Kududu Guest House

The lodge is quiet, with vintage décor and beautiful 180º views over the savannah where you can spot wildlife with binoculars. The road leading up is gravel for about 10 minutes, so be prepared. The guesthouse is spacious and comfortable for four people, but some services didn’t meet expectations. We were told that lunch and dinner had to be booked five days in advance, which wasn’t practical for our short stay, and there was no snack stand available. Breakfast was basic but good. Check-in was smooth, and the manager, Sarah, was friendly and helpful with local tour contacts and even recommended an excellent restaurant in town called Africanos. Staff presence was minimal, though, and the walk to the main lodge at night was very dark; motion-sensor lighting would help. The kitchen was well equipped but lacked basics like paper towels, salt, and pepper—important for visitors who may want to cook—and the instant coffee provided was expired, something that should be routinely checked. The attic bathroom had no toiletries other than liquid hand soap, and the only safe (large enough only for passports) was located in the master bedroom. Housekeeping was provided but never swept the balcony during our stay. Overall, it’s a pleasant place if you’re looking to relax, self-cater, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, especially if some improvements are made. However, if your goal is to visit nearby attractions, I would recommend choosing accommodation closer to town.

Safari retreat We arrived rather late after a long drive from Cape Town, and were dismayed to find that the buzz boxes weren’t working. Thankfully we followed in a truck and they could hear the honk at the closer gate. The receptionist was very nice. The lodge that we stayed in was spacious but the floors were dirty and the bathtub needed to be run a while to get past the dirt in the pipes. Be aware that they don’t have dinner options, regardless of the first picture, and town is about 15 min away and restaurants close early. We ended up with road snacks for dinner. Breakfast was good and filling with a great view of the giraffes. Wish I would have sent a message to the hotel about our arrival and food options ahead of time.

The place was fine, the rooms were fine and clean. The host was nit friendly at first but was much better on the second day. The food was terrible and definitely not worth the money charged, we were served mixer juice that tasted like drink o pop, definitely not what you expect at a 4star lodge. We complained about it to the host on the first night but she still served it at breakfast, we ended up buying our own juice at spar for breakfast. We were not impressed! Overall the place is fine but would not go back

The accommodation - the lodge itself is beautiful. However the food which by the way is R300 per person was ridiculous. There was no effort from the host; let's not even talk about the type of cooldrink served for supper and breakfast. As a 4-star holiday place, you should at least provide a variety of fizzy drinks and juice for guests. I think that was just classing people. The breakfast was the only highlight.

We have been coming to Kududu Guest House annually as family and extended family. It is a stunning place with spectacular views. Warmly welcomed by front office staff and friendly personnel. Next booking done.