also do regular meats as well: sausage, beef, lamb chops, and even did a chicken rotisserie! The wood in South Africa is just simply different so they make for some great fire coals.

My sister and I recently returned from a two week trip in S. Africa. We really enjoyed our time at Mafigeni and getting to know the owners and staff. The guides are very knowledgeable and a lot of fun, and the home cooked meals were really good. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

This was definitely a trip of a lifetime! We spent nine days on Safari and could have stayed many more. We saw countless animals, birds, and beautiful natural sights. Our guide, Matt, was fabulous. He had vast knowledge about the wildlife, culture and topography. We immensely enjoyed the tour he put together for us! The camp was clean and the rooms were large and comfortable. The service was amazing! We had excellent home cooked meals . Alec and Raven were wonderful hosts. The were warm, friendly and enjoyed our conversations with them. South Africa and Mafigeni are both incredible experiences. Thank you!