Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve

My wife and I booked the horseback Safari with Robert. We enjoyed it throughly! We saw lots of antelope. And came near all of them. 10m from Rhino's, Hippo's and Giraffes! Other animals we saw was: springbuck, Bontebok, waterbuck, golden and blue wildebeest, eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, nyala, elephant, crocodile, fallow deer. This is a very nice way to exeperience a 3hr game drive. In being a farmer myself, I think there is too much game for the size of farm, and when Drought may come, there will be losses. The lodge itself looked a bit under staffed, only saw 3 people the morninf of our visit. For the horseback safari itself I give full score!

Gorgeous wilderness lodge located in Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. Rustic decor in lobby and rooms. We were booked in the family suite was lovely and private however very difficult to bring suitcases as it's rocky and up hill. View from room gorgeous, lovely baths, super comfy bed and big fire place. Staff was basic not overly welcoming or friendly felt as if the guests were an inconvenience for just being there. Did not feel a warm welcome which we had felt in every other lodge, hotel and guesthouse. Staff were often on cellphones and just seemed unhappy. It's too bad gorgeous place just needs some more smiling faces.

The previous reviewer (Nov 2018) summed up our feelings entirely. A beautiful, charming and rustic location, but let down by standards of service that are not reflective of the 'Luxury' title or prices charged. The girls do their best, but clearly have limited experience of four star hospitality and their was no presence by the Owner. Wine only available by the bottle, pool only opened on request, no snacks available between breakfast and main meal (other than a bowl of grated cheese), and the meals and breakfasts had to be ordered from a limited menu in advance. I won't elaborate further as checking back on previous reviews, comments have been consistent since 2011 and little has changed. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the cosy charm of the Lodge and the accommodation, but it was without doubt overpriced.