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Staff were knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. The amazing work the centre itself does is mind blowing & amazing. Will make this a regular destination on our visits to south africa

loved it from start to finish.went on recommendation from friends.you pre book what meals you want in advance all the meals we had were beautifully presented and tasty freshly cooked.the main reason we went was for the lion walk which was a once in a lifetime experience.the place is well run with the animals welbeing at the top of their priorities.the game staff gave great insight into the lives and behaviour of big cats.our cottage was spotless with great quality linens etc.there is facilities for self catering although we did not use them.all the staff were amazing

Great, quiet place to relax. Great experience with the predators.

Very great experience… absolutely amazing, worth the time and money. Staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Absolutely amazing experience! Our chalet was immaculately clean, the staff are friendly and incredibly obliging in every way. Also the tours were incredible. Definitely a must visit!

Such an amazing experience for our family. This is our second visit from Australia, last time was 9 years ago. Wonderful and informative owners, guides and staff who went above and beyond to make the experience for our family thoroughly enjoyable. Amazing conservation work. Thank you to all the team.

There aren’t enough stars to rate Ukutula , from checking in to checking out is faultless, the Staff are incredible and that is all due to the exceptional training they’ve had, Willi who owns Ukutula has standards. The Staff choose who you speak too treat everyone like part of this unique family. No praise can be enough for them. 

The accommodation at Ukutula are just like the Staff perfect, beautifully decorated individual thatched  lodges, with an outside sitting area complete with a fire pit, camp chairs to sit around the fire pit plus a table and chairs on the veranda area. The bedroom’s are beautiful a lovely sitting area with a comfy sofa, a dining table, tv, ours had kitchenette superbly equipped which we didn’t use except the fridge.

The restaurant serves beautifully presented meals and breakfast is a magnificent feast. The gardens with 2 pools are gorgeous with so many animal figures representative of the wildlife.

We had joined our friends there, it was the final destination on our month long trip it was a reunion and our friend said it would be special, special doesn’t come close for Dreams coming True, we’ve been privileged of visiting several countries in Africa to see wildlife in a natural habitat, to play with Lion Cubs, to be licked by Fiji the Cheetah was something I never thought I’d do, but I have never dreamed that I would hold a 4 week old Lion Cub, that is a memory to cherish forever. 

Not only does Ukutula make dreams come true, the conservation that they do is a vital to the wildlife world, their laboratory is fascinating and great education on what they are doing to preserve wildlife. 

Thank You Ukutula for Making More Tan Dreams Come True

To be honest it was a dream come true.never in a million years would have expected everything that came with this place. I only wished that I could have share it with someone. The staff was amazing I give everyone credit specially tumi and tshego. Also got to finally see a tiger which wasn’t the plan since there mostly in Asia. To the female owner who I got to also meet “Bravo”.

Absolutely amazing stay, staff were very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Words cannot describe how amazing our experience at Ukutula was. Everything and every person we met went above and beyond our expectations making for a stay that we'll never forget. As we rounded out our trip to South Africa in late June, we decided to end it in the best way possible with a visit here, one of the best decisions we have ever made.

Our family of 3 stayed at the 4 bed chalet and were blown away with the accommodations. Not only was there a kitchen stocked with everything we need, we were met with a luxurious bathroom and a private loft for sleeping as well as the bedroom. It was a wonderful experience staying here. All the facilities were clean as a whistle and we spent our evenings listening to the lions roar, definitely one of the coolest things ever. The staff always greeted us with a smile and a hello!

We started off our stay with the predator tour having Nicole as our tour guide. Nicole was absolutely fantastic, being extremely informative as well as patient and humorous during our tour. The things that they are doing at Ukutula are truly breathtaking in regards to caring for the animals and the research they provide. We left knowing that these animals are extremely well cared for with Nicole answering every question we could muster with a plethora of information. The predator tour was a perfect way for us to be introduced to the dream of a place that Ukutula is.

After our tour, we had lunch and dinner, which we all 3 ordered a steak sandwich for the former and a filet mignon for the latter. The food was impeccable, cooked to our exact requests and the best meals we had in South Africa so far. They even accommodated our request to have the dinner service brought to our rooms, brought by our tour guide earlier that day Nicole and the always amazing Anna. Service here truly is second to none, I can not say enough about it.

Our 2nd and final day is where we truly were blown away by the service and people that Ukutula has. We started off our morning with the lion walk, which was a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. It felt surreal being able to walk beside these amazing creatures. A minor problem occurred during our visit and despite us telling the staff not to worry about it, they insisted that they make it up to us. They provided for us to go on a bush drive to explore the over 260 hectares of space that Ukutula is situated on, seeing zebras, antelopes, turtles, and giraffes! We also went on the lion waterhole experience, which was great to see the lions interact and swim.

Perhaps the part that stuck out in our heads the most was the check out experience. Although bittersweet, it was time to say goodbye to the place that we grew so attached to in just a little over 24 hours. On our way to the airport, our driver had a tire pop over the airport. With a flight to catch in a few hours, we were panicked and decided to call the lodge to see if they had any accommodations available to take us to the airport. Not even 10 minutes later, Willi Jacobs, the owner of Ukutula picked us up and drove us the hour and a half - 2 hours to the airport himself. We had never experienced this level of service and dedication to their visitors before in our lives. Willi and his team had went beyond the call of duty during our whole stay, this was beyond anything we could have ever asked for.

Ukutula may be advertised as a 4 star lodge, but this is a 10 star in our eyes. The service and intimacy that we experienced here was once in a lifetime. I believe that anyone visiting South Africa should have the Ukutula experience as we are blessed to have it. We will be back again, and I surely hope anyone reading this review goes to experience the magic and wonder that Ukutula provides. Again a big thank you to Willi, Nicole, and all the other staff at Ukutula. Our trip to Africa is one we will never forget thanks to all of you.

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Pleasantly surprised at the lodge. Service was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful - even organising additional activities for us. Special thank you to Anna who was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. Dinner service was well presented and delicious. Accommodation was clean and well-maintained. Aircon was strong enough to cool the room throughout and bathroom + kitchen were spacious and tidy.

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A breathtaking stay at Ukutula

Ukutula is an amazing experience. The rooms are top notch and the people can't do enough for you and are just so respectful. The care that they show for all of the animals is genuine and beautiful. The animals welfare is extremely important to them, and is as it should be. We walked with lions and interacted with the babies. The animals were respected at all times. It was a beautiful, once in a lifetime experience. We will never forget our time there.

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Great stay. The actual accommodation was fine, nothing great - but certainly sufficient. The highlight, however, was the predator interaction and the amazing staff. From the friendly lady in reception to our brilliant guide Jacqui, the service was outstanding. Everyone was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout. The predator interaction is a once in a lifetime opportunity and something that I would recommend to everyone I know.

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