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Zandile H
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
17 Oct 2019, 12:14
Beautiful and Memorable
WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! where do I begin.... I have never ever in my life been to such a memorable beautiful wedding, that wedding was mine!, My husband and i would like to thank you from the top, bottom and middle of our hearts, we had our wedding hosted by The African Explorer Private Game Lodge, wow! Claus and Constance are so hands on till the very last detail! the decor, the ceremony, the food, the rooms! everything was just so wow, we are so happy and full of joy!, Thank you so much!!
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Zandile H
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
17 Oct 2019, 12:14
Beautiful and Memorable
WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! where do I begin.... I have never ever in my life been to such a memorable beautiful wedding, that wedding was mine!, My husband and i would like to thank you from the top, bottom and middle of our hearts, we had our wedding hosted by The African Explorer Private Game Lodge, wow! Claus and Constance are so hands on till the very last detail! the decor, the ceremony, the food, the rooms! everything was just so wow, we are so happy and full of joy!, Thank you so much!!
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allen N
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
30 Jul 2019, 19:55
KING WILLIAMS TOWN WOMEN CLINIC 0788367082 SAFE ******** PILLS FOR SALE HOGSBACK,IDUTYWA,KATBERG
PAY LESS::: CALL / WHATSAPP 0788367082 MISSED UR MONTHLY PERIODS? DON’T STRESS, DR. NKOSI ******** CLINICS We have a 24 hour phone service in case of any concerns. About 90% of women feel relieved following an elective ********, and engage positively with their lives Women’s ******** Clinic offers same day services that are safe and pain free. We use approved pills and we clean the womb so that no side effects are present, We deliver pills countrywide for those who wish to undergo the process in the comfort of their homes. We offer ******** services including “********s to 12 weeks, ********s 12 to 24 weeks and beyond, ********s by Pill and The Morning After Pill.” we also offer pregnancy testing, and a full range of other services. Beyond other ******** clinics, we specialize in the treatment of pelvic pain, painful fibroids and heavy periods. We are proud of our reputation for being a medical office that treats each patient with distinctive care and respect. The decision to terminate a pregnancy is not an easy one to make. But, if you have already decided to have an ********, be assured that you are not alone. We understand what it’s like for you if you have an unplanned pregnancy. You may be confused and uncertain where to go for help. DELIVERIES CAN BE MADE AT YOUR CONVINIENCE THROUGH ARRANGEMENTS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL: +27788367082 We respect your right to privacy and all consultations are confidential. WE DO TERMINATION FROM ONE WEEK TO TWENTY FOUR WEEKS WE USE APPROVED PILLS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL CENTRE TESTED AND TRUSTED SAFE AND PAIN FREE TERMINATION NO SIDE EFFECTS WE DO WOMB CLEANING AFTER TERMINATION 100% GUARANTEED,DR PORTIA SAFE WOMEN’S ******** We do have branches in bloemfontein, Pretoriam Johannesburg, Benoni, Cape Town, Virginia, Stanger, Durban, East London, George, Strand, Dundee, Queenstown, MafIkeng, Zeerust, Klerksdorp, Lichtenburg, Polokwane, Messina, Uppington, Kimberly, LadyBrand, Sasolburg, Kroonstad, Belfast, Jeffreys Bay, Port Elizabeth, King williams town, Phola, Hazy view, New Castle, Harrismith, Vryburg, Kokstad, Verulam, standerton, pinetown, Escourt, Eshowe, Port Shepstone, Veeriging, Sebokeng, Vanderbjil, Brits, Rustenburg, Potchestroom, Volkrust, Kuruman, Carolina, Delmas, Somerset west, Wyneburg, Paarl, Ceres
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allen N
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
30 Jul 2019, 19:55
KING WILLIAMS TOWN WOMEN CLINIC 0788367082 SAFE ******** PILLS FOR SALE HOGSBACK,IDUTYWA,KATBERG
PAY LESS::: CALL / WHATSAPP 0788367082 MISSED UR MONTHLY PERIODS? DON’T STRESS, DR. NKOSI ******** CLINICS We have a 24 hour phone service in case of any concerns. About 90% of women feel relieved following an elective ********, and engage positively with their lives Women’s ******** Clinic offers same day services that are safe and pain free. We use approved pills and we clean the womb so that no side effects are present, We deliver pills countrywide for those who wish to undergo the process in the comfort of their homes. We offer ******** services including “********s to 12 weeks, ********s 12 to 24 weeks and beyond, ********s by Pill and The Morning After Pill.” we also offer pregnancy testing, and a full range of other services. Beyond other ******** clinics, we specialize in the treatment of pelvic pain, painful fibroids and heavy periods. We are proud of our reputation for being a medical office that treats each patient with distinctive care and respect. The decision to terminate a pregnancy is not an easy one to make. But, if you have