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Nyaru Game Lodge

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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Brandwag, Brandwag, Western Cape, 6520
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    20 min drive
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    27 min drive
  • Gondwana Game Reserve
    74 min drive
  • George (GRJ)
    62 min drive

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Nightjar Retreat - 4 Bedroom Bush Villa

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Family Chalet - (2 Adults & 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Chalet | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Nightjar Villa 2

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Nightjar Villa 1

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Nyaru Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services are on-site.
Nyaru Game Lodge offers 9 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Brandwag lodge provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a seasonal outdoor pool. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Nyaru Game Lodge features free breakfast and self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at African Restaurant, a family restaurant with garden views
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals, helicopter/aeroplane tours and hiking/biking trails
  • 9.1 miles (14.6 km) from Hartenbos Seefront and 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
  • Shopping centre, local-area and casino shuttle service available for a fee
Nyaru Game Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this lodge measures 2153 square feet (200 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Nyaru Game Lodge. An area shuttle within 500 km and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Brandwag lodge.

Guests are served a free breakfast.
African Restaurant – This poolside family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (ZAR 30)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 30 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 500 km
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • African Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nyaru Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ZAR 30 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 30 per stay (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Nyaru
Nyaru Game
Nyaru Game Brandwag
Nyaru Game Lodge
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Nyaru Lodge
Nyaru Game Lodge Lodge
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Nyaru Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ROD, Ryde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great game lodge for young kids
We had a lovely stay at Nyaru. The staff were really attentive and friendly and even though we were the only guests on the first night, we didn't feel isolated. The game drive was excellent and the kids loved getting so close to the animals. A lovely place to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nyrau Game Lodge offers a realistic wild life feel
We found our 3 night stay at this small game lodge to be relaxing, in quiet surroundings with friendly, helpful staff. The abundant bird life around camp and our interaction with the resident meerkat were especially enjoyable. The swimming pool was great during our stay. Our room had a true African decor and was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth every penny!
Love it , love it , love it!!! Staff are fantastic , food was excellent , animals where awesome.

2/10 Terrible

BADER SALEH O

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty room and wifi not free
Dirty an very old things WiFi not free... You must pay for data from them more than 30mp !! It is Dangerous as one man was attacked from the Animals ... I killed Some Spiders also in my room!! The room was very cold at night The price was not fair

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a very pleasent surprise!
Well for starters, there was a girafe present for the tour of the lodge! Honestly this lodge was the highlight of our two week trip. The safari was great the room was big and clean (every thing look new).We had a giraffe sleep next to our room (how amazing I that). There was a Meercat who greeted us at our doorstep! It felt like the lion king movie haha! Oh yeah they have two bush pigs hanging around that are also very nice! I highly RECOMMEND this place, the staff was great and the food (we had supper and breakfast) was great. Our dinner was taken right next to a pond where the animals come and drink. By far the best supper (scenery & food) of my vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Cork, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb, value 'Safari Lite' for Families
Fantastic place for a family with kids, a 'safari lite' if you like. They have a tame giraffe, a hilarious pair of warthogs, enough wildlife for a good quad bike safari and an early morning nature walk, both of which we did. They have small swimming pools, good food and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful couple of days at Nyaru, and also went into Mossel Bay a couple of times to eat which was excellent too. This is NOT a Big Five Safari, but once you have the right expectations, you will love this quirky but professionally run, family Safari Lodge.

8/10 Good

Lindsay, SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Game lodge with a surprise
From the moment you enter the reserve you will be surprised by "Ayanda" the tame 2yr old giraffe who is always roaming around the accommodation and definately not camera shy. "Rafiki" the cute meerkat was also always close by with the two warthogs not too far behind. The rooms are pleasant and the staff was very friendly and engaging. Would definitely recommend this lodge for a one or two night stay and although they do not have the big five, having such a close encounter with a giraffe is a memorable experience.

6/10 Okay

Not Provided, De wet from Steelpoort

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nyaru Lodge
Very good location, comfortable room, good facilities but food cab improve.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Four Star! (Officially rated three)
Thank you for making our South Africa visit that much more special! We arrived and were not only greeted by friendly staff but wild (friendly) animals too! It was fantastic - my New Zealand partner was wowed! The room was clean, fresh and just what we expected from a game lodge plus more! Quite frankly, we were surprised this hidden gem was only rated a 3 star. We normally only stay in five star accomodation and we were impressed by the lodge - we'd rate it a four! We have no complaints what so ever! The staff were accomodating when we turned up with an additional guest. The food was authentic but still enjoyable for foreigners (I'm South African but my partner is from New Zealand). The resident meerkat was more than friendly and such a great little addition to our stay! The quad bike safari was amazing! We were able to get close but safely up to the wild life - our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. And the quad bikes were a lot of fun too! We couldn't recommend this lodge more!! Exceptional! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided, York uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Great place, very welcoming, went on a quad bike safari with Malcom... Great, well worth a visit.

