Kuname Lodge

BRILLIANT. We had the most amazing 3 nights at the lodge with 6 safari drives. All meals were delicious, our lodge was extremely comfortable and spacious, ALL the staff were incredibly friendly. 2 giraffes came to drink water from the river only 15 meters from their terrace during our lunch at arrival. The safari drives (early morning and evening just before dusk were breathtaking. The trackers explained their process and our guide (Pete Ngobeni) made the whole experience perfect with his vast knowledge the animals, their habits and behaviour. We had seen all the Big 5 by the second drive including half a dozen other animals. We all had binoculars, although incredibly we managed to sit in our 4*4 only meters from lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, rhinos and amazingly elephants. A huge bull elephant crossing just behind us was a highlight. You stop for a break/drink during every drive, we had our drinks near a lake with hippos and crocodiles, an amazing way to have a glass of wine at sunset.. This trip exceeded all our exceptions thanks to the brilliant team, particularly our guide Peter and his trackers Jambo and Given. Can’t wait to go back.

This lodge is amazing. The staff are so friendly and have thought of everything. Yes the days are early but trust me it is worth it and I am not a morning person. You get a wake up call 30 minutes prior to your morning drive and then have the opportunity for rusks, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. As it was winter we were greeted with hot water bottles and blankets are kept on the vehicle at all times but were out ready for us. Then come 2 and a bit hours of tracking and animal seeing from lions to cheetahs, leopards, elephants, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and so much much. Then comes the morning bush break with tea, hot chocolate, coffee and mini muffins. Gilbert and Johnson were our guide and trackers and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. You will be lucky to get them. They have both done it for a long time and are experts are what they do. Their bush walk is very informative and interesting as well. Then back to the lodge to be greeted by Glen and one of the lovely ladies that works there and hot towels and straight into breakfast. Then the time is your own. You can do cooking classes with chef Oakie which is fantastic or simply animal watch and watch the animals cross the river below the lodge. Then come lunch, followed by some more downtime and then the afternoon game drive. If there is a particular animal that is known to be further across the reserve they will start these drives earlier for you to give you as long as possible out with the animals. Then the afternoon bush bar opens before driving back and stargazing in the open 4x4 before reaching the lodge. Again a warm welcome literally with warm hand towels and smiling faces greet you before having about 30 minutes prior to dinner and then trust me you will want your bed before the early start. You return to your clean warm room to find the mosquito nets drawn and little treats waiting for you. Genuinely, this lodge was amazing and so were the staff. We couldn’t have asked for anything better and would 100% recommend them to anyone wanting to go on safari drives especially over the big national parks. The parks are crowded with lots of vehicles but here animal sightings are allowed 2 vehicles at a time and they share sightings over the radio and take turns at sites so that all guests get a chance and with only 5 rooms at this lodge, you also don’t have over packed vehicles either.

Such a fantastic stay. Comfortable room with evert You need, and an outdoor shower and bath. Incredible food from Okkie and Fortunate. Nelly our duty manager was a delight, just the right level of attentiveness. For the amazing game drives, our guide Marvell and our tracker Heniel, were brilliant, listening to the bush, tracking leopards and lions. We saw the big within 3 game drives and so much more. Luxury, with friendly service, a shout out to Sebotse, Chantal, Sandra and all the others who made us laugh, looked after us and sang happy birthday so beautifully.