already decided to have an ********, be assured that you are not alone. We understand what it’s like for you if you have an unplanned pregnancy. You may be confused and uncertain where to go for help. DELIVERIES CAN BE MADE AT YOUR CONVINIENCE THROUGH ARRANGEMENTS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL: +27788367082 We respect your right to privacy and all consultations are confidential. WE DO TERMINATION FROM ONE WEEK TO TWENTY FOUR WEEKS WE USE APPROVED PILLS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL CENTRE TESTED AND TRUSTED SAFE AND PAIN FREE TERMINATION NO SIDE EFFECTS WE DO WOMB CLEANING AFTER TERMINATION 100% GUARANTEED,DR PORTIA SAFE WOMEN’S ******** We do have branches in bloemfontein, Pretoriam Johannesburg, Benoni, Cape Town, Virginia, Stanger, Durban, East London, George, Strand, Dundee, Queenstown, MafIkeng, Zeerust, Klerksdorp, Lichtenburg, Polokwane, Messina, Uppington, Kimberly, LadyBrand, Sasolburg, Kroonstad, Belfast, Jeffreys Bay, Port Elizabeth, King williams town, Phola, Hazy view, New Castle, Harrismith, Vryburg, Kokstad, Verulam, standerton, pinetown, Escourt, Eshowe, Port Shepstone, Veeriging, Sebokeng, Vanderbjil, Brits, Rustenburg, Potchestroom, Volkrust, Kuruman, Carolina, Delmas, Somerset west, Wyneburg, Paarl, Ceres
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Wendy B
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
15 Apr 2017, 14:56
disgruntled mother of groom
<p>It has taken me two weeks to write this review. If I had done this any sooner, it would have been based purely on emotion!!!</p> <p>As anyone out there knows, there is never a chance for a "do over" for a wedding day that has gone so wrong.</p> <p>My son and his wife worked tirelessly for 9 months to raise the funds and plan what they believed was going to be their dream wedding. A wedding that depicted their love of nature and the outdoors. It was not just to be a traditional one day celebration at a local venue. They wanted to share a weekend of fun, relaxation and celebration with their closest family and friends under the african skies, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. They paid for the entire wedding upfront, including accomodation and food for all their guests. This young couple were not given a hand out to make this happen, they proudly did this on their own. I think it is important to set this background for any other couples wanting to choose this venue.</p> <p> </p> <p>Apart from everything else that has been mentioned in other reviews, of which I concur on all... there are other issues that were not mentioned. </p> <p>The Bride did so much work preparing for this day..... Things that were prepared and planned by her that were not executed by the staff:-</p> <p>1. Her table seating arrangements were issued to the staff but never materialised. This I trust was due to the lack of the 10 seater tables which were promised. A lot of time and effort is put into plannng which guests to seat together.</p> <p>2. Her Menu was not ever put on the table. Why not? No staff, no co-ordination, no execution of what was promised.</p> <p>3. No red carpet for the wedding walkway to the ceremony... which was promised. We never found a red carpet, or we the family would have rolled it out ourselves !!!!</p> <p>2. As mentioned in previous reviews the lighting was so bad. I have an elderly father and cousin that battle to walk and see at night.... I spent most of the evening escorting them to the bathrooms, also very poorly lit, with the aid of the torch on my cell phone. My nerves were shattered in case one of them had a fall. Of course, we had to sign an Indemnity Form on arrival!!! </p> <p>3. The Bride had arranged Jam Jars with candles for extra ambience for her reception. We still dont know where those Jam Jars are????</p> <p>4. I organised he photographer and videographer for the wedding. They were promised separate luxury tents for their accomodation. When we arrived, my son pointed out the one and only tent that was erected, which was in the middle of the parking area between all the cars and construction rubble. I told the manager that my photographers would take one look at this and turn back and their would have been no photos or videos of the wedding . I was told that they would give them the staff quarters. When my photographer arrived and saw their accomodation, they advised that they would not be staying the night. They drove back to Johannesburg at 10h00 after a long day in the sun without anywhere to freshen up or rest. I was so embarrassed and concerned for their safety driving home. The dirt road from the venue to the main road is long and dark. We live in South Africa. Not safe to be doing this.</p> <p> </p> <p>My daughter in law was in tears from the Friday until the Sunday when we all left.... this should have been her happiest memory.... it was not.</p> <p>My son and his Father were completely frustrated and angry throughout the entire week end. I too found myself being extremely rude to the one and only person trying to hold this together.</p> <p>5. I even offered to help cook the breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.... my offer was not accepted.</p> <p> </p> <p>As I said at the start of this review, they dont get to have a "do-over". Their one single day which they paid for and planned for was nothing short of a nightmare. Thank goodness for loving family an friends who got stuck in on the Saturday morning to make some semblance of a wedding happen. They should have all been relaxing at the pool or taking part in fun activities which were not even available.</p> <p>To all couples considering this venue.... please be very cautious... you only get one shot at this.</p> <p> </p> <p>I am so very very sad for my son and his new bride......</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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Wendy B