10/10 Excellent

monica, Kuils River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
we enjoyed our stay very must - just a pity our TV in our room did not work being the rugby world cup it was a bit of a slept- very friendly staff and food was excellent will definitely go again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing retreat
We stayed at Nyaru game lodge for one night during our trip (honeymoon) in South Africa. The staff were friendly, the food was good, the rooms were the best part! They were so cozy. The guide was very knowledgeable and took us for a tour on 4x4's which we were able to see giraffes, zebras, impalas and other animals. The owners are a friendly young couple! We'd recommend this lodge to others who like a quiet, peaceful getaway.

8/10 Good

edouard, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hut!
Great stay Exactly what i was looking for

8/10 Good

ruth, manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Learning about the animals
We were pleased by our lovely room and the range of activeties we could take part in.our guide Christian was very knowledgeable and gave us full value on our safari. We were the only guests on the first night and after eating the staff disappeared.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax in friendly luxury
Could not do enough for us in a fantastic setting. Luxury chalets surrounding central restaurant / bar area. Went out of season but even so was surprised at colour of the pool water - this was only thing could fault. Signed off main road (garmin satnav tries taking you roads that do not exist) although final location is right.

10/10 Excellent

Nick and Jo, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Family Game Lodge
We stayed for two nights in July 2014, and had a great day in the reserve. We enjoyed a morning game drive, seeing a wide range of animals, and got even closer to them during our afternoon quad bike safari. Christiaan was an excellent guide, explaining about the plants, birds and animals on the reserve - very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Our boys (16 and 9) loved the quad bikes, shame it was just too windy for me to try the horseback safari, but it's a good excuse to come back another time. The family chalet was cosy and comfortable, food was plentiful, and our hosts did a great job of looking after us despite an unexpected power cut. Thanks too to Christiaan for the tip about visiting the Valley of Desolation at Graaff Reinet - well worth a visit.

8/10 Good

Dana, Cape Town, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off season, but still a very pleasant stay
The Nyaru Game lodge was a pleasant experience. Christian, the staff who took us on the game drive was very knowledgeable and responsive during the game drive and in general during our stay. Due it being off season, they were out of stock of a few things we requested during our stay, but they were eager to ensure our needs were met and offer other suggestions.

10/10 Excellent

lmj, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great game lodge on the Garden Route
The Quad bike safari was great fun and Josephet is very knowledgable.

10/10 Excellent

RossB, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent family run Lodge
I would recommend this as a very good option to stay a night or 2 when travelling the Garden Route. It is only minutes inland from Mossel Bay and well worth the effort . The Hosts are very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. The Lodge is quite rustic and authentic and reflects the bush setting. We found the Game Drive interesting with sightings of Giraffe,Rhino, Zebra, Wilderbeast, Warthog and various Buck. We thought it was excellent value and will be recommending it as a place to enjoy to our friends.

10/10 Excellent

Jo, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lodge with incredibly friendly staff
When we first showed up we were greeted by very friendly staff and offered a drink and a choice of rooms. The rooms fit in amazingly well with the settings with your own outside seating area and a very cozy lodge to relax in. We then went for lunch where the staff asked us our plans and if there was anything they could help us with and even booked my Cage diving experience for me whilst I had lunch. The surrounding landscape is a perfect setting to relax on the patio and take a few minutes for yourself whilst watching some wildlife. The game drive was a great experience with the guide stopping and giving us many facts as we went alone. No where else I have ever stayed has a rhino as a guard dog as we first saw the rhino as we drove up to the lodge on our second day there. It was fantastic to get back to nature and chill out in the evening on your patio, you even have your own fire place or bbq !

10/10 Excellent

ron, colchester england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely experience
Been to lots of places in Africa of varying degrees of quality and this place is at the top end.Lovely people who are great company,good facilities,good food. stay here and you will not be disappointed .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing and welcoming african experience.
Although small the Nyaru provided a real taste of africa in a relaxing and welcoming environment. The food and service were od a very good standard and we really enjoyed our 2 night stay. We were also privilaged to get really close to the resident wildlife, especially the white rhino. The accomodation was very comfortable and there was a lovely porch area to the chalet with its own bbq and fire. A lovely place to sit in the evening. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful and we felt they really wanted us to have a good experience. The lodge is within easy travel distance from Mosel Bay and Outsthorn.

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bargain Safari Experience
We arrived here on a rainy day and were welcomed by Ruan who offered us a larger cabin to make us more comfortable. Loads of space to relax and a great private verandah where we enjoyed a bottle of wine or 2. The setting is amazing and during dinner at the main lodge we were called over to the terrace to view the giraffes grazing nearby. The quad bike safari was great fun and we got pretty close to giraffes and a rhino. To be honest, just seeing the scenery is worth the trip. We also did the 4x4 safari the next morning and again, really enjoyed it. Donovan knows his stuff. The whole experience was really good value for money and is a perfect stop off from the Garden Route.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm & Friendly
Great spot with v comfortable facilities. Friendly and Corteous team running lodge.