Garden Route Safari Camp

As a family of five with three children, our experience at Garden Route Safari Camp was truly exceptional. We were warmly welcomed and received exceptional hospitality from Unella, Stephan and their family. The lodges provided a beautiful and comfortable retreat, far from the impersonal mass tourism experience found in other destinations. The camp's culinary offerings were a true delight, with delicious meals prepared with care and served in a picturesque setting. The highlight of our stay was the incredible safaris in a natural setting, guided by knowledgeable experts. We highly recommend Garden Route Safari Camp to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable safari adventure in a family-oriented and natural setting.

Charming and delightful Safari Camp that is both homely and luxurious. We experienced fabulous service from all the staff, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and made the drives such a joy. Food was also very high standard and we were always asked if everything was ok. We had a fabulous stay here that was very memorable. Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants a slightly smaller less commercial camp which is top notch.

Incredible place!! We have just sadly left this wonderful place having had a real once in a lifetime experience. We travelled as part of a larger group of 2 families with 5 children. We were fabulously looked after by the amazing people. Really wonderful personal touches throughout, always remembering our names, fantastic with our often quite particular children. Exceptional food and wine. Accommodation was excellent. Well appointed with all the mod cons you would expect and more. The safari was incredible. The ethos of the conservation approach was very impressive and what the team are building towards is exciting. Feel privileged to have got the chance to spend time here. Really didn’t want to leave. Thank you to Unelle, Steffen, Nanette, Eon and all the wonderful staff that welcomed us. Not forgetting stormy!!

My favourite animal in the world is a giraffe 🦒 Mark our fantastically knowledgeable guide helped my dad and I have another phenomenal experience. We saw a zebra foal who was led than 24hours old (I did suggest the named her Lisa!) with her family. The giraffes when we finally found them were just awe inspiring. The boks, the lions, the leopard tortoises, and the African unicorns were but a few of gods creatures we were lucky enough to encounter. Such a wonderfully personal unrushed adventure.

We actually found out about this lodge more by chance and booked at short notice. Fortunately, there was still free capacity. Even the arrival was more than ordinary and the warmth was hard to beat. The lodge's motto corresponds exactly to the feeling we had during our entire stay: coming home. The game drives are highly recommended, both in the evening and in the morning. Our guide Marc loves this piece of land with all its animals and plants. He infected us with this love. Both the owners and all the staff constantly gave us the feeling that we were in the right place at the right time. Thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts for this wonderful hospitality. Eigentlich sind wir mehr zufällig auf diese Lodge aufmerksam geworden und haben kurzfristig gebucht. Zum Glück gab es noch freie Kapazität. Bereits die Ankunft war mehr als gewöhnlich und an Herzlichkeit kaum zu überbieten gewesen. Das Motto der Lodge entspricht genau dem Gefühl, das wir während des gesamten Aufenthaltes hatten: nach Hause kommen. Unbedingt zu empfehlen sind die game drives, sowohl am Abend als auch am Morgen. Unser Guide Marc liebt dieses Stück Land mit all seinen Tieren und Pflanzen. Mit dieser Liebe hat er uns angesteckt. Sowohl die Inhaber als auch alle Mitarbeiter haben uns ständig das Gefühl vermittelt, dass wir zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort sind. Von Herzen danken wir nochmals für diese wunderbare Gastfreundschaft.

A family spirit more than business... their passion is showed on a daily basis with incredible sense of hospitality and always an extra care to make you happy From the beginning we felt like home, discovering a fantastic natural environment with passionate people, and a level of kindness we loved to experienced everyday Thank you Unelle & Stephan for such an amazing trip in your fabulous country Thank you to your entire team and wild animals who were there to make our stay even more exceptionnal Emmanuel & Olivier

I have been to several different safari lodges in SA and Kenya, and this one really stood out. The staff and their attention and care was excellent. A big thank you to Mark, our guide, who really made our safaris special with his knowledge and enthusiasm. The room was lovely, large, comfortable and had everything we needed. We would return as soon we can, this time we would stay for longer. Looking forward to seeing all the growth you have planned for the area. Thank you.

It is difficult to find the words to do justice to the experience, the hospitality and the connection that remains after my visit to this family run establishment. Both myself and my guests from Germany found the experience to be one that will remain a highlight on our recent trip in the broader Western Cape. The personal attention left us with warm hearts, whilst the well informed guided tours left us informed and with an appreciation for the conservation efforts of people like the owners. Will definitely return.