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
15 Apr 2017, 14:56
disgruntled mother of groom
<p>It has taken me two weeks to write this review. If I had done this any sooner, it would have been based purely on emotion!!!</p> <p>As anyone out there knows, there is never a chance for a "do over" for a wedding day that has gone so wrong.</p> <p>My son and his wife worked tirelessly for 9 months to raise the funds and plan what they believed was going to be their dream wedding. A wedding that depicted their love of nature and the outdoors. It was not just to be a traditional one day celebration at a local venue. They wanted to share a weekend of fun, relaxation and celebration with their closest family and friends under the african skies, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. They paid for the entire wedding upfront, including accomodation and food for all their guests. This young couple were not given a hand out to make this happen, they proudly did this on their own. I think it is important to set this background for any other couples wanting to choose this venue.</p> <p> </p> <p>Apart from everything else that has been mentioned in other reviews, of which I concur on all... there are other issues that were not mentioned. </p> <p>The Bride did so much work preparing for this day..... Things that were prepared and planned by her that were not executed by the staff:-</p> <p>1. Her table seating arrangements were issued to the staff but never materialised. This I trust was due to the lack of the 10 seater tables which were promised. A lot of time and effort is put into plannng which guests to seat together.</p> <p>2. Her Menu was not ever put on the table. Why not? No staff, no co-ordination, no execution of what was promised.</p> <p>3. No red carpet for the wedding walkway to the ceremony... which was promised. We never found a red carpet, or we the family would have rolled it out ourselves !!!!</p> <p>2. As mentioned in previous reviews the lighting was so bad. I have an elderly father and cousin that battle to walk and see at night.... I spent most of the evening escorting them to the bathrooms, also very poorly lit, with the aid of the torch on my cell phone. My nerves were shattered in case one of them had a fall. Of course, we had to sign an Indemnity Form on arrival!!! </p> <p>3. The Bride had arranged Jam Jars with candles for extra ambience for her reception. We still dont know where those Jam Jars are????</p> <p>4. I organised he photographer and videographer for the wedding. They were promised separate luxury tents for their accomodation. When we arrived, my son pointed out the one and only tent that was erected, which was in the middle of the parking area between all the cars and construction rubble. I told the manager that my photographers would take one look at this and turn back and their would have been no photos or videos of the wedding . I was told that they would give them the staff quarters. When my photographer arrived and saw their accomodation, they advised that they would not be staying the night. They drove back to Johannesburg at 10h00 after a long day in the sun without anywhere to freshen up or rest. I was so embarrassed and concerned for their safety driving home. The dirt road from the venue to the main road is long and dark. We live in South Africa. Not safe to be doing this.</p> <p> </p> <p>My daughter in law was in tears from the Friday until the Sunday when we all left.... this should have been her happiest memory.... it was not.</p> <p>My son and his Father were completely frustrated and angry throughout the entire week end. I too found myself being extremely rude to the one and only person trying to hold this together.</p> <p>5. I even offered to help cook the breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.... my offer was not accepted.</p> <p> </p> <p>As I said at the start of this review, they dont get to have a "do-over". Their one single day which they paid for and planned for was nothing short of a nightmare. Thank goodness for loving family an friends who got stuck in on the Saturday morning to make some semblance of a wedding happen. They should have all been relaxing at the pool or taking part in fun activities which were not even available.</p> <p>To all couples considering this venue.... please be very cautious... you only get one shot at this.</p> <p> </p> <p>I am so very very sad for my son and his new bride......</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
13 Apr 2017, 14:16
Apalling!!!!!
