Ihlozi Bush Lodge

The accommodation was all and more than we epected

There was not downside at all.

The property was very spacious and very private.

Most of the toilets are outdoors which isn’t great when you need to use them in the middle of the night.

We loved everything about Ihlozi - the bird life, bush babies, and wildlife. Loved our walk through the reserve. The lodge is spacious and comfortable

The Lodge was so beautiful and clean. Loved the aesthetics and tranquility. The place is safe and has so much space. I would definitely recommend for families or group of friends.

We were told the day before our travel date that the pool area won't be accessible due to maintenance work taking place, another big disappointment was the TV, and we were not told that it was not working due to a cable fault. Throw blanket did not have a freshly smell.

Awesome place to stay.

beautiful large peaceful spaces amongst the bush, comfortable beds

I could feel the grandness it used to be, but it needs TLC … walkways are uneven and warped and a potential danger to guests. My outside shower had a big crack in the decking and my toilet door didn’t open properly.

The kitchen and dining area/common room were spacious. Basic items that are needed for a kitchen were available. A variety of glasses could be added.

The host's inability to address the issues we had. The lodge was not cleaned before we arrived. It looked like the last cleaning was done after the last people to book left. We were not going to need the housekeeper until we noticed a few things that looked dirty. The housekeeper was requested for the following morning. The upholstery on the furniture, including scatter cushions, need a deep cleaning. The main bedroom had a musty scent throughout our stay. The scent was unbearable to an extent that I was unable to spend time in the room. The third bedroom which is further from the main house has a beehive close to the outside bathroom and shower. My friend eventually got stung by a bee whilst trying to take a bath. The lights in the braai area were not working. We were advised to use the torches that were in our rooms should we need extra lighting. Tell me why aren't the lights maintained? . If someone is going on holiday for 5 days. They shouldn't be worried about lights!!! Karen offered to assist with booking a game drive for us, which is 40 minutes away from the lodge. She was given money by us to pay and she paid for the game drive and not the conservation fee and entry to the park. Which is weird because how does one pay for the game drive and not entry? An inconvenience as we had to pay again in the morning. She did not communicate that issue. We asked for the housekeeper to assist us with a few things later in the day. We asked Karen to let her know that we needed her and she did not. We tried getting a hold of Karen on her cell multiple times and she was not answering, throughout our stay. When we finally reached her, she explained that she's off site, actually traveled to Richard's Bay. Our only point of contact was the housekeeper and not the actual lodge manager, Karen. Which begs the questions, were were treated in that way because we were a ladies only group? and that we're black? Important to note.