<p>This place ruined my good friends dream wedding. No hot water, no electricity, not enough rooms for guests, notenough food, understaffed, the guests had to set up the entire wedding venue. tables chairs and decor. Absolutely shameful!</p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
13 Apr 2017, 14:16
Apalling!!!!!
<p>This place ruined my good friends dream wedding. No hot water, no electricity, not enough rooms for guests, notenough food, understaffed, the guests had to set up the entire wedding venue. tables chairs and decor. Absolutely shameful!</p>
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Jesse B
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
13 Apr 2017, 13:55
RUINED MY WEDDING!!
<p>1. Missing beds in rooms</p> <p>2. Rooms not built where rooms were promised to be completed – guests had to leave and go home as they had no rooms</p> <p>3. Back up area next to the pool was promised incase it rained – we would have had a backup plan however this area didn’t even have a rooms</p> <p>4. Water park was promised – this was non existent</p> <p>5. A reception area was promised – non existent</p> <p>6. No hot water in areas</p> <p>7. No electricity at all in some rooms</p> <p>8. Toilets missing doors</p> <p>9. Brown unfiltered water in communal shower area</p> <p>10. Blocked toilets and showers in rooms</p> <p>11. “Luxury Tents” were UN tents held together by string and broken poles and nothing like the photos they sent</p> <p>12. Pizzas were promised to be cooked by the wedding venue staff – Constance the hostess started making the pizzas and guests had to try help, complete flop and had to be made in the oven in the kitchen one by one which took about 3 hours</p> <p>13. Breakfast ran out on Saturday morning and cooked for 90 guests one at a time where a Buffet breakfast with Chefs were promised</p> <p>14. 4 actual staff members trying to cater for 100 guests</p> <p>15. No card machine facilities to purchase drinks or food</p> <p>16. Lunch promised as per contract was meant to be sandwiches & pregos – noodle salad was served instead</p> <p>17. My guests had to set up the entire wedding reception and ceremony as there was not enough staff to assist and the 3 other staff were having to cook</p> <p>18. Alcohol that was catered for the whole weekend was finished by the Friday night and we had to send the staff to buy loads more</p> <p>19. No body to physically take guests to check into rooms or even show them their rooms, I allocated my a few of my guests to assist with the check in process</p> <p>20. ZERO change for people that had cash to pay for drinks</p> <p>21. Deposits were required for drinks should you want to start a tab and payments had to be made by EFT via an IPAD where you had to wait 15 minutes as there was no signal</p> <p>22. Tables were meant to be 10 seaters however they only had 3 x 10 seaters and the rest was 8 seaters and we had to change our entire seating plan which was paid and printed for prior by the wedding couple</p> <p>23. Starters on the wedding evening were meant to be Caprese salads – guests essentially received a piece of bread the size of a cracker with a tomato and some cheese</p> <p>24. Table chair covers ran out so only every second chair had a cover on it</p> <p>25. We had a wedding on a construction site</p> <p>26. Construction BUILDERS were clearing the tables of plates and delivering starters</p> <p> </p> <p>My wife was so stressed she ended up in hospital the night after the wedding from a severe stomach virus - my opinion it was the water, ill leave that to you decide for yourself, please contact me Jesse Bosch @ ********** should you want to chat about my opinions above which are shared with many many of my guests incase you think Im just having a rant!</p>
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Jesse B
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
13 Apr 2017, 13:55
RUINED MY WEDDING!!
<p>1. Missing beds in rooms</p> <p>2. Rooms not built where rooms were promised to be completed – guests had to leave and go home as they had no rooms</p> <p>3. Back up area next to the pool was promised incase it rained – we would have had a backup plan however this area didn’t even have a rooms</p> <p>4. Water park was promised – this was non existent</p> <p>5. A reception area was promised – non existent</p> <p>6. No hot water in areas</p> <p>7. No electricity at all in some rooms</p> <p>8. Toilets missing doors</p> <p>9. Brown unfiltered water in communal shower area</p> <p>10. Blocked toilets and showers in rooms</p> <p>11. “Luxury Tents” were UN tents held together by string and broken poles and nothing like the photos they sent</p> <p>12. Pizzas were promised to be cooked by the wedding venue staff – Constance the hostess started making the pizzas and guests had to try help, complete flop and had to be made in the oven in the kitchen one by one which took about 3 hours</p> <p>13. Breakfast ran out on Saturday morning and cooked for 90 guests one at a time where a Buffet breakfast with Chefs were promised</p> <p>14. 4 actual staff members trying to cater for 100 guests</p> <p>15. No card machine facilities to purchase drinks or food</p> <p>16. Lunch promised as per contract was meant to be sandwiches & pregos – noodle salad was served instead</p> <p>17. My guests had to set up the entire wedding reception and ceremony as there was not enough staff to assist and the 3 other staff were having to cook</p> <p>18. Alcohol that was catered for the whole weekend was finished by the Friday night and we had to send the staff to buy loads more</p> <p>19. No body to physically take guests to check into rooms or even show them their rooms, I allocated my a few of my guests to assist with the check in process</p> <p>20. ZERO change for people that had cash to pay for drinks</p> <p>21. Deposits were required for drinks should you want to start a tab and payments had to be made by EFT via an IPAD where you had to wait 15 minutes as there was no signal</p> <p>22. Tables were meant to be 10 seaters however they only had 3 x 10 seaters and the rest was 8 seaters and we had to change our entire seating plan which was paid and printed for prior by the wedding couple</p> <p>23. Starters on the wedding evening were meant to be Caprese salads – guests essentially received a piece of bread the size of a cracker with a tomato and some cheese</p> <p>24. Table chair covers ran out so only every second chair had a cover on it</p> <p>25. We had a wedding on a construction site</p> <p>26. Construction BUILDERS were clearing the tables of plates and delivering starters</p> <p> </p> <p>My wife was so stressed she ended up in hospital the night after the wedding from a severe stomach virus - my opinion it was the water, ill leave that to you decide for yourself, please contact me Jesse Bosch @ ********** should you want to chat about my opinions above which are shared with many many of my guests incase you think Im just having a rant!</p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
13 Apr 2017, 13:29
bad Experience,
<p>My wife and I were guests at our friends Jesse and Jessica's wedding on the 1st of April. Your wedding day is supposed to be the best day of your life, they chose to have a whole weekend of fun as they did not want the festivities to end. Needless to say nothing went according to what they had dreamed of or were told... We had a lovely room however we had no electricity or hot water the whole weekend. Eventually someone came and put an extension cord in the room so we could have a lamp. The following day we noticed that the wedding areas were not being setup, we among other friends jumped on board and started helping. Every time we asked the lady in the kitchen for something it was a mission for her and she kept saying things like "the tie backs were not part of the wedding" are you kidding?? The guests are doing setup and you can't just get what you need to help out ! We feel really upset on behalf of our friends as you have embarrassed them and really let them down</p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
13 Apr 2017, 13:29
bad Experience,
<p>My wife and I were guests at our friends Jesse and Jessica's wedding on the 1st of April. Your wedding day is supposed to be the best day of your life, they chose to have a whole weekend of fun as they did not want the festivities to end. Needless to say nothing went according to what they had dreamed of or were told... We had a lovely room however we had no electricity or hot water the whole weekend. Eventually someone came and put an extension cord in the room so we could have a lamp. The following day we noticed that the wedding areas were not being setup, we among other friends jumped on board and started helping. Every time we asked the lady in the kitchen for something it was a mission for her and she kept saying things like "the tie backs were not part of the wedding" are you kidding?? The guests are doing setup and you can't just get what you need to help out ! We feel really upset on behalf of our friends as you have embarrassed them and really let them down</p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
5 Apr 2017, 16:02
Don't waste your money
<p>*Incomplete Location</p> <p>*Incomplete rooms</p> <p>*Lack of staff</p> <p>*No hot water</p> <p>*No room ready until 11pm</p> <p>*No activities available</p> <p>*No wedding coordination available</p> <p>*No card facilites</p> <p>*Blocked drains</p> <p>*No check in reception area</p> <p>*Bad food and lack there of</p> <p>*No staff to turn over beds</p> <p> </p> <p>The work party to put the wedding together were the guests !!!! Not as promised</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
5 Apr 2017, 16:02
Don't waste your money
<p>*Incomplete Location</p> <p>*Incomplete rooms</p> <p>*Lack of staff</p> <p>*No hot water</p> <p>*No room ready until 11pm</p> <p>*No activities available</p> <p>*No wedding coordination available</p> <p>*No card facilites</p> <p>*Blocked drains</p> <p>*No check in reception area</p> <p>*Bad food and lack there of</p> <p>*No staff to turn over beds</p> <p> </p> <p>The work party to put the wedding together were the guests !!!! Not as promised</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
5 Apr 2017, 14:18
DISGRACEFUL VENUE
<p>So, let’s give you a few examples of the African Explorer Private Game Lodge- Wedding experience.</p> <p>The brides room (they call it a Villa, its nowhere near) had no curtains and was completely exposed to anyone walking past and the same applied after the couple were married.</p> <p><br />There was no mirror in the bridal room for her to prepare and the poor DJ had to hunt for one.</p> <p><br />The bride spent the evening she left the venue in hospital with a high fever and stomach virus. One of the bridesmaids and several of the grooms advised of the same symptoms.</p> <p><br />My wife and I were told by Constance when we arrived at 15H30 that she would let us know when our room was ready…we waited until 22H00 (6.5 Hours) with no response.</p> <p> </p> <p>The groom eventually sacrificed his (Presidential Suite) accommodation for us to stay in and he in turn went spend the night in a bunk-bed room with other guests. Theyreally, really need to understand what a Presidential Suite is, please Google it.</p> <p>There were missing beds in several rooms</p> <p>Rooms that were promised to be completed were not built – resulting in some guests having to leave and repeat the 2-3-hour journey home as there was no accommodation available for them.</p> <p>A back up area next to the pool was promised in case it rained – was also not built and ready for use. If ompleted- we would have had a backup plan however this area didn’t even have a roof</p> <p>A water park was promised – this was non-existent</p> <p>A reception area was promised – this was non-existent</p> <p>All guests were practically bullied into signing an “activities” indemnity form immediately on arrival. These activities never materialised, but even if they did it would have been impossible for guests to enjoy them as they were all too busy doing what the venue staff should have been doing - setting up the entire reception area the whole day. </p> <p>Some of the guests had to sleep in workers-maids quarters.</p> <p>There was no hot water in several areas</p> <p>There was no electricity at all in some rooms</p> <p>Some rooms were missing toilet doors</p> <p>Bedding in rooms were not turned over for 3 days.</p> <p>There was no water in the communal shower area arrival and when water was connected it was a brownish-red in colour and was obviously untreated and unfiltered</p> <p>Most of the toilets and showers in the rooms and common areas were blocked</p> <p>Two of the guests were injured by falling into the empty water channel at the main entrance due to the almost non-existence of lighting.</p> <p>The so called “Luxury Tents” they promised were UN style held together by string and broken poles and were set up nothing like we were lead to believe they would look like from the example photos that were sent. I would not have put one of my lowest paid labourers in that unit. The tent was also erected in their sandy car park. The layout plan showed 3 tents, but there was only one.</p> <p>Pizzas were promised to be cooked by the wedding venue staff – Constance the hostess started making the pizzas, the fire went out after only a few minutes and guests had to step in to try and make it work. It was a complete flop – an attempt was then made to continue making pizzas in the kitchen oven one pizza at a time which took about 3 hours</p> <p>Breakfast ran out on Saturday morning and cooked for 90 guests one at a time, the ****tail sausages were ice cold<br />Where a Buffet breakfast with Chefs (Plural) was promised… they had 4 actual staff members trying to cater for over 100 guests - simply insane!</p> <p>No card machine facilities were available for guests to purchase drinks or food</p> <p>Lunch promised as per contract was meant to be sandwiches & Prego’s – a cheap and nasty noodle salad was served instead, which guests also had to pay cash for and again no change was available.</p> <p>Our guests had to spend the entire day setting up the wedding reception and ceremony as there was nowhere near enough staff to assist while the 3-other staff were attempting to cook. Claus personally promised me on the day I arrived that you would have 30 people working on the reception – well he lied. I saw a maximum of 6 workers, who were really your construction guys.</p> <p>Alcohol that was catered for the whole weekend was finished by the Friday night and we had to send the staff to buy loads more</p> <p>There was no body to physically take guests to check into rooms or even show them their rooms, we allocated my a few of our own guests to assist with the check in process</p> <p>There was absolutely zero change for people that had cash to pay for drinks for the entire 3 days.</p> <p>Deposits were required for drinks should you want to start a tab and payments had to be made by EFT via an IPAD where you had to wait 15 minutes as there was no signal</p> <p>Tables were meant to be 10 seaters however they only had 3 x 10 seaters and the rest was 8 seaters and we had to change our entire seating plan which was paid and printed for prior by the wedding couple</p> <p>Starters on the wedding evening was meant to be Caprese salad – guests instead received a piece of bread the size of a cracker with a tomato and some cheese.</p> <p>There were insufficient chair covers so only every second chair had a cover on it – our guests had to clean and dress the chairs as well.</p> <p>The entire wedding was essentially held on a construction site. </p> <p>The bridge that went over the swimming pool was painted just before the wedding with a paint smell wafting through the entertainment area. These should have been painted several days before to avoid putting our guests through that.</p> <p>There were still construction vehicles driving across the wedding backdrop just minutes before the wedding ceremony started.</p> <p>We were promised 30 waiters/waitresses. We ended up with construction workers (builders) serving food to the guests at the reception still in the same clothes they had been working in all day, un-showered. </p> <p>The food serving dishes that were brought out for main meal had nothing to keep them warm, resulting in the food getting cold very quickly which turned many people away from eating.</p> <p>We had guests that had travelled all the way from Australia, Dubai and the UK to be put through what can only be described as an immensely painful and embarrassing experience.</p> <p>You will be promised heaven, but you will be delivered hell. Please dont put yourself through this...stay well away!!!</p>
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5 Apr 2017, 14:18
DISGRACEFUL VENUE
<p>So, let’s give you a few examples of the African Explorer Private Game Lodge- Wedding experience.</p> <p>The brides room (they call it a Villa, its nowhere near) had no curtains and was completely exposed to anyone walking past and the same applied after the couple were married.</p> <p><br />There was no mirror in the bridal room for her to prepare and the poor DJ had to hunt for one.</p> <p><br />The bride spent the evening she left the venue in hospital with a high fever and stomach virus. One of the bridesmaids and several of the grooms advised of the same symptoms.</p> <p><br />My wife and I were told by Constance when we arrived at 15H30 that she would let us know when our room was ready…we waited until 22H00 (6.5 Hours) with no response.</p> <p> </p> <p>The groom eventually sacrificed his (Presidential Suite) accommodation for us to stay in and he in turn went spend the night in a bunk-bed room with other guests. Theyreally, really need to understand what a Presidential Suite is, please Google it.</p> <p>There were missing beds in several rooms</p> <p>Rooms that were promised to be completed were not built – resulting in some guests having to leave and repeat the 2-3-hour journey home as there was no accommodation available for them.</p> <p>A back up area next to the pool was promised in case it rained – was also not built and ready for use. If ompleted- we would have had a backup plan however this area didn’t even have a roof</p> <p>A water park was promised – this was non-existent</p> <p>A reception area was promised – this was non-existent</p> <p>All guests were practically bullied into signing an “activities” indemnity form immediately on arrival. These activities never materialised, but even if they did it would have been impossible for guests to enjoy them as they were all too busy doing what the venue staff should have been doing - setting up the entire reception area the whole day. </p> <p>Some of the guests had to sleep in workers-maids quarters.</p> <p>There was no hot water in several areas</p> <p>There was no electricity at all in some rooms</p> <p>Some rooms were missing toilet doors</p> <p>Bedding in rooms were not turned over for 3 days.</p> <p>There was no water in the communal shower area arrival and when water was connected it was a brownish-red in colour and was obviously untreated and unfiltered</p> <p>Most of the toilets and showers in the rooms and common areas were blocked</p> <p>Two of the guests were injured by falling into the empty water channel at the main entrance due to the almost non-existence of lighting.</p> <p>The so called “Luxury Tents” they promised were UN style held together by string and broken poles and were set up nothing like we were lead to believe they would look like from the example photos that were sent. I would not have put one of my lowest paid labourers in that unit. The tent was also erected in their sandy car park. The layout plan showed 3 tents, but there was only one.</p> <p>Pizzas were promised to be cooked by the wedding venue staff – Constance the hostess started making the pizzas, the fire went out after only a few minutes and guests had to step in to try and make it work. It was a complete flop – an attempt was then made to continue making pizzas in the kitchen oven one pizza at a time which took about 3 hours</p> <p>Breakfast ran out on Saturday morning and cooked for 90 guests one at a time, the ****tail sausages were ice cold<br />Where a Buffet breakfast with Chefs (Plural) was promised… they had 4 actual staff members trying to cater for over 100 guests - simply insane!</p> <p>No card machine facilities were available for guests to purchase drinks or food</p> <p>Lunch promised as per contract was meant to be sandwiches & Prego’s – a cheap and nasty noodle salad was served instead, which guests also had to pay cash for and again no change was available.</p> <p>Our guests had to spend the entire day setting up the wedding reception and ceremony as there was nowhere near enough staff to assist while the 3-other staff were attempting to cook. Claus personally promised me on the day I arrived that you would have 30 people working on the reception – well he lied. I saw a maximum of 6 workers, who were really your construction guys.</p> <p>Alcohol that was catered for the whole weekend was finished by the Friday night and we had to send the staff to buy loads more</p> <p>There was no body to physically take guests to check into rooms or even show them their rooms, we allocated my a few of our own guests to assist with the check in process</p> <p>There was absolutely zero change for people that had cash to pay for drinks for the entire 3 days.</p> <p>Deposits were required for drinks should you want to start a tab and payments had to be made by EFT via an IPAD where you had to wait 15 minutes as there was no signal</p> <p>Tables were meant to be 10 seaters however they only had 3 x 10 seaters and the rest was 8 seaters and we had to change our entire seating plan which was paid and printed for prior by the wedding couple</p> <p>Starters on the wedding evening was meant to be Caprese salad – guests instead received a piece of bread the size of a cracker with a tomato and some cheese.</p> <p>There were insufficient chair covers so only every second chair had a cover on it – our guests had to clean and dress the chairs as well.</p> <p>The entire wedding was essentially held on a construction site. </p> <p>The bridge that went over the swimming pool was painted just before the wedding with a paint smell wafting through the entertainment area. These should have been painted several days before to avoid putting our guests through that.</p> <p>There were still construction vehicles driving across the wedding backdrop just minutes before the wedding ceremony started.</p> <p>We were promised 30 waiters/waitresses. We ended up with construction workers (builders) serving food to the guests at the reception still in the same clothes they had been working in all day, un-showered. </p> <p>The food serving dishes that were brought out for main meal had nothing to keep them warm, resulting in the food getting cold very quickly which turned many people away from eating.</p> <p>We had guests that had travelled all the way from Australia, Dubai and the UK to be put through what can only be described as an immensely painful and embarrassing experience.</p> <p>You will be promised heaven, but you will be delivered hell. Please dont put yourself through this...stay well away!!!</p>
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